2026–27 · Brighton
Eliminate CSOs for a swimmable Charles River
Resident asks for real investment to eliminate combined sewer overflows and make the Charles River permanently swimmable, citing health risks for environmental justice communities.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Put real resources towards eliminating CSOs and creating a permanently swimmable Charles River. Include site stations, separation of sewers and all affiliated recreational locations on the Charles.
Who it helps and why
Environmental Justice communitiesa are vulnerable in terms of health risks connected to CSos and likely have outdated utilities and would bene
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 4, 2026
- Neighborhood
- Brighton
- Place
- Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, 02135
- Portal category
- Human Services
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Allston Brighton Health Collaborative
- Submission language
- English
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