Phosphorus Reduction Strategy for Inland Non-Tidal Waters
Coordinating Committee
- Recommendations for Phosphorus Strategy Pursuant to PA 12-155 Final Report including Appendices, February 16, 2017.
Public Act 12-155, An Act Concerning Phosphorus Reductions in State Waters
PA 12-155, approved on June 15, 2012, mandated that DEEP work with municipalities to develop a state-wide strategy to reduce phosphorus loading in inland non-tidal waters to comply with standards established by US EPA. Evaluation and recommendations included (1) a state-wide response to address phosphorus non-point source pollution, (2) approaches for municipalities to use in order to comply with standards established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for phosphorus, including guidance for treatment and potential plant upgrades, and (3) the proper scientific methods by which to measure current phosphorous levels in inland non-tidal waters and to make future projections of phosphorous levels in such waters.Interim Phosphorus Reduction Strategy for Connecticut Freshwater Non- Tidal Waste-Receiving Rivers and Streams Technical Support Document
Aquatic Life Impacts of Phosphorus: Research and Monitoring
This website provides information on the monitoring efforts, results and analysis conducted by the Monitoring Program. These efforts include recommendations by the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering report ‘Methods to Measure Phosphorus and Make Future Projections’ developed as part of Public Act 12-155, An Act Concerning Phosphorus Reductions in State Waters.
Content Last Updated on September 5, 2023