The Maine Water Utilities Association wishes our partners across the water profession a great start to your summer!

We have some excellent events coming up for the Summer of 2026 — in addition to technical trainings, we have some seasonal favorites like our Summer Outing (@ Lost Valley) and our Annual Golf Scramble for Charity (we’re also returning to Val Halla) in August. We’re also pleased to announce the venue for our Drinking Water Seminar in early September will be Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell.

In other (very good) news, we’re thrilled to be able to introduce Christine Dunn to our members! Christine has started serving as our new Program & Event Manager as of today, 6/29. She is based in Central Maine, where she and her husband have lived for the past year since moving up from the Boston area. Christine earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Nichols College, and most recently earned her Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership & Policy from the Lynch School of Education & Human Development, Boston College. Christine also shares,

“I serve as a volunteer firefighter with the Mt. Vernon Fire Department. I have training and events experience ranging from the hotel industry to graduate admissions. Assisting my community is one of my core values, and I look forward to continuing that in this role.”

We look forward to seeing you soon!

— Christine, Molly & Ed

Class I Water Treatment & Distribution – Exam Preparatory Course

• Dates: Thursdays — July 16, 23, 30 & August 6
• Time: 8:00am — 3:30pm
• Location: Biddeford, ME
• Address: 16 Water Works Dr. — Saco River Drinking Water Resource Center (Our thanks to Maine Water Company for volunteering the use of this great venue!)
• Credits: BLWSO 24.0, ME-DEP 12.0
• Description: Flyer
• Register Here

Coffee & Tea with the PUC

• Date: Thursday, July 16
• Time: 9:00am — 9:45am
• Format: Remote via Zoom
• Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87337016995?pwd=4eEpnPnfsgB4u03EbakasrWsrUY3JT.1
• Description: A no-fault, “ask anything” forum for water utilities to engage with the Maine Public Utilities Commission, ask questions, explore scenarios, and ensure our systems are meeting regulatory requirements while implementing best practices. Don’t be a stranger — Stephani, Christina, & Jody represent a wealth of knowledge & experience!

MWUA Annual Summer Outing

• Date: Tuesday, August 4
• Key Times: 7:00am — check-in opens; 8:00am–10:00am — hands-on technical session on the topic of safety; 10:00am–2:00pm — social event
• Location: Auburn
• Address: 200 Lost Valley Rd. — Lost Valley Ski Area
• Description: Flyer — Join us for fun in the sun. This is a day of competition, good food, great company… and even some early learning! Corn hole, a scavenger hunt, live music, lobster and steak are on offer — what more could you ask for?
• Credits: Exact credit amount to be confirmed.
• NOTE: Registration in advance is required in order for MWUA to provide Lost Valley with our final headcount for food ordering. Early bird discounts end on July 24, register today!
• Register Here

MWUA Annual Golf Scramble for Charity

• Date: Wednesday, August 5
• Location: Cumberland
• Address: 60 Val Halla Rd — Val Halla Golf & Recreation
• Description: Flyer — Get to the green! Once again, we’re excited to host a stellar sporting event that also happens to raise funds for a great cause: the Maine Water Utilities Scholarship Fund, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to advancing the water profession through gifts to support the education of our most promising future water system staff. Come to swing your clubs, stay to support the next generation of our utilities!
• Register Here

Save the Dates!

20th Annual Drinking Water Seminar

• Date: Wednesday, September 2
• Time: 8:30 – 4:00pm
• Location: Hallowell
• Address: 11 Inn Rd. – Maple Hill Farm & Conference Center

Coffee & Tea with the PUC

• Date: Tuesday, September 22
• Time: 9:00 – 9:45am
• Format: Remote via Zoom
• Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84737064516?pwd=o2qfw8Z8NwmZ1xHWFJvQnZkBqHoB7i.1

Class I Water Treatment & Distribution – Basic Course

(NOTE: sometimes referred to as “Very Small Water Systems”; content is appropriate for foundational skills for all scale/manner of water utility)

• Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays — September 29 & October 1, 6, 8, 13
• Time: 8:00 – 3:30pm
• Credits: BLWSO 30.0, DEP 18.0
• Format: Hybrid (In-person in Gardiner, with a contingency Zoom link)
• Address: 32 Prescott St, 1st Fl. – E.J. Prescott, Inc., in the Training Room
• Link: Zoom link to be provided directly to registrants

(FREE!) Building Resiliency in Maine: Manual Operations Emergency Preparedness Series

NOTE: Dates & Locations vary, see below. Registration info to follow soon!

• Description: Join MWUA in this series that will explore the triggers that can lead your utility to revert to manual operations processes, prepare you to conduct your own in-house ManOps Ex at your utility, and then reconvene participants to review lessons learned and identify next steps for implementing an Improvement Plan based on lessons learned in the After-Action Review (AAR-IP).
• Wednesday, September 30 – Launch / Workshop 1: 8:30am – 12:30pm, Remote via Zoom
• In-House Exercise (self-directed): Date/time up to you — held between Workshops 1 & 2. Address: Your Utility
• Tuesday, November 10 – After Action Review (Workshop #2): 8:30am – 12:30pm, Remote via Zoom

Contact Info

Maine Water Utilities Association
15 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-9511
MKing@MWUA.org