1. Notice of EIE for Farmington Water Pollution Control Facility Expansion & Upgrade
Municipality where project is proposed: Farmington
Address of Project Location: 921 Farmington Avenue, Farmington
Project Description: In order to meet current environmental regulations and projected growth, the Farmington Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) will require an expansion and upgrade. Overall wastewater flow and pollutant loads to the plant are projected to increase by approximately 35% by 2035. This increase is based on wastewater treatment capacity allotments requested by the Town and its contract communities (Avon, Burlington and Canton), and accounts for the planned connection of the following:
- residential, industrial and commercial flows within the Town of Farmington
- increased flows from the UCONN Health Center
- additional flows from Miss Porter's School
- additional flows from Westfarms Mall
- flows committed to the Towns of Avon, Canton and Burlington by inter-municipal agreement
- additional infiltration and inflow associated with planned sewer extensions as well as continued deterioration of the existing collection system.
As a result of the aging system, stricter environmental regulations that include nutrient removal, and projected increased flows, the town and their Water Pollution Control Authority proactively elected to evaluate and plan for improvements to the WPCF.
Project Maps: Click here to view a map of the project location.
Click here to view the site plan.
Click here to view a map of the sewer service area.
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: December 19, 2014
The public can view a copy of this EIE at:
Farmington Town Clerk
1 Monteith Drive
Farmington, CT 06032
The EIE can also be found online at the DEEP website by clicking here.
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 November 14, 2014. If a hearing is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection must schedule a Public Hearing.
Send your comments about this EIE to:
| Name: | Stacy Pappano |
| Agency: | Department of Energy & Environmental Protection |
| Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse | |
| Address: | 79 Elm Street |
| Hartford, CT 06106-5127 | |
| Phone: |
860-424-3362 |
| Fax: | 860-424-4067 |
| E-Mail: | stacy.pappano@ct.gov |
If you have questions about a public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact Ms. Pappano, as directed above.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any person with a disability who may need a communication aid or service may contact the agency's ADA Coordinator at 860-424-3194 or at deep.hrmed@ct.gov. Any person with limited proficiency in English, who may need information in another language, may contact the agency's Title VI Coordinator at 860-424-3035 or at deep.aaoffice@ct.gov. ADA or Title VI discrimination complaints may be filed with DEEP’s EEO Manager at (860) 424-3035 or at deep.aaoffice@ct.gov.