The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Secondary Bypass - Whitney-Tisdale Water Pollution Control Plant

Address: 815 Gervais Street
Start date: August 11, 2025
Start time: 6:00 PM
End date: August 11, 2025
End time: 7:15 PM
Volume by-passed: 38.44m3

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.

Residents can help by conserving water by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, taking long showers or running the dishwasher during rain storms. You can also help by keeping our pipes clear - no wipes in the pipes!

For more information, please visit www.timmins.ca
https://www.timmins.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=20229538

City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a traffic disruption for an emergency catch basin repair closing following road:

Timmins North:
•On Ross Ave. between Hart St. to Toke St.
•On Patricia Blvd. between Howard Ave to Brousseau Ave.

Date & Time of Disruption:
•August 13, 2025, from 8:00AM until 6:00PM

Environmental Services would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process. Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of a watermain break affecting water quality in South Porcupine and Porcupine.

Properties in the area may be experiencing brown or rust-coloured water, low water pressure, or loss of water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry.

Crews are currently on-site and we will provide updates as they become available.
Environmental Services would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas:

South Porcupine & Porcupine:
• Starting on Crawford heading east to behind the Porcupine Mall Area into Pottsville Area. Some patches in South Porcupine will also be done *See maps for locations that can be affected.

Timmins South & Mountjoy:
• Algonquin Blvd. W leading into Riverside Dr. starting at Mountjoy St. headed west to Jaguar Dr. Some patches in Timmins South will also be done *See maps for locations that can be affected.

Date of Disruption:
• August 11, 2025 – September 19, 2025

Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to finish the activity. Once the flushing is completed and the work crew has left the area, turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal.

Environmental Services Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process and advises the public to direct any questions or concerns to Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

The City of Timmins, Public Works Department wishes to advise the public of a road closure in the following area:

Timmins North:
• McChesney Rd – from Airport Rd to Auxilia Ave.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• August 8, 2025 – from 1:00pm to 8:00pm

The road closure is for the pulverization, material added and grading of the road before the road can be reopened to the public. The Public Works Department thanks you for your patience and cooperation in this matter and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The City of Timmins, Public Works Department wishes to advise the public of a road closure in the following area:

Mountjoy Area:
• Norman St. – from 950 Norman St to north of 1000 Norman St.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• August 8, 2025 – From 10:00am to 5:00pm

The road closure is for the pulverization, material added and grading of the road before the road can be reopened to the public. The Public Works Department thanks you for your patience and cooperation in this matter and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break within the following area:

Schumacher Area:
• Vipond Rd from Moneta Ave to Father Costello Dr.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• July 21, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water and/or lower water pressure during this water while locating and repair. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the colour has returned to normal.

Environmental Services would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance affecting the following area:

South Porcupine Area:
• HWY 101 E (The Connecting Link): from Crawford St. to Lawrence St.

Date and Time of Disruption:
• July 17, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Properties in the area may experience no water, low pressure and brown or rust-coloured water during the schedule water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the colour has returned to normal.

Environmental Services Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this scheduled work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break within the following area.

Area:
• Riverside Dr. Between Joseph St to the Travelodge.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• July 10, 2025, from 7:30am to 4pm

Both East Bound Lanes are closed to make the necessary repairs, down to one lane for both direction within the highlighted area.

Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water and/or lower water pressure during this emergency water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the colour has returned to normal.

Environmental Services would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of the Moneta Booster station shut down within the following area:

Area:
• Schumacher

Date and Time of Disruption:
• July 8th, 2025, from 8am-4pm

Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water and low pressure during the schedule water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the colour has returned to normal.
Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas.

Areas:
• Tamarack St. N from Hendry Ave. to the end of Tamarack St.

Time of Disruption:
• July 8, 2025, at 8:00AM to 3:00PM

Homeowners and businesses may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water following the testing. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to complete the test. Once the test is complete and the work crew has left the area, turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal.

Environmental Services would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process and advise that if there are any questions or concerns, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas.

Areas:
• South Porcupine & Porcupine: Starting on Crawford St. heading East behind the Porcupine Mall, see attached maps for affected areas.
• Timmins South: See attached maps for affected flushing areas

Time of Disruption:
• July 7, 2025, to August 11, 2025

Homeowners and businesses may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water following the testing. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to complete the test. Once the test is complete and the work crew has left the area, turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal.

Environmental Services Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process and advise that if there are any questions or concerns, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of emergency watermain break within the following area:

Timmins South:
• Pine St. S: from Iroquois Rd. to Moneta Ave.
• Sterling Ave.: from Pine St. S to Cedar St. S
• Lee Ave.: from Pine St. S to Cedar St. S

Date and Time of Disruption:
• July 7, 2025, from 8am-8pm

Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water during the schedule water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the colour has returned to normal.

Environmental Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

Please be advised that the Mattagami River Boat Launch will be closed Monday, July 7 and Tuesday, July 8, 2025 for repairs to the concrete ramp. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance affecting the following area:

South Porcupine Area:
• The Connecting Link: from Crawford St. to Lawrence St. along Hwy 101 E.

Date and Time of Disruption:
• July 2, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 11:59 PM.

Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water during the schedule water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the colour has returned to normal.

Environmental Services Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this scheduled work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break within the following area:

Area:
• Pine St S- Between Sterling Ave and Iroquois Rd

Date & Time of Disruption:
• June 27, 2025, till 6:00pm

Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water and/or lower water pressure during this emergency water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the colour has returned to normal.

Environmental Services would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #1 Overflow Report

Address: 220 Goldrush Street

Start date: June 21, 2025

Start time: 7:08 PM

End date: June 21, 2025

End time: 10:14 PM

Volume by-passed: 540.07 m3

Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #2 Overflow Report

Address: 57 Evans Street

Start date: June 21, 2025

Start time: 6:41 PM

End date: June 21, 2025

End time: 9:30 PM

Volume by-passed: 1240.69 m3

Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #3 Overflow Report

Address: 174 Essa Avenue

Start date: June 21, 2025

Start time: 7:02 PM

End date: June 21, 2025

End time: 10:06 PM

Volume by-passed: 259.07

Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #6 Overflow Report

Address: 300 Bellemare Street

Start date: June 21, 2025

Start time: 8:00 PM

End date: June 21, 2025

End time: 9:00 PM

Volume by-passed: 196.39 m3

Support Our Wastewater System:

During heavy rain events, the increased water entering the sewer system can exceed the capacity of our wastewater system, leading to potential overflows. Residents can help by conserving water, managing runoff on their properties, and keeping our pipes clear—no wipes in the pipes! Learn more about how the system works and what actions you can take at www.timmins.ca.