A heat emergency has been declared in Boston beginning Tuesday 6/18 thru 6/20 possibly extending to Friday 6/21. For neighborhood cooling centers and ways to stay hydrated use the attached link.
South Boston
The impacted area is from Broadway to Andrew Square and the Expressway to Telegraph Hill, and the goal is to remove as much stormwater as possible from the existing combined sewer system.
Project Contacts
Contract Number:
21-309-012Project Summary
The Boston Water and Sewer Commission’s South Boston Sewer Separation Project involves separating the combined sewer system in South Boston. The purpose of this project is to reduce pollution levels in Boston Harbor by substantially decreasing the number and volume of Combined Sewer Overflows into Fort Point Channel and Boston Harbor. This project will be completed under five (5) construction contracts.
Anticipated Project Duration:
Preliminary Design: Complete
Final Design: Fall 2018 to Spring 2025
Construction: Summer 2021 to Fall 2027
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