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Public Notice: Morris Causeway FEMA Grant Program Funding

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GREATER NEW HAVEN WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

PUBLIC NOTICE

November 13, 2024

Pursuant to Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management) and Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) implementing regulations at Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 9, FEMA hereby provides final notice of its decision to provide Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding for an action located in a floodplain. Funding would be provided through CT Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security to the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority to mitigate flood and power loss hazards at the Morris Cove Pump Station.

The action is located on Morris Causeway in New Haven Connecticut. A 160-foot-long floodwall would be constructed through the paved parking area, and flood barriers would be installed at exposed building and chamber openings. Mechanical and electrical equipment on the property would be elevated. The existing 1,000-gallon diesel fuel tank for the onsite emergency generator would be replaced with a 3,300-gallon tank.

The project is within a mapped Special Flood Hazard Area. The proposed action is expected to significantly reduce the risk of damage to the structure from flooding. The affected area primarily consists of paved surfaces and a maintained grass lawn, and no direct or indirect adverse impacts to the beneficial functions of the floodplain are anticipated. A map of the area of available upon request.

The project must in be in a floodplain because the gravity-fed pump station depends on being located in a low-lying area to function. Elevation of the structure was considered and dismissed due to financial impracticability and the practical challenges of maintaining service during construction. A larger flood wall around the entire property was considered and dismissed due to the financial impracticability and the potential adverse impacts to the beneficial functions of the floodplain. The “No Action” alternative was considered and dismissed because it fails to reduce the flood hazard to the region’s wastewater system. Grant conditions will require compliance with all federal, state and local laws, including coordination with the local floodplain administrator.

Map requests and comments about this project and potential floodplain impacts should be submitted within 15 days of the date of this publication to:

Alexander Miller
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Boston, MA

Alexander.Miller@fema.dhs.gov; (202) 746-6856

 

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Notice of Public Hearing May 8, 2024: Proposed Annual Budget & Sewer User Charge

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Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority
Notice of Public Hearing

The Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority (the “GNHWPCA”) will hold a public hearing pursuant to CGS Section 7-255 and Section 43 of the Sewer Ordinances on the Annual Budget and Sewer User Charge on May 8, 2024 at 5:45 P.M.

Copies of said Annual Budget and Sewer User Charge are on file open to public inspection at the office of the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority, 260 East Street, New Haven, Connecticut, as well as the offices of the City/Town Clerk for each of New Haven, East Haven, Hamden and Woodbridge.  The Annual Budget and Sewer User Charge are linked below.

Link: Proposed Annual Budget & Sewer User Charge

Link: Adopted Annual Budget & Sewer User Charge

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Public Information Meeting November 9th, 2023: CSO Long Term Control Plan Update

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PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING REGARDING:

The City of New Haven’s Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Control Plan Update to reduce the discharge of combined sewer overflows. The goal is to improve the water quality of the West River, the Mill River, the Quinnipiac River, New Haven Harbor and ultimately Long Island Sound.  The Long-Term Control Plan Update provides a roadmap to meet Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection environmental regulations regarding water quality.

WILL BE HELD AT:

Nathan Hale School Auditorium

480 Townsend Avenue, New Haven CT 06512

ON:

November 9th, 2023, at 6:30 pm

PRIOR TO THE MEETING, INTERESTED PARTIES MAY RSVP ON WEEKDAYS, WITH RESPECT TO ATTENDANCE, TO:

GNHWPCA Administrative Office, 203.466-5280, ext. 321 or by email to: Engineering@gnhwpca.com

THE AGENDA FOR THE INFORMATIONAL MEETING WILL BE:

(1)  GENERAL INTRODUCTION

(2)  COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW LONG TERM CONTROL PLAN HISTORY

(3)  OVERVIEW OF THE LONG-TERM CONTROL PLAN 2022 UPDATE

(4)  RECOMMENDED PLAN

a.   Intermediate Term Improvements

b.   Long Term Improvements

(5)  BENEFITS TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND RESIDENTS

(6)  SCHEDULE AND COSTS

(7)  QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

We ask anyone planning to attend the meeting to be respectful of others and wear a mask and distance yourself if you may be feeling ill.

CSO Long Term Control Plan Final Draft Report

CSO Long Term Control Plan Final Draft Report Appendices

11-09-23 PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT – English  Spanish

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Notice of Public Hearing May 10, 2023: Proposed Annual Budget & Sewer User Charge

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Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority
Notice of Public Hearing

The Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority (the “GNHWPCA”) will meet at the offices of the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority, 260 East Street, New Haven, Connecticut on May 10, 2023 at 5:45 P.M. for the purpose of holding a public hearing pursuant to CGS Section 7-255 and Section 43 of the Sewer Ordinances on the Annual Budget and Sewer User Charge.

Copies of said Annual Budget and Sewer User Charge are on file open to public inspection at the office of the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority, 260 East Street, New Haven, Connecticut, as well as the offices of the City/Town Clerk for each of New Haven, East Haven, Hamden and Woodbridge.  The Annual Budget and Sewer User Charge are linked below.

Link: Proposed Annual Budget & Sewer User Charge

Link: Adopted Annual Budget & Sewer User Charge

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Notice of Public Hearing October 13, 2021: Proposed Sewer Ordinance Amendments

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GREATER NEW HAVEN WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority (the “GNHWPCA”) will meet at the offices of the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority, 260 East Street, New Haven, Connecticut on October 13, 2021 at 5:45 P.M., for the purpose of CGS Sections 22a-509(e) and 7-255 on amendments to the Sewer Ordinance  of  the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority.

Copies of said proposed amendments are on file open to public inspection at the office of the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority, 260 East Street, New Haven, Connecticut, as well as the offices of the City/Town Clerk for each of New Haven, East Haven, Hamden and Woodbridge.

Dated this 15th day of September, 2021.

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2021 GNHWPCA Environmental Stewardship Award

News & Notices: GNHWPCA Environmental Stewardship Award

Frank Panzarella honored with the 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award

GNHWPCA 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award
Sid Holbrook, GNHWPCA Executive Director (left) Clayton Williams, GNHWPCA Vice Chairman (center) present the GNHWPCA Environmental Stewardship Award to recipient Frank Panzarella (right) on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.

The Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority (GNHWPCA) has recognized Frank Panzarella for his service to the community and the environment with the first annual GNHWPCA Environmental Stewardship Award.

Frank, as part of the New Haven Bioregional Group, has provided training through demonstrations of installations and best practices for controlling stormwater pollution.  Frank and the New Haven Bioregional Group have given out over 300 rain barrels in the last few years.  Frank has been doing this work with the GNHWPCA for the last 5 years.  Vice Chairman Clayton Williams said, “This is a well-deserved recognition for a person who is engaged in so many other aspects of the community and he finds the time to improve the environment.”  Sid Holbrook, Executive Director said, “Frank exemplifies the type of work that brings together the environmental, social and economic wellbeing of the greater New Haven area.”  Franks devotion to the rain barrel program can be seen in his YouTube animation video of “The Rain Barrel Song”.  The Rain Barrel Song – Animation

In keeping with the GNHWPCA Mission and Strategic Plan goals which support Green Infrastructure through community activities, education, and implementation, the GNHWPCA recognizes individuals, groups and organizations that provide environmental stewardship in our region by working to improve the water quality.