The fourth-quarter issue of Straight from the Tap for 2025 is now available!
Straight from the Tap is a quarterly newsletter that discusses current Public Water System regulatory issues and provides guidance on system capacity development. The newsletter is co-produced by the Maine Drinking Water Program (DWP) and the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
View or download the 4th quarter issue here:
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Included in this issue:
• Drought in Maine
Much of Maine is currently experiencing drought conditions. Learn more
about water supply emergencies and water saving recommendations
for your customers.
• Fire Suppression Charges
Guidance on determining rates charged to towns for fire suppression.
• Customer Info and FOAA
Utilities no longer need to share customer information in the event of a
Freedom of Access Act (FOAA) request.
• Small Rate Cases Just Got Easier
Now, Maine utilities can do small rate cases with very little work.
• Insider Threats
Guidance on how to assess the risk within your organization.
• DWSRF Loans
The DWP is accepting applications for the Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund (DWSRF) until October 10.
• DWP Website Changes
Including quick links to the most commonly used resources.
• Water Operator Licensing
Learn about updates to water operator certification exams.
Please note: Straight from the Tap has information for a variety of water systems, and not all of them are regulated by the PUC. Additionally, information provided by the DWP doesn’t necessarily apply to all water system types.
This newsletter is being sent to the primary operator and the administrative contact for every water system; please forward to any other interested parties.
URLs
Maine Drinking Water Program
• Home: www.medwp.com
• Capacity Development: https://tinyurl.com/MeDWP-
• Straight from the Tap: https://tinyurl.com/SFTT-
Maine Public Utilities Commission
• Home: https://www.maine.gov/mpuc
• Water: https://www.maine.gov/mpuc/
