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WPCA approves 7,000 gpd sewer commitment to EG Home LLC; adopts FY27 sewer budget and recommends water budget

LedyardMar 4, 20263 min read

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At the Town of Ledyard Water Pollution Control Authority special meeting on March 4, 2026 (Council Chambers - Hybrid), members appointed an alternate voting member, approved a sewer/water extension commitment for a 76‑unit townhouse project, approved the FY2026‑27 sewer budget and recommended a FY2026‑27 water budget to Town Council. The Authority continued work on an un‑metered service leaks policy, discussed the lead service line survey and hydrant condition reporting, and received a Freedom of Information reminder about email use.

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Approved commitment for water main and sewer main extensions to EG Home LLC: sewer commitment of 7,000 gallons per day, water unlimited; project must be started within five years of the signed commitment letter.
Approved the Regular Meeting Minutes from January 27, 2026, as written.
Appointed Alternate Member Tony Capon as a voting member for the meeting.
Approved FY 2026‑27 sewer budget of $744,419.90.
Recommended that Town Council approve FY 2026‑27 water budget of $1,863,000.00.
Continued consideration of the draft un‑metered service leaks policy (no final vote); agreed that after 60 days with no repair or scheduled repair water service should be shut off.
Discussed status of the lead service line survey (Arcadis engaged) and noted Town leadership will seek assistance from federal representatives regarding state verification requirements.
Requested a hydrant condition report for budgeting after GU reported six hydrants in need of repair; noted current Town funding of $14,400/year for hydrant maintenance appears insufficient.
Discussed Freedom of Information practices and reminded commissioners to avoid 'reply all' on emails to prevent inadvertent meetings.

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Mar 4, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambers - Hybridscheduled

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REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION
Zoom Meeting Link: https://ledyardct.zoom.us/j/87315887541?pwd=xEEhuWU3jNbu5Zl00ZhqZJJLe45wm2.1 Meeting ID: 873 1588 7541 Passcode: 371372 One tap mobile: +16465588656,,87315887541#,,,,*371372# US (New York)
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
NEW BUSINESS
Draft policy addressing un-metered service leaks. Motion to ACCEPT the un-metered service leaks draft policy for publishing in the WPCA handbook as amended.
Status of Lead Survey - Finance and Town Council meeting vote results.
FY 27 Sewer/Water Budget Work Sheets. Discussion and possible vote on sewer budget. Discussion and possible vote on proposed water budget.
Motion to APPROVE the Regular Meeting Minutes from January 27, 2026, as written.
Aged Reports/Finance.
Operations Report.
Year to Date Water/Sewer Report.
PSR - Steve Banks.
Service Correspondence.
Freedom of Information Presentation.
ADJOURNMENT
DISCLAIMER: Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS COMMENTS
OLD BUSINESS
Jeremy Norris was present via Zoom. Also in attendance was Ian Stammel, Assistant Finance Director.

WPCA approves 7,000 gpd sewer commitment to EG Home LLC; adopts FY27 sewer budget and recommends water budget

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