Old Killingly Pond is far more than a body of water; it is a generational cornerstone of Killingly’s history, identity, and environmental health. For decades, families have gathered here, creating memories tied to recreation, tradition, and a shared sense of place that cannot be replaced once lost. The proposed breach of the dam by WISH, the current owners, would drain the pond entirely, permanently erasing these memories and disrupting the headwaters that feed a protected aquifer critical to our town’s drinking water supply. For more than 40 years, documented demands have been made for proper dam repairs, yet they remain unfulfilled. We call on the State of Connecticut to hold the owners accountable for these long-neglected responsibilities and to require that the dam be repaired, ensuring Old Killingly Pond is preserved, protected, and responsibly managed for future generations. This affects everyone in town, once our clean drinking water is gone there is no getting it back. This starts with draining a pond, PFAS found in wells,  then mega distribution centers in town, what’s next? When will we begin to protect our clean drinking water?

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