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As a different kind of utility, Connecticut Water is committed to serving our local communities, customers, the environment, and our dedicated employees. See the latest happenings and stories in our service communities.
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Media Contact: Richie Rathsack • rrathsack@ctwater.com • 860-876-8932
Sun-powered savings: Connecticut Water expands solar footprint with project at Cromwell facility
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About 200 new solar panels will begin generating electricity later this year at Connecticut Water’s State Operations Center.
Updating infrastructure at Turkey Hill Reservoir
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At Turkey Hill Reservoir, we're working on a project to strengthen the dike and upgrade system operations.
Connecticut Water hosts Trails Day hikes in the watershed
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Discover the natural beauty of watershed lands with Connecticut Water employee volunteers during two hikes on properties in Killingworth and Tolland over Connecticut Trails Day Weekend.
Connecticut Water Invites customers to learn about where their water comes from, and ends up, during facility open houses
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Connecticut Water invites customers and the public to learn about where their water comes from, and where it goes, during an upcoming open house at a drinking water treatment facility and a wastewater treatment facility in Heritage Village system.
Connecticut Water team plants more than 400 trees in Killingworth to protect water source
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Connecticut Water employee volunteers recently planted 400 white pine trees around Killingworth Reservoir to protect the long-term quality of a critical water source.
Connecticut Water solar projects generate more than 1 million kilowatt hours in 2025, reducing costs for customers
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Connecticut Water reached a milestone in 2025, generating more than 1.03 million kilowatt hours of energy through seven solar installations at company facilities. Generating power through solar highlights the company’s commitment to protecting the environment and protecting our customers from unpredictable increases in electricity pricing.
Shenipsit Lake Reservoir Recreation Program to Open for 2026 Season
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Connecticut Water is pleased to announce that the Shenipsit Lake Reservoir recreation program will open at sunrise on Saturday, April 11, for the 2026 season.
Treating for the future – Connecticut Water invests in treatment facilities targeting PFAS removal
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Local and state leaders toured the new PFAS treatment facility in Avon as Connecticut Water continues to make progress on more than twenty projects throughout the state that will proactively meet the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PFAS regulations set to be in effect in 2029.
Connecticut Water installs more than 20 miles of water main in 2025
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Connecticut Water installed more than 20 miles of water main in 2025 as part of ongoing efforts to increase service reliability, address aging infrastructure and improve water quality so customers continue to receive high-quality water meeting all state and federal guidelines well into the future.
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