07/22/2026
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: July 21, 2026 @ 6:30 PM – July 21, 2026 @ 12:05 AM
The Commonwealth recommends that the public avoid contact with the Merrimack River for at least 48 hours after a sewerage discharge or overflow due to increased health risks from bacteria or other pollutants associated with urban storm water runoff and discharges of untreated and partially treated wastewater.