Mississippi WatershedBrownfields

Brownfields are generally former commercial or industrial lands where previous land uses may have resulted in contamination of the soil or groundwater. As a result of these former land uses and associated potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants, rehabilitation or remediation activities are generally required prior to expansion, redevelopment or reuse.

Most municipalities have policies regarding the redevelopment of known, suspected or potentially contaminated sites. In addition, some municipalities have inventories of the properties in which former land uses may have resulted in contamination. Known contaminated sites have been identified by Central Frontenac and Lanark Highlands.