Massachusetts S606 mandates additional water quality testing after combined sewage overflows.

Massachusetts S606 requires the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct further testing of water bodies and waterways following a combined sewage overflow. The department, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, will use the data to create a predictive model for water quality and identify areas with high bacteria content. Permittees with bacteria levels exceeding 235 colony forming units per 100 milliliters must develop a mitigation plan, subject to approval. The department can suspend testing from December to March based on weather conditions.

Massachusetts S606 mandates additional water quality testing after combined sewage overflows.

Massachusetts S606 requires the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct further testing of water bodies and waterways following a combined sewage overflow. The department, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, will use the data to create a predictive model for water quality and identify areas with high bacteria content. Permittees with bacteria levels exceeding 235 colony forming units per 100 milliliters must develop a mitigation plan, subject to approval. The department can suspend testing from December to March based on weather conditions.