Jordan Station Private Side Disconnection Pilot Program

About the Project

Weather patterns are changing, and the community is experiencing more severe storms. The Town of Lincoln is committed to adapting to the weather changes and protecting the safety of residents. Unfortunately, wet weather flow has exceeded the capacity of the Bridgeport Pumping Station, resulting in the homes in Jordan Station at risk of basement flooding. To reduce the risk of basement flooding, the Town has provided an emergency bypass pumping, resulting in excess wastewater flow directed to the environment. This aligns with the Niagara Region's decision to increase the pumping station's capacity to reduce overflows to the environment and increase the level of protection. The results of the Foundation Drain investigation showed the need to implement the Pilot Project.

Project Background

Since 2018 the Town has been working on reducing unwanted runoff and groundwater from entering the system. On April 20, 2022, Council approved the Jordan Station Sump Pump and Foundation Drain Disconnection Pilot Program and associated subsidies. This pilot program is an initiative by the Town of Lincoln to assist homeowners in reducing their risk of basement flooding by reducing the amount of stormwater entering the sanitary sewer system from private side sources.

Public Information Centre (PIC)

A PIC was held on June 7, 2022 to review the approved pilot disconnection program with residents. We will continue to update this page with any further public engagement opportunities for this project.