Water Permit Amendment for Waterford Sand & Gravel - Hamilton Dewatering
Official title: Waterford Sand & Gravel Limited - Permit to take water
A gravel pit near Hamilton wants to renew its water permit for another 10 years. The company pumps water out of a pond to keep the pit dry enough to work in. At nearly 18 million litres per day, this is a high-impact water taking that could affect local groundwater.
Why This Matters
Live near this site in Hamilton? Your well water could be affected. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk level for environmental impact. Neighbours and anyone concerned about local water resources should pay attention.
What Could Change
If approved, Waterford Sand & Gravel can continue pumping up to 17.7 million litres of water daily from the site for the next decade. The amendment also changes the monitoring program. New conditions may be added to protect nearby water sources.
Key Issues
- Should this high-volume water taking be permitted for another 10 years?
- Are the proposed monitoring program changes adequate to protect local water resources?
- What environmental impacts could result from this Category 3 water taking?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand the water taking request.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by the December 25, 2025 deadline, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca.