Please check here for the latest information on proposed improvements to our water utility!
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WATER LOSS REDUCTION & DROUGHT RESILIENCE PROJECT
2027
The Dover-Foxcroft Water District is currently seeking funding to implement a network-based acoustic leak detection system to continuously monitor the distribution system and identify water loss in real time as well as updating nearly 25+ year old equipment used for detecting leaks.
The District is currently working with the Climate Action Advisory Committee and has submitted applications for funding to the Community Action Grants from the Maine Resilience Partnership in colaboration with the Town of Dover Foxcroft.
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Lincoln Street Bridge
2028
The District has been working with the Town to produce plans and apply for funding to replace the bridge on Lincoln Street which will include removal and replacement of a 130 year old water main located within the existing bridge deck.
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East Main Street Bridge
2028-2030
DWP SRF funding will be applied for to assist with the cost of replacing the dual 6" cast iron water lines in the East Main Street Bridge. This will happen in colabaration with the MDOT bridge replacement likely following the removal of the Piscataquis River Mill Dam.
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Treatment Plant media/valve change
2030
We are working with Tonka Water (manufacturer of our treatment system) to optimize treatment by changing the media size in our clarifiers and changing some valving to add an additional wash cycle to the filter cleaning process.
