Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Connecticut's Aquifer Protection Area Program

Municipal Manual

The Connecticut Aquifer Protection Area Program Municipal Manual was developed as a tool for Aquifer Protection Agency Staff and Members to use to implement the program locally and to properly regulate Aquifer Protection Areas. The Manual provides guidance to Agencies to evaluate and make decisions about land use activities that threaten groundwater quality.

 

"Cover of APA Municipal Manual"
Complete Connecticut's Aquifer Protection Area Program Municipal Manual (All PDF files)
Connecticut's Aquifer Protection Area Program Municipal Manual. The manual includes a cover, table of contents, introduction and groundwater basics, and 15 sections, each of which may be viewed individually by following the links below.

 

Connecticut's Aquifer Protection Area Program Municipal Manual - Sections
 
 
Content last updated on April 23, 2012