Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

General Permit for the Discharge of Dewatering and Remediation Wastewaters 3-11-2026

Notice of General Permit Reissuance for the General Permit for the Discharge of Dewatering and Remediation Wastewaters 
General Permit No. CTDRGP000

The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) hereby gives notice of the reissuance of the General Permit for the Discharge of Dewatering and Remediation Wastewaters (“D2R GP”) on February 27, 2026, becoming effective March 1, 2026, and expiring on February 28, 2031.

The D2R permit, fact sheet, and response to comments are available on the DEEP website at

https://portal.ct.gov/deep/water-regulating-and-discharges/industrial-wastewater/discharge-of-dewatering-and-remediation-wastewaters-general-permit

DEEP has modernized its regulatory oversight by transitioning to a digital platform for online applications and noncompliance reporting. Additionally, the agency recently launched a public-facing portal designed for reporting water quality complaints and concerns related to water pollution.

 Both online platforms are accessible on the DEEP website:
https://portal.ct.gov/deep/water-regulating-and-discharges/industrial-wastewater/industrial-wastewater.

Questions regarding D2R may be directed to the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection via email: DEEP.IndustrialNPDESCompliance@ct.gov

Audra Godfrey, Director
Water Permitting and Enforcement Division
Materials Management and Compliance Assistance

Published in the Hartford Courant, Waterbury Republican-American, Connecticut Post, New Haven Register, New London Day and The Chronicle on March 11, 2026.