Air Emissions Permit for Soil Cleanup at Former Gas Station in Bancroft
Official title: Imperial Oil Limited - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
Imperial Oil wants to clean up contaminated soil and groundwater at a former gas station on Mill Street in Bancroft. The cleanup process releases chemicals into the air, including benzene and other petroleum compounds. They need provincial approval to operate the remediation equipment.
Why This Matters
Live or work near 422 Mill Street in Bancroft? This cleanup will release petroleum chemicals into the air near you. The good news: they're cleaning up old contamination. The concern: what gets released during the process.
What Could Change
If approved, Imperial Oil can operate air sparging and vapour extraction equipment at the site. The permit would set limits on how much benzene, toluene, and other chemicals can be released. Monitoring requirements would track air quality during cleanup.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed air emission limits adequate to protect nearby residents?
- What monitoring should be required during the soil remediation process?