Today is World Wetlands Day, and we get to see their value firsthand at China Lake.
The wetlands surrounding China Lake do quiet, critical work every day. They filter pollutants before water reaches the lake, reduce flooding during heavy rain and snowmelt, recharge groundwater, and provide habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife.
For us, these wetlands are more than scenery. They are a natural part of protecting water quality for the communities we serve. Wetlands act as natural filters, removing sediments, excess nutrients, and pollutants, strengthening our lakes, streams, and drinking water sources in the process.
On World Wetlands Day, we recognize the role China Lake’s wetlands play in keeping our water clean and resilient.
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New Terms and Conditions for 2025
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 September 1, 2025. 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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Did you know? Ancient Romans were famous for building extensive aqueduct systems for supplying water to cities, improving early water distribution systems that would become vital to human health and population growth.
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Engineers from CDM Smith and Sebago Technics were at our water treatment plant today as we kicked off the design phase of our PFAS treatment project.
Design work will continue through 2026 with construction occurring in 2027 and 2028.
Design work will continue through 2026 with construction occurring in 2027 and 2028.