1. Notice of Scoping for Norwich Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Municipality where proposed project would be located: Norwich
Address of Project Location: Falls Avenue, Norwich
Project Description: The Norwich Public Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant as well as much of the older sections of the sewer collection system has been serving beyond its useful design life. The treatment plant has also been exceeding discharge water quality requirements for nitrogen removal. The Norwich Public Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade will meet current discharge regulatory requirements for water quality and allow for growth in projected demand. The design capacity of the plant will be increased from 8.5 million gallons per day (MGD) to 10.3 MGD. The Department of Environmental Protection is currently reviewing a Norwich Public Utilities wastewater system facilities plan that addresses these concerns. An Environmental Impact Evaluation will be prepared assessing the potential environmental impacts associated with the treatment plant upgrade.
Project Maps: A map of the treatment plant can be viewed by clicking here. A map of the proposed new sewer service areas can be viewed by clicking here.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: April 17, 2009.
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, by March 27, 2007, the Department of Environmental Protection must schedule a Public Scoping Meeting.
Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at:
Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse
Municipal Facilities Section (2nd Floor)
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
| Name: | Joseph Higgins, |
| Sanitary Engineer | |
| Agency: | Connecticut Department |
| of Environmental Protection | |
| Address: | 79 Elm Street |
| Hartford, CT 06106 | |
| Phone: | (860) 424-3584 |
| Fax: | (860) 424-4067 |
| E-Mail: | Joseph.Higgins@ct.gov |
If you have questions about a public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact Mr. Higgins as directed above.
The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, shortly after the scoping period.