Concern or Problem Topic |
Who to Contact (DEEP or other as noted) |
Additional Information |
Air Pollution |
Outdoor Air (Odors, emissions, burning, fugitive dust) |
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EPA - Air Pollution Information |
Indoor Air Quality |
Health Questions: Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) 860-509-7742 or your local health department |
DPH Environmental and Occupational Health Assessment Program
EPA - Indoor Air Quality Information |
Workplace Issues - Public Sector Employees: CT Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health - 860-263-6900 |
Connecticut Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA) |
Workplace Issues - Private Sector Employees: Federal OSHA - 860-240-3152 |
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Animals
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Dead animals, roadkill |
Town Public Works Department
For State roads: CT Department of Transportation (DOT) - 860-594-2000 |
Municipal Websites
DOT |
Dead birds |
Report dead birds via the Wild Bird Mortality Database. If you see several dead birds (>5) in one location or notice that several birds die in the same area over the course of several days, testing of the dead birds may be warranted. Report the dead birds in the Database and also call the Wildlife Division at 860-424-3011. |
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ATVs - All Terrain Vehicles (Illegal operation) |
On State Parks, Forests, Trails |
DEEP Law Enforcement - 860-424-3333 |
All-Terrain Vehicle Policy and Procedures |
On All Other Property |
Local Police Department (Do Not Call 911) |
Municipal Websites |
Asbestos |
Disposal |
DEEP Solid Waste Program - 860-424-3366 |
Asbestos Disposal Authorization Fact Sheet |
All other asbestos issues |
Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) Asbestos Program 860-509-7367 |
DPH Asbestos Program |
Boating |
Safety Violations |
DEEP Law Enforcement - 860-424-3333 |
Boating in Connecticut |
General Boating Concerns |
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Coastal Issues (Illegal docks, structures obstructing navigation, coastal wetlands, dredging and fill) |
DEEP Land and Water Resources Division - 860-424-3034 |
Coastal Management Guidance and Standards |
Drinking Water Quality |
Public Water Supplies |
Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) - 860-509-7333 |
DPH - Public Water System - Consumer Information |
Private Wells |
General questions/concerns regarding well water quality or well construction including routine potability testing should be directed to your Local health department.
Questions/concerns regarding known or suspected contamination of private wells, pollution resulting from human activities, including chemical or petroleum pollution, should be directed to DEEP's Remediation Program at 860-424-3705. |
EPA - Private Drinking Water Wells |
Dumping (Improper dumping or disposing of solid waste) |
Your Town/City Public Works Department
DEEP's Solid Waste Program 860-424-3366
If the dumping is an environmental emergency, report to DEEP's Emergency Response Unit |
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Excavations |
Call Before You Dig (CBYD) - 811 or 800-922-4455
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Fishing |
Illegal Activity |
DEEP Law Enforcement - 860-424-3333 Turn In Poachers (TIP) 800-842-4357 |
Angler's Guide |
Fish kills (Dead/distressed fish) |
Coastal waters, Long Island Sound: DEEP Marine Fisheries Division - 860-434-6043
Lakes/ponds, rivers/streams: DEEP Inland Fisheries Division - 860-424-3474
All locations and nights and weekends: DEEP Law Enforcement - 860-424-3333 |
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Gas Leaks/Odors |
General Concerns:
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Natural Gas
Propane |
Hunting (Illegal Activity) |
DEEP Law Enforcement - 860-424-3333 Turn In Poachers (TIP) 800-842-4357 |
Hunting & Trapping Guide |
Lead Contaminated Soils or Debris |
DEEP Waste Management - 860-424-3023 |
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Lead Paint/Lead Poisoning |
Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) - 860-509-7299 |
DPH Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
EPA - Lead in Paint, Dust and Soil |
Mercury |
Mercury Poisoning |
Poison Control Center at the UCONN Health Center at 1-800-222-1222 Hearing impaired - call 1-866-218-5372 |
EPA - Mercury Information |
Mercury Spill |
DEEP Emergency Response and Spill Prevention - 860-424-3338 |
Broken Thermometer Guidance |
Noise |
Your local municipality |
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Pesticides |
DEEP Pesticide Management Program - 860-424-3369 |
EPA - Pesticides Information
EPA - Emergency Information |
PCBs ("Polychlorinated Biphenyls") |
DEEP PCB Program - 860-424-3368 |
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Radon |
Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) 860-509-7299 |
DPH Radon Program |
Recycling |
DEEP Recycling Program - 860-424-3366 |
Reduce/Reuse/Recycle |
State Parks, Forests, Trails |
Illegal Activity |
DEEP Law Enforcement - 860-424-3333 |
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General Conditions, etc. |
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Underground Storage Tanks |
DEEP Storage Tank Enforcement Unit - 860-424-3374 |
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Waste |
Hazardous Waste
(Abandoned, improper storage, or improper disposal) |
DEEP Waste Management - 860-424-3023 or 888-424-4193 |
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Medical Waste (Improper Disposal) |
DEEP Solid Waste Program - 860-424-3366 |
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Solid Waste (Improper Disposal) |
DEEP Solid Waste Program - 860-424-3366 |
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Wastewater (Sewage) Treatment Facilities (Collection system bypass or failure) |
DEEP Wastewater Facilities Management - 860-424-3704 (during normal business hours) 866-DEP-SPIL (866-377-7745) or 860-424-3338 (nights and weekends) |
Municipal Websites |
Water Pollution (Illegal discharges into streams/rivers or lakes) |
DEEP Water Enforcement - 860-424-3025 |
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Wetlands (unauthorized fill or dredging) |
Inland Wetlands Land and Water Resources Division - 860-424-3019
Coastal Wetlands DEEP Land and Water Resources Division - 860-424-3034 |
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Wildlife |
Distressed Wildlife (Sick, injured, orphaned) |
DEEP Wildlife Division - 860-424-3011 |
Dealing with Distressed Wildlife |
Nuisance Wildlife |
DEEP Wildlife Division - 860-424-3011 |
Nuisance Wildlife Information and Suggestions |
Don't know who to call? |
Try the DEEP information line - 860-424-3000 or check the list of Program Phone Numbers |