Did you know ice floats because it’s less dense than liquid water?
This unique property means that when lakes and ponds freeze, ice forms on the surface while water below stays liquid. That layer of ice actually insulates aquatic life, helping fish and other creatures survive the cold winter months. Nature’s little winter shield! 🐟🧊
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First Water District in the United States
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.
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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Snowy walks, ice fishing, ice skating, cozying up with a cup of hot tea? Winter brings its own kind of beauty. Show us how you’ve been enjoying Maine’s cold season!
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The next regular meeting of the Kennebec Water District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, 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.