Water Permit Renewal for Aggregate Washing - Zorra Township
Official title: BLYTHE DALE HOLSTEINS LTD - Permit to take water
A Holstein farm near Embro, Ontario wants to renew its permit to take water from a pond for washing gravel and sand. They're asking to take up to 4.2 million litres per day for the next 10 years. The province has classified this as low-risk.
Why This Matters
Live near Zorra Township? This permit could affect local water levels. If you rely on a private well or care about the pond ecosystem, this decision matters. The water taking runs April through November each year.
What Could Change
If approved, Blythe Dale Holsteins can continue taking up to 4.2 million litres daily from the pond for aggregate washing. The permit would last 10 years. As a Category 1 permit, it's considered low-risk for environmental impact.
Key Issues
- Should the water taking permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- Is the daily water taking volume of 4.2 million litres appropriate?
- Are there environmental concerns with this Category 1 water taking?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand what's being proposed.
- Submit your comments by email to enviropermissions@ontario.ca before the deadline.