Connecticut Water hosts open house at Rockville Drinking Water Treatment Facility

VERNON, Conn., Aug. 11, 2026 - Connecticut Water invites customers and the public to learn about where their drinking water comes from during an open house at the Rockville Drinking Water Treatment Facility.

"At Connecticut Water, we make it our life's work to keep water flowing in the places we all call home. Our team of local water professionals are eager to share the tools we use to filter and treat water to remove impurities and test its quality," Connecticut Water President Craig J. Patla said. "An open house provides an opportunity for customers to see first-hand where their water comes from and the fascinating journey it takes to get to their homes."

The Rockville facility, a surface water treatment facility, is the largest single source of drinking water for Connecticut Water customers in Northern Connecticut, providing the majority of the drinking water to more than 85,000 Connecticut Water customers in Ellington, South Windsor, Mansfield, Tolland and Vernon. The facility treats water from the nearby Shenipsit Lake Reservoir, which has been a major source of drinking water for the community for over 100 years.

Details of the Open House:
Date: Aug. 20, 2026
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Rockville Drinking Water Treatment Facility, 10 Snipsic Road, Vernon.

Adults must bring a government-issued photo ID. The event is free and open to the public. Guests can come any time during the timeslot. Because the facilities are operational worksites, everyone must wear closed-toe, flat shoes for their own safety.