The Water Department will be flushing water mains in areas of the distribution system. The cleaning program will begin at 7:15 a.m. each day and continue till 3:00 p.m.
Published on August 17, 2023
You can protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites by wearing protective clothing and using insect repellant especially when participating in outdoor activities at in the early morning and in the evening when mosquitoes are most active. Always use insect repellant according to the package instructions especially when using on children. You can also help with mosquito control by regularly emptying out items that collect water on your property. It’s a good time to check the screens in your home to make sure they are in good repair.
Mosquito borne illnesses can continue to be a concern in our area until later in the fall when weather conditions become unfavorable for mosquitoes. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station conducts mosquito trapping and tests for viruses including West Nile virus during June to October each year and will release additional updates when conditions change or new information is available. If you would like more information, please review the CT Mosquito Management FAQ’S.
West Nile virus (WNV) is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes. This disease is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness across the United States, including in Connecticut. Several mosquito species in Connecticut can carry WNV. The symptoms of WNV infection can range from mild to severe. While there is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat WNV virus infection, the best way to prevent getting sick from WNV is to prevent mosquito bites.
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