CLINTON, CONNECTICUT – May 8, 2018 – On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, as part of National Drinking Water Week, a team of Connecticut Water employees worked on the third phase of a restoration project of an aquifer area on land owned by the Town of Farmington near the Farmington River.

Over the last two years Connecticut Water employees helped clear the area of Japanese Knotweed and Multiflora Rose, which are invasive species and planted native grasses and shrubs and then expanded the planting area adding more native grasses and shrubs to help maintain the ecological health of the aquifer area.

“Connecticut Water is proud to participate in National Drinking Water Week and this year’s theme ‘Protect the Source’ directly relates to maintaining and protecting aquifer and watershed areas. This is the first step in having high quality water sources,” stated Maureen Westbrook, Vice President, Customer and Regulatory Affairs at Connecticut Water, “We take great pride in our partnerships with the local communities we serve, and being good stewards of the environment.”

This collaborative project included efforts from numerous partners.

• Connecticut Water Company provided $1,000 in native plantings and a crew of volunteers on planting day.

• The Town of Farmington was responsible for preparing the planting area, providing mulch for the plantings and contributing $1,000 towards the plantings.

• The North Central Conservation District (NCCD) provided a landscape plan for the area with native plant species, coordinated the purchase of the planting material and provided assistance on planting day.

• The Farmington River Watershed Association (FRWA) provided $1,000 towards the plantings and volunteers to assist with the preparation of the planting area and provided assistance on planting day.

Connecticut Water Company serves more than 104,000 customers in 59 towns throughout the state. For more information, visit: www.CTWater.com.