Let's Not Take It For Granted . . .
Connecticut is fortunate to have water supplies of high quality and sufficient quantity to meet the needs of consumers throughout the state. This is not strictly a matter of geography - it is the result of effective regulations by town and federal agencies, careful planning and operations by water utilities, and responsible use by consumers.
The Portland Water Division has an obligation to provide sufficient quantities of high quality drinking water at a reasonable cost to consumers. As such, your utility takes a strong leadership role to ensure its water supplies are protected and its drinking water isn't wasted. We are calling on our consumers to do their part as well - to follow some simple guidelines to protect the quality of your drinking water and ensure that it is not wasted.
Drinking Water Quality: The Source Protection Connection . . .
Source water protection is an important tool for maintaining and managing our drinking water resources. Preventing pollutants from entering reservoirs and underground aquifers is the focal point of water supply source protection. Connecticut has been taking action to minimize the threat to our drinking water supply from cryptosporidium and other contaminants by providing protection of public water supplies at the source. In 1996, a legislative task force of public health and water supply experts concluded that the risk to Connecticut's consumers from disease causing organisms, including cryptosporidium, in drinking water is greatly reduced because of a strong commitment to source water protection.
How Does Connecticut Law Protect Drinking Water?
You Can Help To Protect
Connecticut's Public Water Supplies . . .