New Water Main Installation In Broad Brook Begins Monday

EAST WINDSOR, CT — The Connecticut Water Company is beginning installation of a new water main the week of June 19 in the Broad Brook area of East Windsor on Main Street between Highland Avenue and Wesley Road.

Nearly two-thirds of a mile, or 3,500 feet of water main will be installed at a cost of about $2.8 million. The new main replaces existing pipe that is about 55 years old. Seven 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.

"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 will be 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The project, which is expected to be completed by October, is funded through the Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment (WICA) on customer bills.

Construction activity is expected to begin on Main Street near the Highland Avenue intersection. 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.