Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report
Connecticut, regional, and national energy and supply information.
Land and Environment
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The misuse of pesticides can result in adverse human health or environmental effects. Find information about pesticide management programs, certification of pesticide applicators and Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
Find information related to petroleum products including residential fuel oil tanks, marine terminals, Underground Storage Tanks (USTs), emergency response and spill prevention.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
Pollution Prevention (or P2) means eliminating or reducing the amount of toxicity of potentially harmful substances at their sources, prior to generalization, treatment, off-site recycling or disposal. It emphasizes preventing or minimizing pollution, rather than controlling it once it is generated.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
Housing developers seeking assistance with pre-development costs related to the construction, rehabilitation or renovation of housing for low-and moderate-income individuals and families can seek help from the state. The Department of Housing has a new streamlined application process for its pre-development loan program.
Agency: Department of Housing -
Prescription Medicines and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Product Disposal
Citizens have several options for disposing of prescription medications and over-the-counter (OTC) products safely. Some medication disposal can be done via trash, some at a local pharmacy and others at special collection locations sponsored by the federal government. Access a quick reference chart for OTC disposal.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
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 -
Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA)
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) regulates the rates and quality of services provided by Connecticut's investor-owned electricity, natural gas, water and telecommunication companies. It is also the franchising authority for the state's cable television companies.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
Connecticut has standards for the safe operation of equipment that produces radiation and for the possession, use, storage, transportation and disposal of radioactive material. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Radiation Division inspects facilities that use radioactive material, X-ray machines and other radiation-producing devices.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
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 -
Learn how we manage waste in Connecticut and how to help us move toward our vision for even more waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. Find contact information for municipal recycling coordinators who can provide information on your town's recycling program.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
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 -
Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
Residents with low incomes can receive a monthly rent subsidy through the Rental Assistance Program (RAP). After people find housing, the state pays a subsidy directly to the landlords every month and the tenants pay the difference between the rental cost and the subsidy.
Agency: Department of Housing -
Tenants and landlords can read their rights and responsibilities pertaining to the collection, holding and return of rental security deposits.
Agency: Department of Banking -
The state provides a reimbursement program for elderly and/or totally disabled tenants whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Anyone with questions regarding the program can call the program hotline at 860-418-6377.
Agency: Office of Policy and Management -
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
