SUN JOURNAL • January 9, 2025
Lake Auburn, which serves as the drinking water for both Lewiston and Auburn, has been under the microscope from politicians and environmentalists over the past several years due to the changing climate and development pressures. Due to historically clean water, the cities hold a waiver from filtration, which allows the water to be delivered to customers without a costly filtration plant. However, water quality must remain pristine in order for the waiver to be maintained. Despite water levels roughly 4 feet below average and some of the warmest temperatures on record, the water quality at Lake Auburn is solid, according to new Watershed Manager Danielle Olsen.