Major Sewer Line Break In East Windsor Affects Connecticut River

EAST WINDSOR, CT — State environmental officials are advising the public to avoid contact with the Connecticut River in the area south of 249 South Water Street in East Windsor, following the discovery of a major sewer line break.

A break in a large sanitary sewer line was located adjacent to the river Thursday, resulting in an estimated 300,000 gallons of untreated sewage per day discharging directly into the river while emergency repairs are underway, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).

As a precaution, DEEP strongly advises the public to avoid any recreational activities where they could come in contact with the river, including fishing and boating, from East Windsor downstream to at least Hartford until the issue is resolved.

Emergency response crews have been working on site to assess the damage and implement repairs. Additional environmental monitoring and water quality assessments are being conducted to determine any further actions needed, according to DEEP.