# Groton Water Pollution Control Authority - 10/13/26


**Body:** Groton Municipal Television
**Date:** October 12, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The Groton Water Pollution Control Authority meeting on October 13, 2026, included a staff and budget update and a wastewater facility report. Staff reported progress toward fully staffing the treatment plant and said a newly hired town engineer is expected to help advance Public Works capital projects. The facility report noted that contractor Kofax had started work on a primary tank and was awaiting materials to complete the work; no project cost was stated. Treatment performance was generally within permit ranges, and no grinder pumps were replaced in September.

The Authority discussed an agreement with an unnamed consulting firm for an initial wastewater rate study and review of capital expenditures. Although $75,000 was budgeted in the CIP, the initial agreement is for $27,500 and is intended as the first phase; a later phase may examine sewer connection fees and other revenue sources for new development. Any rate or fee changes would return to the Authority for a vote. Members also reviewed proposed updates to the town’s wastewater ordinance, including provisions related to industrial users, but no ordinance action or procurement award was taken. The Authority approved the July minutes and 2027 meeting dates; no other spending-related votes were identified.

**Source:** Groton Municipal Television