SUN JOURNAL • September 27, 2023
The Maine Public Utilities Commission has dismissed a complaint requesting an investigation into the Auburn Water District, stating that while it raises relevant concerns about water quality, the Water District has taken “adequate steps” to resolve the cause of the complaint. It does, however, request that the Water District submit information to the PUC following any updates in the ongoing litigation between the district and the city of Lewiston. The complaint referenced the Water District’s attempt to revise the Lake Auburn watershed boundary, as well as changes to its septic ordinance, which the residents said could lead to the Water District losing its waiver from filtration.