Did you know that the average household uses about 300 gallons of water daily? Much of it comes from normal household tasks.
🚿 Showers, about 17 gallons each
🚽 Toilets, roughly 24 gallons per day
🧺 Laundry, 15–40 gallons per load
🍽️ Dishwashers, about 6 gallons per load
🌱 Lawn and garden watering can add hundreds of gallons per week during warmer months
Safe, reliable water supports homes, families, and the routines that make everyday life possible.
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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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March 22 is World Water Day, a global reminder that clean, reliable water is something worth protecting.
For us, delivering safe drinking water to our communities is more than a service, it is a responsibility we take seriously every single day. From source protection to treatment and distribution, a lot of care goes into every drop that reaches your tap.
Clean water supports healthy homes, strong communities, and a better future for all of us. On World Water Day, take a moment to appreciate the water you rely on every day and the people working behind the scenes to keep it flowing.
#WorldWaterDay #cleanwater #drinkingwater #WaterMatters #KennebecWaterDistrict #KWD #WaterUtility #publicwater #mainecommunities
For us, delivering safe drinking water to our communities is more than a service, it is a responsibility we take seriously every single day. From source protection to treatment and distribution, a lot of care goes into every drop that reaches your tap.
Clean water supports healthy homes, strong communities, and a better future for all of us. On World Water Day, take a moment to appreciate the water you rely on every day and the people working behind the scenes to keep it flowing.
#WorldWaterDay #cleanwater #drinkingwater #WaterMatters #KennebecWaterDistrict #KWD #WaterUtility #publicwater #mainecommunities
Ever wondered how to read your water meter?
At Kennebec Water District, water usage is measured in cubic feet. Our billing is based on 100 cubic foot increments, and each 100 cubic feet equals about 748 gallons of water.
KWD meters use Sensus registers, which all measure in cubic feet. Depending on the size of the meter, there are three different styles of registers, and each one displays usage a little differently.
Want to learn how to read yours? Download our quick guide to help you understand what your meter is telling you.
📘 kennebecwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/How-to-read-my-water-meter.pdf
#KennebecWaterDistrict #KWD #chinalake #WaterEducation #KnowYourWater #waterusage #watermeter #communitywater #maine
At Kennebec Water District, water usage is measured in cubic feet. Our billing is based on 100 cubic foot increments, and each 100 cubic feet equals about 748 gallons of water.
KWD meters use Sensus registers, which all measure in cubic feet. Depending on the size of the meter, there are three different styles of registers, and each one displays usage a little differently.
Want to learn how to read yours? Download our quick guide to help you understand what your meter is telling you.
📘 kennebecwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/How-to-read-my-water-meter.pdf
#KennebecWaterDistrict #KWD #chinalake #WaterEducation #KnowYourWater #waterusage #watermeter #communitywater #maine