About WPCA

A Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) consisting of five citizens appointed by the Board of Selectmen supervises Stonington’s wastewater management systems. Section 7-17 of the Town Charter establishes the local Water Pollution Control Authority.

The Connecticut General Statutes (CGS)

  • Sec. 7-246 Authorizes municipalities to establish a Water Pollution Control Authority.
  • Sec.7-247 Gives Water Pollution Control Authorities the authority to “…acquire, construct and operate (a) sewerage system…”