Kings Beach Bacteria Source Tracking

At a glance

Based on auto-generated captions; names, numbers and addresses may be misheard.

• What: ongoing investigation of bacteria at Kings Beach, including dry weather sampling after the October nor'easter, dye testing of multi-unit properties on Tenson (as captioned) Street on Saturday, eight properties that refused or did not respond, a story map and dashboard nearing release, and a possible sewer lining pilot with the CSO Phase 5 work.
• Discussion: after a Swampscott resident asked why smoke testing was not used more, staff said earlier smoke tests were inconclusive in large former combined sewers and dye testing and cameras have proved more reliable. A joint consultant report on sediment and daily sampling is expected by year end, and EPA sample data has not been received.

Sources

• 2026-11-09 - Water and Sewer Commission (agenda)
• 2026-10-19 - Water and Sewer Commission

Log

• 2026-11-09 - Water and Sewer Commission - Kings Beach is on the agenda; no detail posted ahead of the meeting.

• 2026-10-19 - Water and Sewer Commission - Subcommittee summary and public questions.