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Waste water treatment plant photo of building

Ellsworth Water Department: Disinfection By-products

The Ellsworth Water Treatment Plant recently experienced a level of total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) of 4 parts per billion (PPB) above the allowable limit, which is equivalent to 4 drops of water in a 10,000-gallon swimming pool. See the official Drinking Water Notice for more details. The ….Read More

February 28, 2024 in City of Ellsworth News, Water Department
Waste water treatment plant photo of building

Upcoming Emailed Bill and Online Payments Changes for Water and Sewer Bills

Dear Ellsworth Water and Sewer customers, We want to inform you that due to an upcoming software transition:  Update Regarding Online Payments: Online payments will be unavailable during the transition. The last day to make payments on the current online portal will be January 30th. ….Read More

January 22, 2024 in City of Ellsworth News, Wastewater Department, Water, Water Department

Upcoming Maintenance for the High School Standpipe

The tank near the High School will undergo maintenance in October to address leaks in the tank. This work may result in customers experiencing lower than normal water pressure in that area. The work will begin on Thursday, October 5th by draining the tank through ….Read More

September 29, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Water Department

Road Construction/Traffic Alert for Water Street on August 11th & 13th

FRIDAY, August 11, 2023 starting at 7 AM: The Highway Department will be digging to install a new fire hydrant for the Water Department and to install a service tap for the Wastewater Department. The hydrant will be installed between Eyes P.A. (82 Water Street) ….Read More

August 10, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works, Wastewater Department, Water Department

Maine Water Assistance Program

Applications for MaineHousing’s Maine Water Assistance Program are now being accepted. Households that wish to apply to this program can download an application at: https://www.mainehousing.org/MaineWaterProgram This this program is being funded with $4.7 million of American Rescue Plan Act appropriations and is being made available ….Read More

September 28, 2022 in City of Ellsworth News, Water, Water Department

Branch Lake Watershed Survey

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April 5, 2021 in City of Ellsworth News, Water, Water Department

Union River Public Safety Advisory from Brookfield Renewable

April 13- Due to high flows, the Safewaters website has been updated with a high flow notification for the Union River. Due to these conditions, flows may exceed station discharge capabilities and discharge has the potential for fluctuating rapidly and unexpectedly. River activities are extremely ….Read More

April 13, 2020 in City of Ellsworth News, Water Department

Upcoming Biannual Hydrant Flushing

Twice a year the Ellsworth Water Department flushes its water lines.  Monday May 13th, 2019 through Friday May 24th, 2019 will be the next time this is scheduled to be done.  This process is a semiannual event, which takes place each spring and fall. The flushing is ….Read More

April 30, 2019 in City of Ellsworth News, Water, Water Department

Public Works Online Reporting System

Ellsworth Public Works Fix It is a citizen resource designed to help the public report Public Works related issues. Use This System To Report Issues For The Following Services: Road, Sidewalk & Sign Maintenance Storm Drains / Culverts Transfer Station /Trash Collection Recycling City Water ….Read More

March 14, 2019 in City of Ellsworth News, Harbor Park, Knowlton Park, Public Works, Trash, Wastewater Department, Water, Water Department

City Hall Service Interruption

The City of Ellsworth will be upgrading its financial software starting Friday, December 7th at 3 p.m. through the close of business. City Hall will remain open, however during this time the City will not be processing the following transactions: motor vehicle registrations, taxes, water/sewer, ….Read More

December 3, 2018 in City of Ellsworth News, Clerk's Office, Finance Department, Sewer, Taxes, Wastewater Department, Water, 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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