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As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, Buffalo Sewer has reduced our onsite workforce to help flatten the curve, transitioning to a partial remote work status. We have prepared for this to minimize disruptions. Our top priority remains to protect public health by providing the critical service of clean and safe water.

Buffalo to Spend Millions on Sewer Upgrades

News & Updates

Buffalo plans to solve the problem of sewer pipe overflows during heavy rain storms. The city of Buffalo has a plan to get rid of over flows which occur when sewers overload in storms and dump into water ways. Sewer Authority General Manager Olulowole McFoy says the...

Temporary Discharge Program

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Developed to assist wastewater dischargers with requirements, for a short duration to our organization. This is for a one time discharge or a discharge period of less than one year. The program outlines the type of wastewater accepted, regulations and monitoring...

Trucked in Waste Program

News & Updates

The program describes the regulations for waste-haulers and requirements to apply for a Trucker’s Discharge Permit. The procedures for discharging at the designated discharge locations and compliance monitoring for...

Buffalo Pollution Discharge Elimination System

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This program was developed to assist businesses and industries with the requirements to discharge wastewater into the local sewer system. Applying is the starting point in determining whether your business or industry is considered a Significant Industrial Use...