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| A new 16-inch ductile iron water transmission main will be installed along Chute Road in Windham by the Portland Water District this summer. COURTESY PHOTO |
The new water main will connect the Wards Hill Pump Station to a newly constructed tank on Falmouth Road with 1-million gallons of storage capacity adjacent to the East Windham Conservation Area. Engineers say that in addition to improving overall system reliability, fire hydrants will be installed along the route to provide enhanced fire protection for the area.
The water district will install roughly 13,500 feet of new 16-inch ductile iron water main in Chute Road from River Road to Pope Road.
Residential properties located along the construction route are being offered the opportunity to connect to the new public water system at their own expense. While homeowners on Chute Road may also choose to remain on their private wells, those opting to connect will benefit from a reliable and high-quality water source provided by Portland Water District, which currently serves more than 20 percent of Maine’s population.
The Portland Water District invests more than $7 million each year in water main renewals. Since 1985, reported leaks have been reduced due to the effectiveness of this program, even with the continued aging of existing water mains.
According to PWD engineers, the district’s goal with the Water Main Replacement Program is to provide a reliable distribution system designed and maintained to enhance public health and safety. Water main replacement involves replacing existing water mains with new ones to improve water flow characteristics and to improve service to our customers.
Ductile iron pipe is made from ductile cast iron and is commonly used by municipalities and water distribution agencies across America for water transmission. It has an estimated life span of 110 years and is preferred over strictly cast iron pipe because of its resistance to corrosion.
Mains are identified for replacement according to numerous criteria, including:
The Portland Water District invests more than $7 million each year in water main renewals. Since 1985, reported leaks have been reduced due to the effectiveness of this program, even with the continued aging of existing water mains.
According to PWD engineers, the district’s goal with the Water Main Replacement Program is to provide a reliable distribution system designed and maintained to enhance public health and safety. Water main replacement involves replacing existing water mains with new ones to improve water flow characteristics and to improve service to our customers.
Ductile iron pipe is made from ductile cast iron and is commonly used by municipalities and water distribution agencies across America for water transmission. It has an estimated life span of 110 years and is preferred over strictly cast iron pipe because of its resistance to corrosion.
Mains are identified for replacement according to numerous criteria, including:
** Partnering opportunities with municipal and MDOT road reconstruction and combined sewer overflow (CSO) projects
** Opportunities to improve water quality or address water quality concerns
** Leak frequency
** Aging infrastructure and/or outdated water main material
** Critical loop feeds (eliminating dead ends based on flow characteristics)
Service line installation costs are as follows:
** Even-numbered addresses: $4,500
** Odd-numbered addresses: $4,000
- New meter and installation fee: $500. The costs include a 5/8-inch residential meter, inspection, and waived engineering and inspection fees.
Service lines will be extended to the lot line as part of the project, with final in-home connections to be completed by a contractor of the homeowner's choice.
Interested property owners are encouraged to express their intent to connect, or with questions by contacting Kyle Jacobson, Senior Project Engineer, no later than May 15. He can be reached at 207-523-5242 or by email at kjacobson@pwd.org
For more details about the Portland Water District and this project, visit www.pwd.org <
Service line installation costs are as follows:
** Even-numbered addresses: $4,500
** Odd-numbered addresses: $4,000
- New meter and installation fee: $500. The costs include a 5/8-inch residential meter, inspection, and waived engineering and inspection fees.
Service lines will be extended to the lot line as part of the project, with final in-home connections to be completed by a contractor of the homeowner's choice.
Interested property owners are encouraged to express their intent to connect, or with questions by contacting Kyle Jacobson, Senior Project Engineer, no later than May 15. He can be reached at 207-523-5242 or by email at kjacobson@pwd.org
For more details about the Portland Water District and this project, visit www.pwd.org <
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