UPDATE: THE BOIL WATER ORDER IS LIFTED. The Ellsworth Water Department has issued a Boil Water Order for customers on the streets listed below until further notice. The order is being issued due to the possibility of unsafe water following the water main break ….Read More
UPDATE 9 am August 12, 2026 The break on Bridge Hill has been repaired. City crews are coordinating with Maine DOT for repairs on the section of Bridge Hill impacted by the water main break. UPDATED 7:30 pm August 11, 2026 Motorists traveling from ….Read More
Good news! 5 pm Friday, August 7, 2026 The Ellsworth Water Department has lifted the Boil Water Order that was issued following this week’s water main break. Water quality testing has confirmed that the water is safe to use, and residents and businesses on the ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Water Department has successfully repaired the water main break on Lower Grant Street, and water service has been restored to affected customers. The Boil Water Order remains in effect until further notice for customers on: Grant Street Liberty Street Chapel Street ….Read More
Following today’s emergency water main repair on Lower Grant Street, the City of Ellsworth Water Department has issued a Boil Water Order for customers in the affected area as a precautionary measure. The Boil Water Order applies to: Grant Street Liberty Street Chapel Street Willow ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Water Department, in partnership with the Ellsworth Fire Department, will begin its routine hydrant flushing program on Thursday, August 6, 2026, starting at approximately 7:30 a.m., with work taking place on Grant Street and Chapel Street. Hydrant flushing is a routine ….Read More
It takes every one of us to keep Ellsworth running. From the employees residents see every day to those working behind the scenes, each position plays an important role in delivering the services that make our city safe, welcoming, and vibrant. Whether you’re answering phones, ….Read More
Biannual Hydrant Flushing The City of Ellsworth Water Department began hydrant flushing on May 4, 2026, with work taking place over the course of approximately two weeks. This is a routine, twice-a-year process (spring and fall) that helps keep our water system running smoothly by ….Read More
Don’t forget about the work taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, on Pleasant Street. Water Service Interruption on Pleasant Street, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth will be performing water system maintenance on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, on Pleasant Street to where it intersects Bucksport Road. This work involves replacing a water gate valve, an important upgrade that helps maintain the reliability and safety of our water ….Read More