An active combined-sewer overflow in Elmira is sending untreated combined sewage into the Chemung River, according to New York’s public alert system.
The permitted overflow began at 8:35 AM Wednesday, September 16th, at 301 West Water Street. The state alert says intense rain exceeded the sewer system’s capacity, causing the discharge. The overflow was still listed as ongoing when the late-morning update was prepared.
People are advised to avoid the Chemung River in Elmira while the discharge remains active. That guidance applies to anyone planning recreation or other contact with the river in the affected area. New York’s alert system says normal recreational use may resume after the overflow ends.
The notice identifies the West Water Street location as the discharge point and describes the event as a permitted combined-sewer overflow. No end time was listed in the alert available for the update.
Residents and visitors should follow the latest official notice before entering or using the river. The advisory remains tied to the active discharge, so conditions may change after the overflow stops and officials update the alert.
