(Hartford, CT) – The Metropolitan District (MDC) has released an educational video short titled “Source Water Protection: From the Forest to the Faucet,” offering an inside look at one of the ways MDC safeguards drinking water for nearly 400,000 people in the greater Hartford region. The video is available on the MDC’s website, social media pages and YouTube channel.
The video features Andrew Hubbard and Dan Lawrence from the MDC’s Natural Resources team at the Barkhamsted Reservoir, a 2,500-acre water source holding approximately 30 billion gallons of water that totals nearly nine miles in length. Viewers learn how MDC manages over 31,000 total watershed land across Connecticut and Massachusetts to protect water quality and ensure a sustainable supply.
The video explains how healthy forests play a vital role in sustaining high quality drinking water, filtering, and protecting the source long before it reaches our treatment plants.
In addition, MDC staff describe a proactive approach to forest management, which includes maintaining species diversity and age classes to build resilience against climate change, pests, and disease. “Healthy forests mean healthy water,” Hubbard said. “Our stewardship today ensures clean water for future generations.”
MDC leadership praised the dedication of its team: “Our employees are exceptional stewards of our natural resources,” said MDC CEO Scott Jellison. “Their expertise and commitment to protecting our watersheds ensure that our customers receive the highest quality water every day. This video is a testament to their hard work and passion for sustainability.”
Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkdnlEd9Gzg.