Water Permit Amendment for Moretto Ingratta Farms - Leamington Agricultural and Bottling Operations
Official title: Moretto Ingratta Farms Incorporated - Permit to take water
A farm near Leamington wants to renew its water permit and add commercial water bottling to its operations. They're asking to draw water from three wells for the next 10 years. Most of the water would go to agriculture, but one well would also supply a small bottling operation.
Why This Matters
Live near Leamington or rely on well water in the area? This permit could affect local groundwater levels. The farm wants to pump over 1.5 million litres daily from three wells. While classified as low-risk, neighbours may want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, the farm could draw up to 1.5 million litres of groundwater daily for 10 years. A new commercial bottling operation would be authorized at 6,000 litres per day. The permit is classified as Category 1, meaning lower environmental risk.
Key Issues
- Should the farm be authorized to add commercial water bottling to its existing agricultural water permit?
- Is the proposed daily water taking of over 1.5 million litres sustainable for local groundwater?