Starting December 30, 2024, all Buffalo Sewer Authority construction contractors and subcontractors are required to be registered with the NYSDOL.
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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
- National Day of Mourning 8 Jan, 2025 - President Biden has declared Thursday, January 9, 2025, as a…
- Weather Emergency Operations 12/12/2024 12 Dec, 2024 - Our Treatment Facility is currently operating and any emergency calls…
- Construction Contractor and Subcontractor Notice 10 Dec, 2024 - In conformance with recent changes to New York State Labor…
- Update to Dry Weather Operations 8 Dec, 2024 - As of 11:21 PM on December 7, 2024, the previously…
- Dry Weather Primary Treatment Event 6 Dec, 2024 - Due to scheduled maintenance work, Buffalo Sewer will be temporarily…
Bid & RFP Announcements
- Cornelius Creek CSO Backwater Gate Flooding Mitigation Project 30 Dec, 2024 - Sealed bids shall be received, opened and publicly read aloud…
- Construction Contractor and Subcontractor Notice 10 Dec, 2024 - In conformance with recent changes to New York State Labor…
- INVITATION TO BID: Delavan Trunk Sewer Improvements at Florida Street (SPP 229A CSO-053_10) 26 Mar, 2024 - Advertisement to Bid #1 Addendum No. 1 Addendum No. 2…
- Invitation to Bid: “PRIMARY TREATMENT RENOVATION” at Bird Island WWTF 12 Feb, 2024 - Invitation to Bid - Updated 03/18/2024 Sealed bids for the “PRIMARY…
- Primary Treatment Project Open House 1 Jan, 2024 - Prospective Contractors and Sub-Contractors Are Invited to the Primary Treatment…
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.