Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snow-melt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground.

Stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. Anything that enters a storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the water bodies we use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water.

If you see something, say something!

Report stormwater pollution when you see it in our community! It's easy using the Town's online Citizen Request for Service system. 

Simply enter the LOCATION, click NEXT, then under "TYPE OF ISSUE" select "Drainage - Report Stormwater Pollution", or simply contact the Engineering Division at (860) 652-7735 to initiate an inspection.

Resources for Business and Property Owners

Click the buttons below for resources catered to business and property owners, or click here to view the Town's Stormwater Pollution Prevention campaign.