Water Permit Renewal for Aggregate Washing - Hurontario Street, Caledon
Official title: 2004295 Ontario Inc. - Permit to take water
A company wants to renew its permit to take water from a pond for washing gravel and sand at a pit near Caledon. They're asking to take up to 26 million litres per day, 200 days a year, for the next 10 years. The province has classified this as low-risk for environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near Hurontario Street in Caledon? This permit affects local water resources. If you rely on a private well or care about pond ecosystems in the area, this decision could matter to you. The company wants to take a lot of water—over 26 million litres daily during operating season.
What Could Change
If approved, the company can continue taking water from the pond for aggregate washing operations for another 10 years. The permit allows taking up to 29,095 litres per minute during a 15-hour daily window, from March through December.
Key Issues
- Should this 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 on this consultation page to understand what's being proposed.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.