Drought drains Kittery water supply, puts new housing hookups on hold

By: Ian Lenahan

Outlets: Portsmouth Herald

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 1,031

Last Updated: 4 days, 1 hour ago

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KITTERY, Maine — The Kittery Water District will study new water sources next year amid prolonged drought conditions and decreased water supply throughout town.

In the meantime, it has banned any new hookups to the town's water system.

Matthew Berube, superintendent of the district, stated total water levels are down an average of several feet below normal.

The district owns Boulter Pond, Middle Pond, Upper Folly Pond and Bell Marsh Reservoir, all man-made and located in …

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