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Thu Jun 13, 2013
Chemtura will soon begin pilot testing of in-situ remediation.
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Sunday, April, 07, 2013 - 12:12:40 PM
An ill wind that blows no good "Sorry, that figure should be 1,000 anti-wind websites. I hit an extra zero by mistake, instead of the comma."
Sunday, April, 07, 2013 - 12:12:44 PM
An ill wind that blows no good "Excellent article, except for one glaring error.
"people on the other side of the Atlantic appear to like them"
That is completely erroneous and is something the wind industry loves to mislead us with. There are over 10000 anti-wind websites"
Saturday, March, 23, 2013 - 1:01:35 AM
Ratepayer wins OMB appeal "[...] both OMB appeals Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - 9:09:43 AM Won both OMB appeals Re: Ratepayer wins OMB appeal (The Confederate, March 13) and Township of Wellington North press [...]"
Thu Jun 06, 2013
Ministry of the Environment scientists have returned to the Canagagigue Creek, to collect further creek samples, after a previous test showed higher-than-expected levels of DDT in the creek sediment.
Fri May 10, 2013
Ontarians are rapidly being faced with two choices, when considering the growing estimated cost for scrapping the planned gas plants in Oakville and Mississauga.
Fri May 10, 2013
A site downstream of Elmira's Chemtura chemical plant has shown a higher-than-expected level of DDT.
Wed Apr 03, 2013
Councillor Mark Bauman is concerned about some restrictions the Grand River Conservation Authority is placing on Chemtura, when it comes to the remediation of former waste pits GP1 and GP2.
Wed Apr 03, 2013
Members of the Chemtura Public Advisory Committee are raising a new area of concern, regarding the long-term cleanup of Elmira’s aquifer.
Wed Apr 03, 2013
It’s an interesting question, one that deserves a full discussion — when Elmira’s groundwater is cleaned up to Ontario drinking water standards, will we be confident enough to drink it?
Wed Mar 13, 2013
Elmira Independent Editorial: Woolwich councillors have consulted the public, but did they listen?
Wed Mar 13, 2013
The Chemtura Public Advisory Committee continues to oppose any partial excavation of former waste pits on the Chemtura site, pushing for a full excavation of the toxic soil. But according to officials at Chemtura, that's not going to happen.
Fri Feb 08, 2013
The Chemtura Public Advisory Committee is still pushing for additional funding from Chemtura, but the chemical company is not willing to provide it — at least, not for two recent requests.
Fri Feb 08, 2013
Elmira Independent Editorial: Here's a few words of advice to members of the Chemtura Public Advisory Committee, as well as representatives of Chemtura.
Fri Feb 08, 2013
Controversy about Chemtura's attempts to achieve Responsible Care verification turned into a lengthy back-and-forth between members of the Chemtura Public Advisory Committee and Chemtura officials on Monday night.
Fri Dec 21, 2012
Officials at Chemtura are not happy with a recent presentation at Woolwich committee-of-the-whole.
Fri Dec 14, 2012
Chemtura Public Advisory Committee chairman Dan Holt is pleased with a recent meeting with Environment Minister Jim Bradley — but isn't sure what the next steps will be.
Thu Nov 08, 2012
Work on the updated remediation plan will get underway quite quickly, with a work plan to resolve "data gaps"and pumping tests on existing wells to be completed by the end of this month. In-situ remediation testing will require MOE approval, but the work plan will be submitted by Dec. 15, 2012.
Thu Nov 08, 2012
Elmira Independent editorial: In the past, Chemtura has had difficulty reaching its pumping targets. This has been the combination of restrictions that came when ammonia — a contaminant not associated with Chemtura's historical practices — was also found in the groundwater. Until Chemtura was able to get its ammonia treatment system (ATS) up and running — and solve its dispute with neighbour Yara, which assumed some responsibility for the contamination — the company was limited in the amount of contaminated groundwater it could pump and treat, particularly during the summer.
Thu Oct 25, 2012
Chemtura is a company that has not had the most positive history with the town of Elmira. Historical practices that led to the contamination of Elmira's groundwater have not done much to endear them to the town's residents. Chemtura, in an attempt to improve this relationship, held an open house this past weekend so that members of the community could get to know the company and what they do.