Welcome to the Buffalo Water Authority

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Water Bills can now be paid at your local neighborhood market or Western Union Agent     ...    Now Available! - Online Bill Payments    ...    Now Available! - Online Self-Read Meter Reading     ...    Water Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 AM, Room 502 City Hall    ...    ...    ...

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Buffalo, NY  is located at the northeastern shore of Lake Erie.

Since 1913 the city has drawn its water from the "Emerald Channel", a region in Lake Erie known for its sparkling clarity.
  Colonel Ward Pumping Station

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The Buffalo Water Authority is committed to delivering superior potable water that meets and exceeds all water quality standards.

Managed by American Water since 1997, we strive for continuous improvements in our efforts to provide customers with cost effective, reliable  and professional water services.

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