3. Notice of Scoping for Deep River Water Treatment Plant Transmission Main Replacement, Meter & Microturbine

Municipalities where proposed project might be located: Lebanon & Bozrah

Addresses of Possible Project Locations: In and around the Deep River WTP at Reservoir Road, Lebanon and Fitchville Road, Bozrah

Project Description:  Norwich Public Utilities proposes to replace approximately 3,500 linear feet of the 30-inch diameter cast iron cross country transmission main with 30-inch cement lined ductile iron main, install a new water meter to estimate unaccounted for water along approximately 6.6 m miles of the transmission main, and generate clean energy with the installation of an in-line microturbine that will take the place of an existing pressure reducing valve.  An evaluation of transmission main routes for new main and rehabilitation methods for the existing main will be made prior to proceeding with final design of this portion of the project. 

Project Map(s):  Click here to view maps of the project area

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  Friday, July 8, 2011.

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the agency address below by June 17, 2011.  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.

Additional information about this project can be viewed in person at Norwich Public Utilities, 16 South Golden Street, Norwich, Connecticut

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: