The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a secondary treatment bypass at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant.

Address: 551 Airport Road
Start date: June 29, 2024
Start time: 4:20pm
End date: June 29, 2024
End time: 5:35pm
Volume by-passed: 494.603 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.