WPCA approves new water rate structure
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The Water Pollution Control Authority approved a new water rate structure effective July 1, 2026; scheduled a remote special meeting to set sewer rates; approved several Groton Utilities invoices; tabled a tank inspection contract pending additional quotes; and discussed grinder pump homeowner responsibilities and a sewer-pipe relining presentation.
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What this means
The authority voted to change the town's water billing plan starting July 1, 2026. They set a separate remote meeting (June 9) to decide sewer rates that would also take effect July 1. The board approved routine vendor invoices and paused a proposed inspection of an underground surge tank until more quotes are gathered. Residents with grinder pumps should know they are responsible for maintenance and may receive a notice about that responsibility.
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- Approved the Special Meeting to be held remotely on June 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss and vote on sewer rates effective July 1, 2026.
- Approved a new water rate structure effective July 1, 2026 as recommended in the WPCA letter.
- Moved to request that the Town Council appropriate $216,500 from capital or undesignated funds to fund work required by the Lead and Copper Rule.
- Approved payment of Groton Utilities Invoice #0028386 ($1,276.14) for Ledyard emergencies FY2023–FY2025.
- Approved payment of Groton Utilities Invoice #0029018 ($1,228.53) for Ledyard–Thompson WM replacement.
- Approved payment of Groton Utilities Invoice #0029019 ($1,351.05) for Ledyard hydraulic model calibration.
- Tabled the CorrTech proposal for inspection of the Holmberg 5,000-gallon underground surge tank (not to exceed $5,000) pending additional quotes; will seek a Town Council waiver if no quotes are found.
- Approved corrections to previous meeting roll call listings when approving the May 19 and April 28 meeting minutes.
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Water Pollution Control Authority
Regular Meeting
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- WORKING DRAFT
- Join Zoom Meeting https://ledyardct.zoom.us/j/83674836199?pwd=yhltwx3fb0r4zV60LLPEanUA6LkqGL.1 Meeting ID: 836 7483 6199 Passcode: 272434 One tap mobile +16469313860,,83674836199#,,,,*272434# US
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS COMMENTS
- REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Motion to APPROVE the Special Meeting Minutes from May 19, 2026.
- Motion to APPROVE the Regular Meeting Minutes from April 28, 2026, as written.
- PRESENTATIONS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
- Azuria Presentation- Sewer Pipe Relining
- COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
- Operations Report.
- Service Correspondence.
- Aged Reports/Finance.
- Year to Date Water/Sewer Report.
- PSR - Steve Banks.
- OLD BUSINESS
- Any Other Old Business to Come Before the Authority.
- MOTION to grant a bid waiver to CorrTech Inc., in the amount of up-to $5,000 for the inspection of the underground Holmberg Surge Tank.
- NEW BUSINESS
- The Mayor's Proposal.
- MOTION to approve payment of Groton Utilities Invoice #0028386, dated June 30, 2025, in the amount of $1,276.14, for Ledyard Emergencies FY2023-FY2025.
- MOTION to approve payment of Groton Utilities invoice #0029018, dated April 20, 2026 in the amount of $1,228.53, for Ledyard-Thompson WM Replacement.
- MOTION to approve payment of Groton Utilities invoice #0029019, dated April 30, 2026, in the amount of $1,351.05, for Ledyard Hydraulic Model Calibration.
- MOTION to approve a new water rate structure effective July 1, 2026, as recommended and contained in the WPCA letter dated as May 28, 2026; in accordance with Ordinance #400-001 “An Ordinance Establishing a Water Pollution Control Authority”.
- Any Other New Business to Come Before the Authority.
- Discussion regarding emergency opening to SCWA on Fairway Drive.
- ADJOURNMENT
- DISCLAIMER: Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town.
- MOTION to grant a bid waiver to CorrTech Inc., in the amount of up-to $5,000 for the inspection of the underground Holmberg Surge Tank.
- MOTION to approve a new water rate structure effective July 1, 2026, as recommended and contained in the WPCA letter dated as May 28, 2026; in accordance with Ordinance #400-001 “An Ordinance Establishing a Water Pollution Control Authority”.
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