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Aquarion Water Company Issues Mandatory Irrigation Ban For Five Towns In Fairfield County Aquarion Water Company Issues Mandatory Irrigation Ban For Five Towns In Fairfield County
Aquarion Water Company Issues Mandatory Irrigation Ban For Five Towns In Fairfield County Residents in five Connecticut communities are prohibited from using automatic irrigation systems and hose sprinklers, according to Aquarion Water Company, after southwest Fairfield County reached their third drought trigger this fall.  Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Stamford and Westport using the service are effected by the ban. Hand-held watering, soaker hoses and drip irrigation systems are still allowed, said Aquarion. “With drought conditions continuing to worsen across the state, this mandatory ban will help to ensure an adequate water supply for everyday needs and give reservoir…

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by Christina Coulter
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Residents Warned Not To Walk On Ice At Local Reservoirs Residents Warned Not To Walk On Ice At Local Reservoirs
Residents Warned Not To Walk On Ice At Local Reservoirs With winter in full swing, officials at Aquarion Water Company are warning people not to trespass at local reservoirs when taking part in recreational activities. “Over the last few weeks, we have seen an increase in unlawful winter recreational activities on our reservoir properties, including walking on reservoir ice,” said Stephen Stamos, Aquarion’s manager of Natural Resources. “We want to remind people that not only is it illegal to be on Aquarion reservoir property, but it is also extremely dangerous.” Officials said that at this time of year, ice may appear thick enough to walk on, b…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Eversource Eyes Acquisition Of Connecticut Water Eversource Eyes Acquisition Of Connecticut Water
Eversource Eyes Acquisition Of Connecticut Water Eversource Energy announced on Thursday, April 19 that it made a proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Connecticut Water Service, Inc.  The proposal, made on April 5, would have allowed Eversource to acquire all the outstanding shares for $63.50 per share in cash, according to a news statement.  With this proposal, Connecticut Water Service shareholders can take the payment or receive the equivalent shares in Eversource.  Connecticut Water said it remains committed to an earlier offer made by SJW Group, calling it a merger of equals that will offer better opportunity for growth and…

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by Jon Craig
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Water Main Replacement Project In Westport Will Cause Road Closures Water Main Replacement Project In Westport Will Cause Road Closures
Water Main Replacement Project In Westport Will Cause Road Closures Motorists planning on traveling through Westport may see detours for several months as contracting crews get set to begin an extensive water main replacement project that will bring “rolling” road closures to the area. The Aquarion Water Company has notified Westport officials that its contractor, True Blue Construction has scheduled the Myrtle Avenue water main replacement project on Monday, April 2, leading to several road closures. The project is expected to be completed in mid to late July, according to Westport police. Construction will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through …

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by Zak Failla