Stormwater Discharge Permit for Domtar Wood Plant - Trent River, Quinte West
Official title: Domtar Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage)
Domtar Inc. wants approval to divert stormwater from its wood preserving plant directly into the Trent River. The plant at 126 Marmora Street in Quinte West currently treats all water on-site. This new system would separate clean stormwater from contaminated areas, reducing the risk of untreated wastewater bypassing the treatment system during heavy rain.
Why This Matters
Live near the Trent River in Quinte West? This permit affects what goes into your local waterway. The plant preserves wood, which involves chemicals. While the goal is to reduce bypass events, any discharge to the river matters to anglers, boaters, and downstream communities.
What Could Change
If approved, Domtar could discharge stormwater from uncontaminated areas of its site directly into the Trent River. The company would need to meet specific conditions to ensure only clean stormwater is diverted. This could reduce the risk of untreated wastewater bypasses during storms.
Key Issues
- Should stormwater from the wood preserving plant be allowed to discharge directly into the Trent River?
- Are the proposed safeguards adequate to ensure only uncontaminated stormwater is diverted?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Note the ERO number 026-0063 for your submission.
- Submit your comments online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with ERO number 026-0063 in the subject line.
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Tips for Your Submission
- Include ERO number 026-0063 in your email or letter