ROCKPORT — Maine Water welcomes customers to come learn about the water treatment process from the water professionals during an open house at the drinking water treatment facility in Rockport on Monday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

“Our employees are eager to meet their customers and show them the care and skill that goes into providing them with clean tap water,” said Mike Cummons, Vice President at Maine Water, in a news release. “It is a privilege to serve the community, and we want people to understand how their water is transformed from its start in Mirror Lake to its end as high-quality water at the tap.” 

The facility, located at 855 Rockland St., treats water from Mirror Lake to deliver to customers in Rockport, Camden, Hope, Warren, Rockland, Owls Head and Thomaston. 

Although comprehensive watershed conservation measures protect Mirror Lake, Maine Water continually tests the water at the source and throughout the delivery system on more than 120 water quality parameters, according to Mary Jane Dillingham, Maine Water Manager of Water Quality. 

“People today are more environmentally conscious than ever, and understanding how high-quality water gets from the source to the tap is pretty crucial,” Dillingham said. “Most people are pretty fascinated to learn how involved the process is. A lot more work goes into this than most people realize.” 

Mirror Lake Drinking Water Facility Open House 

Date: Monday, Oct. 14, 2024

Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Maine Water, 855 Rockland Street (Route 17), Rockport

Photo ID: Adults must bring a government-issued photo ID. All guests must wear flat, closed-toed shoes.

Maine Water’s facility at Mirror Lake typically produces about 4 million gallons of fresh water each day in the summer, and 2 million gallons per day in the winter. 

In September, Maine Water announced an expansion of its partnership with the Coastal Mountains Land Trust to protect more watershed land in the Midcoast region. Last October, the New England Water Works Association announced that it had named the company its “Utility of the Year,” for its work on water system infrastructure, customer service, staff training, and operations to further protect public health of customers.

About Maine Water Company

The Maine Water Company is a public water utility that owns 12 public water systems engaged in the collection, treatment and distribution of drinking water for homes, businesses and fire protection service. It serves approximately 80,000 people in 21 communities across Maine and provides contract support services to a handful of municipally owned systems. For more information, visit www.MaineWater.com.