Development Risks in Water Sensitive Areas

The following photos were taking in the City of Waterloo and the City of Kitchener in multiple subdivisions under construction.

This standing pool of water sat unfenced. The water depth was four feet and contained sludge, building debris, paint cans and tadpoles which the children used to try and catch along the water's edge. They've since built townhouses overtop as seen in the next photo.

 

The oil and diesel tanks were stored on children's parkettes. When they removed this tank it showed a leak about 4ft by 5ft.

Here are leaking garbage containers and a leaky outhouse on a parkette area..

This backyard had water behind it for years. The pond didn't dry up so they just covered it with dirt. The area is identified in predevelopment maps as "seepage".

This house moaned and the support beam in the kitchen needed to be replaced. The brickwork is still crooked.

Outside of this one subdivision evidence of erosion. Water mains broke around here..

The distance between my sandles show the sidewalks without dirt to support it for all the erosion.

This like this can be seen in areas built over recharges

Leaks during construction pose a risk. This gas tank had no nozzel except for a rubber tube.
They tilted it to get the fuel out and it was very close to the construction trailer.

Oil patches on the ground..

Containment units around diesel tanks are designed to prevent spills.

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Unfortunately, without the cap on it doesn't work well.

The soil was saturated with diesel fuel.

This tank was moved around every two weeks. This might be due to the fact charges are laid depending on the depth of soil saturation. The more they move the leaky tank the less the fine there will be should they get caught.

This machine was leaking oil. The fabric barrier was useless at preventing the spill from reaching the ground.

This tank was leaking but they used wood to lift the tank so the fuel spill could evaporate.

Tilting propane tanks can fall down and take off like a rocket. These gas tanks are under pressure and should be stored safely.

 

No hard hat, no pants, no shirt or rope. Dangerous situations exist with unsafe work places.