This permit ought to be denied. There are too many competing for water interests there. Erin is attempting to put together a water treatment plant and water services for its citizens. It is also growing and will grow in population after these services are in place.
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Given the uncertainties about water security in this location, the 10 year period is excessive. The permit ought not to be granted at all given the plethora of uncertainties about this new company, the demands on the local groundwater, as well as the scourge of plastic pollution.
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The supporting materials ought to be online and easily accessible.
The amount of water to be taken is too great for a growing community with no water infrastructure. The term of 10 years is also far too long a period.
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I do not agree with allowing any water bottling company to take water from the Erin plant. This water is meant for people and their surrounding communities.
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This company to get this permit.
Our region is already stressed for water; it does not make sense to take water from our region and ship it out of our region
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The amount of water taken from groundwater in Hillsburg by an American company that will remove that water from the watershed is excessive.
The amount paid for the permit is way too low for such a consumptive use of water.
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IF we truly want to combat Climate Change we MUST stop bottling water in plastic. It is Ridiculous ! Our tap water is clean and fine.
Bottled water should ONLY be for emergencies,
Do NOT give any more permits to extract water.
Thank You.
As an Ontario citizen/taxpayer I would like to ask that our government make sure to set the rate per liter of water taken for this permit renewal to a level that better represents the true value of water to Ontario in 2021.
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The Nestle (now BlueTriton) water takings from its Erin well are supported by a robust monitoring program and transparent reporting. The takings at Erin do not have a detrimental effect on either the natural system or other water takers.
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Bottling of water is a key life necessity...some residents well water is not suitable for consumption without expense equipment....bottled water helps to supplement these circumstances....these permits allow for responsible and transparent water taking and also supports those employed by the company
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Engage and Change, a charity serving the homeless population in Southwestern Ontario, and primarily the GTA, for many years, has partnered with Nestle, now Blue Triton Brands, to distribute bottled water to agencies serving our homeless population for over 20 years; together we have distributed over
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Engage and Change, a charity serving the homeless population in Southwestern Ontario, and primarily the GTA, for many years, has partnered with Nestle, now Blue Triton Brands, to distribute bottled water to agencies serving our homeless population for over 20 years; together we have distributed over
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• As an employee I am proud of our facility’s 22-year history in Aberfoyle. We continue to play an important role in Puslinch and Erin, as well as the communities across Wellington County, providing stable, well-paying jobs and supporting local initiatives.
3rd party science/review in 2020 confirmed the sustainability of water bottling operations in the province. I do not believe that this should be treated any differently then other industrial water users.
•As an employee I am proud of our facility’s 22-year history in Aberfoyle. We continue to play an important role in Puslinch and Erin, as well as the communities across Wellington County, providing stable, well-paying jobs and supporting local initiatives.
•The Government of Ontario’s third-party science and policy review in 2020 confirmed the sustainability of water bottling operations in the province and found that there is no scientific justification for regulating water bottlers any differently than other water users.
As an employee I am proud of our facility’s 22-year history in Aberfoyle. We continue to play an important role in Puslinch and Erin, as well as the communities across Wellington County, providing stable, well-paying jobs and supporting local initiatives.
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