3. Notice of Scoping for Old Wolcott Road Water Storage Tank Improvements

Municipality where proposed project might be located: Bristol, CT

Address of Possible Project Location: Old Wolcott Road in Bristol, CT

Project Description: The Bristol Water Department (BWD) owns and operates the Old Wolcott Road Water Storage Tank, located along Old Wolcott Road in Bristol, Connecticut.  The Old Wolcott Road Water Storage Tank is a 600,000 gallon wire wound prestressed concrete water storage tank, constructed in 1969. 

A tank inspection conducted in 2007 revealed that the tank is structurally sound; however, the inner concrete surface is severely spalled with extensive exposure of the corrugated steel diaphragm.  The steel diaphragm is corroding, which will accelerate the spalling and eventually lead to active leakage.  It was determined that repairs to the interior were imperative to prevent moisture from entering the wire windings. 

In December of 2010, the Department of Public Health (DPH) conducted a sanitary survey with the BWD. The spalling was noted, and it was recommended that corrective action be taken to repair the tank.

Under this project the BWD will repair the interior deterioration observed in the tank and implement additional recommended modifications including tank cleaning, application of an exterior tank coating, replacement or installation of new tank appurtenances, and provisions for additional site security features (e.g. perimeter fencing).  Implementing these improvements will extend the service life of the tank, improve water quality, and provide additional site security.

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: