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Sewer Amnesty Program

Since the Town's sewer system has been regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP) in the late 1980's due to excessive Infiltration and Inflow (I/I), the Town has strived and made significant efforts to reduce and eliminate I/I in the sewer system. Because of these efforts and the programs implemented, Mass DEP has labeled Burlington one of the model towns/cities in the state for other communities to replicate.

Illicit/Sump Pump Sewer Connection Amnesty Program

One of the programs that the Town has implemented, as previously mentioned, is the Illicit/Sump Pump Sewer Connection Amnesty Program. This program is unique in that it offers a solution to inflow due to illicit connections from residential properties. Land developers seeking sewer allocation (because of the moratorium placed on the Town by Mass DEP) can direct their efforts and expenses to redirect the illicit connections as an alternative to obtain allocation. The developer would finance the construction and the resident would not incur any cost to redirect the illicit connection. This program is only open for enrollment until December 31, 2010 and is FREE to join. The construction involved with redirecting the illegal connections will also be FREE of charge to the homeowner. For additional information on illicit sewer connections and the amnesty program see the power point presentation and brochure below or contact the Engineering Division.

Illicit/Sump Pump Sewer Connection Presentation

Illicit/Sump Pump Sewer Connection Brochure