Gloucester: Ongoing Sewage Overflow Alert

There are three ongoing sewage overflow events in Gloucester, MA. See details below:

Description of Discharge and Overflow Location: SSO 009, 8 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA
Approximate Date & Time Overflow Began & Duration: 01/10/2024 at 5:00 am
Estimated Volume of Discharge or Overflow: –
Identity of Permittee: Gloucester, MA
Approximate Date & Time the Overflow Ended: Ongoing
Waters & Land Areas Potentially Affected: Gloucester Inner Harbor

Description of Discharge and Overflow Location: CSO 006A, 61R Parker St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Approximate Date & Time Overflow Began & Duration: 01/10/2024 at 5:15 am
Estimated Volume of Discharge or Overflow: –
Identity of Permittee: Gloucester, MA
Approximate Date & Time the Overflow Ended: Ongoing
Waters & Land Areas Potentially Affected: Gloucester Inner Harbor

Description of Discharge and Overflow Location: CSO 005, 248 Main St, Gloucester, MA
Approximate Date & Time Overflow Began & Duration: 01/10/2024 at 9:15 am
Estimated Volume of Discharge or Overflow: –
Identity of Permittee: Gloucester, MA
Approximate Date & Time the Overflow Ended: Ongoing
Waters & Land Areas Potentially Affected: Gloucester Inner Harbor

Precautionary Measures to be Taken:
This sewage overflow consists, or likely consists, of untreated or partially treated sewage and waste. Avoid contact with these affected water bodies for 48 hours after the discharge or overflow ceases due to increased health risks from bacteria and other pollutants. See the Sewage Overflow Notification Webpage for more information on whether specific resource areas, such as bathing beaches, are affected.

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