City of Hartford 2026 Water Improvement Projects

THE CITY OF HARTFORD WANTS YOU TO KNOW…

The City of Hartford is beginning it’s Lead Service Line Replacements (LSLR) & Water System Improvements Project this spring.  

The project is estimated at $11.76 million and is funded through a combination of loans and grants. Repayment of the loan portion will occur through the water and sewer rates.    

Project Goals

The primary goals of this project are to:

• Replace all lead service lines within the City’s water system
• Replace select water mains
• Complete minor water treatment plant improvements

In addition, the City Commission approved up to $1.5 million in roadway improvements at its February 2025 meeting. These improvements include full reconstruction of the following streets:

• Marion Avenue
• Michigan Street
• Hart Street
• Washington Street
• Bernard Street

Each roadway project includes storm sewer improvements identified in the Storm Water Capital Improvement Plan from the City’s Asset Management Plan. Some sanitary sewer laterals will also be replaced due to their age and material type.

Contractors

Contracts for this project have been awarded to:

• Compton
• Kalin Construction Co.
• Krohn Excavating
• L.D. Docsa Associates

Pre-construction meetings have been held, and Krohn Excavating has begun work on Bernard Street, starting from Mary Street to South Maple Street. The water main at the Mary Street intersection has been installed and has successfully passed pressure testing. Installation will continue toward Franklin Street, with testing to follow. Storm sewer and sanitary sewer lateral work are currently underway.

What Residents Can Expect

Property owners may be contacted by a contractor or a City employee to inspect water service lines both inside and outside the home. If a service line is identified as galvanized, it will be replaced. If your meter has not been upgraded to the newer version it will also be replaced as part of this project.

Please watch for road closures and detours, which are necessary to ensure the safety of residents and construction crews.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete these important infrastructure improvements.