Meadow Lake sewage lagoon work now underway

Jul 8, 2026 | 1:30 PM

Work is now underway on Meadow Lake’s sewage lagoon, with residents warned the first stage of the long-planned maintenance project could temporarily make the smell worse.

SaskWater was attempting to run the lagoon’s aeration system Wednesday to clear built-up sludge and debris before the equipment is removed.

The City’s contractor, Nexom, is expected to begin removing the aeration system Thursday for essential maintenance, a process expected to take two to three days.

As sludge and debris are disturbed, the City said residents should expect a temporary increase in odour until the material resettles.

The work marks the first step in a broader project to address decades of sludge buildup at the municipal sewage lagoon.

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The city said in June that sludge had “filled up to 56 per cent of some treatment cells, severely limiting our wastewater capacity.”

Removing the accumulated material is intended to restore wastewater capacity and address long-standing odour problems.

“The smell from the lagoon will get worse before it gets better,” the city warned in June.

The next stage will involve removing the sludge itself. A timeline for that work has not yet been announced.

The city said it will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Residents with questions about the project can contact the City of Meadow Lake’s public works department at 306-236-6240 or publicworks@meadowlake.ca.

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by meadowlakeNOW staff

Meadow Lake sewage lagoon work now underway

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