Middletown retains Code Yellow drought status; lead-and-copper testing, infrastructure work continue
Director of Public Works reported the town remains at drought Code Yellow, the three-year lead-and-copper testing program has begun with letters sent to identified households, the LCRR service-line inventory is underway (21 properties requested for inspection), Linden Boulevard project is nearly complete, and work on a 12-inch waterline at the school complex continues on schedule.
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Director of Public Works Bruce reported at the July 9 workshop that Middletown remains at drought Code Yellow and recommended no change in status despite recent rain. He said the town has started its three-year lead-and-copper testing cycle and mailed letters to identified households; a small number of residents have already requested sample bottles. The annual Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) service-line inventory is underway and staff sent letters to 21 properties with unknown internal connections requesting permission for inspection.
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