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Lewiston asked residents to avoid unnecessary water usage on Saturday

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Lewiston asked residents to avoid unnecessary water usage on Saturday

The water conservation advisory came following a water main break

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Updated: 6:45 AM EDT Jul 27, 2025

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The water conservation advisory is no longer active. According to the City of Lewiston, residents may resume regular use of water.The city of Lewiston had issued a temporary water conservation advisory until 3 p.m. on July 26, as public works crews repair an existing water main break near Lake Auburn.In order to maintain an adequate water supply, the Lewiston Public Works Department asked residents to avoid any unnecessary water usage, such as watering your lawn, washing your car or filling a pool. It was still safe to drink the tap water, and there wasn’t any restriction on drinking, cooking, showering or running a full dishwasher or laundry machine.

LEWISTON, Maine —

The water conservation advisory is no longer active. According to the City of Lewiston, residents may resume regular use of water.

The city of Lewiston had issued a temporary water conservation advisory until 3 p.m. on July 26, as public works crews repair an existing water main break near Lake Auburn.

In order to maintain an adequate water supply, the Lewiston Public Works Department asked residents to avoid any unnecessary water usage, such as watering your lawn, washing your car or filling a pool.

It was still safe to drink the tap water, and there wasn’t any restriction on drinking, cooking, showering or running a full dishwasher or laundry machine.