MEDIA ADVISORY: Commissioner Dykes, House Speaker Ritter, and the Metropolitan District Announce Major Progress Mitigating Sewer Flooding in Hartford’s North End

(HARTFORD) — On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), together with the Metropolitan District (MDC) and Speaker of the House Matt Ritter will provide an update on current and recently completed sewer infrastructure, delivering on a commitment to expedite relief for residents suffering from sewage overflows in streets and basements in Hartford’s North End.

The state’s commitment of over $85 million from the state’s Clean Water Fund and CWF-related funding, combined with MDC infrastructure funding launched in 2023, has improved the efficiency and reliability of the sewer system. The work has helped separate stormwater from the sanitary sewer system, reducing stress on aging infrastructure, and delivering tangible benefits for residents.

Who: DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes, House Speaker Matt Ritter (D-Hartford), MDC CEO Scott Jellison, DEEP staff, MDC staff, community stakeholders, and invited local and state officials.

What: Press conference on current and recently completed sewer infrastructure work in North Hartford.

Where: MDC Community Center, 179 Barbour St., Hartford, CT 06120

When: Wednesday, June 24^th, at 1:00 p.m.

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Contact

DEEP Communications
DEEP.Communications@ct.gov
860-424-3110

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