Enviroment Report

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Environment Report

From The Beach Banner

It has been one of the dirtiest and smelliest winters that we have had to endure for the past few years. A lot of folks have phoned and complained, but not enough to make an impression on the people who can do something about it. To get some kind of positive action we need every person who smells or sees it to call in and complain every time it happens. There are laws against this kind of abuse.

Phone these numbers and state that you are making a formal complaint. Call – Ministry of Environment – Hamilton Office 905-521-7650 or 24 hour line 1-800-268-6060

 

[smr714]

We just moved here, what is that smell? And thanks for posting the number to call, I will be doing it frequently.

 

[Big Jim]

smr714, thanks for taking an interest. The more people that call and complain the better.

 

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I was across from Bell Cairn School today, a large bloom of dark smoke was clearly visible rising from one of the steel mills. I couldn't see which one though as the QEW wall was in the way. I did report it to the MOE and sent in pictures.

 

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The Ministry contact that I was told to send the pictures to was Lance Larkin. e-mail lance.larkin@ene.gov.on.ca
If you see any visible emissions or foul smells (asphalt), note the time and the source, then call (905) 521-7650.
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[lil squirt]

Hey scott. If you want a good pic, climb up the dirt hill.
Across from the school, there is the old highway access. You can walk though there and climb up the dirt hill. There is no sound barrier wall there. A nice clear shot of the dirty smokey air.

 

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Hey scott. If you want a good pic, climb up the dirt hill.

For the picture to be of any use to the MOE, it needs to be taken as it happens. Also it would be nice if the shot showed the stack that caused the emission, but again the wall was in the way. The second picture that I took was only taken half minute later and the cloud had already moved considerably.
Maybe I will have to hang around that hill.
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Dofasco let this one go yesterday at around 8:20pm.