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Author Archives: Lisa Derickx

Improvement #2

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Lisa Derickx — Leave a reply

Essar Steel Algoma reduced the amount of oil and grease entering the river via wastewater by more than 96%; suspended solids by over 94%, phenols by more than 99%, and ammonia by over 95%.

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Improvement #1

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Lisa Derickx — Leave a reply

The City improved its wastewater quality by reducing biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) by over 96%, suspended solids by over 89%, and phosphorus levels have dropped by more than 91%

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Restrictions on Fish Consumption (2021)

Fish and Wildlife Populations BUI (2021)

Degradation of Benthos (2020)

Conceptual Site Model (2020)

Beneficial Use Impairment - Update (2020)

Fish-Tumours (2018)

Fish-and-Wildlife (2015)

Contaminated Sediment (2015)

Beach Closures (2015)

Water Quality (2015)

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Status Report & Strategic Plan (2020)

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Remedial Action Plan Report - Stage 1 (1992)

Remedial Action Plan Report - Stage 2 (2002)

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    • Recommended Actions
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    • Funding and Resources
  • Fish Consumption Survey
    • St. Marys River Fish Consumption Survey
    • Spanish Harbour: Area of Concern (In Recovery)
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