Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

MassDEP is responsible for ensuring clean air and water, safe management and recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources.

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Boston Office

One Winter Street, Boston, MA 02108

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Main Office 617-292-5500

Fax: 617-574-6880 | Hours: M-F 9am-5pm

24 Hour Spill/Emergency Line 888-304-1133

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MassDEP serves the Commonwealth by protecting natural resource areas that involve water, land and air. MassDEP enforces environmental laws, provides technical assistance to cities and towns, issues permits and licenses for activities near sensitive resources, inspects contaminated site cleanups, and partners with other federal and state agencies, municipal officials and environmental stakeholders.

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Storm Preparedness & Emergency Response Resources

Emergency Declaration Extension until May 2, 2018: Severe Weather Emergency Declaration March 2018 Nor’easter

MassDEP Guidance For Cities and Towns on Emergency Repairs Following Winter Storm Riley, 2018

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Environmental Contacts, Issues, Complaints and File Review

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Commonwealth Begins Program to Remove Legacy Firefighting Foams from Fire Department Stockpiles

5/23/2018 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

New Initiative Targets Old Foam That Could Impact Environment, Public Health
Press Release

Shirley Company Fined $38,480 by MassDEP for Failure to Notify, Promptly Cleanup Hydraulic Oil Spill in Harvard

5/17/2018 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

The company failed to promptly notify MassDEP of an oil spill, and failed to investigate and perform cleanup actions
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Fire Marshal Warns Residents about Handling of Pool Chemicals

5/08/2018 Department of Fire Services

Fire Marshal Warns Residents about Handling of Pool Chemicals
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MassDEP Announces Winners of 2018 Public Water System Awards

5/08/2018 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Awards Ceremony Held as Part of ‘National Drinking Water Week’
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State and Federal Environmental Officials Announce Proposal to Use $1 Million from Superfund Settlement to Support Upper Neponset River Watershed Restoration

5/04/2018 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Public Meeting to be held May 10 in Walpole, Kicks Off 30-Day Public Comment Period
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Town meetings to address Cape water quality issues

5/04/2018 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

MassDEP Commissioner Martin Suuberg addresses Cape Cod Water Quality Issues in Op-Ed

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MASSDEP)

MassDEP is responsible for ensuring clean air and water, safe management and recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources.

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Recent news & announcements from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Commonwealth Begins Program to Remove Legacy Firefighting Foams from Fire Department Stockpiles

Shirley Company Fined $38,480 by MassDEP for Failure to Notify, Promptly Cleanup Hydraulic Oil Spill in Harvard

Fire Marshal Warns Residents about Handling of Pool Chemicals

MassDEP Announces Winners of 2018 Public Water System Awards

State and Federal Environmental Officials Announce Proposal to Use $1 Million from Superfund Settlement to Support Upper Neponset River Watershed Restoration

Town meetings to address Cape water quality issues

Locations of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MASSDEP)

MassDEP is responsible for ensuring clean air and water, safe management and recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources.

Contact Us

Address

Phone

Online

Who we serve

Featured services

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Featured Topics for Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection

Recent news & announcements from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Commonwealth Begins Program to Remove Legacy Firefighting Foams from Fire Department Stockpiles

Shirley Company Fined $38,480 by MassDEP for Failure to Notify, Promptly Cleanup Hydraulic Oil Spill in Harvard

Fire Marshal Warns Residents about Handling of Pool Chemicals

MassDEP Announces Winners of 2018 Public Water System Awards

State and Federal Environmental Officials Announce Proposal to Use $1 Million from Superfund Settlement to Support Upper Neponset River Watershed Restoration

Town meetings to address Cape water quality issues

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