Overview

In the State of Connecticut, the local health department is the jurisdictional agency responsible for protection and enforcing regulations with regard to private drinking water wells. It is the well owners responsibility to check the quality of their own drinking water. 

Private Water Well Permits

• Plan Review and Inspection of New Private Water Wells and Repairs
• Water Analysis for Potability, Chemical and Physical Characteristics

Resources

• CT DPH Private Well Water
• Department of Consumer Protection Well Regulations
• Well Siting, Construction and Permitting Requirements
• Public Drinking Water Regulations
• Private Well Water In Connecticut
• Connecticut’s Drinking Water Quality and Well Construction
• Guidelines for Private Well Users in times of Drought or Low Precipitation
• PFAS in Wells – FAQ
• Sodium Chloride Runoff Damage Report Form – e-form
• Sodium Chloride Runoff Damage Report Form – paper form

Quick Links

An Act Concerning Water Supply Plans And Water Diversions

Updated: April 15, 2024