Eastern Highlands Health District, in cooperation with the State Department of Consumer Protection, is responsible for ensuring that on-site water wells are installed and maintained in a sanitary manner.
Well Permits
Well permits are needed for new wells, deepening existing wells, hydrofracting, geothermal wells, well abandonment etc. A licensed well driller will submit the permit to EHHD, with the appropriate fee. If paying by check, the check should be made out to EHHD. Alternatively, payment may be submitted online.
The form should be mailed to:
EHHD, 4 South Eagleville Road, Mansfield, CT 06268.
Private Wells
If you are planning to build a new home or business, or establish a new building use that will require a septic system, please contact your local health district office or our main office in Mansfield to discuss your plans and start the review process with EHHD.
Water System Advisory Committee
The Water System Advisory Committee (WSAC), formed by the Connecticut Water Company as part of the agreement with the town of Mansfield, includes representatives of the Town of Mansfield, UConn, and nearby communities to serve in an advisory role as Connecticut Water becomes the water supplier to off- campus customers currently served by the University of Connecticut in Mansfield and future public water customers in the community.
The committee will “provide local input and ensure communication and collaboration relating to the water system, system improvements, local planning, economic development, water and land conservation, and environmental stewardship” according to the Memorandum of Agreement between The Connecticut Water Company and the Town of Mansfield.
Read more about the Water System Advisory Committee , the Mansfield/UConn Water Project or Connecticut Water Company