New Canaan has multiple water providers: Aquarion Water Bridgeport, South Norwalk Electric & Water (SNEW), First District Water, and Aquarion Water Noroton, view all. This page provides information about First District Water.

The City of Norwalk First Taxing District Water System, a public community water system under the City Water Department, provides water for about 40,256 residents living in the area of Central Norwalk, Connecticut. Established in 1836, the City of Norwalk First Taxing District Water System is currently obtaining its supply from a surface water source, Silvermine River. Additionally, the City operates the Kellogg-Deering well field complex on the west bank of the Norwalk River, which augments the supply during periods of drought and heavy water use.

Norwalk Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires Norwalk First Taxing District to assess local water quality each year and distribute a Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report. At WaterZen, we review these reports and make the information available, in a concise, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way.

Excellent

WaterZen Rating

Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

What about First District Water? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.

As you can see, First District Water received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.

Excellent

WaterZen Rating

Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

Contact Norwalk First Taxing District Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
12 New Canaan Avenue
P.O. Box 27
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851

203-847-7387
info@firstdistrictwater.org

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
203-847-7387

Pay Your First District Water Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the First District Water site. First District Water accepts credit cards, debit, and direct deposit. Click here to login.

Want to create a new account?

You can create a new account on the First District Water website. Once you create the account, you can setup payment with credit, debit, or direct deposit. Click here to create an account.

Want to pay without an account?

You can make a one-time payment without creating an account. You will need to have your credit or debit card in order to make the one time payment. Click here to make a one time payment.

How to Start New Canaan Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in Norwalk, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the First District Water. Luckily, New Canaan has made it pretty simple with the following online form. Starting service generally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Start Service Form.

Stopping Your Service

When you move out of a home in Norwalk, you'll need to stop your water service with the First District Water, so you don't keep getting billed. Simply fill out the following online form. Stopping service normally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Stop Service Form.

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