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This message is to inform you that the rain event on September 26, 2022, resulted in a couple of combined sewer overflows. These overflows sent over 5 million gallons of untreated wastewater into the Connecticut River. While the release of untreated wastewater ended around 8 pm last night, Public Health officials recommend avoiding contact with these waterbodies for 48 hours after the discharge ceases due to increased health risks from bacteria and other pollutants. The discharge consists of rainwater and untreated sewage and waste. Activities to avoid include, but are not limited to, swimming, wading, fishing, kayaking and canoeing.

If you have any questions about this event, please visit springfieldalerts.com or the Health department’s page of the town website.