CT approves $480M for wastewater projects

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This curved tunnel beneath Homestead Avenue, in Hartford's North End, is part of The Metropolitan District Commission's Clean Water Project for separating its storm drains and septic-sewer channels. The project will improve the quality of treated wastewater before it winds up in Connecticut's inland waterways and Long Island Sound.

The State Bond Commission on Friday approved $480 million in grants and loans to wastewater projects in Hartford, Bristol, Norwich, and more statewide.

The Metropolitan District Commission received $80 million in grants and $178 million in loans for a 20-year investment in Greater Hartford to separate the flow of stormwater from sanitary sewers.

The Bristol Wastewater Treatment plant received $9.5 million in grants and $9.5 million in loans for various upgrades, including removing phosphorous from wastewater in order to protect the Pequabuck River.

The Norwich Wastewater Treatment Plants received $20 million in grants and $80 million in loans to upgrade its infrastructure and nitrogen removal.

The remaining $103 million will be used for a variety of projects across the state, including planning studies, engineering designs, and green infrastructure projects, including compensating for sea level rise.

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CT approves $480M for wastewater projects