Winthrop Utilities District will be flushing fire hydrants the first two weeks of November. It is suggested that you do not draw water during this period. If the water is discolored in the afternoon, leave your faucet open for a few minutes and the water should clear up soon.
Over 100 years of providing safe and reliable water for drinking and fire protection to the Town of Winthrop
TELEPHONE: 1-207-377-2712
FAX: 1-207-377-8582
E-MAIL: info@winutil.org
WINTHROP UTILITIES DISTRICT
Water Division
29 Bowdoin Street P.O. Box 282
Winthrop, Maine 04364
TRUSTEES MEMBER
LARRY R. MERRIFIELD MAINE RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
ROGER C. HANSON MAINE WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION
BRUCE T. BURNS
September 29, 2026
RE: Bowdoin Street Water Main and Mill Stream Crossing Project – STATUS UPDATE
Completion of the Bowdoin Street Water Main and Mill Stream Crossing Project, which was originally slated for September 30, has been delayed due to encountering areas of unexpectedly hard ledge. The project will still be finished this fall.
The project involves installing a new water main along Bowdoin St. from the Summer Street intersection to the Green Street intersection and includes a new water crossing under the bed of the Mill Stream.
The Mill Stream crossing has been completed, and roughly 1,050 feet of main has been installed. The remaining 200 feet from the American Legion to the Green St. intersection is currently being installed. The new main from Summer St. intersection to Coady Lane has been tested and disinfected and installation of new service line connections along that section will commence September 28.
Delays have been experienced due to the issues with ledge near the American Legion. Test borings were completed prior to project start, and ledge was expected and planned for. However, some layers of ledge have proven to be harder than expected. The project contractor, Ranger Construction, has suffered multiple equipment issues due to the wear and tear of breaking up the harder ledge with a hoe ram (blasting has not been considered due to scheduling issues and the site’s location in the village). As a result, it has taken longer than expected to complete this section of the project. Project completion is expected this fall, but a definitive completion date cannot be determined due to the possibility of further ledge issues.
Winthrop Utilities District is also working with Winthrop Public Works to facilitate the Town’s plans for paving in the Bowdoin Street area.
The Winthrop Utilities District appreciates the patience of those affected by the ongoing project, particularly residents of the immediate area that have been exposed to traffic delays and the constant loud ‘banging’ associated with breaking up ledge.
Winthrop Utilities District
Our History
The District was first incorporated in 1923 as the Winthrop Water District. It currently maintains approximately 1,080 service connections that bring drinking water and/or fire protection to approximately 2,700 people in Winthrop and 540 in Monmouth. The distribution system includes over 20.25 miles of distribution and transmission main and 102 public and 9 private hydrants. Water storage for fire protection and peak demand is provided by two tanks totaling 825,000 gallons in storage capacity. The approximate daily use is 260,000 gallons per day with a peak of 560,000 gallons per day. The District in 1993 began filtering raw water through a slow sand filtration treatment plant, disinfecting with chlorine and adding ammonia to form chloramines, next we add sodium hydroxide as a pH adjuster then Zinc orthophosphate for corrosion control. Fluoride is added to the finished water at the end of the process to help customers maintain dental health.
In 1958 the District began construction of the wastewater collection and treatment system. The District in 1969 installed a pipe called the “Trunkline” to Augusta to pump the wastewater from Monmouth, Winthrop, Manchester, and Hallowell to Augusta for treatment to protect the Lakes and Ponds in the area. In addition, the members of the Trunkline Group were given funds through EPA to upgrade the Augusta Treatment Plant thus helping all the communities involved. The Trunkline is managed by the group that uses the pipe the Monmouth Sanitary District, Winthrop Utilities District, Manchester Sanitary District, and Greater Augusta Utility District.
Important Information
Narrows Pond is the primary source for drinking water for the Town of Winthrop.
Pay Your Bill Online
To pay your bill online please click on the link below and it will direct you to the We can assist you at the office or you can visit the inforME website at: Winthrop Utilities District or you may contact your financial institution to set up bill pay.
Establish Water & Sewer Service
To establish water and sewer service or to check to see if you live in a serviceable area, call the Winthrop Utilities District at 207-377-2712 or email info@winutil.org. We can also assist you in person at our office.
Current Rates
The current quarterly rate for water is $65.54 for the first 900 cubic feet. Then $5.12 for each additional hundred cubic feet. The current quarterly rate for sewer is $201.90 for the first 1500 cubic feet. Then $13.50 for each additional hundred cubic feet. The minimum combined charge is $267.44/quarter.
The current monthly rate for water is $21.85 for the first 300 cubic feet. Then $5.12 for each additional hundred cubic foot. The current monthly rate for sewer is $67.30 for the first 500 cubic feet. Then $13.50 for each additional hundred cubic feet. The minimum combined charge is $89.15/month.
The unit hundred cubic feet is equal to 748 gallons.
Winthrop Utilities District is not a town department, but the Town Council does appoint three Trustees to the Winthrop Utilities Board.
To establish water and sewer service or to check to see if you live in a serviceable area, call the Winthrop Utilities District at 207-377-2712 or email info@winutil.org.
Narrows Pond Watershed
The Winthrop Utilities Board of Trustees will be holding a regular meeting on Tuesday October 27, 2026 at 6:00PM at the office located at 29 Bowdoin St.
Our Trustees
President
Larry R. Merrifield
Email
Term Expires: 3-31-2028
Secretary
Bruce Burns
Email
Term Expires: 3-31-2029
Treasurer
Roger C. Hanson
Email
Term Expires: 3-31-2027
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Maine Law Requires Anyone Using Power Tools to Penetrate the Ground (Including Homeowners) to First:
Pre-mark the boundaries of the proposed area of excavation with white markings.
Call 811 three (3) business days (72 hours) prior to digging. Dig Safe® will then automatically notify all of its member utilities that own underground facilities in the area of the excavation so that they can mark their facilities.
Notify all non-member owners of underground facilities in the area of the excavation 3 business days prior to digging as some underground facilities may be private.