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EASR Registration: Water Taking (Construction Dewatering)
Online self-registration for mid-range construction dewatering (O. Reg. 63/16).
You need it when: Construction dewatering between 50,000 and 400,000 L/day.
Why it's needed
- Required instead of a PTTW for eligible construction dewatering in this range.
When to apply
- Registration is immediate once the Water Taking Plan and Discharge Plan are prepared. The 400,000 L/day limit applies per pit and its area of influence.
Review time
Immediate on online registration.
Documents for a complete application
- Water Taking Plan and Discharge Plan by a Qualified Person (O. Reg. 63/16)
How to submit
- Ontario EASR online registration.
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.