Pollution Control District approves $382,626 in April warrant and spending.
Charles River Pollution Control District approves $382,626 warrant, citing March non-compliance. The board unanimously backed Warrant 26-10 comprising $376,928.12 in operations and maintenance and $5,698.50 in capital costs, with Chairman David C. Formato presiding. Executive Director Elizabeth
Charles River Pollution Control District (CRPCD) · Meeting of April 9, 2026
FRANKLIN — Charles River Pollution Control District approves $382,626 warrant, citing March non-compliance. The board unanimously backed Warrant 26-10 comprising $376,928.12 in operations and maintenance and $5,698.50 in capital costs, with Chairman David C. Formato presiding.
Executive Director Elizabeth Taglieri reported monthly copper levels reached 16.3 micrograms per liter against a 13-microgram permit limit, prompting expanded sampling across the Mine Brook Interceptor. A revised NPDES permit takes effect May 1, 2026, pending resolution of ongoing appeal with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection over chlorine residual and biotoxicity parameters expected to conclude within one year.
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Source: the Charles River Pollution Control District (CRPCD) meeting of April 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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