The cancer rate in SSM is already abnormally astronomical already! What is being done about the CURRENT issues with algoma steel before starting new endeavours? It’s a dire situation in this city already so I’m very concerned.
Given that we are entering into 2025, it continues to disappoint that with modern day equipment available, Algoma Steel is not investing in top notch equipment that demonstrates their commitment to preserving the health of the residents of Sault Ste. Marie.
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I live on Goulais right by Young for over 20 years. Our windowsills, cars, houses, laundry hung out, and snow has silver/metal flakes. The steel plant lets off pollution when it’s cloudy and dark.
The facility is currently operating in a manner that is contaminating our community with impunity. They do not prioritize the safety of us and our environment. Approval of this submission must prioritize our safety and protection and be enforced.
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I would like to start off by saying that Algoma steel already releases more chemicals than it should/aloud to into the atmosphere than it is suppose to. Most times I drive by the complex there is intense black smoke/ smog that covers the west end of town.
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I made a login account just for this comment! Sault Ste. Marie is leading cancer rates in Ontario for multiple cancers!!!! Please make Algoma steel compliant now and stop giving them exemptions. We are all sick of breathing in garbage air from Algoma steel.
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Why should there be exemptions when it’s cancer we’re talking about? Sault Ste. Marie has some of the highest cancer rates in the Province according to Cancer Ontario data. One day there will be a class action lawsuit about this.
We moved to the Sault in 2020. We had no idea that Algoma currently has three regulatory exemptions, two for carcinogenic air pollutants benzene and benzo(a)pyrene and another for particulate matter.
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Deep concerns with the submission by Algoma Steel. The community already has one of the highest cancer rates and reduced emissions into air and water is what is required not additional toxins. The health of the population needs to come before the profit of a company.
This proposal does not give enough information to allow full approval. It would be fine if the proposal stated that the facility will meet provincial standards such as requirements for air quality and noise. But this is not the case.
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Will the EAF be allowed to operate when the baghouse is not operating? (*See note at bottom of this email)
What are the particles that will be captured by the baghouse? Are they hazardous to human health or the environment?
What happens to the "dust" collected by the baghouse?
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I am vehemently opposed to this given the health risks to our community. These risks are unacceptable.
The Algoma district had an overall cancer incidence of tel:608/100000 in 2020 (the most current data from Cancercare Ontario); provincial average is tel:413/100000.
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