This guide explains Ontario’s Permit to Take Water (PTTW) process for members of the public who want a solid working knowledge of how the system operates. It walks through when a permit is required, the categories of water takings and applicable exemptions, and what the application and review process involves, including the criteria the Ministry uses to make its decisions. It also covers ways of appealing a permit decision, and the ongoing obligations that come with a permit.
Guidance on Permits to Take Water in Ontario
This guide explains Ontario’s Permit to Take Water (PTTW) process for members of the public who want a solid working knowledge of how the system operates. It walks through when a permit is required, the categories of water takings and applicable exemptions, and what the application and review process involves, including the criteria the Ministry uses to make its decisions. It also covers ways of appealing a permit decision, and the ongoing obligations that come with a permit.
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