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1. scdhec.gov › laws-regulations-sanitary-sewer-systemsLaws, Regulations for Sanitary Sewer Systems | SCDHEC

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   Regulations. 61-9,Water Pollution Control Permits. In Regulation, see Section 61-9.610 on Satellite Sewer Systems.

2. www.wbur.org › news › combined-sewer-overflow-mapMap: Real-time sewage overflows into Mass. rivers and bays

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   About 18 communities across Massachusetts — including Boston, Cambridge, Lynn, Haverhill — have some combined sewage and storm water systems, many of which were built in the mid-1800s. When it...

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   Does Cambridge have a combined sewer system?

   • Cambridge’s combined sewer system ties into the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority's (MWRA) wastewater collection system which is treated and discharges at Deer Island. During periods of heavy rain both MWRA and Cambridge’s wastewater systems can become overwhelmed by rainwater releasing CSOs into both the Charles River and the Alewife Brook.

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   How did Cambridge's sewer system start?

   • In Cambridge, the original sewer lines were engineered over 150 years ago as a combined system: sewage and rain water ran through the same pipes and discharged directly into the Charles River through tide gates. Separation of the combined sewer system began in the 1930’s.

   Combined Sewer Overflows - City of Cambridge, MA

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   How many combined sewer overflows can the city of Cambridge discharge?

   • The Permit authorizes the City of Cambridge to discharge twelve Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) to receiving water bodies named in the Permit. The twelve CSOs are associated with eleven regulator structures. To view these annual reports, please click here .

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4. www.cambridgema.gov › publicworks › ServicesSewer Division - City of Cambridge, MA

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   The Division maintains over 240 miles of sewer and storm water pipelines including: 1. 115 miles of separated sanitary sewer mains, which transport water carrying human and domestic wastes to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) collection system for processing at the wastewater treatment facility at Deer Island. 2. 78 miles of separa...

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   The Sewer Division inspects and clears obstructed sewer lines, cleans catch basins, repairs broken lines, works to control sewer odors, and inspects and approves private connections to the public system.

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   The Sewer Division also provides preventive sewer maintenance program includes cleaning approximately 2,000 catch basins annually, routine inspection and flushing of 75 problem pipe lines, and working with food establishments to limit the adverse effects of grease on sewer lines. While these activities serve to reduce emergency sewer backups and fl...

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   The division also assists with the development and management of critical projects such as the city's storm water plan, inflow and infiltration studies, combined sewer overflow monitoring, storm water quality sampling, and the administration of the Fats, Oils, and Grease program (FOG). Sewer Division engineers also oversee the design and constructi...

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   While the City maintains the main lines, it is the homeowner's responsibility to maintain the sewer laterals that carry sewer and storm water to the main line. If there is a sewage backup in your home: 1. Call a plumber or a drain cleaning contractor to clear the pipe from the building to the City sewer main 2. If the plumber is unable to clear the...

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5. www.cambridgema.gov › Services › combinedseweroverflowsCombined Sewer Overflows - City of Cambridge, MA

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   Apr 18, 2024 · During significant rain storms combined sewer systems may fill up beyond their capacity with a mixture of sanitary waste and rainwater. Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) act like a relief valve allowing sewerage to discharge into waterways preventing sewerage backups into homes, businesses and streets.

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7. www.mass.gov › guides › sanitary-sewer-systemsSanitary Sewer Systems & Combined Sewer Overflows | Mass.gov

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   Combined sewer overflows, or CSOs, were built as part of sewer collection systems that were designed to carry both sewage and stormwater in the same pipe. When there is not a lot of stormwater, this mix is transported to a wastewater treatment plant where it is processed.

8. www.cambridgema.gov › - › mediaThe City of Cambridge Department of Public Works

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   Section 1 - Public Wastewater and Stormwater Drainage Systems. The use of all Public Wastewater and Stormwater Drainage Systems in the City, except interceptors of the MWRA’s Wastewater System, shall be controlled by the DPW. No person shall, without prior authorization from the DPW, uncover, excavate over, block access to, make any ...

9. insideclimatenews.org › news › 07042024Heavy Rain and Rising Sea Levels Are Sending Sewage Into Some ...

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   Apr 7, 2024 · The Congaree River in South Carolina was doused with more than four million gallons of sewage in 2023, much of it released during a power failure at a wastewater treatment plant. The influx ...