LaFontaine, Doug ​ Seumas Quinn ​ ​ Heather Thompson; ​ water pollution control authority; ​ Duarte, Mauricio ; ​+1 other ​ Seumus, I wanted to send a quick email to you regarding water service inspections for Ledyard WPCA (Groton Utilities). I recently had a contractor at 1550 Route 12 in Gales Ferry install a new 1” water service from an existing curb stop to the existing building. I had been communicating with both the contractor and the owner what the requirements were and what we would need to do for inspections. They ended up installing and backfilling the new service pipe without an inspection from GU. When I confronted the contractor about it, he told me that Ledyard Building Department performed the inspection and approved backfilling the trench. I informed him that generally the Building Department inspects the water service entrance through the foundation wall and interior, but GU inspects the service line installation. I’m not sure if they just misunderstood your communications with them or if they just decided to backfill without our inspections. I will require the contractor to expose the new service line for an inspection by GU. Can you confirm - Should contractors be contacting Ledyard Building Department for inspection at foundation wall when installing a new water service? I know we used to advise contractors and homeowners to contact Building Department, but I’m not sure we’ve been consistent with that request over the years. I’d like to be sure that we’re providing correct information. Please let me know if you or your department have any questions concerning our requirements. I’d be happy to discuss this with you so that we are consistent with information that we provide as requirements when installing a new water service line. This would be for Ledyard WPCA Service area only. Southeastern CT Water Authority (SCWA) has their own requirements and standards for their service territories in Ledyard. Thank you, Doug Douglas Lafontaine Project Manager | Water & Wastewater Departments Office: 860-446-4047 Mobile: 860-625-0770 lafontained@grotonutilities.com grotonutilities.com Office Hours: 7am – 3pm (M-F) ……………… A picture containing logo Description automatically generated