Water Permit Renewal for Cox Construction Gravel Washing - Puslinch
Official title: Cox Construction Limited - Permit to take water
Cox Construction wants to renew its permit to take water from a pond for washing gravel at their Puslinch site. They're asking to pump up to 3 million litres daily for aggregate washing operations. This is a Category 3 permit, meaning it has the highest potential for environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near Puslinch or rely on local groundwater? This permit could affect water levels in the area. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. If you have a private well nearby, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Cox Construction could pump nearly 3 million litres of water daily from a dugout pond for the next 10 years. Operations would run April through mid-November. The Ministry may impose conditions to protect nearby water sources.
Key Issues
- Should this high-volume water taking be renewed for another 10 years?
- What environmental impacts could result from pumping up to 3 million litres daily?
How to Participate
- Review the General Information on Permits to Take Water to understand the permit process.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario consultation page before the deadline.
- For questions or to request supporting materials, contact enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.