Environmental Rules in New Bedford, MA (2026)
1 verified environmental rules for New Bedford, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Flood Zones
New Bedford has FEMA-designated flood zones and is protected by the New Bedford Hurricane Protection Barrier, constructed 1962-1966 across New Bedford and Fairhaven Harbor. The barrier protects approximately 1,400 acres from tidal flooding. FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (effective July 16, 2014) designate special flood hazard areas.
New Bedford Flood Zone Regulations
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