Mayor Dean Esposito announces the successful passage of the Danbury Water System Upgrades and Improvements Bond Referendum. The vote passed 712 (83 percent) yes to 143 (17 percent) no.
“I want to thank the voters of Danbury for approving today’s Water System Upgrades and Improvements Bond Referendum. This vote will allow the City of Danbury to upgrade crucial components of the existing water system assets, facilities and infrastructure needed for Danbury to continue to provide the best and most reliable drinking water for this growing City today and in the future.
Since day one of my administration, a top priority of mine has been enhancing the existing infrastructure throughout our city, and this positive vote will only strengthen our ability to do that specifically related to our water supply and distribution for all residents and businesses that rely on our City to provide the most reliable and safe source of drinking water for all,” said Mayor Dean Esposito.
A summary of improvements, upgrades and rehabilitation includes the Lake Kenosia Well Field, the West Lake and Margerie Water Treatment Plants, the raw water supply system, the treated water distribution system and extension of such and water storage tank rehabilitation and or replacement, and compliance with EPA’s 2021 Lead and Copper Rule, as well as testing, designing, and installation of treatment systems for Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater and studying the treatment of surface water supply sources to comply with (PFAS) standards.
The last major water treatment plant upgrades were performed at the West Lake Water Treatment Plant in 1982, 40 years ago, and the Margerie WTP in 1998, almost 25 years ago.
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