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The Saco
River is our sole source of
supply. The Saco River
begins as a small stream high in the White Mountains Of New Hampshire and
flows through about 124 miles of New Hampshire
and Maine forest and farmland
before reaching the Water Company intakes. The majority of the area within
its 1600 square mile watershed remains undeveloped or underdeveloped. We
are fortunate that the Saco River
is one of the cleanest major rivers in Maine
and New England. The Saco
River, just upstream from our
intakes and extending for several miles upstream, is classified by the
State Of Maine DEP as Class A
& AA, which is the cleanest rating allowed. The river is a source of
hydroelectric power, a major recreation area, and ultimately, the water
supply for many southern Maine
coastal communities. It is hoped that everyone will continue to safeguard
the river so future generations can continue to enjoy its use.
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Saco
River Watershed
More information about our watershed can be found
at the EPA's Locate
Your Watershed website
and the Saco River
Corridor Commission
Internet site.
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