Hauled Sewage Disposal Permit Renewal - Grand Bend Road, North Middlesex
Official title: Grand Bend Sanitation Services Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (waste)
Grand Bend Sanitation Services wants to renew its permit to spread septic tank waste on farmland near Grand Bend. The 18-hectare site receives sewage from portable toilets, holding tanks, and septic systems. The company spreads this waste on the surface as a disposal method.
Why This Matters
Live near Grand Bend Road in North Middlesex? This permit affects your neighbourhood. Septic waste spreading can cause odours and attract pests if not managed properly. If you rely on a private well, you'll want to know about the setback requirements protecting groundwater.
What Could Change
If approved, the company can continue spreading hauled sewage on this 18-hectare site. The permit includes rules about when spreading is allowed—not in winter, not on frozen ground, not when runoff could occur. Setback distances from wells, homes, and waterways would remain in effect.
Key Issues
- Should the permit be renewed for this hauled sewage disposal site?
- Are the proposed environmental safeguards adequate to protect nearby wells and waterways?
- Are the odour and nuisance controls sufficient for nearby residents?
How to Participate
- Visit this consultation on the Environmental Registry to submit your comments before the deadline.
- You can also email your feedback to enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290 for more information.
- Request to view supporting materials in person by contacting the ministry office.