Court BulletinMinistry of the Environment Conservation and ParksOctober 1, 2026
Leamington greenhouse company and director fined $360,000
The company and its director were convicted over excessive phosphorus discharges, unauthorized pond changes and water taking above permit limits.
Summary
AMCO Farms Inc. and director Fausto Amicone were convicted on April 24, 2026, for environmental and water-law violations at a greenhouse complex in Leamington. The offences occurred between March 2022 and November 2024.
- Water pollution: The four-month rolling average for total phosphorus was 64.5 times the permitted limit from April 3 to July 5, 2024.
- Unapproved pond changes: AMCO increased a pond’s storage capacity but had not applied to amend its approval by November 30, 2024.
- Excess water taking: The company exceeded its permitted combined daily limit from six wells on several occasions in 2024.
- Penalties: AMCO was fined $340,000 and Amicone $20,000. They also owe $90,000 in victim fine surcharges. AMCO had 30 days to pay; Amicone had 12 months.
Source: Ontario Newsroom