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Seneca Nation Demands Action on Olean Sewage Crisis

3/13/2025

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Seneca Nation members are calling on the City of Olean, New York, to tackle the alarming sewage discharge into the Allegheny River. With a looming 2042 deadline to upgrade its wastewater system, the Nation expressed frustration over the city's lack of investment and its focus on less pressing projects, urging immediate action for the sake of the environment.

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Seneca Nation members are calling on the City of Olean, New York, to tackle the alarming sewage discharge into the Allegheny River. With a looming 2042 deadline to upgrade its wastewater system, the Nation expressed frustration over the city's lack of investment and its focus on less pressing projects, urging immediate action for the sake of the environment.