Buffalo Sewer Authority Saves Millions, Cuts Pollution With Smart Sewer Technology

Buffalo Sewer Authority recently saved $145 million by deploying a cutting-edge digital system that reduced polluted water flowing into its rivers during storm events. By harnessing the power of data and analytics, the city improved the quality of local waterways and can use the $145 million savings to lessen the associated costs for city residents. A collaboration with global water technology leader Xylem, the project recently won an International Water Association award for transforming Buffalo’s sewer network by automatically redirecting excess rainwater to underused parts of its system to prevent overflows. The technology allowed BSA to use its existing network and