Norwalk First Taxing District & Water Department

Norwalk First Taxing District & Water Department The First Taxing District is the steward of several parks, including the historic Norwalk Green, and

Emergency Shutdown - Maple StThere has been an emergency shutdown located on Maple St between Stevens St and Prospect St...
06/09/2026

Emergency Shutdown - Maple St

There has been an emergency shutdown located on Maple St between Stevens St and Prospect St

We are working to fix the Main Break and are Shutting down the watermain.
Customers in the area may be experiencing discolored water. If the water is discolored, try running a cold water faucet for 5 to 10 minutes to clear out the internal plumbing. Flush your toilets 2 or 3 times. If the initial cold water flush does not clear up the problem, wait about 1 hour and repeat.
If you live in a condominium complex or apartment building and experience discolored water, you may want to contact your superintendent to coordinate with FDWD.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Should you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center at 1-203-847-7387. See less

06/03/2026

On Monday, First Taxing District staff handed out notices for a water shutoff on Valley Road from the Treatment Plant to Grupes Dam. Unfortunately, we had some difficulties preparing for the shutoff and have to postpone until a further date.

Customers in the area will NOT experience any service interruptions. Should you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center at 1-203-847-7387.

Emergency Shutdown - Valley RdThere has been an emergency shutdown located on Valley Rd. Between Osborn Ln and Hickok Rd...
05/13/2026

Emergency Shutdown - Valley Rd
There has been an emergency shutdown located on Valley Rd. Between Osborn Ln and Hickok Rd
We are working to fix the Main Break and are Shutting down the watermain.
Customers in the area may be experiencing discolored water. If the water is discolored, try running a cold water faucet for 5 to 10 minutes to clear out the internal plumbing. Flush your toilets 2 or 3 times. If the initial cold water flush does not clear up the problem, wait about 1 hour and repeat.
If you live in a condominium complex or apartment building and experience discolored water, you may want to contact your superintendent to coordinate with FDWD.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Should you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center at 1-203-847-7387.

Emergency Shutdown - Cannon StThere has been an emergency shutdown located on Cannon St.We are working to fix the Main B...
05/06/2026

Emergency Shutdown - Cannon St
There has been an emergency shutdown located on Cannon St.
We are working to fix the Main Break and are Shutting down the watermain.
Customers in the area may be experiencing discolored water. If the water is discolored, try running a cold water faucet for 5 to 10 minutes to clear out the internal plumbing. Flush your toilets 2 or 3 times. If the initial cold water flush does not clear up the problem, wait about 1 hour and repeat.
If you live in a condominium complex or apartment building and experience discolored water, you may want to contact your superintendent to coordinate with FDWD.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Should you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center at 1-203-847-7387.

The Alvin Drive and Wildwood Avenue main installation has been started by M. Rondano Construction, the contractor for th...
04/14/2026

The Alvin Drive and Wildwood Avenue main installation has been started by M. Rondano Construction, the contractor for the First District Water Department. Please be advised that there will be some water service interruptions in your area.

This notification is to let you know that WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026, water in the area will be turned off so that M. Rondano, the contractor, can proceed with their work.

Shutdown will begin at 9:00AM
Restoration will begin at 4:00PM

The First Taxing District personnel will flush your waterline to remove any discoloration and air in the line once the transfer of service is completed. If you experience discolored water, we advise running your faucet with only COLD water from the highest point of your house until the hazy or discolored water clears up.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. To keep our customers informed about scheduled/unscheduled work, FDWD will add daily locations where construction work will occur to our website. Customers with project-related questions may contact Michael Dixon, FDWD Resident Engineer at (203) 847- 7387 ext. 7267.

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Emergency Shutdown - Van Buren AveThere has been an emergency shutdown located on Van Buren Ave.We are working to fix th...
03/25/2026

Emergency Shutdown - Van Buren Ave

There has been an emergency shutdown located on Van Buren Ave.
We are working to fix the Main Break and are Shutting down the watermain.

Customers in the area may be experiencing discolored water. If the water is discolored, try running a cold water faucet for 5 to 10 minutes to clear out the internal plumbing. Flush your toilets 2 or 3 times. If the initial cold water flush does not clear up the problem, wait about 1 hour and repeat.

If you live in a condominium complex or apartment building and experience discolored water, you may want to contact your superintendent to coordinate with FDWD.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Should you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center at 1-203-847-7387.

Emergency Shutdown - Glover AveThere has been an emergency shutdown located on Glover Ave.We are working to fix the Main...
03/20/2026

Emergency Shutdown - Glover Ave

There has been an emergency shutdown located on Glover Ave.

We are working to fix the Main Break and are Shutting down the watermain.
Customers in the area may be experiencing discolored water. If the water is discolored, try running a cold water faucet for 5 to 10 minutes to clear out the internal plumbing. Flush your toilets 2 or 3 times. If the initial cold water flush does not clear up the problem, wait about 1 hour and repeat.

If you live in a condominium complex or apartment building and experience discolored water, you may want to contact your superintendent to coordinate with FDWD.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Should you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center at 1-203-847-7387.

Alvin Dr and Wildwood Ln Watermain Replacement - Starting week of Monday, March 9, 2026The First District Water Departme...
03/07/2026

Alvin Dr and Wildwood Ln Watermain Replacement - Starting week of Monday, March 9, 2026

The First District Water Department will be installing new 8" and 12" watermain to upgrade the existing 6". Construction will begin on Monday and will continue through out the week. The contractor, M. Rondano, will provide access to your home during the installation.

Shutdown will begin at 7:00am
Restoration will begin at 4:00pm

After water has been installed and flushed, if the water is discolored, try running a cold water faucet for 5 to 10 minutes to clear out the internal plumbing. Flush your toilets 2 or 3 times. If the initial cold water flush does not clear up the problem, wait about 1 hour and repeat. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Should you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center at 1-203-847-7387.

Filter Plant Annual Maintenance - Tuesday, March 10, 2026The First District Water Department will be conducting its annu...
03/07/2026

Filter Plant Annual Maintenance - Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The First District Water Department will be conducting its annual maintenance that requires the full shut down of the Treatment Plant on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Customers upstream the Filter Plant will experience no water.

Shutdown will begin at 10:00am
Restoration will begin at 4:00pm

After water has been restored if the water is discolored, try running a cold water faucet for 5 to 10 minutes to clear out the internal plumbing. Flush your toilets 2 or 3 times. If the initial cold water flush does not clear up the problem, wait about 1 hour and repeat.

If you live in a condominium complex or apartment building and experience discolored water, you may want to contact your superintendent to coordinate with FDWD.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Should you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center at 1-203-847-7387.

Filter Plant Annual Maintenance - Tuesday, March 10, 2026The First District Water Department will be conducting its annu...
03/07/2026

Filter Plant Annual Maintenance - Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The First District Water Department will be conducting its annual maintenance that requires the full shut down of the Treatment Plant on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Customers downstream the Filter Plant will experience low pressure.

Shutdown will begin at 10:00am
Restoration will begin at 4:00pm

After water has been restored if the water is discolored, try running a cold water faucet for 5 to 10 minutes to clear out the internal plumbing. Flush your toilets 2 or 3 times. If the initial cold water flush does not clear up the problem, wait about 1 hour and repeat.

If you live in a condominium complex or apartment building and experience discolored water, you may want to contact your superintendent to coordinate with FDWD.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Should you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center at 1-203-847-7387.

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12 New Canaan Avenue
Norwalk, CT
06851

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+12038477387

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