Program Will Assist with North End Flooding
A major victory for residents of Hartford’s North End who have been plagued by flooded basements and sewage backups. Language included in the bill to implement the state budget will improve the sewer and water infrastructure in Hartford and will create the Hartford Sewerage System Repair and Improvement Fund. The bill was approved early this morning by the state House of Representatives.
This solution really came about by listening to residents and getting everyone involved talking and working together. Our goal was to get ‘shovels in the ground’ by this summer as well as have a long-term plan.
The legislation:
• Creates a grant program for property owners to receive funds because of flooding issues since 2021
• Allows the State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to use Clean Water Fund dollars to improve water and sewer infrastructure in Hartford and requires monthly reports from the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) on the progress of the improvements
• Requires the city of Hartford and the MDC to report on the progress of long term projects planned to improve the city’s sewer and water infrastructure