Stormwater Permit for Metal Recycler - St. Catharines Seapark Drive
Official title: American Iron & Metal Company Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage)
American Iron & Metal wants approval to manage stormwater runoff at their metal recycling facility in St. Catharines. The system would filter and control water before it flows into the Welland Canal. This is a routine industrial permit for a new stormwater management system.
Why This Matters
Live near the Welland Canal or Seapark Drive? This permit affects what goes into the water. The system includes oil-grit separators to catch pollutants before they reach the canal.
What Could Change
If approved, the company can install stormwater ponds, storm sewers, and oil-grit separators at the site. Treated runoff would discharge into the Welland Canal under provincial environmental standards.
Key Issues
- Is the proposed stormwater treatment adequate to protect the Welland Canal?
- Are the oil-grit separators and ponding systems sufficient for a metal recycling operation?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Some supporting materials may need to be viewed in person.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.