SESD at Beverly Harbor Fest 9/13/26

#bevhma #beverlyharborfest2026 SESD is proud to participate in the 15th Annual Beverly Harbor Fest celebration by the sea! On Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 1pm to 5pm, join SESD staff and Executive Director, David Michelsen, P.E., at Lynch Park in Beverly, MA to learn more about what we do, how you can help, and the […]

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NACWA Gold Peak Performance Award

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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Summer Teacher/Public Outreach Training

Flyer for NEWEA Teacher/Public Outreach Training event at SESD on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Learn practical approaches, lesson ideas, and tools that help educators bring climate and water topics into their classrooms in engaging and accessible ways. Register at https://site.pheedloop.com/event/EVEVAITHIZPPJ/home

Join the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) for a Teacher Training (K-12) at SESD on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Participate in a tour of our treatment plant. Learn about NEWEA classroom presentations. Engage in hands-on challenges that you can repeat with your own students! Discover practical approaches, lesson […]

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Rising Costs and Critical Infrastructure Require Legislative Relief

A color photograph of SESD under construction in the 1990s during our secondary treatment upgrade. Tall cement walls are surrounded by cranes and work vehicles as workers move about.

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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SESD Wins NEWEA Asset Management Excellence Award

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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Celebrating 100 Years of Community Service

SESD staff, current and former, joined together on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, to celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of our wastewater treatment plant. From 1925 to 2025, SESD has served local municipal sewer departments by collecting and treating wastewater. In support of this essential community service, we process approximately 25 million gallons of wastewater per day, […]

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