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As a different kind of utility, Maine Water is committed to serving our local communities, customers, the environment, and our dedicated employees. See the latest happenings and stories in our service communities.

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Media Contact: Richie Rathsack • publicaffairs@mainewater.com • 207.294.6989 

Resource Center display highlights deeply intertwined history of water service, fire protection
Water service and fire protection share a long, collaborative history going back centuries and continues to this day.
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Tips to avoid freezing pipes as wintry weather sets in for the season
With freezing temperatures setting in for another season, homeowners can take a few simple steps to prevent costly damage to water pipes caused by freezing.
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Customers tour Mirror Lake Treatment Facility during open house
Thanks to everyone who came to the open house at the Mirror Lake Drinking Water Treatment Facility!
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Service Line Inventory Complete - See details on the inventory submitted to the Maine Water Drinking Program
We are proud to share that no lead service lines or galvanized service lines were found. View the inventory and learn what we submitted to the Maine Drinking Water Program.
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Maine Water hosts drinking water treatment facility open house in Rockport Oct. 14
Maine Water welcomes customers to come learn about the water treatment process from our water professionals during an open house at the drinking water treatment facility in Rockport on Oct. 14.
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Maine Water and Coastal Mountains Land Trust protect more watershed land
Maine Water and the Coastal Mountains Land Trust recently celebrated a decade of working together by adding another 29 acres to the more than 1,500 acres of open space that the two organizations have already protected.
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Maine Water finds no lead after completing service line inventory ahead of EPA deadline
Maine Water employees, with help from customers, reviewed more than 37,000 water service lines to complete a service line inventory earlier this summer.
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Seaside Avenue water main replacement project begins in Saco
Maine Water will replace aging water main along Seaside Avenue dating back to 1909.
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Beach Street water main replacement project begins soon in Saco
Maine Water will replace 1,900 linear feet of water main along Beach Street beginning in July.
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Maine Water team joins Earth Day community clean-ups
Maine Water employee volunteers joined in on several Earth Day clean up activities in our communities.
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Millinocket water main replacement project begins in April
Maine Water will replace 1,560 linear feet of water main along Central Street.
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Hartland water main replacement project begins in April
Maine Water will replace 480 linear feet of water main along Main Street beginning in April.
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Maine Water V.P. leading Maine Water Utilities Association
Maine Water Utilities Association elects Maine Water’s Mike Cummons as new president
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Guests tour Maine Water's Saco River Drinking Water Resource Center in Biddeford.
Maine Water welcomes public to tour Saco River Drinking Water Resource Center
The Maine Water Company invites the public to tour its new $60 million Saco River Drinking Water Resource Center on South Street in Biddeford on March 6, 2024.
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Maine Water Continued Improvements in 2023
Maine Water invested more than $16 million to secure, enhance and sustain high quality drinking water and robust fire protection in 2023
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Maine Water Caps 2023 by Supporting the Hungry and Children in Need
Maine Water Caps 2023 by Supporting the Hungry and Children in Need
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Maine Water Removes Frost Gully Dam in Freeport
Maine Water partners with Trout Unlimited and Freeport Conservation Trust on the Frost Gully Dam removal. Photo credit: Karen Kurkjian Photography
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Maine Water Honored by New England Water Works Association
Maine Water Company recently received the 2023 NEWWA Utility of the Year Award from the New England Water Works Association.
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headshot of Joseph Dignam
Maine Water Names Joseph Dignam as Chief Operator of the Saco River Drinking Water Resource Center.
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headshot of a scholarship winner
Maine Water Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients.
$7,000 Awarded to Local High School Graduates.
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2022 Water Quality Reports.
Annual Water Quality Reports Available for Maine Water Customers.
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headshot of Mike Ames
Maine Water Promotes Mike Ames to Director of Service Delivery.
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headshot of Greg Leighton
Greg Leighton Retiring as Controller of Maine Water Company After a Distinguished 35 Year Career.
Succeeded by Justin Edelstein Who Has Been Transitioning into His New Role.
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lake with trees surrounding it with a mountain in the background
Berwick asks Maine Water Company to operate its drinking water system.
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