"According to the Maine Geologic Survey, about half of Maine residents rely on private water wells for their drinking water," said RCAP Solutions, in a news release. "Well maintenance and water quality is the responsibility of homeowners."

A free online webinar, "Private Wells – Professionals, Stakeholders, and Well Owners (ME)" will be held Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. -  12 p.m. This virtual workshop is being offered via the GoToTraining Platform.

RCAP Solutions and Edgewater Strategies want to help well owners, professionals, and stakeholders have the resources and information needed to ensure the availability of clean drinking water. Join us for this complimentary, informative webinar discussing well construction, common problems with wells, extreme weather impacts and available resources for private well owners and professionals.

Topics covered at the workshop include:

• Water well basics and construction
• Maintenance and management of existing water wells
• Extreme weather impacts/emergencies
• Resources for private well owners

Presenters:

• Dave Tortora, Community Specialist, RCAP Solutions
• Abby Thompson Fopiano, Hydrogeologist and Owner, Edgewater Strategies

For more information, contact Dave Tortora, Community Specialist, at dtortora@rcapsolutions.org, (207) 730-3261.

This workshop is made possible thanks to funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).