Winter can be tough on outdoor plumbing.
As temperatures warm up, it’s a good idea to check your outdoor spigots before using them regularly. Freezing conditions over the winter can sometimes cause small cracks or leaks.
Turn the spigot on slowly and watch for dripping around the handle or connection. It’s also smart to check inside your home near where the pipe enters the wall for any signs of leaks.
A quick check now can help prevent bigger issues later.
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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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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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🚿 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.
#KennebecWaterDistrict #KWD #mainelife #water #waterfacts #mainewater #communitywater #WaterAwareness
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.
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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