The annual inspection and survey, which is mandated by the state, will take place in the West Hartford Reservoir No. 6 watershed area.

Submitted by the Town of West Hartford

The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) will be conducting its state-mandated annual watershed sanitary survey and inspection program from March through November. The purpose of the program, which will continue through November, is to prevent contamination of the MDC’s drinking water supplies as a result of, among other things, septic system failure, erosion, runoff, and other potential pollutants.

Property inspections will take place in West Hartford on the West Hartford/Reservoir No. 6 watersheds. Routine field inspections take only a few minutes and will be conducted by MDC’s Watershed Inspector who carries appropriate MDC identification and drives an authorized MDC vehicle. The Inspector does not enter homes; the inspection is limited to the exterior portions of the real property.

If a violation or an issue is detected, it is reported to the property owner and health officials as required by law. Property owners may receive more information by contacting the MDC Watershed Management Unit at 860-278-7850 extension 3105.