Sewage System Approval for Grace Family Farms - Leamington

Official title: Grace Family Farms Ltd. - Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage)

Open Regulations & Permits Environment & Climate Housing & Communities
A farm in Leamington, Ontario wants to build a new sewage treatment system. The system would handle wastewater from a residence and a bunkhouse, processing about 33,500 litres per day through septic tanks and underground leaching beds.

Why This Matters

Live near this farm on County Road 18? This sewage system could affect groundwater in the area. If you rely on a private well nearby, you might want to weigh in on how wastewater gets treated and disposed of.

What Could Change

If approved, Grace Family Farms can install a Class IV on-site sewage system serving both the dwelling and bunkhouse. The Ministry may attach conditions about monitoring, maintenance, or groundwater protection.

Key Issues

  • Should this sewage system be approved for a farm with worker housing?
  • Are there concerns about groundwater contamination from the leaching beds?

How to Participate

  1. Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Supporting materials may be available to view in person by contacting the Ministry.
  2. Submit your comments by email to enviropermissions@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-800-461-6290 before the deadline.

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