Mayor: Sewer flow into Merrimack River stopped; some beaches reopen

Haverhill sewage leak into Merrimack River has been stopped

A bypass line was completed in Haverhill, Mass., on Wednesday afternoon, finally diverting the wastewater flow away from pipe breaks that leaked tens of millions of tons of sewage into the Merrimack River over nearly five days.

Unsafe bacteria levels recorded by river watchdog group

NEWBURYPORT — State officials and multiple groups tied to the Merrimack River have released statements addressing the millions of gallons of untreated sewage flowing from Haverhill into the river daily following testing that showed unsafe bacteria levels.

Haverhill sewage leak into river stopped as emergency bypass line goes live

HAVERHILL — A massive sewage leak from a city treatment center into the Merrimack River stopped Wednesday after five days of emergency repairs.

Merrimack River sewage leak stopped, some Massachusetts beaches reopened for swimming

The sewage leak into the Merrimack River​ was stopped Wednesday, and some nearby Massachusetts beaches​ have reopened for swimming.

Sewage overflow issue in Merrimack River is resolved, officials say, although some beaches are still closed

Officials are still urging people to avoid contact with the river near Haverhill and downstream for at least 48 hours. The post Sewage overflow issue in Merrimack River is resolved, officials say, although some beaches are still closed appeared first on Boston.com.

Mayor: Sewer flow into Merrimack River stopped; some beaches reopen

Haverhill says a major sewer overflow into the Merrimack River has stopped, but repairs and beach advisories continue.