PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • November 24, 2025
The Portland Water District will increase its rates by about 7% in January. The district will use that money to replace aging water mains, install new treatment equipment and help replace the more than 55,000 meters in its system. The Portland Water District is Maine’s largest public water utility, serving more than 57,000 customers, including over 50,000 residential and 3,900 commercial customers. Its system includes more than 1,000 miles of water mains and supplies water for more than 5,000 fire hydrants.