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For water emergencies out-side of normal working hours, please dial 705-527-8210
For water emergencies out-side of normal working hours, please dial 705-527-8210
Pollution Control is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Penetanguishene Pollution Control Plants and a network of municipal storm and sanitary pumping stations.
The Town owns and operates five sewage pump stations. Each station contains two sewage pumps, but in addition, all stations (except Robert St. West) have an additional pump on the shelf for contingency measures and/or immediate parts source.
Bellisle station (Thompsons's Road) services Bellisle Heights and pumps up to Main St. and flows gravity to Main Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).
Beck Blvd station (Sullivan Park) services 64 homes, pump flows to Main STP
Jennings Drive station pumps to Edward and flows gravity to Main STP.
Robert St. West station services about 16 homes and pumps to Main STP.
Navy Lane station services Discovery Harbour and Navy lane residents, pumps to the top of Navy lane, and flows gravity to Fox STP
The Water Division maintains and operates the Payette & the Lepage Water Well Supply and Distribution System and is committed to:
Further information on the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard can be retained by contacting our Water Distribution Operator, Robert Gucsma rgucsma@penetanguishene.ca, or by using the contact information on the right-hand side of the page.
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment conducts Inspections of all wastewater plants, pump stations and water systems on an annual basis. In addition, the wastewater and water departments are required to provide an annual report on their operation to the public. These reports are linked under each department header.
Complaints are required in writing to alleviate frivolous complaints where one neighbor is feuding with another. We require a signature to protect the Town from being accused of discriminating against a citizen. Personal information including the complainant’s name is kept confidential, however, if the matter goes to court, the complainant could be called to testify and give evidence to substantiate the Town’s position.
10 Robert Street West,
Penetanguishene, ON
L9M 2G2
T: 705-549-7453
F: 705-549-3743