Water Permit Renewal for Jehovah's Witnesses Facility - Halton Hills
Official title: Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Canada - Permit to take water
The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Canada wants to renew its permit to draw water from four wells at their Georgetown facility. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk category—allowing up to 2.2 million litres per day for irrigation, water supply, and industrial cooling.
Why This Matters
Live near Georgetown or rely on groundwater in Halton Hills? This permit could affect local water levels. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. The 10-year renewal would lock in these extraction rates for a decade.
What Could Change
If approved, the facility could continue drawing up to 2.2 million litres daily from four wells for the next 10 years. The Ministry may impose new conditions on monitoring or extraction limits. Denial would require the facility to find alternative water sources.
Key Issues
- Should this high-risk water permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- Are the proposed extraction rates sustainable for local groundwater?
- What environmental monitoring should be required?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details and general information about water taking permits in Ontario.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario by the deadline.
- For questions or to view supporting materials in person, contact enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.