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Posted on: January 13, 2025

[ARCHIVED] 'Repaired' Notice of Sewer System Overflow

Sewer Overflow Advisory 

This Has Been Addressed and Repaired

Date:01/13/2025

Incident No.:01

Notice of Sewer System Overflow Cessation

The Town of Webster is notifying you that the sewer system overflow noted above has ended. This cessation notification is required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). It is important to note that a sewer system discharge/overflow likely consists of untreated or partially treated sewage and waste. The following provides details on the sewer system overflow. The leak on the 24” sewer main located at 661 South Main Street has been repaired.

Discharge/Overflow Location: 661 South Main Street

Date and time of discharge/overflow began: 01/13/25 at 1:00PM

Date and time of discharge/overflow ended: 01/13/25 at 3:00PM

Duration of discharge/overflow: 2 hours

Estimated volume of discharge/overflow: 500 gallons

Water and land area affected by discharge/overflow: French River & Quinebaug Watershed


The public is reminded to avoid contact with affected water bodies for 48 hours after the discharge or overflow ceases due to increased health risks from bacteria and other pollutants. See Town website for more information on whether specific resource areas, such as bathing beaches, are affected.


Sewer Overflow Advisory

Date: 01/13/2025

Incident No.: 01

The Town of Webster is notifying you that a sewer system overflow has occurred in town. This notification is required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). It is important to note that a sewer system discharge/overflow likely consists of untreated or partially treated sewage and waste. The following provides details on the sewer system overflow. We are repairing a leaky bell joint on a 24” iron pipe sewer main located along the French River

Discharge/Overflow Location:  661 South Main Street                         

Date and time of discharge/overflow began: 01/13/25 at 01:00PM 

 Date and time the discharge/overflow ended or ongoing: Ongoing expected to last 4-6hrs 

 Duration of discharge/overflow: Expected to last until 6:00PM 

 Estimated volume of discharge/overflow: Approximately 500 gallons  

 Water and land area affected by discharge/overflow: French River & Quinebaug Watershed 

Avoid contact with these water bodies 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. 

 The following link to the Webster Town Website can be used for additional information on sewer system discharges and overflows: https://www.webster-ma.gov/1116/Sanitary-Sewer-Overflow-Public-Notificat 


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