Poland Spring Reduces Water Pumping Amid Maine's Drought
Due to the severe drought in Maine, with hundreds of wells running dry, water conservation is a top priority.
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.
Although the DEP is not aware of any water bottling operations required to reduce or stop withdrawals, Poland Spring has taken initiative to reduce its water pumping.
Poland Spring has 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 aims to conserve water during the drought.
Author's summary: Poland Spring reduces water pumping in Maine.