Raw Sewage Being Released Into Fenelon River Following Heavy Rains And Snow Melt

Raw sewage being released into river in Kawartha Lakes from heavy rains

Kawartha Lakes, Ont. – Residents who draw their water from the Fenelon River are being advised by Lakelands Public Health to exercise proper filtration and disinfection before consumption following release of raw sewage into the river on Sunday. Higher-than-normal sewage flows have been triggered from extreme wet weather and snow melt, causing the volume of wastewater entering the sewer system to exceed its capacity. Kawartha 411 report

Raw Sewage Being Released Into Fenelon River Following Heavy Rains And Snow Melt

KAWARTHA LAKES-The City of Kawartha Lakes says raw sewage is being released into the Fenelon River as of approximately 10:00am on Sunday March 8. Officials say an overflow was initiated at the Fenelon Falls Wastewater System – Colborne St. Sewage Pumping Station, releasing raw sewage into the Fenelon River. The Fenelon Falls Wastewater System is currently receiving higher than normal sewage flows due to extreme wet weather and snow melt, and the…