Water Release for Fire Reservoir Maintenance at Bath Institution

Official title: Bath Institution - Fire Reservoir Cleaning and Repair

Closed Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Justice & Rights
Correctional Service Canada needs to empty two underground fire water tanks at Bath and Millhaven Institution for cleaning and repairs. This means releasing about 1.17 million litres of non-chlorinated water into the local environment.

Why This Matters

Live near Bath Institution in eastern Ontario? Over a million litres of water will be released into the local environment. The water isn't chlorinated, but large releases can still affect nearby streams or drainage.

What Could Change

This is a routine maintenance notification rather than a policy change. The water release will proceed as part of standard infrastructure upkeep at the federal correctional facility.

Key Issues

  • Environmental impact of releasing 1.17 million litres of water
  • Maintenance requirements for fire safety infrastructure

Indigenous Consultation

This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.