New Water System in Service for Winterport Customers

The Winterport Water District has placed a new well and pumping station in service beginning in July 2007. The new 8 inch well replaces the four 2 inch well points used by the District for over 30 years. The new well will pump 150 gallons per minute as compared to 30 gallons per minute from the old well points. During the times of high demand the well has the capacity to deliver 270 gallons per minute.

The new pumping station structure replaces the early 1900's pump station. New telemetry including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA) provides improved telemetry and operating controls for the facility operator. Onsite emergency back up power will provide electricity in the case of power outages.