Why is the Sump Pump Amnesty Program important?
Participation in the Sump Pump Amnesty program will reduce sewer system backups and overflows. Parts of the City have been subject to frequent sanitary sewer backups and overflows which are a public health risk and harm the surrounding environment. The City is working with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MADEP) to improve the sewer system. Sewer backups and overflows lead to higher sewer bills and reduced property values. Eliminating these sanitary sewer backups and overflows is beneficial to the community and environment.