Water levels in the Dean’s Mill Reservoir Dam may look lower than usual, but the Aquarion Water Co. wants to assure residents their drinking water is just fine, and there is no cause for concern. “If customers notice that it is down low, it’s because we are purposely doing that,” said Aquarion Director of Corporate Communications Peter Fazekas. Fazekas said the 5-foot reduction in typical water levels and equipment in the area are part of a $2 million project to complete routine maintenance on the Dean’s Mill Reservoir Dam. “Because it is masonry, it does need maintenance over time,” he said. He explained that the rehabilitation requires a dry work area, so the water levels are being artificially lowered, and the company has installed an additional cofferdam to allow access to the base of the dam. He said the work is anticipated to be finished in June. “We expect this to last 25-plus years once this project is complete,” Fazekas said.
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