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Sewer

Protect your pipes

Protect your pipes by safely disposing non-flushable items and fats, oils and grease. Everything we deposit into a toilet or sink needs to be removed at a wastewater treatment facility. From baby wipes and hygiene products to cooking oils and sandwich spreads, non-flushable items can clog pipes, damage infrastructure and negatively impact our lakes and rivers.

Annual Performance Reports

This report was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Compliance Approval for a Municipal Sewage Collection Systems. The report covers the period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.

'As per Schedule E of the Township of Springwater Sewage Collection System Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) Number: 128-W601, the annual performance report must be made available, on request and without charge, to members of the public who are served by the Authorized System; and must be made available, by June 1st of the same reporting year, to members of the public without charge by publishing the report on the Internet, if the Owner maintains a website on the Internet.'

Municipal Sewage Collection System Annual Performance Report (ECA# 128-W601)

Fats, oils and grease

When fats, oils and grease (FOG) cool, they form blockages. Blockages can lead to basement flooding and sewage overflows onto streets and surrounding areas. These clogs can also damage your local wastewater facility and your rates may go up to cover costly repairs.

FOG is fats, oils and grease. These include:

  • Sandwich spreads
  • Milk and cream
  • Salad dressings
  • Butter and magarine
  • Sauces and gravies
  • Meat fat

Follow these tips to protect your pipes from FOG:

  • After a meal, let leftover FOG cool in pans and then scrape into the green bin.
  • Liquid FOG can be poured into containers such as tin cans, empty coffee cans or milk cartons and left to harden, then scraped into the green bin.
  • Wipe excess FOG from pans and dishes with a paper towel and dispose of it in the green bin.

 

 

Pharmaceuticals

Did you know that traces of pharmaceuticals are being detected in the environment, primarily in water (surface water, groundwater, and drinking water) and soil? One of the ways pharmaceuticals get into our environment is by consumers flushing them down the toilet or the sink.

Most pharmacies will take back unused or expired pharmaceuticals. Visit healthsteward.ca to find your local pharmacy by address/postal code.

Personal hygiene products

Many items we use on a daily basis cannot go down our drains.

Common hygiene items that are flushed⁠—but shouldn't be⁠—include:

  • Personal care wipes/baby wipes and facial tissue
  • Tampons, sanitary pads
  • Diapers
  • Condoms
  • Cosmetics
  • Cotton swabs
  • Dental floss
  • Hair dye
  • Hydrogen peroxide and isopropyl alcohol
  • Nail polish and remover
  • Perfume and cologne
  • Waxes

 

 

Household hazardous waste

Many items we use for general cleaning, home maintenance, gardening and automobile care can be dangerous if poured down our drains. These items contain toxic ingredients and should be used and disposed of with caution. Please check the County of Simcoe's Waste Wizard to find out where to dispose of household hazardous waste products.

Contact Us

Township of Springwater
Administration Centre
2231 Nursery Road
Minesing, ON
L9X 1A8

Email: Contact Us
Phone: 705-728-4784
General Fax: 705-728-6957

Water & Wastewater

Email Water & Wastewater
Phone: 705-728-4784 x2012