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News Breaking News Cromwell's Sewer Main Breaks, Spilling Sewage into Mattabesset River

Cromwell's Sewer Main Breaks, Spilling Sewage into Mattabesset River

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March 24, 2026 | Cromwell, CT

Firefighters responded to a broken sewer main actively leaking sewage into the Mattabesset River along Berlin Street, near the Berlin town line. The incident, reported on March 24, triggered a hazardous materials response from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEP). Local water officials are actively addressing the break and working to contain the contamination.

Fire Department on Scene, active sewage leak from a broken sewer main into the mattabasset river. CT DEP Hazardous Materials Request to the Scene. Water Department Working to mitigate the break.Cromwell's Sewer Main Breaks, Spilling Sewage into Mattabesset River

This event highlights ongoing issues with water pollution and could lead to legal scrutiny over infrastructure upkeep and river safeguards.

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