Resident of the area here…

Resident of the area here. This water-taking request, categorized as a Category 3 permit, is “anticipated to have the highest potential of causing unacceptable environmental impactor interference.” Water is a precious resource. Contamination and disturbance of groundwater sources can be complex and costly. Protecting groundwater must be a top priority in Ontario. Ontario could protect water resources by requiring this industry to install a system to collect, recycle and reuse aggregate washwater. The following link provides one example of a water recycling system for washing aggregate, “reducing the need for fresh water by 90%.” Since alternatives are available for washing aggregate, without disturbing precious water resources, this Category 3 water-taking permit should be denied.