Water Pollution Control Authority

The City of Shelton Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and improvements of over 120 miles of sanitary sewer lines and 3,344 sanitary sewer manholes within the City.

By Connecticut State statute [Chapter 103 – Sections 245 through 273] the WPCA is a separate legal entity from the City of Shelton and has the authority and the responsibility to plan, acquire, construct, equip, extend, enlarge, maintain, repair, reconstruct, operate, supervise, and manage a municipal sewerage system for the benefit of the City of Shelton.

The WPCA may establish fair and reasonable charges for connection with and for the use of a sewerage system.  The office is also charged with enforcing the DEEP mandated FOG (Fats, Oils & Grease) program which involves food service establishments within the city.

On-line Permits & Applications

As of July 6, 2023, sanitary sewer permits and applications are available to be filled out on-line via the following link to the OpenGov online permitting system:

https://sheltonct.viewpointcloud.com/

 For those who would like assistance or to visit City Hall in person, staff will be available Tuesday - Friday to assist with the application process with a kiosk located on the third floor across from the Planning & Zoning office.

Sanitary Sewer Supplemental Documents and Forms

A sewer permit is needed for any sewer lateral disconnects, reconnections, repairs, replacement or new installations.

• Standardizing Sewer Pipe Installation Document
• Lateral Location “As-Built” Form

Excavation Permits are required for the installation, replacement, or repair of sanitary sewer connections into a City Street or City property.

• Requirements and Procedures for Street Excavation Permits – informational  

FOG (Fats, Oil and Grease) Forms and Information

• FAQs– general FOG information
• FOG Checklist– list of forms used in the FOG process
• FOG Discharge Permit Form– required for food service establishments (FSEs) connected to City sewer (new establishments, change of owners) to obtain permit
• FOG Discharge Permit Form Renewal– renewal of permits required every two years for food service establishments (FSEs). The WPCA sends out reminder letters with renewal forms.
• Hauler Authorization Form– form to indicate hauler for renderable and/or non-renderable grease
• Variance Application– used for exception approvals for equipment, pump frequency, etc.
• Shared Grease Storage Container Certification– applicable for FSEs that share a storage container
• FOG Logbook AGRU– yearly calendar for FSEs that have AGRUs to record cleanings, maintenance, etc.
• Environmental Permitting Fact Sheet(Connecticut DEEP) – informational

Ordinances – City of Shelton

• Ordinance 336Use and Discharge of Substances into Public Sewers
• Ordinance 215Providing for Required Use of Public Sewers
• Ordinance 217Providing for Sewer Benefit Assessment Regulations
• Ordinance 849Providing for Discharge of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)

NOTE:  The WPCA is not responsible for City water or septic systems.

Contact Aquarion at 203-337-5910 for assistance with City water.

Contact Naugatuck Valley Health District (NVHD) at 203-881-3255 for assistance with septic issues.