Opioids are medications prescribed by doctors to treat pain. Opioids are prescribed to relieve pain from conditions such as dental procedures, injuries, surgeries, cancer.
Prescription opioids are strong medications, which include:
We are currently working on bringing back the ability to order print materials. In the meantime, you can email healtheducators.cdc@maine.gov for print materials or download materials below. Note: not all materials are available in physical form.
Before modifications are made to any existing public water system in a manner which may affect the quality of water produced, that system must submit an application detailing the proposed changes to the Drinking Water Program for approval.
The Public Water System Change Application is used to capture information necessary for DWP staff to review and approve proposed construction, addition, or alteration at a Public Water System involving the source, treatment, or storage of water.
System Capacity refers to the technical, managerial and financial resources of a water system that are necessary for the system to consistently provide safe drinking water for its users.
Each capacity element noted below overlaps and consequently supports the others. Likewise, any weakness or failure of an individual element can lead to the collapse of the others. It is the intent of the Capacity Development Program to prevent the creation of nonviable public water systems, to identify systems at risk and to assist system to acquire and enhance and maintain system capacity.
The Drinking Water Program has a number of funding programs available to help public water systems improve operations and management. Click on the links below for more information about each funding program available.
If you need assistance on a water quality problem or compliance question, there is help available. The Public Water System Inspection Team provides on-site advice and assistance to public water systems regarding operation, maintenance, treatment, quality control, testing waivers and testing requirements.
Dry periods are becoming more frequent in Maine, with some parts of the state experiencing unusually dry or drought conditions almost annually. To help Public Water Systems maintain service and quality, the Maine CDC Drinking Water Program (DWP) continues to provide updates and resources on the drought situation.
Drinking water sources are vulnerable to contamination whether it be from harmful chemicals or biological organisms (such as bacteria and viruses).
Hydrogeology is the study of groundwater -- water found below the surface of the earth. Believe it or not, about half of Maine's homeowners are practicing hydrogeologists, because they have, with the help of a well driller, explored for, found, and are actively utilizing groundwater. These homeowners derive their drinking water from private water wells located on their property. All of these wells, regardless of the type or depth, get their water from groundwater.
