Public Drinking Water Status
The Drinking Water Section monitors reservoir levels submitted by the 34 public water systems that utilize surface water supplies. Current reservoir capacity levels are compared to historical records, noting any trends that may be indicative of approaching drought conditions. This information is collected monthly and detailed data can be viewed below.
Information on statewide drought status can be found at CT Water Status.
11/09/2024 Update - A sustained period of below normal precipitation has led to rapid drying across the state. At the recommendation of the Interagency Drought Workgroup, Governor Lamont recently activated Stage 2 of the Connecticut Drought Preparedness and Response Plan on November 9, 2024. Stage 2 identifies an emerging drought event that has the potential to impact water supplies, agriculture, and natural ecosystems. For more information refer to: Circular Letter 2024-34 - Public Water System and Local Health Department Drought Preparedness
Drought Workshop
- Drought Workshop for Connecticut’s Small Water Utilities – recording, presentations, and online resources
Drinking Water | Conservation Water conservation practices are a critical role in reducing the amount of wasted drinking water within our homes, our work environments, local communities and statewide. “Water Conservation generally refers to a reduction in the amount of water used,” as defined by The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Water use reduction and conservation practices start with YOU! We encourage you to check out our links below for guidance and help in finding methods to reduce your water consumption.
Water Conservation Recommendations – The Water Conservation Recommendations document covers a much larger scale of how to reduce water consumption in a multitude of different methods and practices. This informative documents not only provides interesting facts about drinking water but also tips on how to cut back on water usage. Drinking Water | Efficiency Water efficiency is a closely related but different genre in reducing water usage. Gaining efficiency in water usage is being able to do the same processes with less water while still maintaining the same outcome. “Water Efficiency generally refers to conserving water with water-saving technologies,” as defined by The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Water efficiency can also offer opportunities to save on money and energy usage. For example, shorter showers and colder showers will reduce your run time on your water heater, which could ultimately provide energy savings and thus costs savings. We encourage you to check out our links below for guidance and help in finding methods to gain water efficiency.
Drought Guidance – Our Drought Guidance document is a further look into what a drought consists of and how to reduce water depletion. A look at the related leadership roles and importance of each person and/or public water systems impact is highlighted throughout the material.
Everything is related... PLEASE remember when water is used wisely:
- YOU Save Water
- YOU Save Money
- YOU Save Energy
Water Conservation Fact Sheets
Public Water Supply Capacity Reporting
- Ground Water Capacity Reporting -Groundwater Level Monitoring and Reporting Form |FAQs for Groundwater Level Form
- Surface Water Capacity Reporting - Surface Water Reporting Form | Instructions
- Bulk Water Hauling - Bulk Water Hauling