4. Notice of Scoping for Town of Clinton (Indian River Recreational Complex)-Rocky Ledge Area Water Main Extension

Municipality where proposed project might be located: Clinton

Addresses of Possible Project Location: Killingworth Turnpike, Happy Acres, Woodland Drive, Margo Lane, Oakwood Lane, and Rocky Ledge Drive

Project Description: The Town of Clinton is seeking financial assistance under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program for the extension of water main intended to serve approximately 300 residents which are currently served by private wells.  A number of private wells in the project area were identified in the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) as having drinking water that contains E.coli bacteria and elevated concentrations of nitrate.  This water quality deterioration has been attributed to substandard on-site septic systems.  The recommended action in the PER is to extend a water main to the project area to provide a safe and adequate drinking water supply and then properly abandon the on-site private wells. This action is a part of the Town’s plan to abate groundwater pollution impacting public health and the environment as identified in a consent order with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.  It will protect public health by providing a safe and adequate supply of drinking water to the area.  Abandonment of the drinking water wells will provide for additional space on the residential lots to make any necessary on-site septic system repairs.  Because of the area’s proximity to centralized public water infrastructure, the alternative of extending public water mains and abandoning the on-site drinking water wells was determined to be the most economical action to achieve the desired public health and environmental benefits and address the requirements of the DEEP Consent Order as it pertains to the Rocky Ledge Needs Area.

The proposed project will comprise of installation of new water main that will be connected to the existing distribution main of the Connecticut Water Company located near the intersection of Walnut Hill Road and Killingworth Turnpike. The new main will run northwest along Killingworth Turnpike and terminate between Rocky Ledge Drive and Hurd Bridge Road.  The 12-inch pipe will be installed along Killingworth Turnpike while 8-inch diameter pipe will be used along the secondary roads (Happy Acres, Woodland Drive, Margo Lane, Oakwood Lane, and Rocky Ledge Drive). The water main has been minimally sized to meet the demands for domestic water use and satisfy fire protection requirements specified by the Town Fire Marshall for the intended service area.

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:  December 9, 2016.

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 November 18, 2016.

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: