Poland Spring Reduces Water Pumping Amid Maine's Drought
Maine is experiencing a severe drought, with minimal rainfall and hundreds of wells running dry.
According to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, companies with significant groundwater wells must monitor water levels and reduce or halt pumping if levels drop too low.
- The DEP is not aware of any water bottling operations required to reduce or stop withdrawals during this drought.
- Poland Spring has voluntarily implemented a "significant" reduction in withdrawals at their Clear Spring site in Hollis and other locations across Maine as of September 1.
Poland Spring says it’s already made cutbacks on its own.
Author's summary: Poland Spring reduces water pumping in Maine due to drought.