Dear MeWEA Membership,
The current biosolids disposal crisis in Maine has most of us frazzled and frustrated. There are several communities that are at risk of violation, more that are exploring drastic options to maximize storage or minimize solids processing. We want to keep you informed to let you know that as an Association, MeWEA is communicating with state officials and key legislators who are all now aware of the problem. We will continue to do all that we can to tell our stories and advocate for short-term, mid-term, and long-term solutions. Maine DEP has been and continues to be a great ally in working with the PFAS bomb that was dropped on us all. I am steadfast in saying there are long term solutions on the horizon, we just need to get there.
MeWEA will continue to keep members updated on this matter as things move forward. We continue to recommend that each community reach out to their local representatives. In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns, or find yourself in the same emergency situation many of our utilities are in, please contact Maine Water Environment Association Government Affairs Committee at meweagovaffairs@gmail.com or reach out directly to myself (wadelotcare@gmail.com), Emily (EPrescott@sacomaine.org) or Terry (ttucker@yorksewerdistrict.org
I also want to take a moment and thank Emily, Terry, Phil, and Amanda for all of their efforts to date and to come. Many others have contributed as well, many hands make lighter work.
Keep your chins up,
Tim Wade
President
Maine Water Environment Association
