Hauled Sewage Disposal Permit Renewal - Grand Bend Road, North Middlesex
Official title: Grand Bend Sanitation Services Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (waste)
Grand Bend Sanitation Services wants to renew its permit to spread septic tank waste on farmland near Grand Bend. The company hauls sewage from portable toilets, holding tanks, and septic systems, then spreads it on 18 hectares of land. This is a renewal of an existing approval, not a new operation.
Why This Matters
Live near Grand Bend Road in North Middlesex? This permit affects your neighbourhood. Septage spreading can cause odours, especially in warmer months. If you rely on a private well nearby, you might want to know about the setback requirements protecting water sources.
What Could Change
If approved, the company can continue spreading hauled sewage on this site for another permit term. The renewal includes requirements for spill reporting, setbacks from wells and waterways, and a ban on winter spreading. No new activities are proposed—this maintains the status quo.
Key Issues
- Should the permit be renewed for this hauled sewage disposal site?
- Are the proposed setbacks from wells, waterways, and residences adequate?
- Are the odour and nuisance controls sufficient for nearby residents?
How to Participate
- Visit this consultation on the Environmental Registry to submit your comments before the deadline.
- You can also email your feedback to enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290 for more information.