Environmental Quality Incentives Program payments in Connecticut totaled $2.9 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Connecticut Receiving Environmental Quality Incentives Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Environmental Quality Incentives Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $1,259,748 | 43.5% | 43.5% |
| 2 | New London County, Connecticut | $615,754 | 21.2% | 64.7% |
| 3 | Tolland County, Connecticut | $355,056 | 12.2% | 77.0% |
| 4 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $304,523 | 10.5% | 87.5% |
| 5 | Windham County, Connecticut | $210,665 | 7.3% | 94.7% |
| 6 | Hartford County, Connecticut | $114,591 | 4.0% | 98.7% |
| 7 | Middlesex County, Connecticut | $19,418 | 0.7% | 99.3% |
| 8 | Fairfield County, Connecticut | $18,929 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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