The MDC

The MDC provides our customers with safe, pure drinking water and environmentally protective wastewater collection and treatment.

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Our hydrant flushing schedule is now in Newington. Hydrant Flushing helps maintain water quality and ensures hydrants are in good working condition for fire protection. See link for more info, schedule and maps.
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The MDC Household Hazardous Waste Collection program continues this weekend in @TownofWindsorCT at the MDC Poquonock Water Pollution Control Facility located at 1222 Poquonock Avenue on Saturday, June 6 from 8AM -1PM for any MDC customers who live in participating towns. See link for more details about materials accepted, full schedule and more.
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As of May 31, the MDC's drinking water reservoirs are at 99.6% of capacity.

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MDC offices will be closed Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day Holiday. If you have a water or sewer emergency, call the MDC Command Center 24/7 at [phone] and press 1.

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Manage your bill with MDC's MyHQ Online Bill Pay Portal.
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The MDC's Hartford Water Pollution Control Facility is the largest wastewater treatment plant in Connecticut and can treat up to 200 millions gallons a day.

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MDC's West Branch Reservoir (also known as the Hogback Reservoir) spillway.

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The MDC Household Hazardous Waste Collection program continues this weekend in West Hartford at the Public Works Garage (17 Brixton Street) on Sunday, May 17 from 8AM -1PM for any MDC customers who live in participating towns. See link for more details about materials accepted, full schedule and more.
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Keeping catch basins clear of debris helps reduce reduce potential street flooding during storms.

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The MDC manages over 31,000 acres of land as part of the watershed protection of our reservoirs. We share that vast area with all kinds of wildlife such as bears, snakes, deer and more. When using MDC recreation areas, be mindful of potential encounters with animals in their habitat and to keep your distance from them. For more information, visit CT DEEP's wildlife information page.
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Avoid leaks and save $ on your water bill!

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The MDC's May bill insert includes info on How to pay your bill, sign up for emergency alerts, the 2026 HazWaste Collection schedule and more.
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Did you know a healthy forest protects our drinking water supply? MDC's Andy Hubbard and Dan Lawrence walk us through how the watershed management process works and how a healthy forest ensures high quality drinking water. #DrinkingWaterWeek

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Hydrant flushing helps maintain water quality and ensures hydrants are in good working condition for fire protection. On May 8, the flushing schedule will begin in Windsor and East Granby. See link for more info, schedule and maps. #DrinkingWaterWeek
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The MDC continues to invest in the maintenance and upgrades of the water system. From 2020-2025, the MDC has installed or replaced approximately 75 miles of water main, an average of over 10 miles a year.
Over that same time, the MDC has invested approximately $274 million in water infrastructure improvement projects. This includes improvements to water mains, distribution system, treatment plants, reservoirs, and more. #DrinkingWaterWeek

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Drinking water goes through several steps before it reaches your tap. Treatment (Such as MDC's Reservoir 6 Water Treatment Facility) storage, and distribution all play a role in keeping water safe and reliable across our community and keeping those pieces working takes ongoing care and attention. #DrinkingWaterWeek

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Happy #DrinkingWaterWeek! As of April 30, the MDC's drinking water reservoirs are at 99.9% of capacity. The Nepaug Reservoir (pictured here) holds 9.5 billion gallons of water.

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MDC's Saville Dam was built from 1933 to 1940. The video short includes rare, historical footage of the dam's construction! The Barkhamsted Reservoir now holds over 30 billion gallons of water supply.

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Whether it's construction in your neighborhood or private property work, our Project Outreach team is there to help you through the process. With significant improvements being made to the water and sewer infrastructure across the MDC service area, our goal is to keep you informed. Stay connected!