I do not support lifting the…

I do not support lifting the moratorium on taking water for bottled water by corporations and am disppointed that this issue did not get more coverage in the media. Water is a scarce source and ever more so now with increasing periods of drought. The water supply needs to be managed and maintained for area residients first and foremost. I understand there is new legislation but there is a debate that it is not rigorous enough to protect our water supply.

Secondly, this application should not be treated as a renewal of a permit to take water but rather a new application given the new ownership. Also Nestles permit was issued decades ago and is problematic. At a minimum, Triton must comply with the new regulations.

It is my impression, Nestles basically sold these assets to a private equity firm due to the push back from the community on a number of issues and the backlash against profitting from bottled water. I did note the timing of lifting the moratorium on April 1st aligned with Nestles finalizing the sale to the private equity firms which lead to the formation of Triton.

Please reject this renewal of a permit to take water by Triton Water Canada Holdings Inc. I trust the government will act in the best interest of its citizens and future generations.