Norwalk First Taxing District Water Department

08/10/2026

The District is currently experiencing an issue with water discoloration that is actively being addressed. This discoloration is caused by the disturbance of naturally occurring minerals (Iron and Manganese) that have settled in the water mains. The water does not pose a health risk.

07/14/2026

**UPDATE**
Emergency Repair Work Complete - Pressure Restored - Valley Rd, Valley View Rd

Emergency work in the area has been completed, Customers on Valley Rd and Valley View Rd should be experiencing normal pressure.

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.

07/14/2026

Emergency Repair Work - NO PRESSURE - Valley Rd, Valley View Rd

Due to emergency work in the area, Customers on Valley Rd and Valley View Rd will be experiencing NO PRESSURE.

Once work has been completed 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.

07/13/2026

Low Pressure Notice - Valley Rd

Due to work in the area, Customers on Valley Rd will be experiencing low pressure.

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.

07/01/2026

The 2025 Water Quality Report has been complete and now is available to view on our website at:

Review the 2025 Water Quality Report ensuring safe drinking water. Join our community meetings for updates and engagement.

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.

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.

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.

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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