United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Announce Settlement with City of Lowell to Address Pollution in Merrimack River

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Justice Department, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have announced a settlement agreement with the City of Lowell, Massachusetts, to address pollution in the Merrimack River. The settlement requires Lowell to invest approximately $195 million to upgrade its sewage systems, separating wastewater and stormwater, and reducing pollution in local streams and rivers. The city will also implement a program to detect and eliminate illicit connections that discharge wastewater to the stormwater system and establish city ordinances to prevent stormwater runoff from construction and post-construction sites. The settlement aims to improve water quality and public health, making the Merrimack River safer for drinking water and recreational activities.