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\margt720\margb1080\margl1440\margr1440\sectd \headery648\footery648\pgndec\pgnstarts0\titlepg{\headerr \s13 \fs24 \tqc\tx4680\tqr\tx9360{\fs24 Maine Drought Task Force Report\tab\tab}{\fs24 December, 2001}}{\footerr \s13 \fs24 \tqc\tx4680\tqr\tx9360{\fs24 \tab}{\fs24 -{\field{\*\fldinst PAGE}{\fldrslt 1}}}{\fs24 -}}\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \qc{\b
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\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \qc{\b\fs24 State of Maine}{\b\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \qc{\b\fs24 Drought Task Force Report}{\b\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain 
\s13 \fs24 \qc{\b\fs24 December 17, 2001}{\b\fs24 \par}
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\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
This is a follow-up Drought Task Force report to that of November 14, 2001.  Task Force Reports were also previously published on September 26 and August 24, 2001.   }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
Throughout this report, references are offered for further information.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\fs24 Overview:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
Drought conditions have not substantially improved as the fall of 2001 has progressed.  In fact, ground water, stream flow and surface water statistics as of the end of November show record and near-record lows in many instances.  }{\fs24 \par}

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\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
Since ground water levels are unlikely to change through the winter, Maine communities and residents who are experiencing water supply problems should be prepared to see those problems continue through the winter.  }{\fs24 \par}
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\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\fs24 Current Conditions:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 Precipitation data from January through November 2001 in Maine confirms t}{\fs24 h}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 
s time period as the driest January through November on record since 1895.    We are on course for the calendar year to end as the driest in 107 years of record.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
According to the November\'92s C}{\fs24 urrent Water Resources Conditions Report of the }{\fs24 USGS,}{\fs24   }{\fs24 ground-water}{\fs24 
 levels were in the below-normal range for the entire state of Maine.  Eight of ten monitoring wells recorded  record month-end lows for November.  Five wells recorded all time lows. Nine wells showed water-level decreases during the month. Water levels in all ten wells had decreased when compared to water levels at the end of November 2000.  
}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
Stream flows are also at or near record lows for the time of year.  Runoff was in the below-normal range throughout the entire state.  Runoff was below normal for the sixth consecutive month and for nine of the last ten months at the }{\fs24 Mattawamkeag
}{\fs24  River site.  Runoff was below normal for the seventh consecutive month and for twelve of the last fourteen months at the }{\fs24 Narraguagus}{\fs24  River site.  November runoff was the lowest in 53 years at the }{\fs24 Narraguagus}{\fs24 
 River site and the lowest in 82 years at the }{\fs24 Carrabassett}{\fs24  River site.}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 Stream flows are also at or near record lows for the time of year.  }{\f7\fs24 
Storages in Maine\'92s lakes are also well below normal}{\f7\fs24 .  }{\fs24 
The total amount of water in usable storage in the five reporting basins at the end of November was 31 percent of capacity, which is below the long-term end-of-November average of 59 percent.}{\f7\fs24 
  Power production has been curtailed at several sites.}{\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\f7\fs24 The }{\f7\fs24 USGS}{\f7\fs24  Monthly Current Conditions Report for November is online at: }{\b\fs24 
http://me.water.usgs.gov/01.nov.html}{\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\f7\fs24 The }{\f7\fs24 Palmer}{\f7\fs24 
 index, a matrix of several factors such as temperature, precipitation and soil moisture, shows severe drought across the state.  Between 8 and 10 inches of rain in a week would be needed in one week to bring the index up to normal.}{\f7\fs24 
  Despite the recent record warm weather, temperatures are expected to return to normal for the time of year, and the ground freeze will soon preclude the absorption of any rain.  }{\f7\fs24 \par}
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\s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
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 widespread vulnerability.  Ground water has continued to decline th}{\fs24 
r}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 g}{\fs24 h Nov}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 m}{\fs24 b}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 , a month when historically ground water levels rise.  Typically ground water levels do not change markedly through the winter months.  }{\fs24 \par}

\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\i\f7\fs24 Background information}{\b\f7\fs24 :}{\b\f7\fs24  }{\b\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\f7\fs24\lang1033 
http://www.umaine.edu/maineclimate}{\b\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\f7\fs24\lang1033 http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/ol/climate/research/prelim/US/US_prelim.html}{\b\f7\fs24\lang1033 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\f7\fs24\lang1033 
http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/research/prelim/drought/spi.html}{\b\f7\fs24\lang1033 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\f7\fs24\lang1033 http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/research/prelim/drought/palmer.html}{\b\f7\fs24\lang1033 \par}
\pard\plain 
\s13 \fs24 {\b\f7\fs24 http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/cdus/palmer_drought/}{\b\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\f7\fs24 http://enso.unl.edu/ndmc/enigma/indices.htm#palmer}{\f7\fs24 \par}
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\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\i\fs24 Weather sites:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\f7\fs24 http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/gyx}{\b\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\f7\fs24 http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/car}{
\b\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\f7\fs24 http://www.state.me.us/mema/weather/genweath.htm}{\b\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\fs24 Public Water Supplies:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
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\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 There is no significant change from the last report in terms of p}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 b}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 
ic water systems which have requested voluntary water conservation (7) or have imposed mandatory water restrictions (2).  Some water supplies have experienced some slight improvement in water levels since we are past the time of year when significant water is being used for lawn and garden and other outdoor activities.  
}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 Some of the water systems which are currently experiencing problems have historically had problems in dry periods and have not addressed these shortfalls adequately.  }{\fs24 
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\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
There is some concern that the operators of some public water supplies may not fully recognize the gravity of the current conditions.  The professional organizations, and the appropriate state agencies will continue to do outreach to this group to make sure that they have the most current information.  
}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\fs24 Private Water Supplies:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
Failure of private rural wells represents a greater problem for the public than possible shortages from public water supplies.  Many of the involved agencies are experiencing an increase in calls from members of the public with dry wells.  No good statistics exist, however, on the true magnitude of the problem.  
}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\i\fs24 Well Drilling}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 Well }{\fs24 drillers}{\fs24 
 are universally extremely busy.  The average wait time between contacting a }{\fs24 driller}{\fs24  and the start of the job is measured in multiple weeks.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 A}{\fs24 c}{\fs24 
c}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 d}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 g t}{\fs24 o a repr}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 ta}{\fs24 t}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 v}{\fs24 e of th}{\fs24 e Mai}{\fs24 ne Gr}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 d Wa}{\fs24 t}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 
r Asso}{\fs24 c}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 t}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 n, wh}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 ch repr}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 ts a maj}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 ri}{\fs24 t}{\fs24 y of licen}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 ed }{\fs24 wel}{\fs24 l-d}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 
i}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 le}{\fs24 rs}{\fs24  and pu}{\fs24 m}{\fs24 p i}{\fs24 nst}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 lle}{\fs24 rs i}{\fs24 n th}{\fs24 e st}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 t}{\fs24 e:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sb100\sa100\tx720\fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360
\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 The current backlog for }{\fs24 drillers}{\fs24  ranges from six to twelve weeks with the average being ar}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 d ten weeks. }{\fs24 \par}

\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sb100\sa100\tx720\fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 Almost all }{\fs24 drillers}{\fs24 
 are currently drilling only for customers who are out of water.  All other customers who want wells are being asked to wait until spring. }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sb100\sa100\tx720\fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24
\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 The ability to drill wells in the next three months will depend to a very significant degree on the weather.  }{\fs24 D}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 
 a}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 e e}{\fs24 q}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 p}{\fs24 p}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 d t}{\fs24 o d}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 l i}{\fs24 n v}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 y c}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 d c}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 d}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 t}{
\fs24 i}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 .  H}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 w}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 v}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 , water must run through piping o}{\fs24 n the r}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 g}{\fs24 s in order to drill}{\fs24 
.  When the wind chill drops significantly below freezing, productivity will drop dramatically and at times drilling is not possible at all. Therefore, depending upon the weather, the actual backlog has the potential to actually be somewhat shorter or potentially much longer than indicated above. 
}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sb100\sa100\tx720\fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 An e}{\fs24 f}{\fs24 f}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 t h}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 s b}{
\fs24 e}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 n m}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 d}{\fs24 e t}{\fs24 o c}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 t}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 c}{\fs24 t c}{\fs24 ompanies from out of state who have drilling crews that are able to come and work for M}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 
e }{\fs24 d}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 s}{\fs24  f}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 r a pe}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 d o}{\fs24 f t}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 m}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 . H}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 w}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 v}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 
, s}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 c}{\fs24 e throughout New England, all the other }{\fs24 drillers}{\fs24  are also extremely busy in their own areas, th}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 s ef}{\fs24 f}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 t has been i}{\fs24 n va}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 n. A}{
\fs24 l}{\fs24 t}{\fs24 h}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 g}{\fs24 h this situation could change, at this point it does not look like this is a likely option.  If cr}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 ws wer}{\fs24 e abl}{\fs24 e to co}{\fs24 m}{\fs24 e to Mai}{\fs24 ne, licen}{
\fs24 s}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 g wo}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 d l}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 k}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 y be a c}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 m}{\fs24 p}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 c}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 t}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 g i}{\fs24 ss}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 e.   }{
\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sb100\sa100\tx720\fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 Mai}{\fs24 ne ro}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 ds ar}{\fs24 e ty}{\fs24 p}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 
c}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 ll}{\fs24 y po}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 ed fo}{\fs24 r wei}{\fs24 g}{\fs24 ht restr}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 c}{\fs24 ti}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 ns begi}{\fs24 nn}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 g i}{\fs24 n th}{\fs24 e ea}{\fs24 rly sp}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 
g.  Restrictions often exist in some areas to th}{\fs24 e end of May.  Th}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 s wi}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 l cr}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 t}{\fs24 e a prob}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 m i}{\fs24 f lar}{\fs24 g}{\fs24 e ba}{\fs24 c}{\fs24 kl}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 
gs of wel}{\fs24 ls to be dr}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 le}{\fs24 d st}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 l exi}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 t, sinc}{\fs24 e th}{\fs24 e po}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 ti}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 g of ro}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 ds }{\fs24 will curta}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 l mo}{\fs24 
v}{\fs24 em}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 t of wel}{\fs24 l dr}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 li}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 g eq}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 pm}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 t.  Th}{\fs24 e st}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 t}{\fs24 e wi}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 l prob}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 b}{\fs24 
l}{\fs24 y ne}{\fs24 ed to addr}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 s th}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 s i}{\fs24 ss}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 e, and loo}{\fs24 k i}{\fs24 nt}{\fs24 o th}{\fs24 e possibility of gr}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 ti}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 g exe}{\fs24 m}{\fs24 p}{\fs24 
ti}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 n fo}{\fs24 r wel}{\fs24 l-d}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 li}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 g eq}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 pm}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 t.     }{\fs24 \par}
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\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\i\fs24 
Other Issues}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 Lowering of the pump within the well may provide a short-term solution in some instances.  A licen}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 ed professional }{\fs24 (well-driller}{\fs24 
 or pump installer) should be contracted to do this.}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
General information about wells and well-drilling is available on the web site of the State Drinking Water Program.  Homeowners can determine i}{\fs24 f the }{\fs24 driller}{\fs24  they are thinking of hiring is licensed and in good }{\fs24 
regulatory standing by contacting the Maine Well }{\fs24 Drillers}{\fs24  and Pump Installers Commission (207-287-5699)}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
Individuals should be encouraged to let their towns know if they are having water supply problems.  This will lead to better information about the magnitude of the problem; in addition,}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
the town may be able to offer some emergency assistance.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\i\fs24 Not Recommended}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 S}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 m
}{\fs24 e h}{\fs24 omeowners are resorting to having wells refilled, either through paying for a water hauler to m}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 k}{\fs24 e a delivery, or through town fire departments doing this as a service for residents.  }{\b\fs24 
This practice is not advisable.  }{\fs24 Water dumped into a well will last perhaps 3 days before it completely drains away.  More of the water will drain into the ground i}{\fs24 n th}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 s tim}{\fs24 e fr}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 m}{\fs24 
e than can usually be used by th}{\fs24 e hou}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 eh}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 d}{\fs24 
.  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 can also result.  }{\fs24 \par}
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\pard\plain 
\s13 \fs24 {\b\fs24 Sources of A}{\b\fs24 ssistance:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
Some assistance may be available for farmers in some areas for army worms infestation and possibly drought.  Farmers should check with their Farm Service Agencies for information on available programs.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}

\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 The Federal Emergency Management Agency }{\fs24 (FEMA)}{\fs24  is unlikely to be a source of assistance.  }{\fs24 FEMA}{\fs24  has never granted a disaster declaration for drought anywhere in the country.  }{\fs24 \par}

\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\i\fs24 USDA, Rural Development}{\fs24 
: The 504 Loans and Grants 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.  Loans 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.
}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 More information on this program is available from USDA, Rural Development, at:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn 
\pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\f7\fs24 Presque}{\f7\fs24  Isle (serves }{\f7\fs24 Aroostook}{\f7\fs24  and Washington Counties): 764-4155/4157.}{\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 
\fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\f7\fs24 Bangor (serves Hancock, }{\f7\fs24 Knox,}{\f7\fs24  Lincoln, }{\f7\fs24 Penobscot,}{\f7\fs24  }{\f7\fs24 Piscataquis,}{\f7\fs24  
}{\f7\fs24 Somerset}{\f7\fs24  and }{\f7\fs24 Waldo}{\f7\fs24  Counties): 990-3676}{\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\f7\fs24 
Lewiston}{\f7\fs24  (serves }{\f7\fs24 Androscoggin,}{\f7\fs24  Cumberland, Franklin, }{\f7\fs24 Kennebec,}{\f7\fs24  Oxford, }{\f7\fs24 Sagadahoc,}{\f7\fs24  and York Counties):  753-9400}{\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain 
\s13 \fs24 {\i\fs24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),}{\fs24 
 administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has one current program, and one program starting in the spring, that would allow towns to assist residents with water supply problems.  A town, group of towns or a county must be the applicant, and then develop a program to assist low or middle-income residents with the funds.  DECD advocates towns joining together to apply for grants.   Th
}{\fs24 e fo}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 wi}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 g CDB}{\fs24 G prog}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 ms hav}{\fs24 e been i}{\fs24 de}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 t}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 f}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 d as po}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 b}{\fs24 
l}{\fs24 e sou}{\fs24 rc}{\fs24 es of assi}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 ta}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 c}{\fs24 e:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\i\fs24 Urgent Need Funds:}{\fs24 
 A total pool of $200,000 is currently available.  There is a limit of $100,00 on any single grant.  Low to middle income residents are targeted.  The State of Georgia is currently using this program to help drill wells for individuals.}{\fs24 \par}

\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\i\fs24 Innovative Housing Assistance Program}{\fs24 : Available early next year, this program can be used for a specific housing need.  This requires a 20% soft match by the }{\fs24 
community(ies).}{\fs24   There is a limit of $400,000 per single grant.  Low to middle income families are targeted.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\i\fs24 Housing Rehabilitation Grants}{\fs24 
: If a community has an active grant, it may be modified to include well drilling i}{\fs24 f certain criteria are met.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\i\fs24 
Communities are urged to determine if these programs could help them to assist their citizens.}{\fs24   }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 More information is available from DECD or the jurisdiction\'92
s Regional Planning Commission.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 DECD: Mike }{\fs24 
Baran,}{\fs24  624-9816, }{\fs24 mike.baran@state.me.us}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\i\fs24 General Assistance:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
Individuals should check with town General Assistance (GA) Administrators to determine if their situation qualifies for assistance.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\i\fs24 Community Support:}{\fs24 \par}

\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 Some towns or utilities may be delivering water to elderly or special needs residents, making town water available to residents, making shower facilities available, etc.  Towns ne}{\fs24 
ed to be enc}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 g}{\fs24 ed to co}{\fs24 nt}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 e to o}{\fs24 f}{\fs24 f}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 r e}{\fs24 m}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 g}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 c}{\fs24 y assi}{\fs24 s}{\fs24 
ta}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 c}{\fs24 e wh}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 e ne}{\fs24 ede}{\fs24 d.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\fs24 Public Information:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain 
\s13 \fs24 {\fs24 More effort needs to be made to inform the public of the drought situation.  Public information should include what we know, what we don\'92t know, and stress that we will all get through this together.  Several elements are critical:}{
\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 The water situation now}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain 
\s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 The outlook for the next several months}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360
\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 Importance of local conservation requests or orders}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{
\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 How to assess the condition of a well}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 General i}{
\fs24 nformation about wells, and well-drilling}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 Water conservation suggestions}{\fs24 \par}

\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 Drinking water safety}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
Possible methods of dissemination including press releases and fact sheets, press briefings, information disseminated to communities by GA coordinators, Area Agencies on Aging, Maine Munic}{\fs24 ipal Association }{\fs24 (MMA)}{\fs24 , and County }{\fs24 
EMAs.}{\fs24   }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 GA has already communicated with towns about available assistance programs, and the inadvisability of refilling wells.   }{\fs24 MMA}{\fs24 
 is including an article in its next newsletter about drought conditions, and potential assistance.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
All agencies represented on the Task Force will continue to respond to public and media inquiries, and do outreach to their constituents.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
Some specific suggested content for public information:  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 
Current drought conditions, including clear representation of scientific data; situation remains grave.}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f
\tab}{\fs24 The situation is not likely to improve through the winter}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 
If on a public water system, very important to pay attention and observe any voluntary or mandatory restrictions from the local water utility}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb 
\'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 How to conserve water}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 \tab}{\fs24 
No-cost solutions}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 \tab}{\fs24 Devices that can be purchased and installed}{\fs24 \par}

\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 How to make sure drinking water is safe}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn 
\pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 \tab}{\fs24 Storage containers}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{
\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 \tab}{\fs24 Purification}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 \tab}{\fs24 Water sources
}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 How to assess your well\'92s condition:  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720
{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 \tab}{\fs24 Have you had trouble in the past?}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24
\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 \tab}{\fs24 Are others in your area having trouble?}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5
\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 \tab}{\fs24 Talk to the town.  Are others having trouble; is there any help?}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{
\fs24 \tab}{\fs24 If information about well or history of water supply is not known:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 
Do not break open your well to check the level.  It is difficult to assess, and can introduce contamination into the system.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{
\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 Contact the }{\fs24 driller}{\fs24  to check the well}{\fs24 , or a licensed pump installer to lower the pump if that is appropriate}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360
\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 General information about wells and well-drilling}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{
\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 How to check if the }{\fs24 driller}{\fs24  or pump installer you are th}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 nking of hiring is properly licensed.}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360
\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 \'93We will get through this together\'94}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
Some fact sheets on water storage and conservation have been developed and }{\fs24 FEMA}{\fs24  and the Red Cross.  These are being reviewed by Task Force members so that they can be adapted for use in Maine. }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
\par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 Additional informational and educational resources are available through the National Drought Mitigation Center, connect with the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, online at \b\fs24 {\field{\fldinst HYPERLINK "
http://enso.unl.edu/ndmc"}{\fldrslt http://enso.unl.edu/ndmc}}}{\fs24 .}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\fs24 Action Steps:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720
{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 
State and Federal agencies and professional organizations will continue to offer technical assistance to communities, public water supplies and individuals, as they have done through this event.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn 
\pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 More public information will be developed, and various methods will be used to get the information distributed.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain 
\s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 Research will continue into possible sources of financial assistance.}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720
{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 
Organizations currently offering assistance programs will continue to assist applicants, and process applications as efficiently as possible.  }{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \fi-360\li720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\pnindent360\pnhang\pnf5\pnfs24\pnql
{\pntxtb \'9f}}{\pntext\pard\plain\f5\fs24 \'9f\tab}{\fs24 MEM}{\fs24 A}{\fs24  wi}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 l wo}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 k wi}{\fs24 th DOT on th}{\fs24 e i}{\fs24 ss}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 e of r}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 a}{\fs24 d wei}{\fs24 g}{\fs24 ht restr}{\fs24 i}
{\fs24 c}{\fs24 ti}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 ns exe}{\fs24 m}{\fs24 p}{\fs24 ti}{\fs24 o}{\fs24 ns fo}{\fs24 r wel}{\fs24 l-d}{\fs24 r}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 l}{\fs24 li}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 g eq}{\fs24 u}{\fs24 i}{\fs24 pm}{\fs24 e}{\fs24 n}{\fs24 t}{\fs24 .  }{\fs24 \par}

\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\fs24 Conclusion:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 Maine enters the late fall with }{\fs24 soberingly}{\fs24 
 low ground water and stream flow levels.  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 closely, and work in their areas of expertise to support Maine citizens.  
}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\b\fs24 Information Resources:}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sl-259\slmult0{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 U.S.}{
\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24  Geological Survey}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sl-259\slmult0{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 207-622-8202}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 
\par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sl-259\slmult0{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 http://me.water.usgs.gov}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sl-259\slmult0{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 
National Weather Service, Gray, Maine}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sl-259\slmult0{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 207-688-3216}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain 
\s13 \fs24 \sl-259\slmult0{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/gyx}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sl-259\slmult0{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 
National Weather Service, Caribou, Maine}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sl-259\slmult0{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 207-496-8931}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain 
\s13 \fs24 \sl-259\slmult0{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/car}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sl-259\slmult0{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 
Maine Department of Conservation, Mai}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 ne Ge}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 o}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 l}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 o}{
\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 g}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 i}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 ca}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 l Su}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 rv}{
\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 e}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 y}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sl-259\slmult0{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 207-287-2801}{
\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sl-259\slmult0{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 Mai}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 ne Eme}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 r}{
\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 g}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 en}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 c}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 y Mana}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 g}{
\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 em}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 e}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 n}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 t Ag}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 en}{
\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 c}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 y}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sl-259\slmult0{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 207}{
\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 -}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 626-4503}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 \sl-259\slmult0{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 http://www.state.me.us/}
{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 mema}{\cs14 \f4\fs24\cf0\expnd0\expndtw0\f7\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 Maine Department of Human Services, State of Maine Drinking Water Program}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 
207-287-2070}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 http://www.state.me.us/}{\fs24 dhs/}{\fs24 eng/water}{\fs24 \par}
\pard\plain \s13 \fs24 {\fs24 Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (CDBG information)}{\fs24 \par}
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\s13 \fs24 {\fs24 207-624-9816}{\fs24 \par}
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