Rate Increase and Public Hearing
To cover increasing operating costs and replace aging infrastructure, KWD anticipates raising water rates by 4 percent on January 1, 2027.
KWD will host a public hearing on September 29, 2026, at 7 pm at our office at 131 Drummond Avenue in Waterville.
For more information about the rate increase and how you can provide comments, please visit www.kennebecwater.org/publichearing or call our office at (207)872-2763.
First Water District in the United States
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.
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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There’s a certain point in September when you stop reaching for the iced coffee (maybe it's just me).
The mornings get a little cooler. The leaves start turning. And suddenly, a hot drink sounds like exactly the right idea.
Coffee? Hot cider? Tea? Something with an unreasonable amount of cinnamon or pumpkin flavoring?
Whatever makes it into your mug this fall, the season for cozy drinks is officially here.
#KennebecWaterDistrict #Fall #FallVibes #PumpkinSpice #Autumn #KWD
The mornings get a little cooler. The leaves start turning. And suddenly, a hot drink sounds like exactly the right idea.
Coffee? Hot cider? Tea? Something with an unreasonable amount of cinnamon or pumpkin flavoring?
Whatever makes it into your mug this fall, the season for cozy drinks is officially here.
#KennebecWaterDistrict #Fall #FallVibes #PumpkinSpice #Autumn #KWD
Please note that the Kennebec Water District will be closed on September 18 as our team participates in staff training and an employee appreciation event. We appreciate your patience and look forward to serving you again on Monday!
As always, you can make payments online, by phone (automated teller), or in our after-hours drop box.
As always, you can make payments online, by phone (automated teller), or in our after-hours drop box.