C. Villeneuve Construction Co. Ltd. - Permit to take water

This proposal is for the renewal of Permit to Take Water No. 5280-9LCNDD, issued to C. Villeneuve Construction Co. Ltd., for pit and quarry dewatering at the K Pit, located at Lot 22, Concession 5, Township of Casgrain, District of Cochrane, Ontario. Details of the water taking are as follows:

Source name: K-pit pond (initial)

• purpose category: pit and quarry dewatering
• maximum rate per minute (litres per minute): 13,887
• maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
• maximum volume per day (litres per day): 20,000,000
• maximum number of days of taking per year: 60
• duration: April 1 to November 30 for 10 years

Source name: K-pit pond (maintenance)

• purpose category: pit and quarry dewatering
• maximum rate per minute (litres per minute): 7,683
• maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
• maximum volume per day (litres per day): 11,000,000
• maximum number of days of taking per year: 180
• duration: April 1 to November 30 for 10 years

There are 3 categories of a Permit to Take Water:

• Category 1: water takings are anticipated to have a lower risk of causing an unacceptable environmental impact/interference
• Category 2: water takings are anticipated to having a higher potential of causing unacceptable environmental impact or interference
• Category 3: water takings are anticipated to have the highest potential of causing unacceptable environmental impactor interference

The proposed water taking qualifies as a Category 1 permit.