The Kennebec Water District recently completed a selective harvest on the South Narrows Peninsula as part of its long-term forest management efforts to protect the water quality of China Lake.
Approximately 40% of the total timber volume was removed while retaining many high-quality trees to create a healthier, more diverse, and climate-resilient forest. The primary goal of the project is to improve watershed protection by promoting a mixed-age, multi-species forest that will provide long-term ecological and water quality benefits for future generations.
These drone photos were taken November 3, 2026, as part of the final closeout of the harvest.
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New Terms and Conditions for 2026
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 June 1, 2026. 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.
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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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Recently bought a place in KWD’s service area? Make sure the water account is taken care of, too.
If you’ve recently purchased a home or property, you may need to apply for water service in your name.
Existing water service line? Apply online at the link below or visit our office at 131 Drummond Avenue in Waterville.
Building new or no existing service line? Contact our Engineering Department at 207-872-2763 before applying.
We also share billing information with the appropriate sewer district or town to help establish sewer billing, when applicable.
Get details and apply: kennebecwater.org/my-account/start-stop-service/
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If you’ve recently purchased a home or property, you may need to apply for water service in your name.
Existing water service line? Apply online at the link below or visit our office at 131 Drummond Avenue in Waterville.
Building new or no existing service line? Contact our Engineering Department at 207-872-2763 before applying.
We also share billing information with the appropriate sewer district or town to help establish sewer billing, when applicable.
Get details and apply: kennebecwater.org/my-account/start-stop-service/
#KWD #WaterService #KennebecWaterDistrict
Happy Halloween! 🎃
We hope the costumes are coming together, the candy bowls are full, and the trick-or-treaters have a good haul tonight. However you celebrate, everyone at Kennebec Water District wishes you a fun and safe Halloween!
#Halloween #KWD #KennebecWaterDistrict #happyhalloween #Candy
We hope the costumes are coming together, the candy bowls are full, and the trick-or-treaters have a good haul tonight. However you celebrate, everyone at Kennebec Water District wishes you a fun and safe Halloween!
#Halloween #KWD #KennebecWaterDistrict #happyhalloween #Candy