Water Main Project Underway in Naugatuck

Information via Connecticut Water

NAUGATUCK, CT — Connecticut Water Company announced is installing a new water main in Naugatuck that includes Church Street between Division Street and Millville Avenue, as well as Water Street from Millville Avenue to Maple Street.

According to a news release provided by Connecticut Water, about seven-tenths of a mile, or 3,600 feet, of water main is being installed at a cost of approximately $1.5 million.

The new main replaces existing pipe that is more than 115 years old. Seven fire hydrants will also be replaced as part of the project. The main and fire hydrant will provide additional fire protection for public safety and improved water quantity and quality to area residents.

"Investing in drinking water infrastructure improves water system reliability and enhances water quality," Vice President of Service Delivery Rose Gavrilovic said in a news release. "When customers turn on the tap they expect high-quality water, without interruption. This investment in new water main will serve customers for decades to come."

Work hours for the project will be 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The project is expected to be complete by March 2024.

The project is funded through the Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment (WICA) on customer bills.

According to the company, Connecticut Water's goal is to replace about one percent of its more than 1,850 miles of water main every year through the WICA program. The company plans to invest over $52 million in water treatment, water storage and pipelines in 2023.

Customers in the construction area have been notified of the project and will receive advance notice of any scheduled water service interruption because of the water main installation project, according to Connecticut Water.