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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is South Berwick tap water safe to drink?
Yes, our water more than meets all regulatory mandates, and has never violated
any standard. In addition, South Berwick has won the Best Tasting Drinking
Water in Maine four times, so you're getting some of the best drinking water
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My water is cloudy once in a while; is it still safe to drink?
Cloudy water is most often caused by small air bubbles, not unlike the small gas
bubbles one finds in carbonated beverages. If the cause of the cloudiness
is air, the water in the glass should clear from bottom to top as the tiny air
bubbles rise to the surface. This type of cloudiness is most common in the
winter. You can safely drink, cook with, or bathe in this water. |
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Sometimes my water has an odd taste or odor; can I drink it?
Tastes and odors in drinking water are most often caused by natural elements in
the source water. You can safely drink, cook with, or bathe in this water. |
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Is my water soft or hard?
South Berwick water is very soft. Hardness is less than one grain per
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How do I find out what is in my water? Are public reports
available?
A Consumer Confidence
Report is available on our web site. This report contains levels of
different constituents found in the water supply during the previous sampling
period and their health implications. |
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