Water Permit Renewal for ConocoPhillips - East Mills Township
Official title: CONOCOPHILLIPS CANADA RESOURCES CORP. - Permit to take water
ConocoPhillips wants to renew its water permit for a communal water supply at their East Mills site in Ontario. The permit would allow them to draw up to 108,000 litres per day from three wells for the next 10 years. This is classified as a low-risk Category 1 water taking.
Why This Matters
Live near East Mills in Ontario? This permit affects local groundwater. If you rely on a private well in the area, large water takings could potentially impact your supply. The permit would run for 10 years, so now's the time to raise concerns.
What Could Change
If approved, ConocoPhillips can continue drawing water from three wells at rates up to 204 litres per minute. The permit would be valid until 2036. As a Category 1 permit, it's considered lower risk, but conditions may be attached to protect local water resources.
Key Issues
- Should the water taking permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- Are the proposed water taking rates appropriate for local groundwater conditions?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the proposed water taking rates and locations.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario before the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.