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The Greenwich water main cleaning project is estimated to last approximately six weeks. During that time, customers may notice drops in water pressure and some discoloration in their water. The water main cleaning scheduled to take place in Greenwich July 29 to September 7. Continue Reading →
It won’t be long until Aquarion finishes their new sub station on Anderson Rd and the road will reopen to trafic. Continue Reading →
The acquisition requires approval from the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, the Massachusetts Dept of Public Utilities and the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission. The acquisition also requires US Justice Department review. Continue Reading →
Greenwich residents have been cooperating with the water restrictions and the reservoir system beginning to recover. Continue Reading →
Some outdoor water use restrictions have been eased. Though the mandatory irrigation ban continues, there has been talk of a two-day-a-week limit to irrigation this coming summer. Continue Reading →
Highlights of people and events from 2016 in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
The Town is preparing for the potential of an extended drought which could include additional restrictions. “It is our responsibility to prepare for natural disasters including drought,” Tesei said on Wednesday in a release. “As with other natural disasters, we are preparing for the worst and hoping for the best.” Continue Reading →
Did Aquarion wait too long to alert Greenwich residents and businesses to the drought? Aquarion said the drop was precipitous, and they reacted quickly: At the end of July the Greenwich water system was at 73.2% capacity. By Aug 30 the Greenwich system had dropped to 48.3% capacity. Continue Reading →
A slew of restrictions on water use in Greenwich went into effect on Thursday, Oct 6. In restaurants water will only be served upon request.
Up Taconic Rd an emergency overground pipeline moves water through reservoirs to water treatment plant in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
On Thursday the Board of Selectmen will enact Article 5 of the Town’s ordinances, which pertains to water conservation. The ordinance stems back to the late 1970s, early 1980s when Greenwich’s water supplies dwindled to a just a two-week supply.
On Monday night First Selectman Peter Tesei said that once the ordinance is activated, it will provide Greenwich Police the mechanism to enforce with fines. Continue Reading →