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Sewer Systems

Managing combined sewer overflows and regulating sewer systems in Massachusetts.

Sewer systems have regulator structures that allow overloaded systems to discharge into rivers, lakes and coastal areas subjecting them to higher pollutant loads. This can compromise a water body's uses and lead to water quality violations in the receiving waters.

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Guide:
Sanitary Sewer Systems & Combined Sewer Overflows

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Top tasks

Sanitary Sewer Overflow/Bypass/Backup Notification  Sewage Discharge Notification System 

What you need to know

MassDEP Wastewater & Sewer Regulations  Sewer Systems Policies & Guidance 

Contact Information

Online

MassDEP Headquarters CSO & SSOs Email CSO and SSO Contacts at massdep.sewagenotification@mass.gov
Boston & Northeast Region CSOs & SSOs Email CSO and SSO Contacts at susannah.king@mass.gov
Southeast Region CSOs Email CSO and SSO Contacts at david.burns@mass.gov
Southeast Region SSOs Email CSO and SSO Contacts at jeffrey.gould@mass.gov
Central Region CSOs & SSOs Email CSO and SSO Contacts at daniel.j.kurpaska@mass.gov
Western Region CSOs & SSOs Email CSO and SSO Contacts at Hem.Pokharel@mass.gov
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