Guilford Announces Start Date For Jacobs Beach Septic System Upgrade​

Information via town of Guilford

GUILFORD, CT — The town of Guilford on Friday announced that the long-awaited upgrade to the septic system at Jacobs Beach will begin on Monday, April 29

This project has been in the planning stages for many months and will bring a state-of-the-art Passive Nitrogen Reduction (PNR) system to the beach.

The PNR system is a unique and innovative solution that uses reactive media for denitrification and a single liquid pump, if necessary, the town said in a news release. This type of system is only the fourth installation in the state and will greatly protect the water quality at Jacobs Beach.

To ensure the safety of residents and visitors, certain areas of Jacobs Beach will be designated as construction zones and blocked off with a fence.

However, for most of the project, parking, pavilions, playgrounds, basketball hoops, and kayak access will still be available.

There will be two days during the week when the entire facility will be closed due to large equipment being used. The town apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause

The schedule for access to Jacobs Beach during construction is as follows:

• Monday, April 29: Secondary entrance in use. Large section of beach blocked off. Parking area blocked off. Pavilions, kayaks, basketball hoops, playground will be available.
• Tuesday, April 30: Secondary entrance in use. Large section of beach blocked off. Parking area blocked off. Pavilions, kayaks, basketball hoops, playground will be available.
• Wednesday, May 1: Jacobs Beach facility will be closed.
• Thursday, May 2: Jacobs Beach facility will be closed.
• Friday, May 3: Secondary entrance in use. Large section of beach blocked off. Parking area blocked off. Pavilions, kayaks, basketball hoops, playground will be available.
• Work the week of May 6 is scheduled to be determined and additional facility closures may be needed.

"The town of Guilford is committed to providing residents and visitors with a safe and enjoyable beach experience," the town said in a news release. "The new PNR septic system at Jacobs Beach will not only protect the water quality but also contribute to the overall health and sustainability of the beach for years to come."