The news arrived this morning and the septage site project has been officially cancelled. I am honestly stunned by this outcome because you all refused to let this threat to our water go ignored. Please take a moment to celebrate this win while we stay observant to ensure our lake …
September 17, 2015
Final supporters
https://www.facebook.com/SaveMapleLake2015
https://twitter.com/Savemaplelakeon
(Maple Lake, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, CANADA)
OUR GRANDCHILDREN MATTER TOO !!! SAVE MAPLE LAKE !!!
Sewage sludge of any class is such a complex and unpredictable mixture of biowaste pathogens and chemical compounds that even if all the constituents were known, it would still be impossible to reliably assess the health risks when this toxic waste is land applied and potentially contaminating not only our drinking water and groundwater but harming protected wildlife habitat and significant wetlands and creeks . Potentially contaminating the area for decades !!!
There are 120 plus homes/cottages and all but a few are on the down hill side of this project and most of the homes/cottages are on drilled wells. All at risk of becoming contaminated.... HELP STOP IT NOW !!!
We need to work with all levels of Government for a safe practical solution to this septic issue.
Please Help STOP THIS SEPTAGE DUMP SITE BY SIGNING THIS PETITION!!!
WE DO NOT WANT ANOTHER WALKERTON WATER TRAGEDY.
We need to unite our voices and demand that this application submitted to the Ministry of Environment for a parcel of land on the South East corner of Highway 118 and 25th Line Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario to be used for a SEPTAGE DUMP SITE NOT TO BE APPROVED !!
2003 MOE STATES WILL NO LONGER PERMIT SEPTAGE FIELDS
CCME (Canada Conference of Environment Ministers)
-only treated septage to on fields but lack treatment capacity
-6 provinces only allow treated to field
MOECC site approval considerations
-distance to water/dwellings/wetlands
-slope of land, soil conditions, odour
-ground water, surface water
This site is worse than neighbouring Green Lake site that MOE would not re:permit
STOP THIS SITE and promote safe, practical solutions
Please sign this petition and share it with others. Together, we CAN make a difference!
“The first barrier to the contamination of drinking water is protecting the source of that drinking water” Justice Dennis O’Connor 2002 "
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 7, 2015
July 29, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this effort to protect our water. This momentum belongs entirely to the community members who refused to look away from what is at stake for our lake.
July 26, 2015
I never imagined that one hundred people would join in on this. This is entirely due to your concern for our water and I am just humbled to be part of the same group as you.
Reached 100 supporters
July 26, 2015
July 23, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people care about our water. If we can reach one hundred signatures today it shows the local officials that we are truly serious about this project.
169 Comments
Ive seen this site with my own eyes, now. It couldnt be any less appropriate. Cattails growing along a marsh, running in creeks down a steep hill into the cottages and lakes at the bottom. It cant be allowed.
Our well was contaminated at a set back of 185 metres This stream at 120 Metres doesn't stand a chance We lived with this hell for 3 years The lingering effects will last for many more This site has the potential to last for generations if Elstone has his way Haliburton, Ontario
As noted: OUR GRANDCHILDREN MATTER TOO !!! SAVE MAPLE LAKE !!! “The first barrier to the contamination of drinking water is protecting the source of that drinking water” Justice Dennis O’Connor 2002 "
Our well was contaminated last year by the practices of this hauler. YOU MUST NOT ALLOW THIS SITE TO BE APPROVED. We were successful in having his previous site closed but it was a long and stressful process before the MOECC would listen. You have my support 100%.
I agree entirely with the statement about how toxic this waster is. This kind of use should never be permitted so close to freshwater lakes and drainage sheds. As well, despite assurances to the contrary this types of land uses are poorly enforced by regulatory officials.
This is terrible -- smack dab in the middle of wetlands and downstream to residents.
Please think about the impact of this septage site on the residents and visitors to this beautiful lake, as well the quality of water, vegetation and wildlife. The protocols for disposing of human waste needs be be addressed, looking for viable safe alternatives. Hard to believe this still happens in our province. Time for change before more damage is done.
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The news arrived this morning and the septage site project has been officially cancelled. I am honestly stunned by this outcome because you all refused to let this threat to our water go ignored. Please take a moment to celebrate this win while we stay observant to ensure our lake …
September 17, 2015
Final supporters
https://www.facebook.com/SaveMapleLake2015
https://twitter.com/Savemaplelakeon
(Maple Lake, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, CANADA)
OUR GRANDCHILDREN MATTER TOO !!! SAVE MAPLE LAKE !!!
Sewage sludge of any class is such a complex and unpredictable mixture of biowaste pathogens and chemical compounds that even if all the constituents were known, it would still be impossible to reliably assess the health risks when this toxic waste is land applied and potentially contaminating not only our drinking water and groundwater but harming protected wildlife habitat and significant wetlands and creeks . Potentially contaminating the area for decades !!!
There are 120 plus homes/cottages and all but a few are on the down hill side of this project and most of the homes/cottages are on drilled wells. All at risk of becoming contaminated.... HELP STOP IT NOW !!!
We need to work with all levels of Government for a safe practical solution to this septic issue.
Please Help STOP THIS SEPTAGE DUMP SITE BY SIGNING THIS PETITION!!!
WE DO NOT WANT ANOTHER WALKERTON WATER TRAGEDY.
We need to unite our voices and demand that this application submitted to the Ministry of Environment for a parcel of land on the South East corner of Highway 118 and 25th Line Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario to be used for a SEPTAGE DUMP SITE NOT TO BE APPROVED !!
2003 MOE STATES WILL NO LONGER PERMIT SEPTAGE FIELDS
CCME (Canada Conference of Environment Ministers)
-only treated septage to on fields but lack treatment capacity
-6 provinces only allow treated to field
MOECC site approval considerations
-distance to water/dwellings/wetlands
-slope of land, soil conditions, odour
-ground water, surface water
This site is worse than neighbouring Green Lake site that MOE would not re:permit
STOP THIS SITE and promote safe, practical solutions
Please sign this petition and share it with others. Together, we CAN make a difference!
“The first barrier to the contamination of drinking water is protecting the source of that drinking water” Justice Dennis O’Connor 2002 "
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 7, 2015
July 29, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this effort to protect our water. This momentum belongs entirely to the community members who refused to look away from what is at stake for our lake.
July 26, 2015
I never imagined that one hundred people would join in on this. This is entirely due to your concern for our water and I am just humbled to be part of the same group as you.
Reached 100 supporters
July 26, 2015
July 23, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people care about our water. If we can reach one hundred signatures today it shows the local officials that we are truly serious about this project.
169 Comments
Not only does this proposal for sewage handling threaten disaster for the whole Gull River watershed, it defies logic. We're not a third-world country. Surely human waste should be treated even in cottage country, Politicians at all levels should be screaming in protest, not passing the buck.
Ive seen this site with my own eyes, now. It couldnt be any less appropriate. Cattails growing along a marsh, running in creeks down a steep hill into the cottages and lakes at the bottom. It cant be allowed.
Our well was contaminated at a set back of 185 metres This stream at 120 Metres doesn't stand a chance We lived with this hell for 3 years The lingering effects will last for many more This site has the potential to last for generations if Elstone has his way Haliburton, Ontario
As noted: OUR GRANDCHILDREN MATTER TOO !!! SAVE MAPLE LAKE !!! “The first barrier to the contamination of drinking water is protecting the source of that drinking water” Justice Dennis O’Connor 2002 "
Our well was contaminated last year by the practices of this hauler. YOU MUST NOT ALLOW THIS SITE TO BE APPROVED. We were successful in having his previous site closed but it was a long and stressful process before the MOECC would listen. You have my support 100%.
I agree entirely with the statement about how toxic this waster is. This kind of use should never be permitted so close to freshwater lakes and drainage sheds. As well, despite assurances to the contrary this types of land uses are poorly enforced by regulatory officials.
This is terrible -- smack dab in the middle of wetlands and downstream to residents.
Please think about the impact of this septage site on the residents and visitors to this beautiful lake, as well the quality of water, vegetation and wildlife. The protocols for disposing of human waste needs be be addressed, looking for viable safe alternatives. Hard to believe this still happens in our province. Time for change before more damage is done.
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Not only does this proposal for sewage handling threaten disaster for the whole Gull River watershed, it defies logic. We're not a third-world country. Surely human waste should be treated even in cottage country, Politicians at all levels should be screaming in protest, not passing the buck.