Public water system · NY1400422
ActiveBuffalo Water Authority
Community water system in Erie County, New York, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
276,000
Service connections
80,000
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-17 | 4H | 5200 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-10-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Archived |
| 2014-10-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Archived |
| 2014-01-01 | 03 | 2051 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-01-01 | 03 | 2050 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-01-01 | 03 | 2020 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-01-01 | 03 | 2326 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-01-01 | 03 | 2383 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-01-01 | 03 | 2306 | No | Resolved |
Buffalo Water Authority: frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo Water Authority's water safe to drink?
Buffalo Water Authority is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the NY state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Buffalo Water Authority?
Buffalo Water Authority (PWSID NY1400422) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NY state drinking water program.
How many people does Buffalo Water Authority serve?
Buffalo Water Authority reports serving 276,000 people through 80,000 service connections in Erie County, New York.
Where does Buffalo Water Authority get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Erie County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecwa Direct | Erie | 313,380 | Community | Surface water |
| Erie City Water Authority | Erie | 220,001 | Community | Surface water |
| Ecwa Amherst | Erie | 92,697 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Tonawanda, Town Water Dept. | Erie | 72,571 | Community | Surface water |
| Ecwa Lancaster | Erie | 29,018 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Sandusky City | Erie | 25,793 | Community | Surface water |