Enfield Sewer Main Cleaning Could Impact Nearby Homes

ENFIELD, CT — Town officials are advising residents in several neighborhoods to take precautions as sewer main cleaning and inspection work continues in Enfield over the coming weeks.

According to the Town of Enfield Water Pollution Control Division, crews will be cleaning and inspecting sewer mains Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Officials said the work may cause temporary pressure in the sewer system that could force water out of toilets, showers, tubs, sinks, or basement floor drains inside homes.

Affected streets include Alden Avenue, Lincoln Street, College Street, Church Street, Pleasant Street, Whitworth Street, West Street, North River Street, Tariff Street, Martin Street, New Street, Northwood Street, Lafayette Street, Windsor Street, White Street, Union Street, Hartford Avenue, and Bigelow Avenue.

Residents are advised to leave toilets in normal operating condition, place a towel over the ceramic rim, and close the lid and seat onto the towel. Basement floor drains, kitchen sinks, and shower drains should be covered with an old towel and a weighted object placed on top, and drains in sinks and bathtubs should be closed during the cleaning process.

The town noted that sewer cleaning may evacuate water from plumbing traps. After work is completed, residents are encouraged to run water in all toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, and floor drains to refill the traps, which helps prevent sewer odors from entering homes.

Officials said the work will continue over several weeks, and schedules may change due to weather or operational needs.