9/1/2021 DPW Press Release – Emergency Water Main Repair

The City of Olean is performing an emergency water main repair, today, 9/1/2021 beginning immediately. The water will be off to residents and businesses on North 11th Street from West State Street to Washington Street. The City of Olean Water Department will attempt to notify affected residents. The work being performed and outage is expected to last up to 3 hours. If you have any questions please contact the City…

8/10/2021 DPW Press Release – Water Leak and Valve Repair

The City of Olean is performing water leak and valve repair, tomorrow, 8/11/2021 beginning at 10 am. The water will be off to residents and businesses on Genesee Street from Inwood Drive to Terrace Street, and Windfall Road from Terrace Street to the City line. The City of Olean Water Department will notify affected residents. The outage is expected to last up to 3 hours.  Please contact the City of…

7/28/2021 DPW Press Release – Emergency Water Main Repair

The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is undertaking an emergency water main repair on Front Street between 1st Avenue and Main Street. The road will be reduced to one lane of traffic. Motorists should find alternate routes as delays should be expected.  Please call (716) 376-5657 with any questions.

7/26/2021 DPW Press Release – Emergency Water Main Repair (UPDATED)

Starting at 8AM on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the water main repair will continue on the East State Street Bridge over Olean Creek. The repair is anticipated to take 3-4 hours. The bridge will be reduced to one lane and there will be flaggers directing traffic. Delays should be expected. Motorists are encouraged to take alternate routes. Please call (716) 376-5657 with any questions.

7/26/2021 DPW Press Release – Emergency Water Main Repair

The City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division will be undertaking an emergency water main repair on the East State Street Bridge over Olean Creek. Work will be starting around noon today and is anticipated to take 2-3 hours. The bridge will be reduced to one lane and flaggers will be directing traffic. Delays should be expected. Motorists are encouraged to take alternate routes. Please call (716)…

7/21/2021 DPW Press Release – Disposal of Yard Waste Resulting From Storms

Due to the recent storms, Mayor William Aiello is announcing that the Front Street Yard, near the intersection of Seneca Avenue, will be opened for residents to dispose of yard waste this Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 10am to 2pm. Yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves, branches, tree limbs. Tree trunks are NOT permitted. The lot will be opened to City of Olean residents only and identification with proof of…

7/8/2021 DPW Press Release – Emergency Water Main Repair – Hamilton Ave

The City of Olean is performing an emergency water main repair, today, 7/8/2021, beginning immediately. The water will be off to residents and businesses on portions of Hamilton Ave. Affected residents have been notified. The work being performed and outage is expected to last 2 – 3 hours. If you have any questions please contact the City of Olean Water Office at (716) 376-5657.

DPW Press Release – Water and Sewer Billing Transaction Fees

Effective immediately, ALL electronic payments (this DOES NOT include ACH bank draft) made to the City of Olean for water and sewer services will be charged an additional $1.00. This fee is a direct cost that is associated with the transaction processing fee that is generated by the company that manages and maintains our online and electronic bill payment system. This processing fee may be avoided if paying by mail…

7/2/2021 DPW Press Release – Fire Hydrant Replacement

The City of Olean will be performing a fire hydrant replacement on 7/7/2021 beginning at 9 am. The water may be off to residents and businesses on Third Ave (from Center Street to School Street) and on School Street (from Third Ave to Front Street). The work being performed and possibility of outage is expected to last 2 – 3 hours. If you have any questions please contact the City…

6/18/2021 DPW Press Release – Washington Street Water Line Replacement & Repaving Project

Weather permitting, D&H Excavating will begin milling the 200 block of North 4th Street and Washington Street (from 4th Street to 15th Street) on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. This will involve grinding down the streets, which will create rough road conditions. Please use caution when traveling through this area. The following week, the contractor will return to complete the paving. It is recommended that motorists take alternate routes. Local traffic…