When large amounts of rain or snowmelt flow into storm drains, the increased volumes exceed the treatment capacity at the plant. That causes a mix of untreated sewage and water to be diverted around the plant and into the river.
Albany CSO Pool Communities is a collaboration between the cities of Albany, Cohoes, Troy, Watervliet & Rensselaer and the Village of Green Island.
Improving the water quality of the Hudson River, guided by more than 50 Strategic Plans and Projects.