Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District

Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District, operating as a U.S. Government Entity and U.S. Local Government Municipality, provides essential water and wastewater services to rural communities in Maine. Registered to receive federal awards since April 1, 2013, the district has consistently secured grants to improve and maintain its critical infrastructure. Through these federal grant awards, Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District focuses on upgrading and renewing its wastewater treatment plant and collection system, as well as providing water and waste disposal services to financially needy communities within its service area. The district plays a vital role in ensuring access to clean water and efficient wastewater management for its rural population, contributing to public health and environmental sustainability in the region.

Recent federal grant awards to Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District highlight the nature of its work and the critical infrastructure improvements it undertakes. In May 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the district a $1.25 million Cooperative Agreement under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to fund significant upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant and collection system pumping stations. This project includes sludge treatment and disposal enhancements, aeration upgrades, and the construction of a new septage receiving building. Additionally, in June 2022, the Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service granted the district $365,000 under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760) to support water and waste disposal services for financially needy communities. The district has also been involved in sub-grant work, specifically for pump station and wastewater treatment facility upgrades, as a sub-recipient under the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. These diverse funding sources and projects demonstrate Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District's commitment to improving and maintaining water and wastewater infrastructure in rural Maine, addressing critical needs in underserved communities.