Environmental Protection and Natural Resources

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• Reporting an Environmental Concern or Problem

  Many environmental issues including concerns about trash, litter, noise, recycling pickup, and household chemical disposal (paints, pesticides, oils, etc.) are handled at the local level. Before contacting the Department of Energy and Environment Protection (DEEP), you should first try contacting your local selectmen, code enforcement officers, health department, or fire or police officials. Environmental emergencies should be reported directly to DEEP.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Special Event and Venue Recycling

  We all go to fairs, concerts, and other special events for fun and entertainment. However, these activities also generate trash. Find resources to help organizers and coordinators of different types of events create recycling and waste recovery programs. Recycling bins for special events are available to Connecticut communities.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Remediation – Site Cleanup

  The remediation of contaminated sites protects human health and the environment by improving the quality of Connecticut's soil, groundwater, surface water and air.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Recycling Basics

  Did you know that recycling is mandatory in Connecticut? Everyone must recycle. That includes residents whether living in a single or multi-family building, every business including non-profits, and all public and private agencies and institutions (e.g. colleges, hospitals, local and state government agencies). It's the Law!

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Brownfields

  The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection's (DEEP) protects Connecticut's diversified landscape through programs that improve air quality, restore and protect waterways, and address the remnants of our industrial legacy through site cleanup and waste management efforts. Find information on compliance assistance, pollution prevention, permitting, and more.

  Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development

• Public Drinking Water

  Drinking water treatment, monitoring and source protection and consumer education are used to ensure the quality and adequacy of our public drinking water sources. Information is available for consumers and public water systems.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Environmental Health Topics

  The Department of Public Health (DPH) evaluates and quantifies health risks posed by environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals and radiation. Find information on topics including Rabies, Lyme Disease, Fish Consumption Advisory, Lead Poisoning, Mold and Radon.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Environmental Health Tracking

  Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) involves the ongoing collection, integration and analysis of data about environmental hazards, exposure to environmental hazards and health effects potentially related to exposure to those hazards.

  Agency: Department of Public Health