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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 

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Sanitary Sewer Overflow/Bypass/Backup Notification 

What you need to know

MassDEP Wastewater & Sewer Regulations  Sewer Systems Policies & Guidance 

Contact Information

Online

MassDEP Headquarters CSO & SSOs jennifer.wood@mass.gov
Boston & Northeast Region CSOs & SSOs kevin.brander@mass.gov
Southeast Region CSOs david.burns@mass.gov
Southeast Region SSOs jeffrey.gould@mass.gov
Central Region CSOs & SSOs david.boyer@mass.gov
Western Region CSOs daniel.j.kurpaska@mass.gov
Western Region SSOs daniel.j.kurpaska@mass.gov
Image credits:  Sandra Rabb
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