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News
Oct 12, 2015
AMWA Platinum Award for Utility Excellence
We are so honored receive this award. The hard work of the men and women at the RWA made this possible. Everyday we work diligently to deliver clean tap water and to protect our watershed for both water quality and improved quality of life for our customers. The criteria for the Platinum Award for Utility Excellence is based on the Ten Attributes of Effective Utility Management and the Keys to Management Success. Applicants are expected to show progress in implementing the attributes and keys, as well as a distinctive level of management expertise and expanded utility achievement. Three years after winning a Gold Award, member utilities are eligible to apply for the Platinum Award for Utility Excellence. Past winners of AMWA's Platinum Award for Sustained Competitiveness Achievement are also eligible to apply.
Read moreOct 09, 2015
Celebrate RWA Day on Monday, October 19
New Haven, Conn. (Oct. 9, 2015) – Larry Bingaman, president and CEO of South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), invites the greater New Haven community to celebrate RWA Day on Mon., Oct. 19th in honor of the company’s recent Utility of the Year Award presented by New England Water Works Association’s (NEWWA). Beginning at noon on the New Haven Green, community members can take the “Value of Water Pledge” that demonstrates a commitment to drinking tap water. Mayor Toni Harp will present a proclamation and offer her remarks at 2:30 p.m., with the event ending at 3 p.m.
Read moreSep 24, 2015
United Way Best Company Leadership Award
Rita DelVasto and Alicia Lorello accepted this award on behalf of the RWA at the United Way kick off event.
Read moreSep 23, 2015
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Applauded with Utility of the Year Award
New Haven, Conn. (Sept. 23, 2015) – Larry Bingaman, president and CEO of South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), announced that the RWA was recently honored with New England Water Works Association’s (NEWWA) Utility of the Year Award in the large size utility category. This award furthers the RWA’s goal to become the best in class as a provider of an abundant and reliable supply of water, which is essential to a healthy, thriving and economically vibrant community.
Read moreSep 22, 2015
NEWWA Award - Utility of the Year 2015
New England Water Works Association honored us with the Utility of the Year award. It is given in recognition of making significant improvement to water system infrastructure, customer service, staff training and operations. Jim Flynn, VP of Operations, accepted this award on behalf of the RWA.
Read moreSep 19, 2015
Hydration on the Q-Bridge
RWAter to GO! kept people hydrated with clean fresh tap water on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge grand opening and walking celebration. The hydration station has 8 bubblers and 8 spouts to fill your reusable water bottle, and has a doggy bowl for your four legged friends too. Check out these photos on our Facebook page...
Read moreJul 29, 2015
Multiple Scam Attempts Over Past Two Weeks
NEW HAVEN, July 29, 2015 - The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) is asking area residents to be suspicious if someone comes to their door claiming to be from the water company and wanting to enter their home. The Regional Water Authority makes appointments with residents if the company needs to enter a home.
Read moreJul 29, 2015
Discolored Water Being Reported In Hamden
The Regional Water Authority is receiving reports of discolored water from areas in Hamden. Water in your home can become discolored when there is an increased demand for water from the public water system. The discoloration is from naturally occurring sediment in the water mains being stirred up because of the higher flow of water through the mains than usual. Reasons for increased flow can be due to a local fire, flushing or our water system to maintain water quality or due to a high demand for water on a hot day, such as today.
Read moreJul 23, 2015
Telephone Scam Targeting Laundromats
NEW HAVEN, July 23, 2015 - The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) received two calls on Thursday from owners of laundromats who received calls from a person claiming to be with the water company and threatening to shut off their water service unless the customer made an immediate payment at a payment location or Wal-Mart through an express payment to “waterdept/net.stend.” These telephone scammers take advantage of the confusion generated by surprise and use pressure tactics.
Read moreJul 17, 2015
Consumer Alert: Always Ask for an ID
NEW HAVEN, July 17, 2015 - The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) issued a reminder today to consumers to always ask for an employee identification card if someone comes to their door claiming to be from the water company. This reminder is a result of two incidents where a man or men posed as water company employees to attempt to gain access to homes in West Haven on Wednesday, July 15 and Friday, July 17. The men claimed that the residents had leaks and that they needed to come into the home to check the faucets. The residents did not let the men into their homes.
Read moreCommunity Interactions
Oct 12, 2015
AMWA Platinum Award for Utility Excellence
We are so honored receive this award. The hard work of the men and women at the RWA made this possible. Everyday we work diligently to deliver clean tap water and to protect our watershed for both water quality and improved quality of life for our customers. The criteria for the Platinum Award for Utility Excellence is based on the Ten Attributes of Effective Utility Management and the Keys to Management Success. Applicants are expected to show progress in implementing the attributes and keys, as well as a distinctive level of management expertise and expanded utility achievement. Three years after winning a Gold Award, member utilities are eligible to apply for the Platinum Award for Utility Excellence. Past winners of AMWA's Platinum Award for Sustained Competitiveness Achievement are also eligible to apply.
Read moreOct 09, 2015
Celebrate RWA Day on Monday, October 19
New Haven, Conn. (Oct. 9, 2015) – Larry Bingaman, president and CEO of South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), invites the greater New Haven community to celebrate RWA Day on Mon., Oct. 19th in honor of the company’s recent Utility of the Year Award presented by New England Water Works Association’s (NEWWA). Beginning at noon on the New Haven Green, community members can take the “Value of Water Pledge” that demonstrates a commitment to drinking tap water. Mayor Toni Harp will present a proclamation and offer her remarks at 2:30 p.m., with the event ending at 3 p.m.
Read moreSep 24, 2015
United Way Best Company Leadership Award
Rita DelVasto and Alicia Lorello accepted this award on behalf of the RWA at the United Way kick off event.
Read moreSep 23, 2015
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Applauded with Utility of the Year Award
New Haven, Conn. (Sept. 23, 2015) – Larry Bingaman, president and CEO of South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), announced that the RWA was recently honored with New England Water Works Association’s (NEWWA) Utility of the Year Award in the large size utility category. This award furthers the RWA’s goal to become the best in class as a provider of an abundant and reliable supply of water, which is essential to a healthy, thriving and economically vibrant community.
Read moreSep 22, 2015
NEWWA Award - Utility of the Year 2015
New England Water Works Association honored us with the Utility of the Year award. It is given in recognition of making significant improvement to water system infrastructure, customer service, staff training and operations. Jim Flynn, VP of Operations, accepted this award on behalf of the RWA.
Read moreSep 19, 2015
Hydration on the Q-Bridge
RWAter to GO! kept people hydrated with clean fresh tap water on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge grand opening and walking celebration. The hydration station has 8 bubblers and 8 spouts to fill your reusable water bottle, and has a doggy bowl for your four legged friends too. Check out these photos on our Facebook page...
Read moreJul 29, 2015
Multiple Scam Attempts Over Past Two Weeks
NEW HAVEN, July 29, 2015 - The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) is asking area residents to be suspicious if someone comes to their door claiming to be from the water company and wanting to enter their home. The Regional Water Authority makes appointments with residents if the company needs to enter a home.
Read moreJul 29, 2015
Discolored Water Being Reported In Hamden
The Regional Water Authority is receiving reports of discolored water from areas in Hamden. Water in your home can become discolored when there is an increased demand for water from the public water system. The discoloration is from naturally occurring sediment in the water mains being stirred up because of the higher flow of water through the mains than usual. Reasons for increased flow can be due to a local fire, flushing or our water system to maintain water quality or due to a high demand for water on a hot day, such as today.
Read moreJul 23, 2015
Telephone Scam Targeting Laundromats
NEW HAVEN, July 23, 2015 - The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) received two calls on Thursday from owners of laundromats who received calls from a person claiming to be with the water company and threatening to shut off their water service unless the customer made an immediate payment at a payment location or Wal-Mart through an express payment to “waterdept/net.stend.” These telephone scammers take advantage of the confusion generated by surprise and use pressure tactics.
Read moreJul 17, 2015
Consumer Alert: Always Ask for an ID
NEW HAVEN, July 17, 2015 - The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) issued a reminder today to consumers to always ask for an employee identification card if someone comes to their door claiming to be from the water company. This reminder is a result of two incidents where a man or men posed as water company employees to attempt to gain access to homes in West Haven on Wednesday, July 15 and Friday, July 17. The men claimed that the residents had leaks and that they needed to come into the home to check the faucets. The residents did not let the men into their homes.
Read moreAlerts
Oct 12, 2015
AMWA Platinum Award for Utility Excellence
We are so honored receive this award. The hard work of the men and women at the RWA made this possible. Everyday we work diligently to deliver clean tap water and to protect our watershed for both water quality and improved quality of life for our customers. The criteria for the Platinum Award for Utility Excellence is based on the Ten Attributes of Effective Utility Management and the Keys to Management Success. Applicants are expected to show progress in implementing the attributes and keys, as well as a distinctive level of management expertise and expanded utility achievement. Three years after winning a Gold Award, member utilities are eligible to apply for the Platinum Award for Utility Excellence. Past winners of AMWA's Platinum Award for Sustained Competitiveness Achievement are also eligible to apply.
Read moreOct 09, 2015
Celebrate RWA Day on Monday, October 19
New Haven, Conn. (Oct. 9, 2015) – Larry Bingaman, president and CEO of South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), invites the greater New Haven community to celebrate RWA Day on Mon., Oct. 19th in honor of the company’s recent Utility of the Year Award presented by New England Water Works Association’s (NEWWA). Beginning at noon on the New Haven Green, community members can take the “Value of Water Pledge” that demonstrates a commitment to drinking tap water. Mayor Toni Harp will present a proclamation and offer her remarks at 2:30 p.m., with the event ending at 3 p.m.
Read moreSep 24, 2015
United Way Best Company Leadership Award
Rita DelVasto and Alicia Lorello accepted this award on behalf of the RWA at the United Way kick off event.
Read moreSep 23, 2015
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Applauded with Utility of the Year Award
New Haven, Conn. (Sept. 23, 2015) – Larry Bingaman, president and CEO of South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), announced that the RWA was recently honored with New England Water Works Association’s (NEWWA) Utility of the Year Award in the large size utility category. This award furthers the RWA’s goal to become the best in class as a provider of an abundant and reliable supply of water, which is essential to a healthy, thriving and economically vibrant community.
Read moreSep 22, 2015
NEWWA Award - Utility of the Year 2015
New England Water Works Association honored us with the Utility of the Year award. It is given in recognition of making significant improvement to water system infrastructure, customer service, staff training and operations. Jim Flynn, VP of Operations, accepted this award on behalf of the RWA.
Read moreSep 19, 2015
Hydration on the Q-Bridge
RWAter to GO! kept people hydrated with clean fresh tap water on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge grand opening and walking celebration. The hydration station has 8 bubblers and 8 spouts to fill your reusable water bottle, and has a doggy bowl for your four legged friends too. Check out these photos on our Facebook page...
Read moreJul 29, 2015
Multiple Scam Attempts Over Past Two Weeks
NEW HAVEN, July 29, 2015 - The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) is asking area residents to be suspicious if someone comes to their door claiming to be from the water company and wanting to enter their home. The Regional Water Authority makes appointments with residents if the company needs to enter a home.
Read moreJul 29, 2015
Discolored Water Being Reported In Hamden
The Regional Water Authority is receiving reports of discolored water from areas in Hamden. Water in your home can become discolored when there is an increased demand for water from the public water system. The discoloration is from naturally occurring sediment in the water mains being stirred up because of the higher flow of water through the mains than usual. Reasons for increased flow can be due to a local fire, flushing or our water system to maintain water quality or due to a high demand for water on a hot day, such as today.
Read moreJul 23, 2015
Telephone Scam Targeting Laundromats
NEW HAVEN, July 23, 2015 - The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) received two calls on Thursday from owners of laundromats who received calls from a person claiming to be with the water company and threatening to shut off their water service unless the customer made an immediate payment at a payment location or Wal-Mart through an express payment to “waterdept/net.stend.” These telephone scammers take advantage of the confusion generated by surprise and use pressure tactics.
Read moreJul 17, 2015
Consumer Alert: Always Ask for an ID
NEW HAVEN, July 17, 2015 - The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) issued a reminder today to consumers to always ask for an employee identification card if someone comes to their door claiming to be from the water company. This reminder is a result of two incidents where a man or men posed as water company employees to attempt to gain access to homes in West Haven on Wednesday, July 15 and Friday, July 17. The men claimed that the residents had leaks and that they needed to come into the home to check the faucets. The residents did not let the men into their homes.
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