The Census is Vitally Important to Norwich – Do your part!

By Mayor Peter Nystrom Earlier this year, the federal government officially launched the 2020 U.S. Census which takes place every ten years, as mandated by our Constitution. The census attempts to count every single person living in the United States – both citizens and noncitizens – and helps our government with several critical functions that 

Learn more about the Medical Reserve Corps

The first response to any crisis or disaster is a local response. Uncas Health Medical Reserves Corp (MRC) is recruiting volunteers to respond during public health emergencies and assist in activities that promote health and safety in our community. No prior experience is required – just the willingness to support your community in times of 

NPU Board Unanimously Approves FY 2021 Budget

At its March meeting, the Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2021 budget for NPU. This draft budget was developed prior to the coronavirus pandemic, which will have a significant impact on NPU revenues. While it is too soon to make any projections as to the extent of these changes, 

2019 Water Quality Report

The 2019 Water Quality Report is available.  To view the report, click here.  Copies can be requested by calling NPU at 860-887-2555 or by email at communitymatters@npumail.com.

COVID-19 Grease Trap Shutdown

Due to the unfortunate shutdown of many food preparation establishments across the State of Connecticut due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) is reaching out to inform facilities of the proper shut down procedures for indoor Active Grease Recovery Units (AGRUs). Click for more information

NPU Board of Commissioners/Sewer Authority Meetings will be available online due to coronavirus pandemic

Due the closure of NPU to the public as a precaution from the coronavirus pandemic, the City of Norwich Board of Public Utilities Commissioners and Sewer Authority meetings scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2020 will be made available to the public through a WebEx link.  Citizens wishing to address the Board during the Public Comment period may do so online.  Click for more information.

CHIPP

Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has launched  ’CHIPP’, an incentive program that aims to help our existing electric customers that heat primarily with oil or propane gas to convert to a more energy-efficient electric cold-climate air source heat pump system.