The Town of Andover has been notified that there has been a release of untreated or partially treated wastewater at the Lowell Wastewater Treatment Facility. As mandated by 314 CMR 16.09, the public is advised of the following:
Location: Lowell Wastewater Treatment Facility
Receiving Waters: Merrimack River
Date: Oct. 30 & 31, 2025
Time: Between 8:56 PM and 5:16 AM
The Commonwealth recommends that the public avoid contact with the affected water body for at least 48 hours after a sewerage discharge or overflow due to increased health risks from bacteria or other pollutants associated with urban stormwater runoff and discharges of untreated and partially treated wastewater.
Thomas G. Carbone
Director of Public Health
36 Bartlet St.
Andover, MA 01810
Voice: 978-623-8640
Fax: 978-623-8694
thomas.carbone@andoverma.us