Clinton-based utility company Connecticut Water announced Monday that it replaced more than 93,500 feet, or roughly 18 miles, of water main in 2024.
The work consisted of 22 projects in 18 municipalities, at a cost of about $44.5 million, according to Connecticut Water.
Some of the pipes replaced were more than 120 years old, including one in Killingly with a date of 1905 on it, the utility said.
Fire hydrants were also replaced as part of the initiative.
The effort was part of the utility’s Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment program.Â
Connecticut Water said its goal is to replace 1% of its nearly 1,800 miles of water main every year. It prioritizes aging or under-sized water mains.
Among the projects in 2024 were replacement of the entire Beechwood distribution system in Killingworth and the completion of all phases of replacement in downtown Naugatuck.
Also, more than 10,000 feet of water main was replaced in Guilford.
The program is funded by a semiannual interim rate adjustment on customers’ bills.
Connecticut Water provides water service to more than 106,000 customers in 60 Connecticut towns, and wastewater services in Southbury.
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