The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of sanitary sewer overflow at Station 2.
Address: 57 Evans
Start date: March 15, 2025
Start time: 4:48 PM
End date: March 15, 2025
End time: 11:05 PM
Volume by-passed: 361.59 m3
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
For more information please visit : https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/water_and_sewer/sewage_treatment/wastewater_treatment_plant_bypasses
Residents can help mitigate flows by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, shower length, dishwashing etc. during rain storms.
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.