WELCOME TO THE ENFIELD AQUIFER PROTECTION AGENCY WEBPAGE!

Information about Enfield's Aquifers and useful Links

According to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the word "aquifer" (pronounced as 'a-kwuh-fr') is defined as any geological formation capable of holding significant quantities of water to wells. Most wells in Connecticut are drilled into bedrock because bedrock is Connecticut's predominant geological feature. More information on Connecticut's Aquifers can be viewed on the DEEP Connecticut Aquifers. The map above shows Enfield's mapped Level A aquifers in red. In these areas, there are specific restrictions for properties in regards to specific types of uses-ex: motor repair, recycling facility, etc. For a more thorough breakdown of activities allowed and not allowed, please refer to the APA Synopsis below. 

Connecticut has 123 Aquifers with 127 being active well fields, in the Aquifer Protection Areas located in 80 Connecticut Towns. Enfield has 5 Level A Mapped Aquifers, which according to the State of Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, Level A delineates the final Aquifer Protection Area boundaries which becomes the boundary used for land use controls. These land use controls are designed to protect the aquifers from contamination, pollution, and to preserve public drinking water for generations to come. The Enfield Mapped Aquifers can be viewed here: Enfield Aquifer Protection Areas. The Aquifer Protection Area Program protects major public water supply wells in sand and gravel aquifers. Groundwater must be protected and preserved as it can easily become contaminated with excessive amounts of pollution like pesticides and herbicides, septic tank leaks, improperly lined land fills, or toxic materials that seep through the soil. 

APA SYNOPSIS- The APA Synopsis report is a summary based off of CT DEEP's new APA Training for Aquifer Protection Agencies. It is a free training and is encouraged to be taken by Commissioners, staff, and any interested members of the public. The Report is currently being verified for exact legislation numbers between CT DEEP's Aquifer Agent and Planning Staff. This report is to aid in the Enfield Aquifer Agency regarding applications for Aquifer Registrations and Permits for facilities within the Level A Mapped Boundaries for the following aquifers in Enfield: A45, A50, A80, A81, A82 and A43.

More information on Connecticut's Aquifer Protection Program can be viewed at the CT DEEP Aquifer Protection Area Program 

The Town of Enfield's Aquifer Protection Regulations can be found here: Enfield APA regulations.

Registered APA Facilities List: Coming Soon

Meeting Information

Next Regular Meeting is November 16, 2023

WHEN: Meets 4th Thursday of the Month prior to Planning and Zoning at 6:30PM.

Town of Enfield Council Chambers- 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT. 06082 

Meeting Documents

Most Recent Agenda | All Agenda & Minutes

Master Packet

YouTube Link for the Next Meeting:  Click Here

Members

The members of this Commission are the same as the Planning and Zoning Commission. The APA Meetings meet half an hour prior on the second meeting of Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission each month.

PREVIOUS MEETING MATERIALS

May 25, 2023 - Regular Meeting

December 15, 2022 - Cancelled

July 28, 2022 - Regular Meeting

June 30, 2022 - Regular Meeting

May 26, 2022 - Cancelled

April 28, 2022 - Cancelled

April 14, 2022 - Special Meeting

February 24, 2022 - Cancelled

January 27, 2022- Cancelled.

December 9, 2021 - Special Meeting

November 18, 2021 - Special Meeting

September 23, 2021 - Special Meeting

May 27, 2021 - Regular Meeting

April 22, 2021 - Cancelled

March 25, 2021 - Cancelled

February 25, 2021 - Cancelled

January 28, 2021- Cancelled