West Lincoln Combined Sewer Overflows at Niagara Region Facilities

Data presented here is updated every three months. The data contains records from
May 01, 2023 to April 30, 2024.

Volume is measured in megalitres. (1 megalitre = 1 million litres)

CSO Location Date of Overflow Volume (ML) Reason for Overflow
Smithville SPS CSO
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Apr 12, 2024 1.751 ML
Heavy Precipitation
Smithville SPS CSO
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Jan 26, 2024 6.910 ML Heavy Precipitation
Snow Melt
Smithville SPS CSO
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Jan 9, 2024 7.005 ML Heavy Precipitation
Snow Melt
Smithville SPS CSO
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Dec 27, 2023 1.089 ML Heavy Precipitation
Snow Melt
Smithville SPS CSO
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Jul 29, 2023 0.819 ML Heavy Precipitation
Smithville SPS CSO
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Jul 3, 2023 1.134 ML Heavy Precipitation

Historical Overflow Data for West Lincoln

202320222021
Total Overflows: 9
Total Volume: 17.542 ML
Total Overflows: 6
Total Volume: 18.279 ML
Total Overflows: 5
Total Volume: 15.575 ML

Overflows contain mostly Storm Water

While the volume of an overflow may seem large, the amount of untreated sewage present in the overflow is small when compared to the amount of stormwater or snow melt.

Niagara typically treats about 80,000 megalitres of sewage each year.  The vast majority of wastewater discharged into the sewer system receives full treatment and only a small percentage of this sewage overflows. These overflows usually only occur during periods of heavy rain or during seasonal snow melts.

Historical Data

If you require more detailed information about a specific combined sewage overflow, you can contact the water & wastewater division.

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