Paul Formica, Chairman,
David Bond
Mary Cahill
Steve DiGiovanna
Joe Mingo
David Murphy
Roger Spencer
Dave Zoller
Vacancy

East Lyme Water Sewer Commission has a vacancy. Anyone interested please send a resume and letter of interest to the first selectman Paul Formica, PO Box 519, Niantic, CT 06357 or by email: pformica@eltownhall.com

The Water and Sewer Commission meet on the FOURTH Tuesday of each month.  The normal starting time for the meeting is 7:00 PM.  The meetings are held at the East Lyme Town Hall.

Water Quality Report 2007

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 WATER

      SYSTEM

The Town’s water system provides water to approximately 6000 users.  In general, the service area is clustered around the southern and central portion of East Lyme south of Boston Post Road and extending north along Route 161.  The source of the Town’s water supply is from seven wells, which pump water to two above ground storage tanks.

·     RATES

Water is supplied at a rate of $35.00 for up to the first 3,500 gallons used and $3.05 per 1,000 gallons above 3,500 gallons.  Higher rates apply when total consumption exceeds 50,000 gallons.  Bills are issued twice per year and are due May 1^st and November 1^st.  Questions can be referred to the Water Department at 739-6931, ext. 104.

·     CONSERVATION

In order to preserve the Town’s aquifers and to protect the natural environment, water conservation is practiced in East Lyme.  This is of particular importance in the summer months when demand is high and stream flow conditions in the Town’s environmentally sensitive watercourses decline.  All users are requested to voluntarily conserve water.

·     FLUSHING

In order to maintain the distribution system that conveys the Town’s water, the system is flushed twice each year.  This removes deposits that can accumulate and settle in the system.  Temporary discoloration of tap water can occur as a result of this procedure.  Notice of flushing activities is posted on Channel 22.  

 SEWER

      SYSTEM

The Town’s sewerage system was completed in 1991 and consists of approximately 2800 sewer connections.  The service area is not as extensive as the water system.  The primary service area is along Route 156 and the area south of Route 156, as well as most of the area extending north along Route 161 as far as the Connecticut Turnpike.  The system consists of gravity sewers, force mains, and 21 pump stations with flow pumped through Waterford and then to New London for treatment.    

·     RATES

Customers are billed at a rate of $5.00 per 1,000 gallons of water consumption based upon metered water usage.  Bills are issued twice per year and are due May 1^st and November 1^st.  Questions can be referred to the Sewer Department at 739-6931, ext. 150.