Sewer main breaks and overflows in Haverhill sent untreated wastewater into the Merrimack River, affecting local beaches.
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Updated Sep 15
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What happened
Sewer main breaks and overflows in Haverhill sent untreated wastewater into the Merrimack River, affecting local beaches.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Local officials and politicians are seeking EPA support and announcing relief programs following the sewer overflow.1 source
Massachusetts announced financial relief for harvesters following the sewage spill into the Merrimack River.1 source
- Sewage contamination in the Merrimack River affects clamming flats, leading to closures and options exploration for affected clammers.Sub-event
Raw sewage spill in Merrimack River causes beach closures in New England.1 source
Untreated wastewater from a sewer main break polluted the Merrimack River and local beaches in Massachusetts.1 source
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The entities involved
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Merrimack River
river in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States
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Haverhill
city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
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Massachusetts
state of the United States of America
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