Contact Information:

Mark S. DeVoe, AICP, Director of Planning and Economic Development - 860-793-0221 ext 210 - devoe@plainville-ct.gov

THE NEW WOODFORD AVENUE AND SWD WELL #9 AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA

In September/October of 2011, the Town of Plainville will announce the adoption and aceptance of the Woodford Avenue Wellhead and Southington Water Department Aquifer Protection Area.  Under the Aquifer Protection Act, regulated uses must register their business within 180 days of map adoption.  Regulated uses are those determined to pose potential threats to the underground drinking water supplies.  Form APA-001 can be used to assist you in making a self determination as to whether or not you are a regulated use.  Complete the form, sign it, and return it to the Agent listed on page one of the form.  If you find that you are a regulated use, you should contact our office to schedule an inspection and request assistance in completing the required registration forms.  It is the registrants responsibility to assure they are in compliance.  The State of Connecticut has enacted severe penalties for failure to comply.  Please contact your local agent if you are unsure.

As can be seen on the Preliminary Aquifer Protection Map, the area is quite large and will impact many businesses in Plainville.  You can enlarge the map to find the approximate location of your property.  Please understand that we do not want you to register if you are not required by law to do so.  In the case of uncertainty, allow us to help make a determination in partnership with you. 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Aquifer Protection Agency is charged with the adoption and administration of regulations for the protection of the Town’s groundwater resources.  Because Plainville draws on its large underground reserves of drinking water, also known as aquifers, it is of paramount importance to both residents and businesses that these reserves are protected.  In order to do so, the Aquifer Protection Agency, through their regulations, prohibit certain uses of the land where they may be likely to affect groundwater quality. 

Under this program, which was mandated by the State of Connecticut in 2007, uses that may not otherwise be allowed, but were in existence prior to the adoption of the Aquifer Protection Regulations, may continue to exist if they conform to certain best management practices and register with Agency.  

LINKS TO REGULATIONS AND APPLICATIONS

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REGULATIONS AND MAPPING

The Plainville Aquifer Protection Area Regulations were adopted on October 14, 2008. You may access the regulations by clicking on the link below.  Please direct any questions the Department of Planning and Economic Development at 860.793.0221 ext. 210.

• Aquifer Protection Area Regulations including fee schedule

Plainville's Aquifer Protection Areas are officially delineated on the Town's Zoning Map.  You may click on the link below to review the areas that have been adopted, and that are awaiting adoption. 

• Plainville Aquifer Protection Area Map

FORMS

Click the link below to download form APA-001 to determine if the land use you are conducting, or propose to conduct is regulated.  If so, you are required to register the existing use or receive a permit for any proposed use that has already been legally registered in accordance with the regulations.

• APA-001 – Determination of Regulatory Status

If the use of the land predates the adoption of the regulations, or the approved mapping for your specific area, whichever is later, you may be eligible to register the use.  Please review these instructions carefully.

• APA-002 – Registration Instructions

If your facility is eligible for registration, you may use the form below to register with the Agency.

• APA-003 – Registration Form

If your facility/use has obtained a valid registration from the Agency, and you wish to expand, change or otherwise modify the legally registered use, you are eligible to apply for a permit to do so.  Please review the permit instructions below carefully. 

• APA-004 – Permit Instructions.

Use the form below to request a permit to change or expand a legally registered use.

• APA-005 – Permit Form

You may use the form below as a template for the development of a materials management plan for a new registration where the Agency determines such plan may be prepared by other than a licensed professional engineer (PE) or licensed environmental professional (LEP). The Material Management Plan is required for registration and permitting and must be kept on the premises at all times.

• APA-007 – Material Management Plan

All applications for permits must include, on the form provided by the Agency, a completed Environmental Compliance Information Form. The necessary form and instructions are found below:

• APA-008 – Environmental Compliance Instructions
• APA-009 – Environmental Compliance Form

GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

• When is a Material Management Plan Required?
• When is a Stormwater Management Plan Required?