Water Pollution Control Authority

WPCA adopts un‑metered leak policy, approves main‑extension template, sets public hearing on 15% water rate increase; multiple Groton Utilities payments approved

At its March 24, 2026 regular meeting the Town of Ledyard Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) tabled prior minutes, approved an amended un‑metered service leaks policy (including a requirement to install replacement meters in meter pits at the property line whenever feasible), approved a revised Water and Sewer Main Extension Agreement template, set a public hearing for April 28, 2026 on a proposed 15% water rate increase (effective July 1, 2026), and approved several Groton Utilities invoices for lead survey, emergency work, main replacement, hydraulic model work and meter purchases. Hydrant repairs were reported (four of five returned to service) and an action item was created to obtain commercial/residential rate analysis raw data for 2023–2025.