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Phillip Hopkins Water Treatment Plant
To better serve its Crystal Water Division customers
in Killingly, Connecticut Water completed construction of a water
treatment plant at the Phillip B. Hopkins Wellfield in 2006. This
state-of-the-art plant, located in Killingly, is designed to perform
two major functions:
- Remove iron and manganese, which are naturally
occurring minerals found in ground water, and
- Add chlorine, a disinfectant that kills
bacteria and helps prevent diseases
Although the iron and manganese levels in the
Hopkins Wellfield did not represent a health concern, they did exceed
the Connecticut Department of Health’s (DPH) secondary standards
for aesthetics (color and odor). Iron and manganese can cause discolored
water that may stain plumbing fixtures and laundry.
We are adding chlorine to reduce the likelihood
of future bacterial contamination in the system. There have been
isolated instances in the past where bacteria were detected in parts
of the Crystal water system. In those instances, corrective measures
were taken, but adding chlorine to the system is the best long-term
solution to reduce the chances of a reoccurrence and best protect
public health.
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