New York Sewage Pollution Right to Know

Issued: 01-12-2026, 13:18:34 

Affects: New York – Steuben – Painted Post

The Painted Post (V) STP NY0025712, NY0025712 is issuing this notification.

Discharge location: 138 Kane St., Painted Post, NY

Location details: 

Waterbody affected: Chemung River

Discharge description: Partial treatment with only primary and secondary clarification. No nutrient removal nor coagulation

Potentially impacted public areas: Fishing Area – 

Discharge date and time: 01-12-2026 13:09:09

Discharge duration: 72 Hours

Discharge reason: Unknown –  Trickling Filter Gearbox Failure….Koester Associates on site to make necessary repairs

Steps taken to contain discharge: Repair of Trickling Filter Gearbox and center column by Koester Associates.

Volume/rate of discharge: 400,000 Gallons Estimated 

Treated state of discharge: Partially Treated without Disinfection

Additional information: Will close this notification upon completion of repair. 

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[Disclaimer: Daily and/or termination reports will be provided for ongoing discharges. Wet weather CSO do not need to report daily nor provide a termination report. The information provided in this message is accurate at the time of report using existing systems and models.]

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