# Sewage Spill Closes Plum Island Beaches

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-06-28T23:26:26+00:00
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Plum Island beaches in Newburyport are still off-limits as millions of gallons of raw sewage spill daily into the Merrimack River after a catastrophic sewer break in Haverhill—revealed to be two massive ruptures in a 42-inch main. Officials, including Newburyport’s Public Health Director, are taking drastic precautions to protect public safety while crews work around the clock to reroute sewage via bypass lines. Locals report a foul, overpowering odor, and the situation remains urgent as authorities race to fix the pipes and restore water quality before anyone swims again. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/56141f2d4ef4e8ca

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