Water and wastewater systems provide our communities with a life-sustaining resource that is vital to maintaining public health, sanitation and safety. When water and wastewater services are interrupted for extended periods of time, a community’s well-being quickly deteriorates. Without adequate water and wastewater services, the people of Maine are vulnerable to property loss from fire as well as deteriorating health from unsafe drinking water and inadequate sanitation. When struck by a man-made or natural disaster, the MEWARN provides the necessary resources and tools to restore essential services quickly and efficiently.
How Does MEWARN Help?
MEWARN provides water and wastewater utilities with:
A Mutual Aid Agreement and process for sharing emergency resources statewide.
A mutual assistance program consistent with other statewide mutual aid and assistance programs and the National Incident Management System.
The resources to respond and recover more quickly from a natural or man made disaster.
A forum for developing and maintaining emergency contacts and relationships.
Why Become a Member of MEWARN?
Being a member of MEWARN will make you eligible for FEMA disaster reimbursement in a federally-declared disaster.
Access to a database of utilities and resources.
Timely access to resources in the database.
There is no cost or commitment to join MEWARN, and assistance is strictly voluntary.
MEWARN is developed, managed and run by Maine water and wastewater utilities. Who is better trained and equipped to help you in your time of need than your peers in the industry?
MEWARN's Mission
The mission of the MEWARN is to support and promote statewide emergency preparedness, disaster response and mutual aid for public and private water and wastewater utilities.
Who Can Participate?
All Maine public and private water and wastewater utilities may Member MEWARN by signing and having your governing boards approve the Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement. This agreement allows members, at their own discretion, to coordinate response activities and share resources during emergencies.
Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
The Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement (PDF) sets forth the procedures and standards for the administration of the MEWARN. All actions of MEWARN members are made in accordance with the articles of the MEWARN agreement.
Governance
MEWARN is governed by a Steering Committee made up of voting members from water and wastewater utilities across the state. The purpose of the Steering Committee is to provide organization, policy setting, communication and guidance in the structure, operation and promotion of the MEWARN. In addition, the Steering Committee develops, approves, sponsors and endorses specific emergency preparedness training for all MEWARN members.
The Steering Committee is comprised of voting members and associate (non-voting) members. Voting members represent utility organizations and consist of utility staff, district trustees or elected officials. Associate members are state government agencies and technical assistance providers. Associate members assist the MEWARN with advice, resources and coordination with regulatory agencies.
Learn More About MEWARN
To learn even more about MEWARN or share MEWARN information with associates and colleagues, click here to download our MEWARN brochure (PDF).
MEWARN members can request assistance 24/7 during an emergency by calling one of the numbers below. To learn more about the MEWARN or how to become a member, please contact the Maine Drinking Water Program at 207-287-2070.
Maine Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network
c/o Maine Rural Water Association
P.O. Box 263
Richmond, ME 04357
Phone: (207) 380-7324 or (207) 841-8920
Contact Form
MEWARN Members
The state of Maine is divided into 16 counties. Using the map to the left, click on any county to display membership for that county, or see the entire MEWARN membership.
Androscoggin County
Auburn Water and Sewerage District
Auburn, ME
Member Since 3/2010
Lewiston Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority
Lewiston, ME
Member Since 3/2010
Livermore Falls Water District
Livermore Falls, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Mechanic Falls Sanitary District
Mechanic Falls, ME
Member Since 1/2011
Mechanic Falls Water Department
Mechanic Falls, ME
Member Since 1/2011
Sabattus Sanitary District
Sabattus, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Town of Lisbon Sewer Department
Lisbon, ME
Member Since 4/2017
Aroostook County
Ashland Water & Sewer District
Ashland, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Caribou Utilities District
Caribou, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Fort Fairfield Utilities District
Fort Fairfield, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Fort Kent Water & Wastewater Department
Fort Kent, ME
Member Since 3/2019
Grand Isle Water & Wastewater Department
Grand Isle, ME
Member Since 10/2011
Houlton Water Company
Houlton, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Limestone Water & Sewer District
Limestone, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Madawaska Pollution Control
Madawaska, ME
Member Since 10/2011
Madawaska Water District
Madawaska, ME
Member Since 4/2011
Presque Isle Utilities District
Presque Isle, ME
Member Since 9/2016
River's Bend Mobile Home Park
Caribou, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Van Buren Water District
Van Buren, ME
Member Since 10/2011
Washburn Water & Sewer District
Washburn, ME
Member Since 3/2011
Cumberland County
Bridgton Water District
Bridgton, ME
Member Since 1/2011
Brunswick and Topsham Water District
Topsham, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Brunswick Sewer District
Brunswick, ME
Member Since 3/2010
Town of Falmouth Wastewater
Falmouth, ME
Member Since 8/2020
Freeport Sewer District
Freeport, ME
Member Since 1/2011
Frye Island, Town of
Frye Island, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Gray Water District
Gray, ME
Member Since 2/2011
Harrison Water District
Harrison, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Yarmouth Water District
Yarmouth, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Franklin County
Chick Hill Pollution Control Facility
Rangeley, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Eustis Water Department
Stratton, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Farmington Village Corporation
Farmington, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Farmington Water Pollution Control Facility
Farmington, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Kingfield Wastewater System
Kingfield, ME
Member Since 2/2013
Mt. Blue Standard Water District
Phillips, ME
Member Since 6/2020
New Sharon Water District
New Sharon, ME
Member Since 8/2011
Rangeley Water District
Rangeley, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Strong Water District
Strong, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Sugarloaf Water Association
Carrabassette Valley, ME
Member Since 1/2011
Hancock County
Castine Water & Wastewater Department
Castine, ME
Member Since 5/2013
Ellsworth Wastewater Department
Ellsworth, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Ellsworth Water Department
Ellsworth, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Long Pond Water District
Sullivan, ME
Member Since 4/2011
Southwest Harbor Water & Wastewater Departments
Soutwest Harbor, ME
Member Since 6/2011
Stonington Water Company
Stonington, ME
Member Since 9/2010
Knox County
Port Clyde Water District
Tenant's Harbor, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Rockland Water Pollution Control Facility, City of
Rockland, ME
Member Since 6/2011
Thomaston Pollution Control Department
Thomaston, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Kennebec County
Clinton Water District
Clinton, ME
Member Since 6/2010
East Pittston Water District
Pittston, ME
Member Since 1/2013
Gardiner Water District
Gardiner, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Greater Augusta Utility District
Augusta, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District
Waterville, ME
Member Since 11/2020
Kennebec Water District
Waterville, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Maine Department of Environmental Protection - Associate Member
Augusta, ME
Member Since 5/2011
Maine Drinking Water Program - Associate Member
Augusta, ME
Member Since 5/2011
Manchester Sanitary District
Manchester, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Monmouth Water Association
Monmouth, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Readfield Corner Water Association
Readfield, ME
Member Since 5/2012
Winthrop Utilities District
Winthrop, ME
Member Since 3/2010
Lincoln County
Boothbay Harbor Sewer District
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Boothbay Region Water District
Boothbay, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Dresden Water Department
Dresden, ME
Member Since 10/2012
Great Salt Bay Sanitary District
Damariscotta, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Waldoboro Utility District
Waldoboro, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Wiscasset Water District
Wiscasset, ME
Member Since 3/2010
Oxford County
Andover Water District
Andover, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Bethel Water District
Bethel, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Buckfield Village Corporation
Buckfield, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Canton Water District
Canton, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Dixfield Water & Sewer Departments
Dixfield, ME
Member Since 12/2012
Hebron Water Company
Hebron, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Mexico Water District
Mexico, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Norway Water District
Norway, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Oxford Water District
Oxford, ME
Member Since 7/2012
Paris Utility District
South Paris, ME
Member Since 5/2010
Rumford Water District
Rumford, ME
Member Since 7/2010
West Paris Water District
West Paris, ME
Member Since 3/2019
Penobscot County
Bangor Wastewater Treatment Plant
Bangor, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Bangor Water District
Bangor, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Brewer Water Department
Brewer, ME
Member Since 9/2010
Brewer Water Pollution Control Facility
Brewer, ME
Member Since 9/2010
Corinna Water District
Corinna, ME
Member Since 10/2014
Exeter Water Department
Exeter, ME
Member Since 10/2014
Hampden Water District
Hampden, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Lincoln Sanitary District
Lincoln, ME
Member Since 6/2011
Lincoln Water District
Lincoln, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Mattawamkeag Wastewater Treatment Facility
Mattawamkeag, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Newport Water District
Newport, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Old Town Water District
Old Town, ME
Member Since 3/2010
Orono - Veazie Water District
Orono, ME
Member Since 10/2014
Orono Water Pollution Control Facility
Orono, ME
Member Since 9/2011
Veazie Sewer District
Veazie, ME
Member Since 4/2011
Piscataquis County
Brownville Water Department
Brownville, ME
Member Since 3/2020
Dover-Foxcroft Wastewater Department
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Member Since 8/2011
Dover-Foxcroft Water District
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Guilford-Sangerville Sanitary District
Guilford, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Guilford-Sangerville Water District
Guilford, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Milo Water District
Milo, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Sagadahoc County
Bath Water District
Bath, ME
Member Since 3/2010
Bowdoinham Water District
Bowdoinham, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Richmond Utilities District
Richmond, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Somerset County
Anson Madison Water District
Madison, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Bingham Water District
Bingham, ME
Member Since 4/2012
Jackman Utility District
Jackman, ME
Member Since 4/2020
Waldo County
Belfast Water District
Belfast, ME
Member Since 2/2010
Morrill Village Water District
Morrill, ME
Member Since 11/2018
Searsport Water District
Searsport, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Winterport Water District
Winterport, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Washington County
Baileyville Utilities District
Baileyville, ME
Member Since 9/2010
Calais Water and Wastewater Department
Calais, ME
Member Since 10/2014
Lubec Water District
Lubec, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Milbridge Water District
Milbridge, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Passamaquaddy Water District
Eastport, ME
Member Since 7/2010
York County
Alfred Water District
Alfred, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Berwick Sewer District
Berwick, ME
Member Since 6/2010
Berwick Water Department
Berwick, ME
Member Since 2/2013
Cornish Water District
Berwick, ME
Member Since 3/2020
Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, & Wells Water District
Kennebunk, ME
Member Since 3/2010
Kennebunk Sewer District
Kennebunk, ME
Member Since 3/2010
Keywood Manor Mobile Village
Alfred, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Kittery Sewer Department
Kittery, ME
Member Since 3/2020
Kittery Water District
Kittery, ME
Member Since 7/2010
North Berwick Water District
North Berwick, ME
Member Since 2/2011
Ogunquit Sewer District
Ogunquit, ME
Member Since 7/2010
Old Orchard Beach Wastewater Department
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Member Since 3/2021
Sanford Sewerage District
Sanford, ME
Member Since 2/2011
Sanford Water District
Sanford, ME
Member Since 9/2010
South Berwick Water District
South Berwick, ME
Member Since 3/2011
Waterboro Water District
Waterboro, ME
Member Since 9/2011
Wells Sanitary District
Wells, ME
Member Since 7/2010