Learn More About Bangor Water

Thank you for your interest in learning more about Bangor Water! Our office hours are 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday (excluding holidays).  We observe all state and federal holidays.

We are governed by an appointed seven-member Board of Trustees that meets monthly. The meeting minutes are also available to view on our website.

About Bangor Water

History: Established as an independent District (separate from the City of Bangor) in 1957.
Service provided to: Eddington, Bangor, Hampden, Hermon, Orrington, small parts of Clifton and Veazie, and to the Hampden Water District.
Source of water: Floods Pond in Otis
Metered accounts: 10,700
Average daily demand: 4,500,000 gallons
Miles of water mains: 200
Sizes of mains: Two-inch to 30-inch
Fire hydrants: 1,400
Standpipes: Six
Employees: 32 (including 6 operators alternating 24/7 at our treatment plant)
Funding: Water bills (taxes go only to City of Bangor departments)
Fiscal year: Jan. 1 – Dec. 31
Governed by: Seven-member Board of Trustees
Regulated by: Maine Public Utilities Commission, Maine Dept. of Human Services Drinking Water Program, and Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection
Member of: Maine Rural Water Association, Maine Water Utilities Association, New England Water Works Association, American Water Works Association