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Wastewater Overflow Reported at Whitney/Tisdale Pump Station in Whitby

Justin Barber

Apr 22, 2025

An overflow of untreated wastewater occurred at the Whitney/Tisdale Pump Station in Whitby on April 18, 2025. According to the Regional Municipality of Durham, the incident took place at approximately 5:30 a.m. at 123 Lakefront Avenue and was identified during routine monitoring at the facility.

The Regional Municipality of Durham reported that staff responded to the overflow upon discovery. The exact amount and duration of the wastewater released were not specified in the incident report.

The municipality indicated that regulatory authorities were notified as required. The report states that clean-up and mitigation procedures followed established protocols for such incidents.

This information is based on the official incident report released by the Regional Municipality of Durham.

Public Tender Announced for Municipal Land in Clarington

The Municipality of Clarington has issued a notice that it is accepting tenders for the purchase of certain lands. According to the municipal notice, tenders must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. local time on August 21, 2024, at the Municipal Administration Centre located at 40 Temperance Street in

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The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks announced on May 1, 2025, that provincial funding will be provided for upgrades and environmental monitoring at the Robb Township landfill. According to the Ministry, this funding is aimed at supporting improvements to the landfill site and continued oversight of its operations.

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With spring temperatures rising, increased melting of ice and snow is resulting in water runoff in many northern Ontario communities. The Municipality has advised residents to check for drainage issues around their homes during this period. According to the Municipality, residents should inspect catch basins, gutters, and other drainage pathways

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