Poland Spring Reduces Water Pumping Amid Maine's Drought
Due to the severe drought in Maine, with minimal rainfall and hundreds of wells running dry, the state's water situation is a major concern for residents.
According to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, companies with significant groundwater wells are required to closely monitor water levels and reduce or halt pumping if levels drop too low.
Although the DEP is not aware of any water bottling operations being forced to reduce or stop withdrawals, Poland Spring has taken initiative to reduce its water pumping.
Poland Spring says it implemented a "significant" reduction in withdrawals at their Clear Spring site in Hollis, as well as cutbacks in Fryeburg and other locations across Maine, as of September 1.
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.