EIE Notice

Project Title: Chester Sanitary Sewers

Municipalities where project is proposed: Chester and Deep River

Project Description: A wastewater study of existing conditions and future needs for the Town of Chester has identified septic system problems, which can best be addressed by the provision of sanitary sewers.  In addition, an evaluation of the town's existing wastewater treatment system has shown that the facility is insufficient to meet either existing or future treatment and capacity needs.  The study has recommended providing sanitary sewers; specifically, gravity sewers for portions of Water Street, North Main Street, Spring Street, Maple Street, Main Street, Old Depot Road, Railroad Avenue, Pratt Street, and Middlesex Avenue (Route 154), force mains on Main Street and Middlesex Avenue (Route 154), and low pressure sewers on a portions of Hickory Hill Road, Gilbert Hill Road, School Lane, and Middlesex Avenue (Route 154).  The study also recommends the connection of the existing and proposed sanitary sewers to the Town of Deep River's sewerage system as well as abandonment of Chester's existing wastewater treatment system.  This connection will occur at the intersection of Middlesex Avenue (Route 154) and Winter Street located in Deep River.  The existing pump station in Chester will also need to be upgraded for compatibility with the proposed sewer area.

Project Map:  Click here to view a map of the general project area.  Click here to view a map depicting the streets where sewers will be installed.

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: May 6, 2005

The public can view a copy of this EIE at:

Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Management
Municipal Facilities Section (2nd Floor)
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106

or at the office of the

Chester Town Clerk
203 Middlesex Avenue
Chester, CT 06412

A link to the EIE can also be found online at the DEP website:  http://dep.state.ct.us/eie/index.htm

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Hearing on this EIE by sending such a request to the address below by April 1, 2005.  If a hearing is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the Department of Environmental Protection must schedule a Public Hearing.

Send your comments about this EIE or requests for a public hearing to: