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A trench for the West Street storm sewer.
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Sewer separation: West Street and Water Street
In 1999, sewers in West Street near West Genesee
Street were successfully separated. The surrounding
area was restored—even improved in appearance. Most
important for water quality, three combined sewer
overflows to Onondaga Creek were eliminated.
In 2000-2001, the City of Syracuse undertook major
improvements to refurbish Clinton Square, a popular
festival and gathering point in downtown Syracuse. WEP
separated one of two previously combined lines (CSO
basin 024).
The pipe was relined and now transports wastewater
only. The new sewer main is used for storm water only.
This project eliminated one overflow point.
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West Street after sewer separation project
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Susan Miller, Project Deputy Director
Onondaga County Dept of Water Environment Protection