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\par State of Maine
\par Drought Task Force
\par Report on Current Conditions
\par }\pard \s30\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16712274 {\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11804769 September 25}{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 , 2002
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\widctlpar\intbl\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0 {\cs32\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 The Drought Task Force issued previous reports in August, September, November and December, 2001, and January}{\cs32\f1\fs22\insrsid16712274\charrsid12998970 , }
{\cs32\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 March}{\cs32\f1\fs22\insrsid5732020 , }{\cs32\f1\fs22\insrsid16712274\charrsid12998970 May}{\cs32\f1\fs22\insrsid5732020  and August}{\cs32\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 , 2002.  }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 All previous reports are available on the Internet at }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid16712274\charrsid12998970 maine.gov}{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 /mema/drought}{
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\par }\pard \s30\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
\par The Drought Task Force met on }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11804769 Wednesday, September 25}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16712274\charrsid12998970 , 2002 }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 to assess current conditions in the State.    
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\par The Drought Task Force was convened in August of 2001, and held additional meetings throughout the fall and spring.  The Task Force is composed of state, federal and private sector agencies who deal with water resource issues.  
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\par Throughout this report, references are offered for further information.  
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3374287\charrsid12998970 
\par }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Overview:}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12538943 The month of August, perhaps the driest on record, has brought stream flows and groundwater levels back to near-record and record low levels.  
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\par September has seen more rain, but long-term precipitation statistics still show a deficit across the state.  
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\par Water levels in lakes and streams remained near normal throughout most of the summer, which supported recreational interests.  Agricultural interests benefited from \'93just-in-time\'94 rainfall, and have seen a better year than last.  
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\par Tropical systems and changing weather patterns offer an opportunity for above normal rainfall in the short term.  A long-term increase in precipitation is needed to bring about improvement in ground water levels.  
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3374287 
\par }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Current Conditions:}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
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\par }{\i\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Streamflows and Runoff}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 :
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In general, surface water levels are at or near last year \lquote s levels.  
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12538943 Streamflows decreased dramatically in response to the lack of rainfall in August.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid14969387 As of the end of August, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid14969387\charrsid14969387 
runoff was in the below-normal range throughout the state.\~ August runoff was the lowest in 80 years at the\~Carrabassett River site and lowest in 86 years at the Saco River site}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4981705  at Cornish}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid14969387\charrsid14969387 .
\par }\pard\plain \s30\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6446443 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1\fs22\insrsid12538943 The St. John River at }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 Ninemile }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid12538943 set a new record low for the month, with a flow less than half of the previous low flow.  The }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 Swift River also set }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12538943 a }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 record low with half of }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid12538943 the previous record.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400   }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12538943 Both sites are also on track to break the record all time monthly low for September, unless the rainfall due in the next week has a profound affect.  }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 The Piscataquis may also set a new low for September.  
\par }\pard \s30\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 
\par }\pard \s30\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6446443 {\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 The Little Androscoggin is close to record lows; the Saco broke the record in August, and is close for September.  
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Downeast Maine has received more rainfall over the spring and summer than other parts of the state.  This is reflected in flows on the Narraguagus River, which overall are not as low as last year.  
\par }\pard \s30\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12538943 These record low flows reflect the very low ground water levels; with little or no rainfall, unregulated streams derive their flows from ground water.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 
Analysis of precipitation and stream flow data suggest that recent rains have been taken up by vegetation, leaving little to run off into streams or recharge ground water. }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 
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\par }{\i\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Storage}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3374287 As of the end of August, storages in five basins across the state showed levels at or near long-term averages for the time of year.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 Storage levels in the }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 Androscoggin }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 basin are near normal.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 Kennebec }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 storages are at }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 64.8}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 % of capacity, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 2% below}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443  long-term averages}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 .  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 Storage levels have been maintained by keeping river flows at lower levels through the spring and summer.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 Flow}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443  in the Kennebec}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062  is at 33% of normal }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 for the time of year }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 (2200 cfs, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 as compared to the }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 normal }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 of }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 3300}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443  cfs}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 ).  
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 For }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 the period }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 August }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 1 through September }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 15}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 , there was }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 no calculate}
{\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 d}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062  run-in above Madison.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6446443 This suggests that all the flow in the river came from s}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 torage.  
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\par Sebago }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 Lake regained }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 normal}{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622  levels for most of the summer due to spring precipitation.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 
Levels have lately dropped because of the dry August.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 By and large, l}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 akes }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 were in the }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 normal range for }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 most of }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 the summer}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 , which was very good for recreation.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 
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\par }{\i\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Ground Water}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 In d}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 owneast}{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622  and western areas, levels are }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 low but close to the low end of normal.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11804769 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 At }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 Madison}{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622  in central Maine, levels are }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 still dropping, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 and are }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 not responding to }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 recent }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 precipitation.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 Levels at Sanford are also }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 continuing to drop}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4981705 .  Madison and Sanford set record low
s at the end of August.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 Groundwater is a}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 t or below last year}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4981705 \rquote s levels}{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 . }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062  Until leaf fall, groundwater }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 
does not recharge easily}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16066062 .  
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 It is difficult to project specific well status and prognosis across the state on the basis of monitoring wells alone.  However, the status of these wells represents an indicator of statewide conditions.
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\par The USGS Monthly Cu}{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 rrent Conditions Report for August}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970  is online at: }{\cs18\b\f1\fs22\ul\cf2\insrsid12016622 http://me.water.usgs.gov/02.aug}{
\cs18\b\f1\fs22\ul\cf2\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 .html}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
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\par }{\i\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Weather and Climatology:}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11804769 Conditions in August deteriorated rapidly.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008 August of 2002 }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9576766 appears to have been }{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008 the driest on record.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11804769 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 The }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9576766 September 24 }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 US Drought Monitor, issued by the Climate Prediction Center, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16398623\charrsid12998970 shows }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid9576766  coastal Maine in moderate drought, and the rest of the state in severe drought.  The Drought Monitor incorporates such }{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008 measurements }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9576766 
as precipitation, streamflows, and vegetation health}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4981705 , among others}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9576766 .  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008   
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Between 3 and 6 inches of rain }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7672106\charrsid12998970 in a one week period }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 would be needed in one week to bring the }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 
Palmer Drought I}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 ndex }{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008 out of \'93drought\'94 conditions to \'93very dry\'94.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 T
his indicator looks at precipitation, soil moisture, temperature and related factors.  It does not consider groundwater.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 Statistically speaking, the m}{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008 os}{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 t recent }{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008 12 months }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 represented the }{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008 10}{
\f1\fs22\super\insrsid662008\charrsid662008 th}{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008  driest }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 such period on}{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008  record.  January through August }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622 was the }{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008 35}{
\f1\fs22\super\insrsid662008\charrsid662008 th}{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008  driest.  June through August}{\f1\fs22\insrsid12016622  was the }{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008 12}{\f1\fs22\super\insrsid662008\charrsid662008 th}{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008 
 driest (slightly drier than last)
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9576766 For the period of January through September 22 precipitation in Caribou was slightly below}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4981705  normal}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9576766 , in Bangor was 1 to 2 inches below normal, and in Portland 3 inches below norma
}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4981705 l.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 For this period, the entire state on average is running a precipitation deficit, although some small pockets in eastern sections show above normal levels.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid662008 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 Northern Maine in general has had more rainfall than southern areas}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 , but still showed }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 1.5 to 3.5 inches below normal in August}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4981705 .  }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 
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\par Long range forecasts show changing patterns.   }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 The 6 to 10-}{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 day forecast is for above normal precipitation.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 The 8 to 14-day forecast }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 
shows normal, but }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 the potential for above normal exists. }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4981705 The outlook for }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9576766 October through December show}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4981705 s}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9576766  equal chances of above or below norm}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4981705 al rainfall.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 
There are n}{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 o strong signals}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075  showing a particular}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4981705  trend}{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 .  El}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075  N}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075\charrsid4981705 i}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid4981705\charrsid4981705 \'f1}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 o tends to give Maine }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 slight}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 ly}{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618  above normal temp}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 eratures}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 , }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 with precipitation }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 slightly above}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075  normal}{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 , but not a big jump
\par 
\par }\pard \s30\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10503075 {\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 Tropical systems }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 that move up the coast toward Maine }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 usually are less likely in an El }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid6124410 N}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6124410\charrsid4981705 i}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6124410\charrsid4981705 \'f1}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6124410 o}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075  year.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 The track of }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 
Tropical Storm }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 Isadore, however, shows precipitation moving across northern New England.  1 to 2 inches }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 is forecast }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 generally}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075  over September 27-28}
{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 , }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 with northern}{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 areas receiving a half inch, and western areas local}{\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 ly higher}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075  amounts}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid11880618 .  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 A change in the movement of the system could reduce the amount of rainfall.  
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\par This scenario does not bring us tropical winds, just the rain.  However, tropical storm
 rainfall amounts are typically eroded as the storm moves over rain.  The scenario that would bring the maximum amount of rain to Maine would have been a storm that moved up the coast.  This track, however, could bring damaging winds.  
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\par }\pard \s30\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 Statistically, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 October and November are }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10503075 Maine\rquote 
s wettest months.  A change in weather patterns that brought even just normal rainfall for the time of year would be beneficial.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10435400 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid215271 It appears likely that the fully impact of the drought conditions on freshwater fisheries will not be known for several years, and that the impact will be different from one part of the state to another.  
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058 Across the state, w}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9905071 ater utilities }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058 appear to be }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9905071 in good shape}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058 .  Only }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9905071 New Portland has mandatory}{
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\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058 system are online, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9905071 and restrictions }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058 have been }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9905071 lifted}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058  in those areas}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9905071 .  
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\par DWP reports no systems in trouble.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058 As a point of interest, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9905071 Madawaska}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058 \rquote s water district recorded water levels in the St. John only }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9905071 
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\par Biddeford-Saco }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058 Water District, which takes}{\f1\fs22\insrsid9905071  from the Saco}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058 , report flows low }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9905071 but sufficient.  
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\par Hydro}{\f1\fs22\insrsid7147714  production has been curtailed roughly similar to last year.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10759171 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058 MEMA reports a steady stream of contacts reports low or dry wells, approximately }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10759171 4 to 5 a day}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058 
.  This is up from 1 to 2 reports a week in the early summer.  Most reports are coming from the lower two-thirds of }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10759171 the state.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058\charrsid12998970 County Emergency Management Agencies}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058 , the MRWA}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058\charrsid12998970  and the DWP are also receiving some calls}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10759171 
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058 Throughout the current drought, f}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 ailure of private rural wells ha}{\f1\fs22\insrsid4530061\charrsid12998970 s}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970  represented a greater probl}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058 em for the public than }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 shortages from public water supplies.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984 
\par }{\i\f1\fs22\insrsid6043058\charrsid12998970 
\par }{\i\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Well Drilling}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
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\par Because spring recharge refreshed a number of wells, well-drillers }{\f1\fs22\insrsid2635794 were }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 generally }{\f1\fs22\insrsid2635794 able to catch }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
up with emergency cases.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7672106\charrsid12998970 Anecdotal evidence suggests that there is still a demand for replacement wells.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
\par }\pard \s30\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3374287\charrsid12998970 
\par }\pard \s30\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\b\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Other Issues}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
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\par }{\i\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Information for Homeowners:}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
\par 
\par General information about wells and well-drilling is available on the web site of the State Drinking Water Program.  Homeowners 
can determine if the driller they are thinking of hiring is licensed and in good regulatory standing by contacting the Maine Well Drillers and Pump Installers Commission (207-287-5699)
\par 
\par Individuals should let their towns know if they are having water suppl
y problems.  This will lead to better information about the magnitude of the problem; in addition, the town may be able to offer some emergency assistance.  Individuals may also call MEMA at 800-452-8735 for information.  
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6455165\charrsid12998970 Water quality can be affected by lowered water levels.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
It is recommended that homeowners get their water tested if the water supply was low or dry, and the water level has rebounded.  A test would determine if contamination has entered the well or water system.  
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6455165\charrsid12998970 In addition, since low
 water levels can cause any contaminants to become more concentrated, it is recommended that those with low wells either have a comprehensive water test done, or use other sources of drinking water.  
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\par }{\i\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Not Recommended}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 :
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\par }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Homeowners should not have wells refilled}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
.  Water dumped into a well will last perhaps 3 days before it completely drains away.  More of the water will drain into the ground in this time frame than can usually be used by the household.  In addition, contamination of water systems can result 
by opening the well and introducing water of outside origin.  Contamination of the area surrounding the well or the aquifer can also result.  
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3374287\charrsid12998970 
\par }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Sources of Assistance:}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
\par 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11158806\charrsid12998970 A new piece of Federal legislation, the Drought Preparedness Act of 2002, has been introduced and is supported by Maine\rquote 
s Congressional delegation.  This bill would mandate a study of federal drought assistance programs and }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12266862\charrsid12998970 coordination of }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11933044\charrsid12998970 those }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid12266862\charrsid12998970 programs.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11158806\charrsid12998970 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12266862\charrsid12998970 
\par Farmers can contact their Farm Service Agency for information on available programs.  
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\par }{\i\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 USDA, Rural Development}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
: The 504 Loan and Grant Programs are available to qualified individual homeowners.  Applicants must live in an area designated as rural, must own the house and the land it is built on, and income-qualify for the assistance.  Loa
ns are 1%, and can be written for as long as a 20-year term.  Grants are available to qualified applicants at least 62 years of age.
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\par More information on this program is available from USDA, Rural Development, at:
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\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Presque Isle (serves Aroostook and Washington Counties): 764-4155/4157.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s30 \f3\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}Bangor (serves Hancock, Knox, Lincoln, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset and Waldo Counties): 990-3676
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s30 \f3\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}Lewiston (serves Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, Sagadahoc, and York Counties):  753-9400
\par }\pard \s30\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
\par }{\i\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 General Assistance:
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
\par Individuals should check with town General Assistance (GA) Administrators to determine if their situation qualifies for assistance.  
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\par }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Public Information:
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12266862\charrsid12998970 Public information continues to be posted on the Internet at }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid12266862\charrsid12998970 http://maine.gov}{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 /mema/drought}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 .  The site will continue to be updated with new information as long as drought conditions persist.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12266862\charrsid12998970 Information has also been }{\f1\fs22\insrsid2635794 made }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid12266862\charrsid12998970 available through }{\f1\fs22\insrsid2635794 other task force member web sites, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid12266862\charrsid12998970 County Emergency Management Agencies,}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2635794  }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid12266862\charrsid12998970  water utilities, etc.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
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\par All agencies represented on the Task Force continue to respond to public and media inquiries, and to do outreach to their constituents.  
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\par }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Action Steps:
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid13179732\charrsid12998970 The Task Force }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11933044\charrsid12998970 has begu}{\f1\fs22\insrsid13179732\charrsid12998970 n work on an After Action report, which will document opportunities for improvement i
n how the state }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5533167\charrsid12998970 continues to respond}{\f1\fs22\insrsid13179732\charrsid12998970  to drought, as well as in the operation and activities of the Task Force itself.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid2635794 
Work on the After Action Report}{\f1\fs22\insrsid215271  will continue on the next several weeks.  Work on certain actions recommended by the }{\f1\fs22\insrsid8783275 after action process will begin immediately as those recommendations }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid215271 are }{\f1\fs22\insrsid8783275 adopted}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2635794 .  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid13179732\charrsid12998970 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid13395438\charrsid12998970 Conditions will continue to be closely monitored, and requests for assistance from individuals, communities and public water supplies will continue to be responded to by the appropriate agencies.  
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3374287\charrsid12998970 
\par }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Conclusion:
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 
\par }\pard \s30\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3367127 {\f1\fs22\insrsid3367127 Maine }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15282528 may be }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3367127 at a \'93}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1270282 break}{\f1\fs22\insrsid3367127  point\'94
 in the current drought conditions}{\f1\fs22\insrsid15282528 ; however, we are in the midst of a long-term cycle of drought that began several years ago and continues}{\f1\fs22\insrsid3367127 .  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid9576766 
We have experienced a precipitation deficit for the year, particularly in the month of August, which has kept stream flows and ground water at record low levels.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3367127 A p}{\f1\fs22\insrsid7147714 ossible weat}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid3367127 her shift could be beneficial, but a long-term change in weather patterns will be needed to truly replenish ground water.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3367127\charrsid12998970 If recharge does not occur this fall, there is potential for sev}
{\f1\fs22\insrsid15282528 ere drought conditions to continue}{\f1\fs22\insrsid3367127\charrsid12998970 .  
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\par Dug wells continue to be a concern.  Stream flows }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3367127 are at low or record low.  Storages and regulated streams are being }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7147714 managed carefully.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7695878 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3367127 
\par }\pard \s30\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11425155 {\f1\fs22\insrsid11425155\charrsid12998970 In general, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15282528 \'93just-in-time\'94 }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11425155\charrsid12998970 ra
infall and runoff have created a good year for recreation and agricultural interests.  
\par }\pard \s30\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f1\fs22\insrsid11425155\charrsid12998970 
\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 All agencies involved in water resources issues, as well as those who respond to community problems and human needs, will need to continue to monitor the situation clo
sely, and work in their areas of expertise to support Maine citizens.  
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\par The Drought Task Force }{\f1\fs22\insrsid2635794 will }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3367127 continue to exchange information, and will }{\f1\fs22\insrsid2635794 meet again as }{\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 conditions warrant.  
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\par }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 Information Resources:
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\par }\pard \s30\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\cs32\f1\fs22\insrsid15272984\charrsid12998970 U.S. Geological Survey
\par 207-622-8201
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\par National Weather Service, Gray, Maine
\par 207-688-3216
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\par National Weather Service, Caribou, Maine
\par 207-496-8931
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\par 207-287-2801
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