The State of Maine Drinking Water Program is the regulatory body for all public drinking water regulation in the state. The DWP implements and enforces regulations that have been promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and focuses on the protection of public water supplies throughout the state. The site contains much useful information on regulation, operations, training, and other related issues.

MPUC is the regulatory body for most of the financial operations for public water utilities in Maine. MPUC also regulates some of the operational requirements of those utilities. The site contains information on the regulations and has an extensive database of information on all Maine public and private community water utilities. The site also has a link that allows users to listen to MPUC hearings via the internet.

Site for the Maine Water Utilities Association. MWUA is an organization representing Maine water utilties. Its mission is to educate its members, advocate for the Maine water industry, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas through networking.

The regional branch of the American Water Works Association. It has been serving the Northeast states for over 100 years. Its site offers information on issues from a New England perspective.

AWWA is a national organization of public and private water suppliers bolstered by other industry entities including vendors, manufacturers, engineers, consultants, and advocates. The site contains much information on the industry and its issues and offers many resources through its online bookstore.

MRWA is a non-profit organization that seeks to aid Maine water utilities (primarily the smaller utilities) through education and operational assistance.

A national organization that seeks to educate and advocate for water utilities in rural areas (such as Maine).

The USEPA Water site contains an abundant supply of resources dedicated to water issues from source to tap. USEPA is the primary regulatory body for public water systems and many regulatory issues or proposed regulatory issues are discussed in detail on the site.

The "PEARL" site is the official site for the Senator George Mitchell Center for Environmental and Watershed Research at the University of Maine in Orono. The sites contains much detailed research information on Maine lakes, streams, wetlands, and terrestrial systems.  

This Maine based site of the United States Geological Survey is an excellent resource for those interested in details and statistics relating to natural water issues in the state. The site also contains excellent resources for teachers and students in the Learning Center link.

MMA provides services for municipal and quasi-municipal organizations in Maine. Most Maine water utilities are either quasi-municipal districts or departments of the municipality served. MMA provides insight on many common financial, legislative,  and human resource issues facing those entities.

ABPA is a national organization promoting information on the specifics of backflow prevention and cross-connection control. These issues are important in the industry to protect public health, but are not well understood by many. ABPA offers insight on many of the issues facing those attempting to administer backflow prevention programs and is an excellent resource for those interested in the subject.