Sewage Treatment Upgrade for Searchmont Ski Resort - Goulais River Discharge
Official title: Searchmont Ski Resort, Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage)
Searchmont Ski Resort wants to build a new wastewater treatment plant because their current septic system can't handle the volume. The new system would treat up to 180 cubic metres of sewage daily and discharge treated water into the Goulais River. The resort is located about 35 km northeast of Sault Ste. Marie.
Why This Matters
Live near the Goulais River or downstream? This permit would allow treated sewage to be discharged into it. If you fish, swim, or draw water from the river, you might want to weigh in. Skiers who use Searchmont may also care about the resort's environmental footprint.
What Could Change
If approved, Searchmont Ski Resort could build a sequencing batch reactor treatment plant and discharge up to 180 cubic metres of treated effluent daily into the Goulais River. The permit may include conditions on water quality standards the discharge must meet.
Key Issues
- Should treated sewage effluent be discharged into the Goulais River?
- Is the proposed treatment capacity of 180 cubic metres per day appropriate?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. You can request to view supporting materials in person by contacting the ministry.
- Submit your comments by email to enviropermissions@ontario.ca before the deadline.