BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has filed a lawsuit against the Buffalo Sewer Authority, alleging massive sewage discharge violations that have been impacting west side neighborhoods with foul odors and environmental concerns.

The 19-page lawsuit filed Tuesday claims the Buffalo Sewer Authority has discharged 2.9 million gallons of untreated sewage and runoff annually into the Niagara River and other nearby waterways, creating significant public health and environmental concerns.

"It's definitely impacting the quality of life of our neighborhood," reflected Nikki Ronan, who lives on Buffalo's west side just blocks from the Niagara River and Bird Island Pier, where the wastewater treatment plant is located.

"The Bird Island Pier is, like,

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