Town Continues Stormwater Awareness Efforts

First Selectman Michael J. Freda announced today that North Haven is continuing with its Stormwater Awareness and Related Activities Program. 

As a part of this important environmental awareness program the Town, during the weeks of July 8th and 15th is again marking storm drains throughout Town.  

In conjunction with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection MS4 Stormwater Best Management Program (BMP), the Town will be marking storm drains throughout Blue Hills Road, Canterbury Way, Cella Terrace, Christine Road, Honeycomb Lane, LeGrand Road, Maplecrest Lane, Mountain Brook Road, Sycamore Lane, Chestnut Lane, and Mount Carmel Avenue. 

Catch basin markers stating “No Dumping, Drains to Stream” will be placed by Department of Public Works staff and college volunteers.  

North Haven, like many municipalities, is undertaking the storm drain marking project throughout the aforementioned neighborhoods to bring awareness to areas of sensitive waters where trash, nutrients (fertilizers) or pollutants have been identified.  

The Department of Public Works will also be transmitting letters to Town residents of Blue Hills Road, Canterbury Way, Cella Terrace, Christine Road, Honeycomb Lane, LeGrand Road, Maplecrest Lane, Mountain Brook Road, Sycamore Lane, Chestnut Lane, and Mount Carmel Avenue where markers will be installed to enhance knowledge regarding stormwater management. 

“The first step in defending North Haven’s streams and waterways from pollution is to provide awareness. These markings are an essential way to inform residents on the importance of proper disposal of fertilizers, chemicals, and other pollutants. We hope this will empower citizens to join me in protecting our receiving streams for a safe and healthy future” Selectman Freda stated. 

Further information on the Stormwater Awareness and Related Activities Program may be obtained by contacting the Department of Public Works at (203) 239-5321, extension 400.