The Erie County Water Authority (ECWA) is an independent public benefit corporation created in 1949
by a special act of the New York State Legislature known as Title III Article V of the Public Authorities
Law to ensure a safe and plentiful water supply for the people and industry of Erie County.
In operation since 1953, ECWA is not an agency of New York State nor
Erie County government. It operates as a self-sustaining business enterprise and pays for all operating
expenses out of revenues generated from the sale of water to its residential, commercial, and municipal customers.
Since its inception, ECWA has enhanced the quality of life throughout Erie County and Western New York
by providing an abundant supply of safe, high quality drinking water at an affordable rate. We look forward to continuing
our efforts on behalf of the more than 540,000 people that rely on ECWA water everyday, 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
