Water Permit Amendment for Royal Canin Pet Food Factory - Puslinch
Official title: Royal Canin Canada Company - Permit to take water
Royal Canin wants to add a backup well at their pet food factory near Guelph. They're asking to draw up to 240,000 litres of groundwater daily from each of two wells. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk level for environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near Puslinch or rely on a private well in the area? Large industrial water takings can affect local groundwater levels. This factory could draw nearly half a million litres daily from the aquifer you might share.
What Could Change
If approved, Royal Canin gets a 10-year permit to operate two wells at their Beiber Road facility. The backup well provides redundancy for their pet food production. As a Category 3 permit, it faces the strictest review for potential environmental impacts.
Key Issues
- Should the backup well be approved given the Category 3 risk classification?
- What are the potential impacts on local groundwater and nearby wells?
- Is the proposed daily volume of 480,000 litres (combined) sustainable for the aquifer?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page. Note that some supporting materials may only be available in person.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by the deadline. You can also contact enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290 for questions.