For 50 years, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has represented public wastewater and stormwater agencies of all sizes nationwide. The Association’s unique and growing network strengthens the advocacy voice for all member utilities, and ensures they have the tools necessary to provide affordable and sustainable clean water for all. In recognition of […]
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The South Essex Sewerage District is pursuing legislative relief to address rising costs and critical infrastructure needs. We will be presenting to the City Councils and Town Boards of our member communities during the months of April and May to highlight our needs and seek support. Please see the press release below for more information. […]
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On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, a team of SESD personnel attended the NEWEA Annual Conference & Exhibit in Boston, MA, where they were given the Asset Management Excellence Award. This is awarded to a nominated organization that demonstrates initiative and leadership in the area of asset management and can be one that has recently initiated […]
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SESD is the winner of the 2025 Robert L. Moylan, Jr. Project of the Year Award for our Porter River Siphon Rehabilitation Project in Danvers, MA. “Following failure of a force main, the South Essex Sewerage District (SESD) began a comprehensive program of managing its critical infrastructure, including sewer siphons that convey all of Danvers’ flow […]
This year, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) held their National Environmental Achievement Awards ceremony during their winter conference. At the awards ceremony and reception on January 29, 2025, our Executive Assistant, Executive Director, Manager of Administration & Finance, Engineers, and Superintendents at SESD, along with our branding agency, Mayo Designs, were awarded […]
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This year, the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) Annual Conference was held at Boston Marriott Copley Place in downtown Boston, MA. At the awards ceremony luncheon on January 29, 2025, our Executive Director, David Michelsen, received the prestigious Elizabeth A. Cutone Executive Leadership Award. Established in 2014, the Award is given annually to an […]
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On January 6, 2025, Salem Sound Coastwatch issued a press release regarding their free lecture series “Underwater in Salem”. Our Executive Director, David Michelsen, P.E., is invited to present one of five lectures on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Abbot Public Library in Marblehead, MA. We hope to […]
SESD has prepared and released a new website and an updated logo to protect public health and environmental awareness through wastewater education. Please click the link below or visit The Salem News to read the Press Release. […]
In June of 2024, SESD hosted the New England Water Environmental Association’s Young Professionals in installment number 38 of their popular Poo and Brew Event at the SESD Treatment Facility. More than 30 young professionals from NEWEA came to the facility for a plant tour and to learn more about SESD. After the tour, the […]