Poland Spring Reduces Water Pumping Amid Maine's Drought
Maine is experiencing a severe drought, with minimal rainfall and hundreds of wells running dry, prompting concerns among residents.
Douglas reached out to the CBS13 I-Team, inquiring about the situation. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection requires companies with significant groundwater wells to monitor water levels and reduce or halt pumping if levels drop too low.
According to the DEP, no water bottling operations have been mandated to reduce or stop withdrawals during this drought. However, Poland Spring has taken proactive measures, implementing 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.
The company's voluntary reduction in water pumping aims to mitigate the effects of the drought.
Author's summary: Poland Spring reduces water pumping in Maine amid drought.