ChesterAugust2004

2. Notice of Scoping for Chester Wastewater Planning Study

Municipality where proposed project would be located: Chester

Address of Possible Project Location(s): "Village area" of Chester

Project Description: A study of the most suitable means to meet the wastewater disposal needs in the central portion of the town of Chester, commonly refered to as the "village area", and its proximal areas.  The village area has a long history of water pollution problems from on-going wastewater disposal systems.  Also, the community subsurface system located off Maple Street that services the village area is not adequate to meet future needs.  These historic problems in the village area are a result of population density, small lot sizes, high groundwater and poor soils.  The study will evaluate the existing community subsurface disposal system for rehabilitation or expansion, and explore connecting to the existing Town of Deep River's collection system as an alternative for treatment and disposal.  The study area includes the existing village area and an proposed sewer route to Deep River's collection system.

Project Map(s):  Click here to view a map of the project area.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  September 16, 2004

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below.  If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting.

Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at:

Department of Environmental Protection

Water Management Bureau

Planning and Standards Division

79 Elm Street, Second Floor

Hartford, Connecticut  06106

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:

Name: Stacy Pappano
Agency: Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Management
Address: 79 Elm Street
Hartford, Connecticut  06106
Fax: (860) 424-4067
E-Mail: stacy.pappano@po.state.ct.us

If you have questions about requesting a public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:

Name: Stacy Pappano, Sanitary Engineer
Agency: Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Management
Address: 79 Elm Street
Hartford, Connecticut  06106
Phone: (860) 424-3362
Fax: (860) 424-4067
E-Mail: stacy.pappano@po.state.ct.us

The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment in early 2005.