Drought 2016: Sebago Lake

Very low water levels due to moderate drought conditions plague Lake Sebago this year.

The Lakes Region is experiencing mild to moderate drought conditions this summer, prompting fire Departments in Raymond and Bridgton to temporarily cease issuing burn permits and the state to urge residents to conserve water.

But one thing residents don’t have to be concerned about during the drought is its impact on its lakes, experts say.

The Sebago Lake level is monitored and controlled by Sappi North America in consultation with state agencies. Even when rainfall is less than usual, outflows from the lake are controlled in such a way that lake level will not be dramatically different from in previous years.

While lowering the outflow of the lake can affect its health, officials say that careful monitoring of both water levels and dissolved oxygen, an indicator of lake health, has shown Sappi continues to meet the water quality standards established by the state. More from Keep Me Current.

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