Sewage Treatment Upgrade for Searchmont Ski Resort - Goulais River Discharge
Official title: Searchmont Ski Resort, Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage)
Searchmont Ski Resort near Sault Ste. Marie wants to build a new wastewater treatment plant. Their current septic system can't handle the volume. The new system would treat up to 180 cubic metres of sewage daily and discharge treated water into the Goulais River.
Why This Matters
Live near the Goulais River or fish there? This permit would allow treated sewage to be discharged into it. If you're downstream or use the river recreationally, you might want to weigh in on water quality standards.
What Could Change
If approved, the resort could build a sequencing batch reactor treatment plant and discharge up to 180 cubic metres of treated effluent daily into the Goulais River. The permit would set specific treatment standards and monitoring requirements.
Key Issues
- Should treated sewage effluent be discharged into the Goulais River?
- Is the proposed treatment capacity of 180 cubic metres per day appropriate?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Supporting materials may be available to view in person by contacting the ministry.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario before the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.