As Maine faces a severe drought with minimal rainfall and hundreds of dry wells, concerns about water scarcity are rising.
A viewer, Douglas, asked the CBS13 I-Team about Poland Spring's response to the drought.
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection requires companies with significant groundwater wells to monitor water levels and reduce or halt pumping if levels drop too low.
Although the DEP is not aware of any water bottling operations being forced to reduce or stop withdrawals, Poland Spring claims to have made voluntary cutbacks.
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Author's summary: Poland Spring reduces water pumping amid drought.