Combined Sewer Overflow Message 
This message is to inform you that the rain event of January 12, 2023, resulted in many combined sewer overflows from the Springfield Waste Water treatment plant and Holyoke Water Pollution Control Facility. These overflows sent over 8,644,286 gallons of untreated wastewater into the Connecticut River. While the release of untreated wastewater ended around 3:25 am on January 13, 2023, Public Health officials recommend avoiding contact with these water bodies 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.
Address/Location
Town of West Springfield
26 Central St
West Springfield, MA 01089
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 413-263-3000