Sanitary Sewers

The Township of Southwold has a sanitary sewer system located in Talbotville. This sewer system has a wastewater treatment plant. The Ontario Clean Water Agency operates, maintains and takes samples from the plant to ensure water quality.

Wastewater Reports

You can view our quarterly and yearly reports. These are prepared by OCWA and submitted to the Ministry of Environment.

I Don't Flush Campaign

Protect your pipes! Blocked pipes are big trouble. They can burst or back up, which leads to costly flooding in your home or business. Further down the line, items like wipes and grease, can clog sewers and cause toxic sewage overflows into the streets and natural environment. They can also damage local wastewater infrastructure, and your water. Learn what not to flush down your toilets to protect your pipes and our sanitary sewer systems with the I Don't Flush campaign.

• FOGs – Fats, oils, grease
• Household hazardous waste – these should be taken to a site that can safely dispose of them. The St. Thomas Community Recycling Centre accepts household hazardous waste.
• Personal hygiene products
• Pharmaceuticals – most pharmacies will take back unused/expired pharmaceuticals – visit Health Products Stewardship Association to find your local pharmacy by address/postal code.

Talbotville Wastewater Treatment Plant

In 2018, the Township of Southwold completed the Wastewater Treatment Plant that is located in Talbotville. It is a membrane bioreactor treatment facility that was constructed by Newterra.