Land Use
Wells
Private wells are regulated by the District to ensure proper location and installation, and a safe water supply. The District ensures compliance with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Well Drilling Regulations, Section 25-126 through 137 and 25-128-1 through 64, and the Connecticut Public Health Code, Section 19-13-B51a-m and 19-13-B101.
An application for a permit to install a new well must be completed by a licensed well driller and approved by the District before drilling begins. Following installation of the well, a well completion report must be completed by the well driller and approved by the District. After the well installation is approved, a water sample must be collected to show that the well meets acceptable water quality standards.
Public wells are regulated by the Connecticut Department of Public Health with assistance from the District. There are nine public wells in the District which are jointly overseen including wells serving restaurants, motels and private clubs. The Connecticut Department of Public Health along with the District ensure compliance with CT Public Health Code, Section 19-13-B102.
Sanitary Code
CCHD Sanitary Code - Chapter 6: Wells
Sodium Chloride Run-Off Damage
Sodium Chloride Run-Off Damage Report Form
Resources
Drilling or Repairing a Well
Well Testing and Disinfection
Testing for Bacteria
Interpretation of Laboratory Results
Water Softener Information
Sodium and Chloride in Well Water
Nitrate and Nitrite in Well Water
Bacteria in Well Water
Septic
New septic systems and repairs to existing septic systems are installed with regulatory oversight by the District. Plans are reviewed and approved, installations are inspected and final approval is issued by the District in accordance with CT Public Health Code, Section 19-13-B100a and 19-13-B103, and with the current Technical Standards.
The District witnesses on-site soil testing including percolation tests and deep test pits to determine the suitability of a site to support a septic system. Following site testing, plans are prepared by the installer or engineer and submitted to the District for approval. Once approved, a permit is issued and the system is installed with in-process inspections by the District. Following installation, a final inspection is made to ensure the installation was performed in accordance with the regulations and Technical Standards. The District issues a Permit to Discharge once the system installation is complete and an as-built drawing has been received.