First Water District in the United States
New Terms and Conditions for 2022
The Kennebec Water District (KWD) Board of Trustees and 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 January 3, 2022. Changes include updated fees and modifications to metering and backflow procedures. 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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#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.
Source water protection tip: Do your part to keep China Lake clean! Inspect your boat for invasive species before launch. Learn more about the battle against invasive species in Maine at www.maine.gov/dep/water/invasives/ and by watching this video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVM0YWQ6ZQE
Invasive Aquatic Plants, Maine Department of Environmental Protection
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Invasive aquatic species are introduced exotic flora and fauna that displace native plant and animal communities. Infestations (pdf) result in habitat disruption, loss of property values, diminished w...
⚠️ NOTICE ⚠️ The Kennebec Water District will perform routine maintenance of the water system by opening fire hydrants May 2 through June 3, 2022. This work improves water quality by flushing sediment out of the water lines. Your drinking water may be discolored during this period. If any discoloration persists more than 24 hours, please call the Kennebec Water District office at 872-2763.