The West Paris Water District is pursuing up to $1 million from the state to help pay for a mandated new reservoir.
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West Paris seeks funds to replace drinking water tank
The cost for a new reservoir system is estimated to be $2.64 million. The project must be completed before Dec. 31, 2027.
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West Paris boil water order lifted
Parts of West Paris were put on a boil water order after a water main pipe burst late Monday night.
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Update: West Paris ‘boil water order’ lifted
The West Paris Water District’s intake system is pumping about 90,000 gallons a day into its reservoir after major repairs to the electrical panel and pump motor. Thursday, the Maine Drinking Water Program cancelled the boil water order it instituted Aug. 9.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, News, The Bethel Citizen
West Paris Water District secures funding assistance for pump failure
The Maine Rural Water Association secured a $50,000 grant to help with repair costs following the water system’s breakdown on Tuesday.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen
West Paris Water District issues emergency ‘do not use order’ to customers
The district’s supply pump failed due to surges of its electrical system. The reservoir is being monitored and supplied by bulk water haulers.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District makes case for rate hike
West Paris Water District, which going back at least five years, has neglected its infrastructure maintenance and relied on a meter and billing procedure as leaky as the district’s water reservoir, has proposed a 75% rate increase. Maine’s PUC and Public Advocate will accept public comments between August 3-23. WPWD Trustee David Walton said that the proposed effective date for new rates is Sept. 1.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District taking steps toward solvency
Town officials and contractors expressed concern that the district’s water reservoir has been only half-full and may not have enough water to save a burning building.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District trustee resigns in latest shakeup
Brandon Ballweber has been replaced by Melissa LaCombe to the board of trustees.
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PUC closes West Paris investigation
HALLOWELL — The Maine Public Utilities Commission has voted to terminate the investigation into the West Paris Water District and to recommend that the state Attorney General’s office not investigate the acts and practises of the current and former Board of Trustees. The 2-0 decision was made as part of the Commissioners’ regular deliberation agenda on […]