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PFAS is an emerging contaminant affecting wastewater treatment plant effluent in the state of CT. This information is to inform of sampling that has been completed, possible future effluent limits for municipal wastewater treatment plants in CT and approved sampling techniques.
Connecticut Celebrates Bat Week October 24 - 31
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is celebrating the importance of bats during Bat Week, an international event celebrated annually during the week before Halloween. Bats play a critical role in ecosystems worldwide and provide tremendous value to humans in a variety of ways. Bats in North America also currently face an unprecedented population crisis, making it even more important to call attention to these often-misunderstood creatures.
DEEP Forecasts Elevated Levels of Ozone for Friday June 2 2023
(HARTFORD) — Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is expecting temperatures to reach the low 90s (˚F) on Friday, which will contribute to elevated ozone levels for coastal Connecticut into Hartford County. These levels may approach or exceed Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) levels for coastal Connecticut on June 2nd.
DEEP Forecasts Elevated Levels of Ozone on Wednesday
(HARTFORD)—Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is expecting very warm weather on Wednesday, which will contribute to elevated ozone levels across western Connecticut. These levels may approach or exceed Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) levels for parts of Connecticut on July 27, 2022.
Connecticut Celebrates Bat Week from Oct. 24-31
(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is celebrating the importance of bats during Bat Week, an international event celebrated annually during the week before Halloween. Bats play a critical role in ecosystems worldwide and provide tremendous value to humans in a variety of ways. Bats in North America also currently face an unprecedented population crisis, making it even more important to call attention to these often-misunderstood creatures.
Fall Archery Deer and Turkey Seasons Open September 15
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds sportsmen that the 2017 fall archery hunting season for deer and wild turkey opens on September 15.
PFAS Minimizing Environmental Exposure
A summary of DEEP's efforts to protect human health by minimizing environmental exposure to PFAS.
It is the law in Connecticut that everyone, even businesses, recycle certain materials.
Remediation Division Documents
How to best search for CT DEEP Remediation Division information and files online.
Make a home aquarium with the beautiful native and introduced freshwater fishes of Connecticut!
Environmental Protection Begins With You
Protecting our environment is everyone's responsibility. Learn about steps you can take.
Subgrantee Documents for Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program
Mapping project for the sources of food waste in Connecticut.