After drought, Maine town challenges Poland Spring bid to keep pumping 432,000 gallons a day

After drought, Maine town challenges Poland Spring bid to keep pumping 432,000 gallons a day

One Maine town is pushing back as bottling company Poland Spring seeks permission to continue extracting up to 432,000 gallons of water per day from a local aquifer for another five years, according to news outlet Maine Public. Residents say the stakes are immediate as the company's current permit expires at the end of 2026. Here's what to know Poland Spring wants to keep using the Cold Spring site in the town of Denmark, Maine, seeking access t…