The First Water District in the United States
About Kennebec Water
The Kennebec Water District (KWD) was founded in 1899. KWD is a quasi-municipal corporation serving municipalities in both Kennebec County and Somerset County in Central Maine. KWD serves the municipalities of Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield, Benton, and Vassalboro with water for domestic, commercial, and fire protection purposes. KWD also wholesales water to the Maine Water Company for the town of Oakland. China Lake is KWD’s sole source of water supply. KWD’s state-of-the-art water treatment plant, commissioned in August 1993, produces high quality water which meets or exceeds all state and Federal water quality standards.
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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Generally, water usage doesn’t vary much but, when it does, it can be very frustrating and confusing to understand why. It can also be difficult to pinpoint the cause of the unusual usage. If you have a high bill and aren’t sure where to start, we’ve created a troubleshooting guide for your convenience. Please click here: www.kennebecwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Troubleshooting-tips-for-leaks.pdf .
You can find other helpful information like this on the FAQ page, under the Resources menu on our website.
#QuickTip: Organize your spring plants based on watering needs. This will help you use your water efficiently while simultaneously providing your plants with optimal levels of water.
The regular meeting of the KWD Board of Trustees will be held Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 7:30 am. The meeting will be held remotely.
There will be no in-person attendance permitted. If you would like to participate in this meeting, call the KWD Business Office at 872-2763 for access information.