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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08/06/2020

DEEP Advises Against Contact Recreation in Mill Brook, Packers Pond, and Quinnebaug River Below Mill Brook Intersection Over Next 48 Hours Due to Sewage Bypass

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has been advised that 150,000 gallons of partially treated, but not disinfected, wastewater has bypassed the Plainfield Village wastewater treatment facility in Plainfield, CT.

The Plainfield Village facility discharges to the Mill Brook, which is a tributary to the Quinnebaug River, via Packers Pond. DEEP advises against contact recreation in Mill Brook, Packers Pond and the Quinnebaug River below the intersection with Mill Brook for the next 48 hours.

This event was related to impact on power capacity resulting from Tropical Storm Isaias. DEEP continues to monitor the impact of Tropical Storm Isaias on Connecticut’s wastewater treatment facilities.

 DEEP learned this afternoon that Plainfield Village is back up-and-running providing full wastewater treatment.

 

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