Cleaning Teall Brook

In December 2001, Onondaga completed an underground facility at the corner of Teall and Mildred avenues in Syracuse to remove trash and other debris from the overflows of sanitary and storm sewers. These overflows happen only about ten times each year, and this facility operates only at those times.

By using a screen, the Teall Brook facility separates floating debris from the water. The facility operates automatically and requires infrequent cleaning to keep it operating well.

Excavation for the underground facility Teall Brook—along with Ley Creek and Onondaga Lake—benefit from WEP's Teall Brook facility.

Nearly all of the facility is located underground and, therefore, has a minimum effect on the neighborhood. It is hydraulically cleaned and requires little maintenance. Only the control panel and hatches to permit access below ground are visible from the street.

The Teall Brook control facility makes an important contribution to Onondaga County's efforts to prevent pollution from reaching Onondaga Lake.