The UV Facility in all its phases demonstrates how the Auburn Water District and the Lewiston Water Division can work together and save money while focusing on delivering you clean and efficient water.

But this project does more than just add UV to our treatment stream. It has replaced and/or upgraded most of the existing facilities at Lake Auburn. Pumping and chemical feed systems are new and more reliable, and the same goes for automated equipment.

A new laboratory will be build as part of the second phase of the project, replacing an existing obsolete lab and bringing the water quality team under one roof. Auburn has a large commercial and retail center and Lewiston has two major hospitals and many supporting medical facilities, which makes us a regional service utility.

We provide clean water for some 200,000 people, be they visitors, patients, or residents. And don’t forget how often the fire protection designed into our systems protects lives and property. None of this is by accident. We’ve been doing long-term planning since the system came into being in 1878.

Generally, we develop a new plan every 20 years and update it every five, projecting water quality and quantity needs. The plan addresses these issues with sequenced improvements and estimated costs.

Along the way, we’ve called on Maine Drinking Water Program personnel, who provide valuable expertise.Planning will continue, factoring in changes to meet the Safe Drinking Water Act and any updates to the law, as well as our best judgment. As always, our prime concerns are your health and safety.

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