Auburn Water & Sewerage Districts

Flushing water mains improves water quality by removing sediment that can build up at the bottom of the water main over time. The sediment comes from internal corrosion of the water mains over many years. Flushing is often done twice a year between season.

Lake Auburn provides clean drinking water for Lewiston and Auburn. The quality of the water is maintained through watershed management
efforts, education and outreach

Due to it’s high water quality and EPA filtration waiver, Lake Auburn is not filtered before it’s treated.

Learn more about the Alum Treatment process on Lake Auburn in Maine.
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