Sanitary Sewer OverFlow Notification
Posted on: March 24, 2023 - 12:53pm
This notification describes the ongoing sanitary sewer overflow that is occurring in the Town of Weymouth. If this overflow continues for eight hours (8) another notification will be provided, otherwise, a cessation notification will be issued. See below for more information regarding the overflow.
| Partially Treated or Untreated Sewer Discharge | Untreated |
| Location of Discharge | 52 Wharf St. |
| Start Time and Date of Discharge | 10:15 am 3/24/2023 |
| End Time and Date of Discharge | Ongoing 3/24/2023 |
| Duration of Discharge | Ongoing |
| Estimated Volume of Discharge | 1200 gpm |
| Has Overflow Ceased | No |
| Names of Bodies of Water Affected by Discharge | Weymouth Back River |
| Specific Resource Areas Affected | Areas abutting the Back River |
| Names of Municipalities Affected by Discharge | Weymouth & Hingham |
| Name of Reporting Personnel | Jeremiah Murphy |
Avoid contact with these waterbodies for 48 hours after the discharge or overflow ceases due to increased health risks from bacteria and other pollutants. See website for more information on whether specific resource areas such as bathing beaches are affected: https://www.weymouth.ma.us/dpw. This notice was required per 314 CMR 16.00, For more information contact:
Frank Sheppard
Water and Sewer Superintendent
(781) 337-5100
fsheppard@weymouth.ma.us