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 

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Wastewater & Sewer Regulations 
Sewer System Policies & Guidance 

Contact Information

Online

MassDEP Headquarters CSO & SSOs jennifer.wood@state.ma.us
Boston & Northeast Region CSOs & SSOs kevin.brander@state.ma.us
Southeast Region CSOs david.burns@state.ma.us
Southeast Region SSOs jeffrey.gould@state.ma.us
Central Region CSOs & SSOs david.boyer@state.ma.us
Western Region CSOs daniel.j.kurpaska@state.ma.us
Western Region SSOs paul.nietupski@state.ma.us
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