Water Permit Renewal for Camelot Golf Club - Cumberland, Ottawa
Official title: Camelot Golf & Country Club - Permit to take water
A golf course near Ottawa wants to renew its water permit and significantly increase how much water it can pump from one of its wells. The Maintenance Well would go from about 2,700 litres per day to over 33,000 litres—a 12-fold increase. They also draw millions of litres from the Ottawa River and on-site ponds for irrigation.
Why This Matters
Live near Cumberland or rely on a private well in the area? This permit could affect local groundwater levels. The golf course is classified as Category 3—the highest risk level for environmental impact. That means regulators think this water taking has real potential to affect nearby water sources.
What Could Change
If approved, the golf course could pump up to 33,120 litres daily from the Maintenance Well for the next 10 years. Combined with their other sources, they'd be authorized to take over 6 million litres per day during peak irrigation season. The Ministry could approve, modify, or deny the permit based on public input.
Key Issues
- Should the Maintenance Well water taking be increased 12-fold?
- What are the potential impacts on local groundwater and nearby wells?
- Is the Category 3 risk classification appropriate given the water volumes requested?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the water taking volumes and sources.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry before February 6, 2026. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.