PITTSFIELD, Mass. The City of Pittsfield Public Utilities discovered a discharge of untreated wastewater on Wahconah Street near the Northern intersection with North Street.

 

The discharge began at approximately 7:30 a.m. on April 3, and it stopped at 8:30 a.m.

 

It was determined that this discharge was caused by A sewer main blockage at the Northern intersection of Wahconah Street and North Street.

 

The estimated discharge volume at the time of this notification is unknown, and the possible waterbodies affected include the West Branch Housatonic River.

 

This overflow consists of untreated or partially treated sewage and waste. Avoid contact with these waterbodies for 48 hours after the discharge or overflow ceases due to increased health risks from bacteria and other pollutants. 

 

This notice is required by the MassDEP 314 CMR 16.09.

 

This notification and future updates are posted on the Pittsfield Department of Public Utilities website.