Request a comparative hydrogeological analysis for the 'Source of water supply' and 'Water Discharge' options listed in Table 12.5 (Items 4 and 5), specifically evaluating risks to private wells in Dyment and Borups Corners.
Strategic Rationale
"The Proponent's submission identifies 'Options for using surface water or groundwater' as a preliminary alternative mean. In the unorganized territory of Melgund, residents rely exclusively on private wells and local surface water for potable use. There is no municipal backup. It is critical to establish early in the Alternatives phase whether the Proponent's industrial water draw will depress the local water table or if effluent discharge will impact the watershed used by locals. This recommendation ensures that the final design selection prioritizes the protection of the existing local water security, preventing potential litigation or public health crises down the line."
Source Context
Understanding the Impacts of Nuclear Waste on our Community
This digital archive houses the public comments submitted to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada regarding Project 88774: The Nuclear Waste Management Organization Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel Project. The impact assessment is led jointly by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. This archive preserves community perspectives, concerns, and observations shared during the assessment process, particularly in relation to Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario and the communities of Dyment and Borups Corners who are the closest and most impacted of all in the process.