Contamination Cleanup Order for Former Gas Station - 745 King Street West, Gananoque
Official title: Catharine Kench, Michael Kench, Roger Tregunna, Resaca Homes Ltd. - Order to prevent discharge of contaminants
Ontario's environment ministry wants to order the owners of a former gas station in Gananoque to clean up contamination. The site at 745 King Street West has benzene, toluene, and petroleum in the soil and groundwater. The pollution has spread beyond the property, but nobody knows how far yet.
Why This Matters
Live near this site? Your well water could be affected. The contamination has already spread off the property, and the full extent is unknown. Neighbours deserve to know what's in their groundwater.
What Could Change
If the order proceeds, the property owners must hire a consultant to map the contamination and create a cleanup plan. They'll need to figure out how far the benzene and petroleum have spread into neighbouring properties. A remediation plan will follow.
Key Issues
- Should the Director's Order be issued to require contamination cleanup?
- What is the full extent of off-site contamination from the former gas station?
How to Participate
- Review the Draft Director's Order to understand what cleanup actions are being required.
- Submit your comment online through the consultation page. Include ERO number 026-0079 in your submission.
- Or email your feedback to lindsay.robertson2@ontario.ca with ERO number 026-0079 in the subject line.
Submit Your Input
Tips for Your Submission
- Include ERO number 026-0079 in your email or letter