The government has heard…

The government has heard from the public for years saying that removal of groundwater is not wanted, not sustainable and has deleterious effects on natural balances (reducing water tables with negative effects on swamps and creek/river waterflows). The water sale industry is a major source of plastic container pollution here and worldwide.

Ontario's water is a precious resource now and for the future and not to be taken cheaply. Water companies need to be made to pay commensurate with the amounts of profit and required to match volumes taken with equal value programs improving the natural water presence and wildlife. Definite legal restrictions on the amounts allowed with provisos enforcing reduced taking levels due to low rainfall and water tables.

In summary, it is preferred not to approve any more water industry but if it were authorized it should be made to pay fair value and be part of maintaining the resource.

Sincerely,