Sewer Systems | Mass.gov

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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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Sanitary Sewer Systems & Combined Sewer Overflows

Top tasks for Sewer Systems

Sanitary Sewer Overflow/Bypass/Backup Notification

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

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