Water Permit Renewal for Oxford Sand & Gravel - Norwich
Official title: Oxford Sand & Gravel Limited - Permit to take water
A gravel company near Norwich, Ontario wants to renew its permit to take water from a well and two municipal ditches. The water is used for making concrete and washing gravel. This is a 10-year renewal classified as low environmental risk.
Why This Matters
Live near Highway 59 in Norwich? This permit affects local water resources. If you rely on a private well nearby, you might want to know about industrial water taking in your area. The company can take up to 979,200 litres per day from municipal ditches during spring months.
What Could Change
If approved, Oxford Sand & Gravel can continue taking water for the next 10 years. The permit allows up to 100,000 litres daily from a bedrock well year-round, plus nearly a million litres daily from ditches during spring aggregate washing season.
Key Issues
- Should the water taking permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- Are the proposed water taking volumes appropriate for local water resources?
- Is the Category 1 (low risk) classification appropriate for this water taking?
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 before the deadline.
- For questions about the proposal or to view supporting materials in person, contact enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.