New Cremation Units for Mount Pleasant Cemetery - London
Official title: Mount Pleasant Cemetery (London) Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery in London, Ontario wants to replace its three old cremation units with two new ones. The facility needs updated air quality permits because crematoriums release pollutants including particulate matter, mercury, and other contaminants. The Ministry is asking whether this equipment upgrade should be approved.
Why This Matters
Live near Riverside Drive in London? This crematorium is in your neighbourhood. The new units would release pollutants like mercury, lead, and particulate matter into the air. If you're concerned about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, the cemetery could install two modern cremation units and decommission the three older ones. The new permit would set emission limits for pollutants including mercury, lead, and dioxins. Stricter conditions might be added based on public feedback.
Key Issues
- Should the cemetery be allowed to install two new cremation units?
- Are the proposed emission controls adequate to protect local air quality?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Note the ERO number 025-1315 for your submission.
- Submit your comment online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with ERO number 025-1315 in your message.
- You can also mail comments to: Client Services and Permissions Branch, 135 St Clair Ave West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5.