Water flushed or sent down the drain in homes, businesses, and commercial buildings must be cleaned. If not properly treated the chemicals, human waste, and other contaminants end up in our waterways.
At SESD, we serve local municipal sewer departments by collecting and treating wastewater containing contaminants. In support of this essential community service, we:
Million Gallons of Wastewater a Day
Miles of Interceptor & Force Main Pipes
Residents and Businesses
SESD provides wastewater treatment services to Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem, and portions of Middleton and Wenham.
We collect, process, and treat water contaminated by everyday use, removing harmful contaminants to ensure they aren’t released into the environment.
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Processing over 9 billion gallons of wastewater per year, our treatment facility is essential to maintaining water quality in the communities we serve. SESD hosts tours and educational seminars for schools, community groups, and wastewater professionals, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what we do and how we keep operations online 24/7.
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"Every single drop of the worst product known to man comes to this plant, it is horrible, and what we...
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#bevhma #beverlyharborfest2026 SESD is proud to participate in the 15th Annual Beverly Harbor Fest celebration by the sea! On Sunday,...