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| 8-K - CTWS FORM 8-K JULY 13, 2016 - CONNECTICUT WATER SERVICE INC / CT | ctwsform8-kxcwccobankborro.htm |
| EX-99.1 - PURA FILING PRESS RELEASE - CONNECTICUT WATER SERVICE INC / CT | exhibit991-purafiling.htm |
| EX-10.2 - THIRD AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE - CONNECTICUT WATER SERVICE INC / CT | exhibit102-thirdamendmentt.htm |
| EX-10.1 - COBANK PROMISSORY NOTE - CONNECTICUT WATER SERVICE INC / CT | exhibit101-promissorynotex.htm |
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Connecticut Water and Heritage Village Join
to Serve Customers and Communities
Water utilities are regulated by the US EPA and the Connecticut Department
of Public Health (DPH) with regard to water quality and operations, and the
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for environmental
compliance. Private water companies’ rates and service are overseen by
the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority through a well-documented public
process. Connecticut Water brings a depth of experience as well as
technical and financial resources to effectively serve the community and
customers of Heritage Village Water Company (HVWC).
What can Connecticut Water bring to serve the community?
Understanding of complex water system operations and regulations,
Strong record of regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship,
Knowledge of the Heritage Village system and its operation, having
been the contract operator for more than a decade,
Expertise in treatment, operations, engineering, and other critical support
functions,
An experienced team with specialized licenses in water treatment,
distribution, and cross connections,
In-house capabilities in customer service, billing, finance, information
technology, water resource planning, environmental management,
public relations, and regulatory affairs,
Financial resources to support the operations, maintain the system, and
make necessary capital improvements to repair or replace infrastructure
as needed over time.
How will HVWC customers and community benefit from the merger?
Rates will stay the same and all aspects of the 2015 HVWC rate case
decision will be honored,
The local office will be maintained for at least one year and HVWC
employees will continue in their same roles with additional support and
resources available from Connecticut Water,
Will be part of a larger, regional company that provides operational
efficiencies, greater purchasing power and other economies of scale
that result in cost savings, and
The Company will continue to pay significant local property taxes
($385,000 per year) with no additional costs or obligations to taxpayers.
Connecticut
Water is proud to
deliver quality
water and
service to 92,000
customers in 56
Connecticut
communities.
Safe reliable
water provides
for public health,
public safety,
and economic
development
for customers
and the
communities we
serve.
We welcome the
opportunity to
serve the 4,700
customers of
Heritage Village
Water Company.
Maureen Westbrook
Vice President Customer & Regulatory Affairs
860-664-6055
mwestbrook@ctwater.com
Dan Meaney
Director Corporate Communications
860-664-6016
dmeaney@ctwater.com
Connecticut Water owns and operates systems that serve 92,000 customers in 56 towns in
Connecticut including a system in the Central Naugatuck River Valley that serves approximately
10,000 customers in Beacon Falls, Bethany, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Prospect, and Waterbury.
The company is a recognized leader in environmental stewardship and has an excellent
reputation with regulators and community officials.
Connecticut Water is a uniquely positioned partner who:
has a record of promoting water conservation to lower demands and reduce pressure on
water resources,
is part of a larger water system and can provide operational flexibility and opportunities to
adjust the use of sources to reduce the pressure on the sources in the Pomperaug River
watershed,
can make up to 0.5 million gallons of water a day available to HVWC through an existing
interconnection that will allow HVWC to satisfy their system demands in an environmentally
sound manner, and
is eager to partner with local officials and the Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition to
support the goals of protection of the local water resources.
Continuing the Conversations
While only about one-third of the residents of Southbury are served by
the HVWC system, any decisions about the company and its ownership
can affect the entire community. We want to be sure residents and
local leaders are informed about how we plan to serve the community
and we stand ready to answer any questions you may have.
The companies will be open and transparent about the acquisition
proceeding, which is subject to approval by the Connecticut Public
Utilities Regulatory Authority (Docket # 16-07-09). There will be notice of
any hearings and opportunities for the public to comment in the process.
Regular communications will be provided to customers and a dedicated
web page will be established for Heritage Village Water customers to
access information on water quality, customer service and billing.
We have a website to provide updated information at www.HeritageVillageWater.com
or you may visit www.ctwater.com/HeritageVillageWater to learn more.