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Parts of State Street down to one lane, Tuesday, November 18, 2025

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025 the City crews will be working in the area of 80 State Street replacing a water curb box. The traffic will be down to one lane – alternating traffic. You might want to go a different way if you’re in ….Read More

November 13, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works, Water, Water Department

Water Line Flush on Grant and Chapel Street – September 3rd, 2025

The Ellsworth Water Department will be flushing water lines on Grant Street and Chapel Street on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. During this time, residents in the area may experience lower water pressure and discolored or cloudy water. The following streets may be affected: Grant Street ….Read More

September 3, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Water, Water Department
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Notice of Temporary Water Interruption on Tuesday, May 13 for Surry Road and several adjacent roads

NOTICE OF WATER SERVICE DISRUPTION SURRY RD, COURT ST, MAPLE, LAUREL, WESTWOOD, SPRINGHOUSE, HILLSIDE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, BLACK HOUSE DR, EDACO CT On Tuesday May 13, 2025, there will be a temporary interruption in your water service due to construction work in your area. You may ….Read More

May 12, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Water Department
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May 7, 2025 – Temporary Water Disruption for Laurel St., Maple St., and South St.

NOTICE OF WATER SERVICE DISRUPTION LAUREL ST, MAPLE ST, SOUTH STREET On Wednesday May 7, 2025, there will be a temporary interruption in your water service due to construction work in your area. You may experience periods of no water at your property between the ….Read More

May 6, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Water, Water Department
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April 24, 2025 – Temporary Water Disruption on Surry Road

NOTICE OF WATER SERVICE DISRUPTION SURRY ROAD, WESTWOOD, HILLSIDE & MOUNTAIN VIEW On Thursday April 24, 2025, there will be a temporary interruption in your water service due to construction work in your area. You may experience periods of no water at your property between ….Read More

April 22, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works, Water Department

Water Outage

12:15 PM – The water service is restored. No boil water order.  10AM – A contractor struck a water main this morning, resulting in a outage affecting locations along the High Street area. Our Water Department crew is aware and on-site working to repair the ….Read More

April 14, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Water, Water Department

Partial Road Closure: Parcher Street, December 18

The end of Parcher Street on the Park Street side is closed for an emergency water main repair. Parcher Street residents can access the road via Birch Avenue during the closure. ….Read More

December 18, 2024 in City of Ellsworth News, Water Department
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UPDATE – Upcoming Work: December 16 for Surry Road

The road work this week is the project from December 10 that was delayed due to weather conditions. On Monday, December 16, the Public Works Highway crew will be assisting the Water Department in repairing a leak on Surry Road between Mountain View Drive and ….Read More

December 16, 2024 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works, Water Department

Water Rate Increase Notice Effective October 1st 2024

Water Department customers will see the below rates effective October 1st, 2024. ….Read More

July 15, 2024 in City of Ellsworth News, Water, Water Department

Hydrant Flushing Continuing

The City of Ellsworth Water Department will continue to flush hydrants this week.  This process is a semiannual event, which takes place each spring and fall.  The flushing is designed to clean the lines which prevents possible problems in the future.  During the flushing, residents ….Read More

May 7, 2024 in City of Ellsworth News, Water Department

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  • Ellsworth Planning Board: PUBLIC NOTICE and AGENDA for September 2, 2026

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    August 12, 2026
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LIFTED: August 12, 2026: Boil Water Order Issued for Portions of Ellsworth

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

ALERT: Major Water Main Break on Bridge Hill — Expect Significant Traffic Delays

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

All Clear: Boil Water Order LIFTED for Affected Ellsworth Streets

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


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