Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

DEEP is excited to be getting back to our new normal consistent with the direction of Governor Lamont and as a result of the rapidly improving COVID-19 situation in Connecticut. Starting no later than June 1, all customer facing services will resume normal business operations. For detailed information for what this means at DEEP and for the public we serve, visit our "New Normal" website: DEEP New Normal Information

Pollution Prevention (P2)

Prevent Pollution Pollution Prevention (or P2) is preventing or minimizing pollution rather than controlling it once it is generated.  The control approach has serious drawbacks, including high costs, increased liability and the risk of moving it from one place to another, such as from the air to the land or from the land to water. 

Explore the topics below to find out how you can prevent pollution at home, work, school and more. 

 Pollution Prevention & Related Topics 
 
Content Last Updated March 2021