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Community Development and Public Works
STORMWATER PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS
Residents should be aware the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) stormwater permit for municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) requires the Town to reduce the amount of stormwater that enters our storm system. Residents can help with this mandate by disconnecting downspouts that discharge directly to the Town’s drainage system, driveways, or into the road. Instead, they can redirect rainwater to flow from downspouts to the lawn, landscape beds, and other pervious surfaces that allow for infiltration.
To disconnect your downspouts, just follow these simple instructions:
Contacts:
Departmental Phone:
860-258-2766 (Community Development & Public Works)
860-258-2733 (Building Dept.)
Stephen Sopelak, PE – Director of Public Works & Community Development and Town Engineer
860-258-7672
Joe Lentini – Field Operations and Highway Superintendent
860-258-2766
Jason Scott – Civil Engineer/Inspection Coord. 860-258-7674
Kim Ricci – Town Planner / Zoning Enforcement Officer
860-258-2761
Dave Palmberg – Environmental Specialist/ Land Surveyor
860-258-7675
Mike Violette – Building Official
860-258-7673
Steve Kardys – Asst. Building Official
860-258-7676
Elton Mancura – Asst. Building Official 860-258-2745
Building Permits
Just a reminder, Building Permits are required for all new construction, alterations and repairs, even if you perform the work yourself. Questions, call 806-258-2733.
Bulky Pick Up
New phone number for bulky pick up 806-338-9612.
Did you know approximately 1,200 gallons of water flow from a single house (~2,000 sq ft) during the storm sewer system into our streams! Disconnecting a roof drain is a simple and low maintenance alternative that directs storm watere away from storm sewers and promotes infiltration. Directing downspouts onto a lwan or vegetated area will reduce the amount of water and pollution entering a receiving waterbody. Before rerouting your downspout, it’s importatnt to check with your Municipality for permission based on their spacing requirements for stormwater runoff. If rooftop disconnection is ideal for you, then the following steps will help towards this goal:
Observe Your Property
●● Know your property lines, don’t direct runoff toward yout neighbors!
●● Be aware of the slope of your yard, water will rarely infiltrate on slopes over 10%.
●● Measure the amount of lawn available for downspouts to direct water to.
●● Keep in mind safety when routing downspouts onto pervious surfaces. Avoid downspout extensions across sidewalks and driveways.
Disconnection Design
●● Direct downspouts toward grass or landcaped areas.
●● Downspouts can also be connected to rain barrels or drain into a rain garden or stormwater planter.
●● The downspout extension should be at least 2 feet away from a house without a basement and 6 feet minimum from a house with a basement.
●● The standpipe which connects into the sewer system should be capped or plugged.
Additional information regarding stormwater management and the Town’s Stormwater Management Plan can be found on the Engineering Department webpage:
Stormwater Management | Rocky Hill, CT (www.rockyhillct.gov/281/Stormwater-Management)
if you witness or suspect any illicit discharges to a drainage system, wetland, waterbody, or watercourse, please notify the engineering Department at 860-258-7675.
*Information obtained from EPA and Gateway Engineers, Pittsburgh, PA
●● A splash guard or stone bed can help prevent erosion during intense storm events.
Maintenance
●● Clean gutters and downspouts, especially during the fall, to prevent clogging.
●● Make sure gutters are sloped to direct water toward downspouts.
●● Inspect the area in which downspouts drain to; make sure there is no standing water.
●● Ensure that elbows and sections of the downspout are properly connected.
SHRED-IT EVENT
(for residents only) Saturday, September 27, 2025 95 Cronin Drive – West Hill School 9:00am to 1:00pm
Please see our website for more information on all of our programs and services: https://www.rockyhillct.gov/214/Public-Works
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Saturday, September 20, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at the skate park at Elm Ridge Park
LAST BRUSH PICK UP FOR 2025 September 15th through September 19th
LEAF COLLECTION
November 3, 2025 - November 26, 2025 See website for details
Brush, Leaves, and Yard Waste Pickup Rocky Hill, CT
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