Drinking Water Program
"Working Together for Safe Drinking Water"
Hatcase Pond, public drinking water source
Safe drinking water is essential to maintaining good human health. Maine citizens and visitors enjoy access to excellent quality drinking water from many lakes, rivers and underground aquifers. More than 2,200 public water systems provide drinking water to over half of Maine’s population and many guests.
The State of Maine Drinking Water Program helps public water systems comply with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and state regulations, provides technical assistance, works with systems to protect source water areas and provides grants or loans funds for infrastructure improvements.
The Program staff includes engineers, geologists, chemists, environmental and legal specialists and other dedicated professionals. As a result, there is a range of expertise available to the regulated community and the general public.
In the event of a public water system emergency after normal business hours, please call the Maine DWP emergency number (207) 557-4214.
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Report on 2008 Waterborne Disease Outbreak in Alamosa, Colorado
Ron Falco, Colorado drinking water administrator, presented an overview of an Alamosa, Colorado waterborne disease outbreak at ASDWA's 2008 Annual Conference in Colorado Springs. The final report of that incident along with report appendices, an executive summary, a YouTube story about the investigation, and a YouTube photo journal slideshow are all available through the link below. The Alamosa story is a great example for all drinking water administrators of an effective and collaborative response to a tragic incident.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/drinkingwater/AlamosaOutbreak.html
Updated 02/03/10
