Water Main Project Underway In South Windsor

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — The Connecticut Water Company has begun installation of a new water main in South Windsor on High Street, Hillside Drive, Steep Road, Aroda Drive and Greenfield Drive. Nearly one and four-tenths of a mile, or 7,200 feet, of water main will be installed at a cost of about $3 million.

The new main replaces existing pipe that is more than 60 years old. Ten fire hydrants will also be replaced as part of the project. The main and fire hydrants will provide additional fire protection for public safety and improved water quantity and quality to area residents.

Construction has begun on Hillside Drive at Sullivan Avenue. 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.

"Investing in drinking water infrastructure improves water system reliability and enhances water quality," Vice President of Service Delivery Rose Gavrilovic said. "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 are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The project is expected to be complete in spring 2024. It is funded through the Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment (WICA) on customer bills.