Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

2. Notice of Scoping for the New London Interconnection

Municipalities where proposed project might be located:East Lyme, New London.

Addresses of Project Locations: The project will begin between the northern terminus of the East Lyme water main on Route 161, and running in and along Route 161 and Route 85 for approximately four miles to the New London Water Treatment Plant.

Project Description: The project will implement plans and schedules to improve water supply capacity, meet peak summertime demands and improve the existing margin of safety. The regional interconnection will also support the prudent use and management of water resources on a regional level and will help to meet the water supply needs of Waterford and the City of New London. The project will begin between the northern terminus of the East Lyme water main on Route 161, and running in and along Route 161 and Route 85 for approximately four miles to the New London Water Treatment Plant. In addition it includes a booster/pressure reducing station, 1.5 MG water storage tank, meter and manhole structures and appurtenances and improvements to the New London water treatment plant.

Project Map: Please see map for project location.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  Thursday, May 20, 2011

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  Thursday, May 20, 2011.

Additional information about the project can be arranged for viewing in person by contacting Bradford C. Kargl, Municipal Utility Engineer, at (860) 739-6931, Ext. 139, bkargl@eltownhall.com 

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

Name: Mr. Cameron Walden
Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Drinking Water Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue MS# 51WAT
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone: 860-509-7333
Fax: 860-509-7359
E-Mail: cameron.walden@ct.gov

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

Name: Mr. Cameron Walden
Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Drinking Water Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue MS# 51WAT
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone: 860-509-7333
Fax: 860-509-7359
E-Mail: cameron.walden@ct.gov