Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

West Queen Street Interconnection

Notice of Scoping for West Queen Street Water Main Interconnection

Address of possible location: West Queen Street from the intersection with Queen Street to the intersection with Newell Street.

Municipality where proposed action might be located: Southington

Project Description:The Southington Water Department (SWD) is proposing to install a new 
water main along West Queen Street in Southington, CT. The scope of work for this project includes installation of approximately 485 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron water main from the existing 12-inch water main located on Queen Street to the intersection of West Queen Street and Newell Street. Installation of this proposed water main will improve system reliability, reduce high flows through the nearby water main, and improve fire protection capabilities.

Project Map: 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: October 16, 2025.

Any person may ask the sponsoring agency to hold a public scoping meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a public scoping 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. Such requests must be made by: September 26, 2025.

Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to

Name: Eric McPhee

Agency: Department of Public Health, Planning & Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Section

Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12DWS, PO Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134-0308

E-Mail: DPH.SourceProtection@ct.gov

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:

Agency: Department of Public Health, Hearing Office

Website: https://dphct.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/

E-Mail: DPH.foi@ct.gov

What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.