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Millions Of Gallons Of Raw Sewage Pour Into Merrimack River, Threatening To Ruin Fourth Of July Weekend

Millions of gallons of raw sewage have poured into the Merrimack River after a Haverhill sewer main break, forcing beach and shellfish closures before Fourth of July.

By State House News Service
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Millions Of Gallons Of Raw Sewage Pour Into Merrimack River, Threatening To Ruin Fourth Of July Weekend
Gov. Maura Healey speaks at a press conference in Haverhill on June 30, 2026. Screenshot courtesy of State House News Service

Millions of gallons of raw sewage have poured into the Merrimack River after a Haverhill sewer main break, forcing beach and shellfish closures before Fourth of July.

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