Do you supplement your greenhouse irrigation water supply with well, canal or lake water in the summer months? If so, you need a Permit to Take Water! Read on for helpful tips, contact information and commonly asked questions from our engineering colleagues.
1. If you irrigate, from any water source in Ontario, you need a Permit To Take Water (PTTW) from the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP). (Not really a secret after all!)
What if it’s a pond on the farm property, not connected to anything?
YES, you still need a PTTW
What if it’s just a sand point well?
YES, you still need a PTTW
What if we take water from a municipal drain or roadside ditch?
YES, you still need a PTTW
All water sources require a PTTW: ponds, lakes, Great Lakes, streams, creeks, ditches, wetlands, springs and wells. Whether your water source is large or small, you need a PTTW.
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