Jeff Ulrich will speak on “The Drought… Where Do We Go From Here?” at the next Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich (RMA) meeting on Wednesday, April 26.
The statewide drought has resulted in various voluntary and mandatory restrictions, mainly on outdoor use. Outdoor irrigation is still generally banned, but some outdoor water uses are now allowed (such as drip irrigation, soaker hoses and hand-held watering). How long will drought conditions last? What are the medium and long-term plans by Aquarion to ensure that sufficient quantities of water will be available for at least essential uses (drinking, bathing, fires)?
Ulrich will discuss the short-term direction and long-term solution, and bring us up to date on the water situation in the Southwest Fairfield County Region.
Jeff Ulrich has worked in the water industry for over 25 years. He received his Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Villanova University and Masters of Science from Rutgers University. As Aquarion Water Company’s Director of Supply Operations, he oversees a department of 75 people that produces drinking water for over 280,000 people in Connecticut. The department operates 29 reservoirs, seven water treatment plants, 60 pump stations, 100 wells and 70 water storage tanks.
The program begins at 11 a.m. and takes place at the First Presbyterian Church, 1 W. Putnam Ave. The Greenwich RMA offers a free program every Wednesday that is open to the public; no reservations are required. For more information, visit greenwichrma.org or contact info@greenwichrma.org
