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Press Release: MDC Adds Operation Fuel Donation Option to Water Bill

Press Release

Beginning in May, the Metropolitan District (MDC) will implement a change to its mailed water bill that allows for customers to donate to Operation Fuel. Customers can “Add a dollar” or choose an amount of their choice. Previously, MDC customers were able to donate to Operation Fuel only through its online bill pay system.

Operation Fuel is the only year-round emergency energy assistance program in Connecticut, providing help with electricity, water, natural gas, oil, and other energy bills to residents across the state.  Since 2018, the MDC has partnered with Operation Fuel to administer and qualify its regional customers struggling to pay their water bills. 100% of the funds donated to Operation Fuel via customers’ bills go directly to aiding prequalified MDC customers in paying their bills. All funds donated are processed and credited to the customers’ accounts by the MDC.

MDC Chairman Donald Currey stated, “We are thrilled to expand our financial support for MDC customers in need, and provide another way for our customers to donate.” CEO Scott Jellison stated, “Since our partnership began several years ago, we have worked diligently together to help close the gap on water affordability issues with our customers’ generous donations.”

For more information on Operation Fuel, visit operationfuel.org.

Press Release: MDC Announces 2024 Hazardous Waste Schedule

Press Release & schedule
HazWaste Information packet
HazWaste Information page

(HARTFORD, CT) – Each year, the Metropolitan District (MDC) provides its customers with an environmentally-friendly initiative, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection (HazWaste) program. The 2024 HazWaste Program is scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 27.

The MDC collects hazardous waste and disposes of it through safe, environmentally responsible practices which in turn protects the health of our communities and the environment. The MDC will hold ten collection dates in 2024 and residents of any participating towns can partake in any collection date.

Participating towns for 2024 include: Bloomfield, East Granby, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor and Windsor Locks. See schedule for dates, times and locations.

For more information about the HazWaste program, including a downloadable information packet that lists eligibility requirements, types of materials accepted and more, visit https://themdc.org/what-we- do/environment-health-safety/household-hazardous-waste-collection or call the HazWaste hotline at (860) 278-3809.

Integrated Plan Monthly Report to CT DEEP (March)

Public Act 23-204 Integrated Plan Monthly Report to CT DEEP March

Public Act 23-204 Section 141
ASSISTANCE TO MDC FOR SEWER UPGRADES AND REPAIRS / Report to DEEP and Legislature
By February 1, 2024, and then generally monthly, the act requires MDC to submit a report to DEEP and the Environment and Planning and Development committees with (1) a description of any repairs and improvements begun or completed in the previous month under the program; (2) an itemized accounting of expenditures; and (3) a list of projects the district started but has been unable to complete due to permitting issues, including the nature of the issues. MDC’s first report must also have a detailed description of the scope of all projects it anticipates undertaking, with the estimated schedule for each project. After the first report, MDC does not need to submit a report in months that it does not undertake repairs or improvements under the program.

Press Release: 2024 Watershed Inspections to Begin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3GuWA8V9dk

The Metropolitan District (MDC) will be conducting its state-mandated annual watershed sanitary survey and inspection program beginning in April. The purpose of the program, which will continue through November, is to prevent contamination of the MDC’s drinking water supplies as a result of septic system failure, erosion, runoff, and other potential pollutants.

Routine watershed sanitary surveys are required by Section 19-13-B102 (b) of the Connecticut Public Health Code.

Property inspections will take place in the towns of Barkhamsted and Hartland on the Barkhamsted Reservoir watershed; in New Hartford, Burlington, Harwinton, Torrington and Winsted on the Nepaug Reservoir watershed; and in the towns of Avon, Simsbury, Bloomfield and West Hartford on the West Hartford and Reservoir No. 6 watersheds.

Routine field inspections take only a few minutes and will be conducted by MDC’s Watershed Inspector who carries appropriate MDC identification and drives an authorized MDC vehicle. The Inspector does not enter homes; the inspection is limited to the exterior portions of the real property. In 2023, the MDC inspected 1020 watershed properties.

If a violation or an issue is detected, it is reported to the property owner and health officials as required by law. Property owners may receive more information by contacting the MDC Watershed Management Unit, Barkhamsted Water Supply Division at 860-278-7850 extension 3120. A video short on the watershed program is available on the MDC’s YouTube Channel.

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