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Combined sewer overflow (CSO) reported — City of Albany CSOs, Nov 5, 2026

Not stated by the source · City of Albany CSOs (NY DEC Sewage Pollution Right to Know)

Source: City of Albany CSOs (NY DEC Sewage Pollution Right to Know) via DEC Sewage Pollution Right to Know page, 'Recent NY-Alert Notifications' view, record NY0025747-20261105T204357Z, reported Nov 5, 2026, 3:43 PM EST, retrieved 2026-11-06 08:47 UTC · Read the original notice

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1. Reported wastewater outlet

Operator named in the record: City of Albany CSOs (federal wastewater discharge permit, NPDES, NY0025747). Outlet: “This is the largest CSO in the system.”. Location: not given in the report or in the outlet records.

Outfall: a pipe or outlet where wastewater enters a water body.

2. Waters named in the notice

The notice names: “Hudson River”. DirtyWaterWatch links this report to Hudson River, NY. Match basis: the water named in the report.

3. Estimated downstream stretch

No downstream estimate is available for this report.

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When it happened and when it was reported

Event and notice times use Eastern Time (EST or EDT). Retrieval times use Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Started

Nov 5, 2026, 10:30 AM EST

Ended

not reported

Detail provided by the source

Times known to the minute

Reported to the source

Nov 5, 2026, 3:43 PM EST

Published

Nov 5, 2026, 3:43 PM EST

Source last updated

not given

Last retrieved by DirtyWaterWatch

2026-11-06 08:47 UTC

What and how much

Type

Combined sewer overflow (CSO): sewage mixed with rainwater spills from a shared sewer system.

Status in the record

Not stated by the source

Material

“Partially Treated without Disinfection”

Volume

12.75 million gallons (estimated)

Volume as reported

“12,750,000 Gallons Estimated”

Advice from City of Albany CSOs (NY DEC Sewage Pollution Right to Know)

“https://www.albanypoolcso.org/”

Advice period

This report does not state a period. See the rule DirtyWaterWatch applies and its source.

Basis

not stated

Status history from this report

• Caution Hudson River: Discharge record with unclear status, Nov 5, 2026, 3:43 PM EST to Nov 19, 2026, 3:43 PM EST (the end is scheduled: a new report can change it)
• End not confirmed Hudson River, Nov 19, 2026, 3:43 PM EST to Dec 5, 2026, 10:30 AM EST (scheduled: a new report can change it)
• No current status shown Hudson River: end not confirmed, no map colour, Dec 5, 2026, 10:30 AM EST to Feb 3, 2027, 3:43 PM EST (scheduled: a new report can change it)

Source: DirtyWaterWatch calculations using this report and the published status rules. Updated 2026-11-06 09:03 UTC.

Source and versions

Source

DEC Sewage Pollution Right to Know page, 'Recent NY-Alert Notifications' view

Source record number

NY0025747-20261105T204357Z

Original notice

Read the original notice

Earlier version

None: this is the first record

Later versions

None

{
  "headline": "Albany, Albany, Sewage Discharge, Hudson River, Boat Launch, Park",
  "view_time": "2026-11-05T20:43:57Z",
  "text": "New York Sewage Pollution Right to Know Issued: 11-05-2026, 15:43:47 Affects: New York - Albany - Albany The City of Albany CSOs, NY0025747 is issuing this notification. Discharge location: 139 Broadway, Albany, NY Location details: This is the largest CSO in the system. Waterbody affected: Hudson River Discharge description: Combined rainwater with sewage. The Corning Preserve outfalls (026 and 030) have most floatables removed. Potentially impacted public areas: Boat Launch, Park - Corning Preserve Discharge date and time: 11-05-2026 10:30:00 Discharge duration: Ongoing Hours Discharge reason: Weather Conditions - Precipitation event Steps taken to contain discharge: Permitted CSO Discharge Volume/rate of discharge: 12,750,000 Gallons Estimated Treated state of discharge: Partially Treated without Disinfection Additional information: https://www.albanypoolcso.org/ For more information on the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act visit SPRTK. [Disclaimer: Daily and/or termination reports will be provided for ongoing discharges. Wet weather CSO do not need to report daily nor provide a termination report. The information provided in this message is accurate at the time of report using existing systems and models.]",
  "first_seen_at": "2026-11-05T21:15:22Z",
  "last_seen_at": "2026-11-06T08:47:21Z",
  "parsed": {
    "issued": "11-05-2026, 15:43:47",
    "issuer": "City of Albany CSOs, NY0025747",
    "facility_id": "NY0025747",
    "affects": "New York - Albany - Albany",
    "discharge_location": "139 Broadway, Albany, NY",
    "location_details": "This is the largest CSO in the system.",
    "waterbody": "Hudson River",
    "discharge_description": "Combined rainwater with sewage. The Corning Preserve outfalls (026 and 030) have most floatables removed.",
    "impacted_areas": "Boat Launch, Park - Corning Preserve",
    "discharge_datetime": "11-05-2026 10:30:00",
    "duration": "Ongoing Hours",
    "reason": "Weather Conditions - Precipitation event",
    "steps": "Permitted CSO Discharge",
    "volume": "12,750,000 Gallons Estimated",
    "treated_state": "Partially Treated without Disinfection",
    "additional": "https://www.albanypoolcso.org/"
  }
}