Poland Spring Reduces Water Pumping Amid Maine's Drought
Maine is experiencing a severe drought, with minimal rainfall and hundreds of wells running dry.
A viewer, Douglas, asked the CBS13 I-Team about the situation, prompting an investigation.
- 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 required to reduce or stop withdrawals during this drought.
Poland Spring says it has already made cutbacks on its own, implementing a "significant" reduction in withdrawals at their clear spring site in Hollis and other locations across Maine as of September 1.
The company has also made cutbacks in Fryeburg.
Author's summary: Poland Spring reduces water pumping in Maine.