Water Permit Renewal for Greenfield Global - St. Lawrence River Industrial Cooling
Official title: Greenfield Global Inc. - Permit to take water
Greenfield Global wants to renew its permit to draw water from the St. Lawrence River for industrial cooling at its facility near Cardinal, Ontario. The company would take up to 4.8 million litres daily, year-round, for the next 10 years. This is classified as a Category 2 permit, meaning it has a higher potential for environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near the St. Lawrence River in eastern Ontario? This permit affects how much water an industrial facility can draw from the river you might fish, boat, or swim in. Category 2 means regulators see higher environmental risk. If you care about river health or local water levels, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Greenfield Global could continue drawing nearly 5 million litres daily from the St. Lawrence for cooling water. The 10-year permit would lock in these water-taking rights through 2036. The Ministry may impose conditions on discharge temperature or monitoring requirements.
Key Issues
- Should the permit be renewed for 10 years of continuous water taking?
- Are the proposed daily volumes (4.8 million litres) appropriate for this section of the St. Lawrence?
- What environmental safeguards should be required for this Category 2 permit?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the proposed water taking volumes and duration.
- Submit your comments online through the ERO portal or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca. Include ERO number 025-1382 in your submission.