Livermore Falls Water District History
Our Commitment, Our Profession
Established in 1908, the Livermore Falls Water District has served the communities of Livermore Falls and Jay for more than a century. What began as a gravity-fed system from Moose Hill Pond has evolved into a modern public water system focused on reliability, safety, and long-term infrastructure investment.
Today, the district maintains water treatment, storage, transmission, and distribution systems that support homes, businesses, schools, and emergency services throughout the region. The district continues to invest in water main upgrades, meter replacement programs, source water protection, and system modernization while meeting all state drinking water testing requirements.
A Legacy of Reliable Water Service
For more than a century, the Livermore Falls Water District has evolved alongside the communities it serves. From a hand-dug transmission line and gravity-fed system to modern treatment facilities and infrastructure improvements, our history reflects a continued commitment to providing safe, reliable drinking water.
From Gravity Flow to Modern Water Service
Since its establishment in 1908, the Livermore Falls Water District has continually adapted to meet the needs of a growing community. Early improvements included the introduction of chlorination in 1924, expansion of service into Jay in 1941, and the development of additional water sources and storage facilities throughout the mid-1900s.
As drinking water regulations evolved, the district invested in major infrastructure projects, including the reconstruction of the Baldwin Hill reservoir in 1981 and the construction of the Moose Hill Pond slow sand filtration plant in 1993. These improvements strengthened water quality protection and increased system reliability for customers.
Over the past several decades, the district has completed numerous water main replacement projects, treatment facility upgrades, storage tank improvements, telemetry modernization, source water protection initiatives, and meter replacement programs. These investments help ensure the district can continue providing safe, dependable drinking water while preparing for the future.
Today, the Livermore Falls Water District remains focused on protecting its water sources, maintaining critical infrastructure, and serving the communities of Livermore Falls and Jay with the same commitment to public service that has guided the district for more than a century.
Early Development
- 1897: Original Water Company established
- 1898: 8,000-foot hand-dug transmission line completed
- 1908: Water District officially established
- 1924: Chlorination introduced
- 1941: Service extended to Jay
Modernization & Growth
- 1993: Slow sand filtration plant constructed
- 1998: Source water monitoring program launched
- 2022: PFAS testing returned non-detected results
- 2025: Reservoir, PLC, and infrastructure upgrades completed
From Gravity Flow to Modern Water Service
Explore the water sources, treatment facilities, storage infrastructure, and historic locations that have helped provide safe, reliable drinking water to the communities of Livermore Falls and Jay for more than a century.
Looking Ahead
While much has changed since the district’s founding in 1908, our mission remains the same: to provide safe, reliable drinking water to the communities we serve. Through ongoing infrastructure improvements, source water protection efforts, and system modernization projects, Livermore Falls Water District continues to invest in the future of our water system and our community.
