NOTICE OF COMPLETION

CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR
CALEDON EAST WATER SUPPLY

The Regional Municipality of Peel has completed a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Caledon East/Mono Road community to address the need for future water demands in the area. The community is serviced by three municipal wells. The Ministry of the Environment’s Permit to Take Water (PTTW) for these wells currently restricts the combined average and maximum day water withdrawal. In support of the Study, a hydrogeological investigation was undertaken to evaluate any potential environmental impacts of revising the PTTW. The primary purpose of this Class EA is to evaluate groundwater withdrawal through the existing wells CE2, CE3 and CE4, and to determine the degree to which that withdrawal can be increased without notable impact on the environment. The preferred solution is to increase withdrawal from existing wells, at a rate prescribed by the results of the hydrogeological investigation.

This Study is being conducted in accordance with Schedule B of the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Water and Wastewater Projects (2000). The Class EA process included public and review agency consultation, an evaluation of alternatives, an assessment of the impacts of the proposed improvements and identification of measures to mitigate any adverse impacts.

The Project File Report is available for review at the following locations:

The Project File Report will be available for the mandatory 30-day review period from Oct. 22 to Nov. 21, 2007. Please provide written comments to the Region by Nov. 21, 2007. If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the Region during the 30-day review period, a person may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order), which addresses individual environmental assessments. Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below by Wednesday, November 21, 2007. A copy of the request must also be sent to the Region of Peel, attention Mr. Imran Motala. If no request is received by Nov. 21, 2007, the Region may proceed to apply for a revised Permit to Take Water.

Minister of the Environment
135 St. Clair Ave. W., 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M4V 1P5

Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

Further information may be obtained from either of the project team members listed below.

Revised: Friday October 12 2007

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