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Combined Sewer Overflow Project
Action Plan Participant:
City of Fall River

The City's Combined Sewer Overflow project will significantly reduce the amount of untreated sewage flowing into Mt. Hope Bay during periods of significant rainfall. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2004.

 
Priority Area:  Environment and Recreation 
Priority Sub-Area:   

2, C)   Measures to ensure cleaner air and water

Goal:

To eliminate combined sewer overflow into Mount Hope Bay thereby reducing pollution to acceptable levels.

Method(s):

Construction of the CSO Abatement Plan as approved by EPA and DEP.
Timeline:          

Construction is ongoing. Completion by 2020.
Indicators:       

Improved waster quality in Mt. Hope Bay and adjacent rivers
Progress: The CSO project continues to move forward on its projected timeline.

How citizens can  get involved:

Support the CSO Abatement Plan. Clean litter from the shoreline.
Contact Information:

Ronald F. Laro, Director, Fall River Sewer Commission, 508- 324-2320