Starting December 30, 2024, all Buffalo Sewer Authority construction contractors and subcontractors are required to be registered with the NYSDOL.
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WE MAKE WATER WORK
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ABOUT
The Buffalo Sewer Authority protects public health and our Great Lakes waterways from water pollution. To do this, we capture dirty water, treat and clean it so that it can be safely returned to our rivers and lakes.
Our job is to maintain and improve the infrastructure, innovation, and efficiency of our water resources to ensure the quality of life throughout Western New York.
HOW WE MEASURE SUCCESS
Turning Water Into Power
Find out how Buffalo Sewer cleans water and creates energy
News & Updates
- Ellicott District Queen City Clean Waters Public Participation Forum 13 May, 2025 - Tuesday May 20th @ Pratt Willert Community Center 6pm-8pm Queen…
- BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY ADDS THREE BOARD MEMBERS 8 May, 2025 - Herbert Bellamy Jr. remains Chair; Christopher Roosevelt remains Vice Chair…
- Fillmore District Queen City Clean Waters Public Participation Forum 2 May, 2025 - Wednesday May 14th 2025 @ Matt Urban Human Services Center…
- Lovejoy District Queen City Clean Waters Public Participation Forum 2 May, 2025 - Tuesday, May 13th 2025 @ Schiller Park Senior Center 6pm-8pm…
- Register for the July 12th Virtual (Zoom) Queen City Clean Waters Public Participation Forum | 10:00am – 12:00pm 11 Apr, 2025 - Register for the July 12th Virtual (Zoom) Public Participation Forum…
Bid & RFP Announcements
- Invitation to Bid: Purchase of New & Unused Permanently Mounted Gas Detector Systems 8 May, 2025 - Purchase of New & Unused Permanently Mounted Gas Detector Systems…
- Invitation to Bid: Purchase of Steel & Cast 6 May, 2025 - Purchase of Various New & Unused Gray Cast Iron Castings…
- Invitation to Bid: Purchase of New and Unused Aurora Pump Replacement Parts 11 Apr, 2025 - Bid Opening: 10:00 AM Wednesday April 23, 2025
- Invitation to Bid: Purchase of New and Unused Moyno Pump Replacement Parts 11 Apr, 2025 - Bid Opening: 11:00 AM on Wednesday April 23, 2025
- Invitation to Bid: Disposal of miscellaneous construction debris 11 Apr, 2025 - Bid Opening: 2:00 PM on Wednesday April 23, 2025
We want to hear from you
If your concern is an emergency or needs immediate attention please call:
(716) 851-4664 Option 1
or
File a Report with 311
Other inquiries can be made to:
(716) 851-4664
Monday- Friday 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
Real-Time Sewer
Overflow Status
The Buffalo Sewer Authority has developed the below interactive map to serve as a notification system to alert the public of the occurrence of combined sewer overflow (CSO) events. Click on a location for additional details.
Please note: map load time may vary
Weather Forecast
The probability of CSO discharges increases during wet weather.
Buffalo Sewer has developed this notification system to alert the public of the occurrence of combined sewer overflow (CSO) events. During wet weather, stormwater enters the sewer system, combining with wastewater, often leading to permitted CSO discharges. These discharges are the result of the historical design of the system to prevent basement flooding. Buffalo Sewer is working to eliminate the effects of CSO’s on our Great Lakes waterways. As our efforts to address CSO’s continue, we want to make sure to notify the users of our waterways about the pollution concerns. As many other conditions affect the water quality of our waterways, we urge users to use care during recreation. Please be advised that the information displayed in this map is based on a computer model and may not represent real-time activity. Buffalo Sewer continues to update the model to better reflect actual conditions.