Maine Water Utilities Association

Maine Water Utilities Association The Maine Water Utilities Association (MWUA) is a non – profit membership organization which was organized in 1925.

The Mission of the Maine Water Utilities Association is to represent the water works professional membership in advocating safe drinking water through education, legislation, policy and networking. At that time a core group of water superintendents recognized the need to meet on a regular basis, share information and ideas and lend mutual support. That group met regularly and became increasingly i

nvolved in matters affecting water utilities. Today, the basic concept remains largely unchanged. MWUA is an advocate for the water supply profession. We share experiences at bimonthly meetings, sponsor training sessions for members and provide mutual support. The networking and interaction are of great benefit to system operators in providing water service, while complying with stringent state and federal regulations. In February of each year we hold a waterworks trade show in Portland, Maine which draws exhibitors from the United States and Canada and waterworks professionals from throughout the Northeast.

Looking to earn your VSWS, Treatment I, or Distribution I certification?MWUA and Tom's Water Solutions LLC are offering ...
06/19/2026

Looking to earn your VSWS, Treatment I, or Distribution I certification?

MWUA and Tom's Water Solutions LLC are offering a **VSWS/Treatment I & Distribution I Exam Preparation Course** this summer to help operators build confidence, strengthen their knowledge, and prepare for certification exams.

📅 July 16, July 23, July 30 & August 6
📍 Maine Water Company, Biddeford
🕗 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎓 24 TCH Credits

Topics include:
• Water treatment and distribution fundamentals
• Basic math and exam preparation
• Hydraulics, pumping, and system operations
• Safety, compliance, and regulations
• Test-taking strategies and more

The course meets one day per week, making it easier to balance training with your regular work responsibilities.

👉 Register online here: https://bit.ly/4oGgmxF

In May, members of the MWUA Public Awareness Committee attended the Southern Maine Children's Water Festival in Portland...
06/16/2026

In May, members of the MWUA Public Awareness Committee attended the Southern Maine Children's Water Festival in Portland. This event hosts water, wastewater, environmental, and regulatory partners to talk with students about their role in the water world. Our table featured a simulated drinking water treatment filtration system.

☀️ MWUA's Summer Event Season is Almost Here!We're excited to welcome members, sponsors, and industry partners to two of...
06/15/2026

☀️ MWUA's Summer Event Season is Almost Here!

We're excited to welcome members, sponsors, and industry partners to two of our signature summer events this August.

🎉 Summer Outing
📅 August 4 | Lost Valley Ski Area, Auburn
👉 Flyer: http://mwua.memberclicks.net/message2/link/fdd6d18b-6a5e-4bf1-9e54-0b6fad2f786c/1
👉 Registration: https://mwua.memberclicks.net/summer2026 #/

⛳ Annual Golf Tournament
📅 August 5 | Val Halla Golf Course, Cumberland
👉 Flyer: http://mwua.memberclicks.net/message2/link/fdd6d18b-6a5e-4bf1-9e54-0b6fad2f786c/3
👉 Registration: https://mwua.memberclicks.net/golf2026 #/

These events are a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and industry partners while enjoying the summer season. We hope to see you there!

📢 Reminder! Our June Bimonthly Meeting is just around the corner, and we hope you'll join us in Houlton next week!The fe...
06/05/2026

📢 Reminder! Our June Bimonthly Meeting is just around the corner, and we hope you'll join us in Houlton next week!

The festivities begin on June 10 with golf alongside Mike Pelkey, followed by an evening at the Houlton Elks Lodge featuring a live band, bowling, bumper pool, great company, and the opportunity to connect with fellow water and wastewater professionals.

On June 11, we'll gather for a full day of technical sessions, industry updates, networking, and of course, the crowd-favorite haddock and prime rib dinner.

📅 June 11, 2026
📍 Elks Lodge 835, Houlton
🎓 BLWSO 3.0 | DEP 1.5 Credits

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time!

👉 View the agenda: http://mwua.memberclicks.net/message2/link/d0390aa9-b250-4460-8663-a9b95914ca8c/1
👉 Register today: http://mwua.memberclicks.net/message2/link/d0390aa9-b250-4460-8663-a9b95914ca8c/2

06/05/2026
🚧 June is Trench Safety MonthAs construction season ramps up, MWUA encourages utilities, contractors, and field crews to...
06/01/2026

🚧 June is Trench Safety Month

As construction season ramps up, MWUA encourages utilities, contractors, and field crews to keep trench and excavation safety top of mind.

Safe excavation practices help prevent injuries, protect workers, and keep projects moving safely.

👉 Review OSHA trench safety guidelines:
https://www.osha.gov/trenching-excavation

🚨 Don’t Forget to Sign Up! Emergency Preparedness TrainingsMWUA, in partnership with Tom's Water Solutions LLC and the M...
05/28/2026

🚨 Don’t Forget to Sign Up! Emergency Preparedness Trainings

MWUA, in partnership with Tom's Water Solutions LLC and the Maine CDC Drinking Water Program, is offering upcoming tabletop exercises and resiliency workshops designed to help water systems prepare for emergencies and operational disruptions.

Upcoming Trainings:

📅 Northern Maine Tabletop Exercise
June 4 | Caribou
Climate Resiliency – Regional Drought

📅 Building Resiliency in Maine (3-Part Series)
Begins September 30 | Virtual & In-Person

☑️ Strengthen emergency response planning
☑️ Improve communication and coordination
☑️ Prepare for extreme weather and system disruptions

👉 Trainings are FREE to attend (sponsored by Maine DWP)
TCH credits available (pending)

📩 Register today by emailing [email protected] or calling 207-623-9511

☀️ NEW for 2026 MWUA Summer Sponsorship PackagesSupport Maine’s water and wastewater professionals while increasing your...
05/27/2026

☀️ NEW for 2026 MWUA Summer Sponsorship Packages

Support Maine’s water and wastewater professionals while increasing your organization’s visibility at some of the state’s largest industry networking events this summer.

Sponsorship opportunities include:
⚾ Water & Wastewater Professionals Day with the Portland Sea Dogs
🎵 MWUA Summer Outing at Lost Valley
⛳ Annual Golf Scramble Tournament supporting the Maine Water Utilities Scholarship Fund

Three sponsorship tiers are available:
• Premiere Level
• Promoter Level
• Partner Level

Packages include opportunities for logo placement, business recognition, event tickets, booth space, sponsorship highlights, and more.

A portion of select sponsorships may also be eligible for a tax deduction through support of the Maine Water Utilities Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4e7WjEH
📩 Questions? Contact Molly King at [email protected] or register here! https://mwua.memberclicks.net/2026_summer_sponsorship

05/23/2026

Yesterday, members of the Lisbon Water Department Woodard & Curran team participated in a regional drinking water emergency tabletop exercise hosted by Tom Bahun of Tom's Water Solutions LLC.

The exercise walked local utilities and representatives from partner agencies like the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), Maine Water Utilities Association, MEWARN, Maine CDC Drinking Water Program, the GEOLOGICAL SURVEY MAINE, County EMAs, electrical power companies and fuel suppliers like Central Maine Power and Dead River Company through a realistic hypothetical emergency scenario and reinforced something important: relationships, communication, and planning matter long before an actual emergency happens.

These types of exercises are a great opportunity to test your thinking, identify gaps in your utilities planning, and build connections with the organizations you may rely on during a real event. If your utility isn’t already participating in regional emergency preparedness exercises, it’s absolutely worth getting involved.

Big thanks to Tom’s Water Solutions, all of the participating agencies and utilities for helping strengthen regional resiliency and preparedness, and to Maine Water for hosting us in their beautiful facility in Biddeford, ME.

Pictured here: Donald Dumont from US National Weather Service Gray ME office giving us his hypothetical weather update.

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