The town has about all the sewage it can handle, and to accommodate expected development, it wants the sewer treatment plant in New London to grow by half. The expansion could cost between $50 million and $70 million and be split among the three communities based how much plant capacity they are allotted. For East Lyme, that would mean about $7.5 million, about 15%, while Waterford and New London would pay 30% and 55%, respectively. New London Public Utilities Director Joe Lanzafame said the three municipalities have been in talks about expanding the plant. Before any expansion, East Lyme is seeking an indefinite moratorium on new sewer connections for any housing developments with more than 20 multifamily or single family units, or which would produce more than 5,000 gallons of sewage daily. A public hearing on the moratorium is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at Town Hall.
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