For 24 Hours, Clinton Drinking Water Facility Without Power

CLINTON, CT — With power from Eversource cut at one of its "key drinking water facilities" in Clinton, Connecticut Water Company says it needs help from folks in Clinton, Guilford, Madison, Old Saybrook and Westbrook, in conserving water until it can get that station fully operational.

Water quality has not been affected and the water is safe to drink, but the water company is concerned about shortages and asked customers to "avoid all unnecessary use ...for the time being."

Connecticut Water said once it lost power, it used a "back up emergency generator" Tuesday night into Wednesday but that the generator "has begun to experience mechanical issues."

"We currently have our crews on site working on the issue to resolve the issue but are looking for your assistance," a message from the company reads.

"By avoiding unnecessary (water use, customers are) helping us to maintain adequate water supplies in storage for drinking, hygiene and sanitation, and for public fire protection needs."