Newsroom

Thank you for your interest in the RWA. Here’s where you’ll discover the latest news from the RWA. Media inquiries are handled by our Public Affairs team. That includes interview requests with our President and CEO, questions about our high-quality water and innovative services, and requests for tours of our facilities.

 

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May 30, 2025

RWA Water Quality Manager Tom Barger Awarded Prestigious AWWA Fuller Award

The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) is proud to announce that Water Quality Manager Tom Barger received the prestigious George Warren Fuller Award on May 22 at the Annual Conference of the Connecticut Section of the American Water Works Association (CT AWWA).

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May 28, 2025

ClimateHaven and RWA Launch Water Innovation Hub at Yale Innovation Summit

ClimateHaven and the Regional Water Authority (RWA) today officially launched the Water Innovation Hub, a new initiative to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of next-generation water technologies.

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Mar 22, 2025

RWA Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Certain Streets in Branford

The Regional Water Authority (RWA) has lifted its precautionary boil water advisory for customers on certain streets in Branford.

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Jan 27, 2025

RWA and Town of Guilford Announce Partnership To Offer WellSafe Protection to Town Residents

Plan offers protection for private well and water systems, along with a revenue-sharing mechanism for the town. Call 203-401-6789 to get protected! 

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Nov 19, 2024

RWA Announces Passing of CEO Larry Bingaman

The Regional Water Authority (RWA) family is deeply saddened by the death of its President and Chief Executive Officer, Larry L. Bingaman, who passed away after a brief illness.

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Nov 12, 2024

RWA Encourages Consumers To Use Water Wisely

Water supplies remain adequate for immediate needs, but conservation is key as dry weather persists

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Oct 29, 2024

On National First Responders Day, RWA Announces More Than $15,000 in Grants to Emergency Service Agencies

Recipients include fire departments and emergency service providers in Beacon Falls, Derby, East Haven, Hamden, Milford, New Haven, Prospect and West Haven

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Sep 25, 2024

ClimateHaven and Regional Water Authority Partner to Build Water Innovation Hub in New Haven

ClimateHaven and the Regional Water Authority Partner to Create Water Innovation Hub in Connecticut, Advancing Water Solutions to Decarbonize the Planet and Combat the Climate Crisis

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Sep 20, 2024

RWA Acquires Cheshire Property to Expand Watershed Buffer Zone

The RWA has acquired nearly 78 acres of open space in Cheshire, securing it against future development and expanding the land buffer protecting water sources.

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Sep 04, 2024

RWA Announces Grants for Fire Departments and Emergency Service Organizations

Emergency Responder Grant Program provides up to $2,000 to local first-responders.

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