Sewage Spreading Permit Renewal - Brockton Farm (Side Road 5)
Official title: Martin Bradley Gregg - Environmental Compliance Approval (waste)
A farmer near Brockton, Ontario wants to renew his permit to spread septic tank waste on 33 hectares of farmland. This is a standard renewal for an existing hauled sewage disposal site. The permit includes rules about when and where spreading can happen, plus requirements to prevent odours and spills.
Why This Matters
Live near Side Road 5 in Brockton? This permit affects your neighbourhood. Septage spreading can cause odours if not managed properly. The permit sets rules to protect nearby wells and homes from contamination.
What Could Change
If approved, the operator can continue spreading septic waste on this farmland. The permit sets buffer zones around wells, homes, and waterways. No spreading is allowed in winter or when the ground is frozen.
Key Issues
- Should the permit be renewed for this hauled sewage disposal site?
- Are the proposed environmental protections adequate for nearby residents and water sources?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand the permit conditions.
- Submit your comments online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with ERO number 025-1306 in your message.