State Senator Ed Kennedy Attends Roundtable Discussion Regarding Upgrading Sewer Systems Along Merrimack River

On Monday, February 14th, State Senator Ed Kennedy met with Congresswoman Lori Trahan, U.S. EPA – New England Region Administrator David Cash, State Representative Vanna Howard, State Representative Rady Mom, Colleen Garry State Representative, Lowell City Manager Eileen Donoghue, Executive Director Jane Calvin of the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust, representatives from the Merrimack River Watershed Council, and staff from the Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility for a roundtable discussion of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s historic investments in upgrading Massachusetts water infrastructure, particularly sewage systems along the Merrimack River.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is receiving at least $1.1 billion over the next five years for water structure improvements in communities like Lowell. This funding is derived from the $55 billion allocated in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for upgrades to community water systems and replace lead service lines across the country.