Something stinks in Chelsea

Residents mulls suit over sewage smell

Residents living to the south of the Chelsea sewage treatment plant are getting tired of pinching their noses and holding their tongues.

Chemin du Ravin couple, Jacques and Cindy Patenaude, say they have been dealing with the smell emanating from Chelsea’s wastewater and potable water treatment plant for years, which has made their home nearly unlivable and made them fear for their health and property value.

A Chemin du Ravin couple are trying to sell their luxury Chelsea home but say they haven’t even gotten one offer because of the smell of the sewage plant about 200 metres from their back property line. Photo courtesy Jacques Patenaude