Notice of Wastewater Treatment Plant Tertiary Bypass July 21, 2026

For Immediate Release

Minden, ON
July 21, 2026
4:00 PM
Release #26-70 

SUBJECT: Notice of Wastewater Treatment Plant Tertiary Bypass 

Please be advised that due to heavy rain, the Minden Wastewater Treatment Plant began a tertiary sand filter bypass on Tuesday July 21, 2026 at approximately 2:00 p.m. All wastewater treated at the plant is still receiving primary and secondary treatment and disinfection prior to discharge.

Ontario Clean Water Agency has notified the local health authorities and will be completing sampling as per the Environmental Compliance Approval.

Residents are reminded that any water taken from a surface water source (such as a lake or river) must always be adequately treated to remove pathogens prior to using as a potable water source.

For more information, please visit www.mindenhills.ca for accurate updates.

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Contact Information:
Public Works Administration Office
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
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