Welcome to the Hampden Water District
Main Office
140 Main Road North
Hampden, Maine 04444
ph. 207.862.3490
fax 207.862.3595
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Photos: Floods Pond, Otis (source water), Pump Station 1
Notices
***PROCEDURE FOR REQUEST OF PUBLIC RECORDS***
The Board of Directors has recently adopted a policy with regards to the procedures for request of public records, effective October 20, 2011.
This procedure states written request for public records must be submitted to one of the following addresses to ensure delivery:
Hand delivery: 140 Main Rd. North
Hampden, MEMail: P.O. Box 218
Hampden, ME 04444Fax: (207) 862-3595
E-mail: info@hampdenwaterdistrict.org
The District shall respond to a request in a reasonable time after the receipt of such request. Public records will be made available for inspection during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
***Monthly Board of Directors Meeting***
Thursday, February 16, 2011
at the Hampden Water District Office - 140 Main Rd. North
***Billing Information***
Bills are mailed out quarterly at the beginning of the following months:
January
Payment of
cash or check is due within 30 days of invoice date.
April
***We do accept Payment Arrangements.**
July
(If
you need to make a payment arrangement,
October
please call our office as soon as
possible.)
2010 Infrastructure Upgrades
- In May of 2010, the new pump station / treatment facility at 816 Main Rd. North was put into operation. The new pump station / treatment facility will allow us to reduce lead levels by means of corrosion control, disinfecting to maintain water quality and upgrading to more efficient water pumps.
- In the summer of 2010, a PAX mixer was installed inside our Kennebec Rd. standpipe. This mixer will prevent the water in the tank from forming layers or stratifying, while maintaining water quality throughout the tank. During the winter months, this mixer will prevent the building up of ice on the inside of the tank. Preventing ice buildup will reduce maintenance costs and increase the amount of water available for fire protection.
- In the fall of 2010, approximately 5000 l/feet of 12" ductile iron water main was installed along Rt. 1A, replacing a section of 1938 - 8" ductile iron water main. Due to extremely low pricing on the first 2500 l/ft. of water line replacement, the amount of pipe installed was increased to 5000 l/ft. of water line. This water line replacement will improve fire protection and ensure safe reliable drinking water for years to come.
Projects such as this upgrade the District's antiquated
infrastructure and enhance it's treatment process now and into
the future.
***Lead Alert***
Some homes in this community have elevated lead levels in their drinking water. Lead can pose a significant risk to your health. Fortunately, there is no lead in the water when it enters our distribution system. Lead enters the water primarily as a result of the corrosion, or wearing away, of material containing lead in the household plumbing system. Running your water until you feel the temperature change before cooking, drinking, or brushing your teeth will limit your family's exposure to lead.
Look for NSF 61 Certified plumbing fixtures when you are purchasing pipe, solder, fittings, fixtures and faucets in the future to ensure the product contains no more then .25% lead. (The EPA Standard allows faucets and drinking water fixtures to contain up to 8% lead.)