Water supply
Water allocation and withdrawals, aquifers, river basin commissions and proof of water service. What changed, the rules that apply and the dates ahead for projects in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
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- MediumConnecticut
Connecticut extends as-of-right accessory units to special-act towns and limits water company hookup charges
From October 1, 2026, towns that zone under special acts must allow one accessory dwelling unit as of right, and investor-owned water companies face the connection-fee limits already applied to towns and authorities.
- LowConnecticut
Connecticut moves to renew water-use permits that expire January 2027; comments closed September 18
DEEP's four general permits for water diversions, including testing, cooling and remediation uses, are up for reissuance, and anyone relying on current coverage should compare the new terms before January 18, 2027.
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Rules 4
- Connecticut · C.G.S. 22a-354i, 22a-354p, 22a-354s (ch. 446i)Aquifer protection areas
- Connecticut · C.G.S. 8-7d, 8-8Local land-use decision clocks and appeals
- Connecticut · C.G.S. 22a-903c; DPH PFAS action levelsPFAS: water action levels and product bans
- Connecticut · C.G.S. 22a-365 to 22a-379; R.C.S.A. 22a-372-1Water diversion permit