The new permit to take water…

The new permit to take water that has been requested by Wilmot’s Esbaugh Sand and Gravel Ltd for washing aggregate should not be granted. Waterloo Region is in the midst of a water crisis that has necessitated a development freeze. The Region is having to focus its attention on figuring out what steps need to be taken to ensure the long-term water security for this area. The province should not be compounding the water crisis by granting requests for water taking permits in the Region. The province has a responsibility to protect water for its citizens and so must put appropriate controls on water taking which include denying requests for permits especially those that have been categorized as Level 3 or high risk. Water is a finite resource that must be protected and preserved.