BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that it reached an agreement with New York State Attorney General Letitia James and the Buffalo Sewer Authority (BSA) to "significantly improve water quality along the Niagara River and its tributaries."

The announcement comes after the DEC filed a lawsuit against the Buffalo Sewer Authority , accusing the authority of water quality violations, permit violations and failing to meet project deadlines. You can watch our previous report on the lawsuit below. DEC files lawsuit against Buffalo Sewer Authority over raw sewage discharge

According to the DEC, BSA owns and operates wastewater treatment facilities that include the Bird Island Wastewater Treatment plant and an extensive combined se

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