Olean and Seneca Nation form task force to address wastewater overflow into the Allegheny River.

Officials from Olean and the Seneca Nation have created a task force to tackle wastewater overflow into the Allegheny River, a critical drinking water source. The city's outdated treatment plant has led to 46 discharges since 2007, with 14 occurring between 2013 and 2024. The task force will push for plant upgrades and encourage local actions like disconnecting catch basins and reducing water use during heavy rains. Olean has until 2042 to meet environmental standards.