Sewage Disposal Site Permit Renewal - C&H Pumping, Black River-Matheson
Official title: Ralph Harley Phibbs and Carrie Danielle Phibbs operating as C&H Pumping - Environmental Compliance Approval (waste)
A septic pumping company wants to renew its expired permit to dispose of hauled sewage on land near Black River-Matheson. The site uses dewatering trenches to process waste from septic tanks and portable toilets. Ontario's environment ministry is asking for public input before deciding whether to approve the renewal.
Why This Matters
Live near this site in Black River-Matheson? This permit affects what happens to septic waste in your area. Neighbours may have concerns about odours, truck traffic, or groundwater quality. If you rely on a private well, you'll want to know about the monitoring requirements.
What Could Change
If approved, C&H Pumping can continue operating five dewatering trenches on 0.81 hectares of land. The permit includes requirements for spill prevention, odour control, and potentially groundwater monitoring. The company must also develop a closure plan for when the site eventually shuts down.
Key Issues
- Should the expired sewage disposal permit be renewed?
- Are the proposed environmental safeguards adequate to protect neighbours and groundwater?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand what's being approved.
- Submit your comments by email to enviropermissions@ontario.ca before January 3, 2026.