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

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05/02/2018

CT DEEP Notified of a Sewage Spill in Dalton, Massachusetts

On Wednesday, May 2, 2018 the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Emergency Response Unit (ERU) was notified by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP) of a sewer main break in Dalton, Massachusetts that is impacting the Housatonic River. A 14" sewage line at a bridge crossing on West Housatonic Street partially failed.  Some of the volume is impacting the river, however, some is continuing to flow in the system.  The volume of impact and the release rate are unknown, but the line does convey 2.5 million gallons per day. Dalton, MA is located approximately 30 miles north of the Connecticut border.
Mass DEP is working with the responsible party to correct the issue. A pump is on site to begin a bypass operation; this is expected to take 5+ hours. A catchment area has been built to collect the solids in the area around the break.
The Connecticut DEEP is monitoring the situation to determine if there are any impacts to the Housatonic River within Connecticut’s borders.
Further questions regarding this situation should be directed to the Mass DEP.
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