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State recycling requirements apply to everyone in Connecticut, including the small business owner.
Information on the cleanup of UST releases
Information on the requirements for RCRA Corrective Action land disposal facilities in Connecticut.
Coastal NPS Program -General Links
additional resources and links for coastal nonpoint source pollution control
Connecticut's Water Resources include ground water, lakes & ponds, coastal/Long Island Sound, rivers & streams and wetlands
Written permission must be obtained at least thirty (30) days in advance for a marine event to be held on Connecticut waters if the event involves one or more of a specific list of conditions.
The Clean Water Act prohibits discharge of untreated sewage into U.S. territorial waters.
Proper Use and Disposal of Treated Lumber
Outdoor wood, used widely in home landscape projects, is protected from moisture, rot and insect damage with chemical preservatives (pesticides) to inhibit fungal decay and extend the life of the wood.
Forest Practices Temporary Task Force
Forest Practices Act Temporary Task Force
Air Emissions Permits and General Permits
Air Emissions permits and general permits, forms and reference material.
The Potable Water Program assists individuals whose private or public drinking water supply wells may be at risk of becoming contaminated or have become contaminated as a result of human activity. Many resources are included on this page.
Water Quality Classification Maps
Water Quality Classification Maps by Town.
Information about Connecticut's requirements for the manaagement of hazardous waste, as well as links for additional, more in-depth information.
Climate Change
Addressing climate change presents residents, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities a chance to create, evolve, and maintain a sustainable environment, a robust economy, and a higher quality of life today and tomorrow.
Recycling
Connecticut disposes of 2.4 million tons of trash annually, an estimated 1,370 pounds of trash per person per year. That's too much! Learn more about how we manage our waste and how to help us move toward more waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
DEEP Programs & Services
DEEP conserves, improves and protects Connecticut's natural resources and the environment, and makes cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available to people and businesses. Find DEEP's programs and services here.