I have very serious concerns…

I have very serious concerns about permitting Sarjeant to draw down even more water for it's industrial process for washing aggregate. We do not know enough about the water in the aquifer nor the impact that level of draw down will have on the water table, the over all enviroment or residents. Much, much more needs to be known before even considering approval. Although Sarjeant has stated that it need not draw down the amount it is asking for, rather it is to top up their needs as required, giving them carte blanch by approving this request, opens the door for them to take the full amount. Ontario must protect it's valuable water resources by requiring this industry do more 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.