Why are we implementing a sewer and water project in Point O’Woods (POW)?
A. We are implementing a sewer and water project because we are operating under a Consent Order from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) of the State of Connecticut. The DEP has determined that POW is polluting Long Island Sound and is requiring that we install sewers. We are implementing a water system because our current system is old and will need eventual replacement. It is far less costly and disruptive to replace the system at the same time that sewers are installed. The cost of installing water in conjunction with the sewers is estimated to be $1.5 million vs. $3.0-5.0 million if water were installed separately. The net expense to POW after grants from the DEP and CWC should be approximately $800,000.
