Before you close-up and lock the camp door for the season, give the water one last look.
Shut off the water supply if appropriate, drain or winterize the plumbing, check for leaks, and make sure you know where the main water shutoff is. And before freezing temperatures arrive, disconnect those outdoor hoses.
A few minutes now can save you from opening the camp next spring to a very unwelcome surprise.
Close it up. Shut it down. Then head home.
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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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The next regular meeting of the Kennebec Water District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday, October 1, 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 207-872-2763 for more information.
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.
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.