Water Permit Renewal for Aggregate Washing - Zorra Township
Official title: BLYTHE DALE HOLSTEINS LTD - Permit to take water
A farm operation near Embro wants to renew its permit to take water from a pond for washing gravel and sand. They'd pump up to 4.2 million litres per day during the warmer months. The permit would last 10 years.
Why This Matters
Live near Zorra Township? This permit affects local water resources. If you rely on a private well or care about pond levels in the area, this decision could matter to you.
What Could Change
If approved, Blythe Dale Holsteins could take up to 4.2 million litres of water daily from April through November for the next decade. The Ministry has classified this as low-risk, meaning fewer monitoring requirements.
Key Issues
- Should the water taking permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- Is the Category 1 (low-risk) classification appropriate for this water taking?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details above, including the water taking volumes and schedule.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry before the deadline.