As stormwater flows through paved surfaces, Runoff can pick up toxic contaminants such as trash, chemicals, and heavy metals before draining into local waterways. This can contaminate swimming areas, and groundwater, and add toxic chemicals into the food chain.
ECOS reduces potential pollution by managing the stormwater program which addresses regulations, operations, and maintenance.
MWRA Sewer Use Regulations – Provides a detailed overview of state regulations regarding wastewater discharge into the Authority Sewerage System.
MWRA Discharge Limits Overview – is a comprehensive list provided by the Northeastern University that is designed to show the MWRA discharge limits overview