The state is crafting its first ever water plan in response to severe drought conditions affecting much of the state.
It’s been years since the last time Connecticut has faced drought conditions like what we’re dealing with now. The Connecticut Water Planning Council is working to develop a guideline for how the state manages its water in light of climate change and new demands on the water system.
The council is hosting three public meetings to get feedback from residents and business owners about their primary concerns and what to include in the plan. The first public forum is scheduled Tuesday in Norwich.
Many cities and towns have already taken serious steps to combat the ongoing drought. Cities like Waterbury and Bristol have issued mandatory water restrictions as reservoir levels drop.
In the southern part of the state, there is a water supply emergency in Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan and Stamford and Aquarion Water Company was given permission by the state Department of Health to build a temporary pipeline to supply those towns.
Connecticut Water, which serves 92,000 customers, is asking residents in some shoreline communities to cut back their water use.
The meeting dates and times are as follows:
Local
Tuesday, Oct. 25: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Located at the Southeastern CT Council of Governments, 5 Connecticut Avenue, Norwich
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Located at PURA, 10 Franklin Square, New Britain
Thursday, Oct. 27: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Located at Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street South, Southbury
