10/31/2025
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.