Category: Ontario

In Ontario, under the Ontario Water Resources Act and Ontario Regulation 387/04, you are generally required to have a permit if you are taking 50,000 litres (L) or more of water per day from the environment (including groundwater, lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.). Who controls water in Ontario? The Ministry of Environment and Energy’s legislative authority […]

Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, S.O. What is the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act? The Act recognizes that the people of Ontario are entitled to expect their drinking water to be safe and provides for the protection of human health and the prevention of drinking-water health hazards through the control and regulation of drinking-water systems […]

This is one of most desirable & valued springs in all of Southern Ontario. Elmvale is central to one of the world’s most pristine aquifers & this is considered by many to be among the finest, purest, cleanest natural spring water worldwide. Does Ontario have natural hot springs? Unfortunately, there are no hot springs in […]

Residential sewer line pipe depths range from as shallow as 18 to 30 inches in depth or 5 to 6 feet deep. However, in colder climates where freezes occur, you often see sewer line depths ranging from 4 to 8 feet deep. How deep are water lines buried in Ontario? Watermain pipes are buried about […]

By 1869, the town was growing rapidly and many county buildings began to be built to serve the population of over 1000 residents. Years later, Milton became known as the home of P.L Robertson Manufacturing Company, the first to make socket-head screws. What is unique about Milton? Milton’s stunning natural beauty is largely thanks to […]

Because ABS is often a recycled or “regrind” plastic resin (to make it cost-competitive with PVC), it was essentially weakened. This caused instances of pipe fatigue and failure which led some areas to ban its use. Can ABS pipe be used underground in Ontario? Applications of ABS Piping It’s an ideal choice for use outside, […]

Per the Mining Act and the regulations claimholders, lessees, patent holders, or prospector licensees must be registered users in MLAS to do business for mining purposes, in Ontario. Consult our user guide for instructions on how to register. Is mining illegal in Canada? Mining operations and mineral processing within Canada are subject to comprehensive legal […]

Lake Erie is bordered by Ontario, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and lower Michigan. How many Great Lakes does Ontario border? There are five lakes, which are Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario and are in general on or near the Canada–United States border.Great Lakes. Great Lakes of North America Water volume 5,439 cubic miles (22,671 […]

The Richardson Mine is the site of Ontario’s first gold mine. What is mined in Bancroft Ontario? Uranium mining in Bancroft represents one of two major uranium-producing areas in Ontario, and one of seven in Canada, all located along the edge of the Canadian Shield. In the context of mining, the “Bancroft area” includes Haliburton, […]

Average Costco Wholesale hourly pay ranges from approximately $14.00 per hour for Meat Carver to $94.48 per hour for Optometrist. The average Costco Wholesale salary ranges from approximately $25,000 per year for Cashier/Stocker to $167,761 per year for Sales Representative. How much does Costco pay per hour Ontario? Average Costco Wholesale Cashier hourly pay in […]