Water Permit Renewal for Columbia Forest Products - Pimisi Pond, Calvin Township
Official title: Columbia Forest Products Ltd. - Permit to take water
A forest products company wants to renew its permit to take water from Pimisi Pond in Calvin, Ontario. They'd pump up to 200,000 litres daily for industrial use, running April through October for the next 10 years. The province rates this as low-risk for environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near Calvin or get water from a private well in the area? This permit could affect local water levels. The company would draw from Pimisi Pond for nearly half the year. Even low-risk permits can matter to nearby residents.
What Could Change
If approved, Columbia Forest Products can continue pumping up to 200,000 litres daily from Pimisi Pond for industrial operations. The 10-year permit would run from April 1 to October 30 each year. As a Category 1 permit, it faces fewer restrictions than higher-risk water takings.
Key Issues
- Should the water taking permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- Is the Category 1 (low-risk) classification appropriate for this water taking?
- What are the potential impacts on Pimisi Pond and surrounding water sources?
How to Participate
- Review the Permit To Take Water - General Information to understand how water permits work in Ontario.
- Submit your comments on this consultation through the Environmental Registry of Ontario by the deadline.
- For questions or to request supporting materials, contact enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.