The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) has released a video showing how drinking water is safeguarded for people in West Hartford and through the area.

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The Metropolitan District (MDC) has released an educational video short titled “Source Water Protection: From the Forest to the Faucet,” offering an inside look at one of the ways MDC safeguards drinking water for nearly 400,000 people in the greater Hartford region. The video is available on the MDC’s website, social media pages and YouTube channel.

The video explains how healthy forests play a vital role in sustaining high quality drinking water, filtering, and protecting the source long before it reaches our treatment plants.

In addition, MDC staff describe a proactive approach to forest management, which includes maintaining species diversity and age classes to build resilience against climate change, pests, and disease. “Healthy forests mean healthy water,” Hubbard said. “Our stewardship today ensures clean water for future generations.”

MDC leadership praised the dedication of its team: “Our employees are exceptional stewards of our natural resources,” said MDC CEO Scott Jellison. “Their expertise and commitment to protecting our watersheds ensure that our customers receive the highest quality water every day. This video is a testament to their hard work and passion for sustainability.”

The full video can be viewed below.

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