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This message is to inform you that the rain event(s) of November 16, 2022, resulted in many combined sewer overflows from the Springfield Waste Water treatment plant and Holyoke Water Pollution Control Facility. These overflows sent over 8 million gallons of untreated wastewater into the Connecticut River. While the release of untreated wastewater ended around 8:40 am this morning, 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.