Uncharted waters: Data gaps obscure Harpswell’s groundwater capacity

HARPSWELL ANCHOR • September 23, 2024

Experts have a good understanding of Harpswell’s potable water sources and extraction methods, but data limitations make it impossible to predict how many more residents the town’s groundwater can support. That was one of the key messages a state hydrogeologist conveyed during a presentation at Harpswell Community School. She issued a call to action for residents to start participating in the data-gathering process so the state can make better predictions.