Buffalo Sewer Authority

Our very own Oluwole McFoy, General Manager and Rosaleen Nogle, Principal Engineer are both featured in the latest New York Water Environment Association - NYWEA ClearWaters publication. Both are featured as part of the publication's Member Spotlight series. Rosaleen is also featured in a separate article where she highlights the importance of proper PPE for women in the plant setting.

In conjunction with The Nature Conservancy, the University of Michigan and Environmental Consulting & Technology, Great Lakes Impact Investment platform works to highlight projects that focus on environmental benefits and financial returns. Buffalo Sewer Authority's RainCheck #greeninfrastructure program is one of 30 projects that will make an environmental impact by investing in the region. The project uses the environmental impact bond to reduce combined overflows and decrease borrowing costs for the city. https://buffalonews.com//article_8e9c6d5c-14e0-11ec-87b9-0

Today marks the first day of #HispanicHeritageMonth. The recognition, running, September 15 - October 15 every year, acknowledges and celebrates the many contributions of Hispanic Americans.

Buffalo Sewer Authority’s $54 million Environmental Impact Bond, the largest ever, is one of the Great Lakes Impact Investment Platform’s close to $4 billion sustainability projects. Buffalo Sewer’s EIB will serve as a tool measuring the outcomes of #greeninfrastructure initiatives. The Platform is aiding investors and organizations by helping them find ways to create and pay for sustainable environmental projects by supporting various investment methods such as green bonds, green lending, real assets and environmental impact bonds. Read more here: https://www.shelbynews.com//article_a9542882-8c33-58a9-ad8

Today marks 20 years of the tragic events of 9/11. As we remember the victims and their families, we also honor the bravery and the heroic acts shown by firefighters, police officers and ordinary citizens on that day. Never forget.

Happy #WorldWaterDay! World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis and achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. In 2021, the theme is valuing water. At Buffalo Sewer, we #ValueWater by implementing innovative technologies to collect and treat sanitary water and stormwater and protect the Great Lakes... from pollution. How is water important to your home and family life, your livelihood, your cultural practices, your wellbeing, your local environment? #Water2Me Visit World Water Day 2021 website: www.worldwaterday.org or read the the UN World Water Development Report published today at http://www.unwater.org/publi/world-water-development-report.

Happy #ThankAnOperatorThursday! This week we want to give a huge thanks to our Operator II Roscoe. Roscoe has been working at Buffalo Sewer for 5 years this month. When asked about his favorite place to work at the Treatment Plant, Roscoe expressed his love for Aeration. "My favorite part is Aeration. Growing up, I played football and was a defensive lineman. In Aeration I'm the last line of defense, of sludge defense. It's where I'm comfortable. I feel important". Roscoe also extended a piece of advice for any new-comers on the job: Remember to say attention, and be proactive not reactive. Thank you Roscoe for your dedication to keeping Buffalo water clean!

Happy St. Patrick’s day from all-things-green at our Treatment Plant!

Yesterday Buffalo Sewer ‘s Senior Instrument Tech Tim Blake presented at New York Water Environment Association - NYWEA Greater Buffalo Environmental Conference! Tim discussed the coordination between two major rehabilitation projects: Settled Wastewater Control and Settled Wastewater Pump & Motor Rehabilitation. With over 45 people directly involved from four different states and two countries, the cost of these combined projects was large totaling over 2.5 million dollars. While some challenges arose such a Hoist malfunction and some blown fuses with our pumps, this project was ultimately successful with all five pumps and motors available for use and all control panels finalized as a duplicate of each other. Thank you so much Tim for your great presentation and for spotlighting the awesome work done at our Treatment Plant!

Check out "Buffalo Sewers: A History of the Queen City from Below" written by Buffalo Sewer's own Assistant Principal Engineer Rosaleen Nogle! Published in Western New York Heritage's Winter Issue, this article explores the history of Buffalo's sewer system over the past 200 years from backyard latrines and cesspools to our innovative smart technology. Congratulations Rosey on this publication! Read the full article at https://www.wnyheritage.org//buffalos_sewers_a/index.html!

Happy #ThankAnOperatorThursday! Today we extend a special thank you to our Operator II Ashley. Ashley has been working at Buffalo Sewer for over 5 years and is a great asset on our team. When asked about a favorite part of the Treatment Plant, Ashley talked about having a sweet spot for Main Pump with its Art Deco design and impressive role at the facility. Thank you for your service!

"We believe that every resident deserves access to clean water. It's a right, not a privilege" - Mayor Byron W. Brown with #BuffaloSewer General Manager OJ McFoy at The Value of Water National Forum. Let recognize all those who regularly struggle with access to clean water during today's #ImagineADayWithoutWater. For some, they don't need to imagine it.

Today is the sixth annual #ImagineADayWithoutWater. It's a day to pause and notice how water systems impact our lives and communities, and to commit to ensuring a sustainable water future. Buffalo Sewer Authority is excited to join The Value of Water national forum streaming today October 21st at 12 PM, featuring Buffalo's own Mayor Byron W. Brown and #BuffaloSewer General Manager OJ McFoy. Here we unite with fellow city leaders to discuss our biggest water challenges. Please join us today in support and to learn how #Buffalo is a part of the conversation: https://imagineadaywithoutwater.org/nationalforum.

Please be careful while driving. Look out for standing water on our roadways. Our crews are out clearing clogged street drains due to fallen leaves

Has your water been turned off during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis? Buffalo Water’s top priority continues to be protecting public health and our customer...s throughout this pandemic, so we’re restoring service to all residents whose usage has been interrupted. For immediate assistance, please call (716) 847-1065 today, or visit https://buffalowater.org for more information. #LetsGetWaterWise See more

What can a city sewer authority do to resolve issues common to vintage systems efficiently? See how Erdman Anthony helped the Buffalo Sewer Authority at the link below for the answer.

Currently, a band of lake effect rain is over Lake Erie. This band will continue make its way northeast across the lake and arrive into the Buffalo Metro area later this morning. Some thunder may be possible in the stronger portions of the lake effect rain band.

Congratulations to Taylor Brown our Junior Sanitary Engineer for being selected as part of the American Public Works Association’s 2020-2021 Emerging Leaders Academy Class XIV!

The deadline is Oct. 31, but we are still behind on the #2020Census response rate. As of today, the #Buffalo response rate is at 53.8%, but we need 100% partici...pation. Community Centers are the anchors of our neighborhoods and provide critical programming that would not be possible without federal funding determined by our population. Please help our community get its fair share of federal funds by completing the census. Visit 2020census.gov or complete it by phone, 844-330-2020 TODAY! #BuffaloHEARD See more

This week Buffalo Sewer and members of our Buffalo Water Equity Taskforce joined reps from across the country who work for local water and wastewater utilities, organizations serving vulnerable communities, environmental groups and more for a 3 day virtual Water Equity Network training. The U.S. Water Alliance’s Water Equity Network is a nationwide community of practice to advance equitable water management practices at the local, state, and national levels. For the past 2 years the City of Buffalo has been one of seven cities implementing ideas through the Water Equity Taskforce. Now our numbers have grown! Watch this video to learn more. https://youtu.be/xx2GEYicSnM

Bag it, #Buffalo! I encourage residents to participate in our Leaf Recycling Program to help keep our streets and storm drains clean and clear in our neighborhoods. Please SHARE to spread the word!

Most problems require more than one solution. Buffalo Water understands. Through its Pathways to Affordable Water program, its Water Amnesty Program could help ...those currently behind on utility payments. Eligible residents can enroll by calling (716) 847-1065, then agree to specific program criteria to erase water service-related debt. It’s another way to get water wise, so call today, or visit https://buffalowater.org for more information. #LetsGetWaterWise See more

Just a heads up Buffalo! We are dye testing our storm sewer system in the Delaware Park area and you may see bright green water in Hoyt Lake it’s safe and will disappear in a few hours.