The Norwalk Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) held a meeting on September 15, 2025, focusing on ongoing drainage contracts and operational updates. The meeting began with a discussion on the third amendment to the on-call drainage contract, which allocates $115,000 for various projects, including catch basin disconnects and miscellaneous sanitary sewer work. The board unanimously approved the funding.

Following this, the meeting transitioned into an executive session, after which the board resumed regular proceedings. Veolia, the contract operator, provided a report highlighting significant operational achievements from the previous month. The collections team completed 2.8 miles of CCTV inspections and 3.3 miles of sewer cleaning, alongside 58 manhole inspections. Notably, the team responded to eight service calls and maintained a strong nitrogen performance, averaging 431 pounds per day.

The operator also reported successful maintenance activities, including the cleaning of chlorine contact tanks and the installation of a new check valve for a pump. Importantly, despite recent heavy rainstorms, the system did not experience any wet weather events, indicating effective performance of both the collection system and treatment plant.

Additionally, the WPCA is preparing for the renewal of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, with submissions expected soon. All regulatory requirements were met in August, with necessary reports submitted to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The meeting underscored the WPCA's commitment to maintaining water quality and compliance with environmental standards.