Summary
WPCA adopts un‑metered leak policy, approves main‑extension template, sets public hearing on 15% water rate increase; multiple Groton Utilities payments approved
LedyardMar 24, 20263 min read
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At its March 24, 2026 regular meeting the Town of Ledyard Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) tabled prior minutes, approved an amended un‑metered service leaks policy (including a requirement to install replacement meters in meter pits at the property line whenever feasible), approved a revised Water and Sewer Main Extension Agreement template, set a public hearing for April 28, 2026 on a proposed 15% water rate increase (effective July 1, 2026), and approved several Groton Utilities invoices for lead survey, emergency work, main replacement, hydraulic model work and meter purchases. Hydrant repairs were reported (four of five returned to service) and an action item was created to obtain commercial/residential rate analysis raw data for 2023–2025.
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- Tabled approval of the Special Meeting minutes from March 4, 2026 until the April meeting (RESULT: TABLED).
- Accepted the un‑metered service leaks draft policy for publication in the WPCA handbook as amended, including policy language to install replacement meters in meter pits at the property line whenever feasible and removal of the words 'or scheduled' from the 'after 60 days' sentence (RESULT: APPROVED).
- Approved the revised Water and Sewer Main Extension Agreement template with Mr. Juber's edits; Chairman Lynch to send agreements to Town Planner for three developers (EV Homes, ECHO and Ledyard Center) (RESULT: APPROVED).
- Set a Public Hearing for April 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM to consider a proposed 15% water rate increase for FY 2026–2027 (effective July 1, 2026); action item for Chairman Lynch to request commercial and residential rate analysis raw data (2023–2025) from Tina Daniels of Groton Utilities (RESULT: APPROVED).
- Approved payment of multiple Groton Utilities invoices: Lead Survey Labor totaling $3,923.37; Ledyard Emergencies labor/materials totaling $18,699.84; Thompson Water Main replacement labor/materials totaling $87,346.44; Ledyard Hydraulic Model work totaling $3,473.32; Ledyard Meter purchases totaling $9,726.86; and approved GU invoice #0028955 for $118.89. Motion to approve GU invoice #0028954 for $5,177.91 was TABLED pending vendor invoice details.
- Reported hydrant inspections/repairs: five damaged hydrants inspected and repaired, four returned to service, fifth to be checked on March 25, 2026; discussion on meter placement risk (basement vs curbside) and on locating sewer laterals for Highlands development.
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Water Pollution Control Authority
Mar 24, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambers - Hybridscheduled
Regular Meeting
Agenda
- REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION
- Zoom Meeting: https://ledyardct.zoom.us/j/84985811765?pwd=oZDNPoDWUkppzGzMjbKU6oovxzBAZH.1 Meeting ID: 849 8581 1765 Passcode: 345589 One tap mobile: +13052241968,,84985811765#,,,,*345589# US
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
- COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
- REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- OLD BUSINESS
- NEW BUSINESS
- Motion to APPROVE the Special Meeting Minutes from March 4, 2026, as written.
- Aged Reports/Finance.
- Operations Report.
- Year to Date Water/Sewer Report.
- Any Other Old Business to Come Before the Authority.
- Any Other New Business to Come Before the Authority.
- PSR - Steve Banks.
- Service Correspondence.
- Discussion and vote to set a Public Hearing date regarding a 15% rate increase to Water Budget ($1,863,000) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Motion to APPROVE setting a Public Hearing date of April 28, 2026, at 6:30 (prior to Regular Meeting) to receive comment, both oral and written, regarding a proposed 15% rate increase on Water starting on July 1, 2026.
- ADJOURNMENT
- DISCLAIMER: Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town.
- RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS COMMENTS
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- Draft policy addressing un-metered service leaks. Motion to ACCEPT the un-metered service leaks draft policy for publishing in the WPCA handbook as amended.
- Motion to APPROVE payment of Groton Utilities invoices #28612, #28670, #28782, #28844 and #28901, for a total amount of $3,923.37, for Lead Survey Labor. -Groton Utilities invoice #28612, dated October 30, 2025, in the amount of $554.82, for Lead Survey Labor. -Groton Utilities invoice #28670, dated November 18, 2025, in the amount of $832.23, for Lead Survey Labor. -Groton Utilities invoice #28782, dated December 31, 2025, in the amount of $792.60, for Lead Survey Labor. -Groton Utilities invoice #28844, dated January 27, 2026, in the amount of $554.82, for Lead Survey Labor. -Groton Utilities invoice #28901, dated February 27, 2026, in the amount of $1,188.90, for Lead Survey Labor.
- Motion to APPROVE payment of Groton Utilities invoices #28751, #28781 and #28843, for a total amount of $18,699.84, for Ledyard Emergencies labor and materials. - Groton Utilities invoice #28751, dated December 19, 2025, in the amount of $7,658.60, for Ledyard Emergencies labor and materials. - Groton Utilities invoice #28781, dated December 31, 2025, in the amount of $4,865.45, for Ledyard Emergencies labor and materials. - Groton Utilities invoice #28843, dated January 27, 2026, in the amount of $6,175.79, for Ledyard Emergencies labor and materials.
- Motion to APPROVE payment of Groton Utilities invoices #28615, #28671 and #28845, for a total amount of $87,346.44, for Thompson Water Main replacement labor and materials. - Groton Utilities invoice #0028615, dated October 30, 2025, in the amount of $475.56, for Thompson Water Main replacement labor. - Groton Utilities invoice #0028671, dated November 18, 2025, in the amount of $20,820.55, for Thompson Water Main replacement labor. - Groton Utilities invoice #0028845, dated January 27, 2026, in the amount of $66,050.33, for Thompson Water Main replacement labor and materials.
- Motion to APPROVE payment of Groton Utilities invoices #28846 and #28902, for a total amount of $3,473.32, for Ledyard Hydraulic Model work completed to date. - Groton Utilities invoice #28846, dated January 27, 2026, in the amount of $1,028.87, for Ledyard Hydraulic Model work completed to date. - Groton Utilities invoice #0028902, dated February 27, 2026, in the amount of $2,444.45, for Ledyard Hydraulic Model completed to date.
- Motion to APPROVE payment of Groton Utilities invoices #28754 and #28900, for a total amount of $9,726.86, for Ledyard Meter Purchases. - Groton Utilities invoice #28754, dated December 19, 2025, in the amount of $2893.86, for Ledyard Meter software. - Groton Utilities invoice #28900, dated February 27, 2026, in the amount of $6,833.00, for 20 Ledyard Meters.
- Review and possible vote on the revised template for the Water and Sewer Main Extension Agreement.
- Motion to APPROVE payment of Groton Utilities invoice #0028955, dated March 23, 2026, in the amount of $118.89, for Thompson Water Main replacement.
- Motion to APPROVE payment of Groton Utilities invoice #0028954, dated March 23, 2026, in the amount of $5,177.91, for Ledyard Emergencies.
- Also in Attendance was Joseph Pratt, Groton Utilities Manager Water & Wastewater Operations. Terry Jones was present via Zoom. Steve Banks was present via Zoom at 7:57 p.m.
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