🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Kennebec Water District! 🍀
As you celebrate today with friends, family, and maybe even a green beverage or two, don’t forget about the most essential drink of all—clean, safe water!
At Kennebec Water District, we’re dedicated to providing high-quality drinking water straight from the tap, so you can enjoy fresh and reliable water every day of the year. No luck needed—just a commitment to safety and quality!
Stay safe, stay hydrated, and may the luck of the Irish be with you today and always!
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New Terms and Conditions for 2024
The Kennebec Water District (KWD) Board of Trustees and the Maine Public Utilities Commission have approved revisions to KWD’s Terms and Conditions of service. The revised Terms and Conditions went into effect on May 1, 2024. Changes include updated fees and modifications to metering and backflow procedures. These revisions do not impact water rates. Please see them by clicking here.
Our Source Water
The Kennebec Water District has used China Lake as its source of supply since 1905. China lake, covering an area of 6.1 square miles and a maximum depth of 85 feet, holds about 31.7 billion gallons of fresh water at any given time and provides more than enough capacity year around. The intake is in the West Basin of the lake which is largely undeveloped due to the Kennebec Water District’s management of these lands for over 100 years. Click below to find out more.
Source WaterFrequent Questions
Wondering how to pay your bill or what to do if you have dirty water? Please head over to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for more information. If you think there's something that should be on the FAQ that you don't see there now please let us know.
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The next regular meeting of the Kennebec Water District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Kennebec Water District's Administration Facility located at 131 Drummond Avenue in Waterville. Remote attendance via Zoom may also be available. Please contact the Kennebec Water District's Administration Facility at 872-2763 for more information.
China Lake has been Kennebec Water District's primary water source since 1905, covering 6.1 square miles and holding 31.7 billion gallons of fresh water.
The intake is in the protected West Basin, where KWD has prioritized land stewardship to minimize contamination risks. A Watershed-Based Management Plan, updated in 2022, focuses on reducing phosphorus levels, improving water quality, and implementing long-term monitoring.
Additionally, a Forest Management Plan guides responsible land use to protect the lake’s ecosystem. Maine’s Pollution Prevention Acts of 1931 and 1969 further safeguard the lake by restricting human contact and regulating septic systems.
Community involvement plays a key role in preserving this essential water source. Help keep China Lake clean: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pn43fCzS2c
The intake is in the protected West Basin, where KWD has prioritized land stewardship to minimize contamination risks. A Watershed-Based Management Plan, updated in 2022, focuses on reducing phosphorus levels, improving water quality, and implementing long-term monitoring.
Additionally, a Forest Management Plan guides responsible land use to protect the lake’s ecosystem. Maine’s Pollution Prevention Acts of 1931 and 1969 further safeguard the lake by restricting human contact and regulating septic systems.
Community involvement plays a key role in preserving this essential water source. Help keep China Lake clean: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pn43fCzS2c