Sewage Spreading Permit Renewal - Grand Bend Sanitation (Bluewater Township)
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 Bluewater, Ontario. The company spreads hauled sewage—the stuff pumped from septic tanks and portable toilets—across 34 hectares of land. This is a renewal of an existing operation, not a new site.
Why This Matters
Live near Bronson Line in Bluewater? This permit affects your neighbourhood. Septic waste spreading can cause odours and attract pests if not managed properly. If you get water from a private well nearby, you'll want to know about the setback requirements protecting groundwater.
What Could Change
If approved, Grand Bend Sanitation can continue spreading septic waste on this 34-hectare site. The permit includes rules about when spreading is allowed—not in winter, not when ground is frozen, and not near wells or waterways. The company must train staff on spill prevention and keep daily logs.
Key Issues
- Should the permit be renewed for this septic waste spreading operation?
- Are the proposed setbacks from wells, waterways, and homes adequate?
- Are the odour and nuisance controls sufficient for nearby residents?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Note the ERO number 025-1356 for your submission.
- Submit your comment online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with ERO number 025-1356 in the subject line.