2. Notice of Scoping for Grove Street Storage Tank Improvements

Municipality where proposed project might be located: Bristol, CT

Address of Possible Project Location: Grove Street in Bristol, CT

Project Description: The Bristol Water Department (BWD) owns and operates two tanks located on Grove Street in Bristol, Connecticut.  Grove Street Tank No. 1 is a steel standpipe that was built in the early 1900’s and originally consisted of three 8-foot shell rings and a slightly domed roof. 

During an inspection of Grove Street Tank No. 1 in 2007, several items were identified that are not in compliance with the current DPH guidelines, and additional items were found to be deficient per OSHA guidelines. In addition, structural deficiencies were observed in the steel shell of the tank and roof, including active corrosion.  The structural defects warrant action to rehabilitate the existing tank or demolish the existing tank.  Further, the tank could not be cleaned to remove the accumulated sediment due to a detached interior ladder.  The cost to rehabilitate the tank outweighs the benefits, given the size and proximity of Grove Street Tank No. 2. 

Under this project the BWD proposes to demolish Grove Street Tank No. 1 as well as implement miscellaneous improvements on Grove Street Tank No. 2 and the Grove Street site.  These improvements include electrical and communication improvements and replacement of water mains on site.

Project Map:  Click here to view a map of the project area.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  Thursday, August 2, 2012.

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below.  If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting.  Such requests must be made by July 13, 2012.

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:

If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact: