Residents in a town outside of Montreal are speaking out about a persistent sewage smell that has been lingering in their neighborhood for more than a decade.
The stench, described as raw sewage, permeates the air in the Saint-Hubert borough all year-round, creating a daily nuisance for homeowners like Francine Morissette.
“We have to close the window,” said Morisette. “I can’t stand breathing the outdoor air.”
The source of the odour has remained a mystery for more than 15 years, despite multiple complaints from residents.
The smell stretches for several blocks along Kimber Boulevard, a residential area surrounded by single-family homes, a forest and bike lanes. Notably, the district has no industries, commercial buildings or farms that could explain the stench.
However, when residents like Morisette are asked what the smell could be, their responses are all the same. “We don’t know.”
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