DEC: Another discharge in Niagara River, “badly discolored water” observed

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – Another discharge occurred in the Niagara River Wednesday amid heavy rains in the area, the New York State DEC said Wednesday.
The DEC responded to a report of “overflows and discharges” associated with the Niagara Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant and sewer system late Wednesday afternoon.
The DEC “immediately initiated an investigation and officials observed badly discolored water in the Niagara River — which clearly constitutes a