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The Project Site is currently serviced by the BWSC for domestic and fire protection water and sanitary
sewage conveyance.
Based upon sewage generation rates outlined in the DEP Sewer Connection and Extension Regulations,
310 CMR 15.203.f, the Project is estimated to generate between approximately 47,125 and 57,125 gallons
per day (if a restaurant is constructed) of sanitary sewage and will require between approximately 51,838
and 62,838 gallons of water per day.
The key Project-related mitigation and/or benefits associated with the infrastructure systems include:
The Project will not result in the introduction of any peak flows, pollutants, or sediments that would
potentially impact the receiving waters of the local BWSC stormwater drainage system.
The Project will improve the quality and quantity of site stormwater runoff compared to existing
conditions, including consideration for groundwater recharge in accordance with the Groundwater
Conservation Overlay District (GCOD). Additionally, the proposed stormwater management systems
will comply with the 2008 DEP Stormwater Management Policy and Standards.
Appropriate low-flow and low-consumption plumbing fixtures will be installed in all rental units to
achieve a reduction in water usage of 30 to 40 percent over the baseline in order to comply with Article 37
of the Boston Zoning Code.
Regulatory Framework
The following discusses the regulatory framework of utility connection reviews and standards. All
connections will be designed and constructed in accordance with city, state and federal standards. A
complete list of the state and local permits anticipated associated with Project-related infrastructure is
included in Chapter 1, General Information and Regulatory Context. For the Project:
BWSC approval will be required for all water, sewer and stormwater systems.
Sewer connection permit or self-certification, as applicable, will be filed with the Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
The Boston Fire Department will review the Project with respect to fire protection measures such as
siamese connections, hydrants, and standpipes.
Design of the site access, hydrant locations, and energy systems (gas and electric) will also be coordinated
with the respective system owners.
Where new utility connections are needed and existing connections are to be capped, the excavation will
be authorized by the Boston Public Works Department (BPWD) through the street opening permit
process, as required.
Additional information on the regulatory framework for each utility system is included in subsequent
sections of this chapter.
All improvements and connections to BWSC infrastructure will be reviewed by BWSC as part of the BWSC
site plan review process. This process includes a comprehensive design review of the proposed service
connections, assessment of system demands and capacity, and establishment of service accounts. As design
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