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Updated May 30, 2024

Final comments invited on Environmental Study Report


Oxford County has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to explore potential opportunities for a new well supply to improve the security and supply of drinking water in the Village of Tavistock in the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock.

An Environmental Study Report (ESR) summarizing the Class EA Study process and findings is available online for a 30-day comment period. Interested persons may provide written comments by mail or email regarding the ESR between May 30, 2024 and June 28, 2024 to:

A.R. (Tony) Lotimer
Oxford County
21 Reeve Street, P.O. Box 1614
Woodstock, Ontario N4S 7Y3
water@oxfordcounty.ca

Download the Environmental Study Report

Read the public notice | Print version

Background materials

Public Consultation Centre (PCC) #2 was held on September 26, 2023, to provide an update on the study, review options for site concepts, and share the preliminary preferred alternative design (split-stream ion exchange treatment). The first PCC was held in December 2022.

Materials from PCC 2 follow below.




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About the study


The Village of Tavistock currently receives water services from three wells located at the same site within the centre of the Village, near Queen’s Park. The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study explored potential opportunities for a new well supply to improve the security and supply of drinking water in the Village of Tavistock in the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock.

The Study:

  • defined needs;
  • identified and evaluated alternative solutions; and,
  • developed a preferred design and location for a new well supply in consultation with adjacent property owners, regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, the local business community and the public.

The Class EA Study was planned in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule C projects as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Document (2000, as amended 2007, 2011, 2015), which is an approved process under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act.

Comments received during the study were considered and documented in the Environmental Study Report.



Public consultation


Consultation with the residents and businesses of Tavistock was a key part of the study process. Public input was sought at different points throughout the study period.

  • MAILING LIST. Interested parties were invited to contact the project team to be added to the study’s mailing list or to provide comments.
    A.R. (Tony) Lotimer, M.Sc., P.Geo., FGC
    Project Manager, Oxford County
    1-800-755-0394, ext. 3087
    alotimer@rogers.com    		David Kielstra, MA, EP, MCIP, RPP
    Environmental Planner, Stantec Consulting Ltd.
    905-381-3247
    David.Kielstra@stantec.com

  • PUBLIC CONSULTATION CENTRES (PCCs): PCCs are an opportunity to review information and provide feedback directly to members of the project team. PCC #1 was held on December 15, 2022 (see the materials). PCC #2 was a virtual (online) meeting that took place on September 26, 2023. Download the presentation slides

  • ONLINE QUESTION & COMMENT CARD: The online form below was provided to send feedback or questions to the project team.


Updated May 30, 2024

Final comments invited on Environmental Study Report


Oxford County has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to explore potential opportunities for a new well supply to improve the security and supply of drinking water in the Village of Tavistock in the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock.

An Environmental Study Report (ESR) summarizing the Class EA Study process and findings is available online for a 30-day comment period. Interested persons may provide written comments by mail or email regarding the ESR between May 30, 2024 and June 28, 2024 to:

A.R. (Tony) Lotimer
Oxford County
21 Reeve Street, P.O. Box 1614
Woodstock, Ontario N4S 7Y3
water@oxfordcounty.ca

Download the Environmental Study Report

Read the public notice | Print version

Background materials

Public Consultation Centre (PCC) #2 was held on September 26, 2023, to provide an update on the study, review options for site concepts, and share the preliminary preferred alternative design (split-stream ion exchange treatment). The first PCC was held in December 2022.

Materials from PCC 2 follow below.




Download the presentation
Watch the video



About the study


The Village of Tavistock currently receives water services from three wells located at the same site within the centre of the Village, near Queen’s Park. The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study explored potential opportunities for a new well supply to improve the security and supply of drinking water in the Village of Tavistock in the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock.

The Study:

  • defined needs;
  • identified and evaluated alternative solutions; and,
  • developed a preferred design and location for a new well supply in consultation with adjacent property owners, regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, the local business community and the public.

The Class EA Study was planned in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule C projects as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Document (2000, as amended 2007, 2011, 2015), which is an approved process under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act.

Comments received during the study were considered and documented in the Environmental Study Report.



Public consultation


Consultation with the residents and businesses of Tavistock was a key part of the study process. Public input was sought at different points throughout the study period.

  • MAILING LIST. Interested parties were invited to contact the project team to be added to the study’s mailing list or to provide comments.
    A.R. (Tony) Lotimer, M.Sc., P.Geo., FGC
    Project Manager, Oxford County
    1-800-755-0394, ext. 3087
    alotimer@rogers.com    		David Kielstra, MA, EP, MCIP, RPP
    Environmental Planner, Stantec Consulting Ltd.
    905-381-3247
    David.Kielstra@stantec.com

  • PUBLIC CONSULTATION CENTRES (PCCs): PCCs are an opportunity to review information and provide feedback directly to members of the project team. PCC #1 was held on December 15, 2022 (see the materials). PCC #2 was a virtual (online) meeting that took place on September 26, 2023. Download the presentation slides

  • ONLINE QUESTION & COMMENT CARD: The online form below was provided to send feedback or questions to the project team.


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  • Share Hi, Just wondering if water quality is going to be taken into account, not only at the new well but existing wells also. Has consideration been given to a filtration system to remove iron vs sequestering with sodium silicate? Is there a major difference in water quality between existing wells and the proposed new well at the park? Will the new well be able to support the system in the event the tower and existing wells are out of service? I think it’s a great concept for redundancy and resiliency of water supply for the community to locate a source in an alternate location. Matt Bender on Facebook Share Hi, Just wondering if water quality is going to be taken into account, not only at the new well but existing wells also. Has consideration been given to a filtration system to remove iron vs sequestering with sodium silicate? Is there a major difference in water quality between existing wells and the proposed new well at the park? Will the new well be able to support the system in the event the tower and existing wells are out of service? I think it’s a great concept for redundancy and resiliency of water supply for the community to locate a source in an alternate location. Matt Bender on Twitter Share Hi, Just wondering if water quality is going to be taken into account, not only at the new well but existing wells also. Has consideration been given to a filtration system to remove iron vs sequestering with sodium silicate? Is there a major difference in water quality between existing wells and the proposed new well at the park? Will the new well be able to support the system in the event the tower and existing wells are out of service? I think it’s a great concept for redundancy and resiliency of water supply for the community to locate a source in an alternate location. Matt Bender on Linkedin Email Hi, Just wondering if water quality is going to be taken into account, not only at the new well but existing wells also. Has consideration been given to a filtration system to remove iron vs sequestering with sodium silicate? Is there a major difference in water quality between existing wells and the proposed new well at the park? Will the new well be able to support the system in the event the tower and existing wells are out of service? I think it’s a great concept for redundancy and resiliency of water supply for the community to locate a source in an alternate location. Matt Bender link

    Hi, Just wondering if water quality is going to be taken into account, not only at the new well but existing wells also. Has consideration been given to a filtration system to remove iron vs sequestering with sodium silicate? Is there a major difference in water quality between existing wells and the proposed new well at the park? Will the new well be able to support the system in the event the tower and existing wells are out of service? I think it’s a great concept for redundancy and resiliency of water supply for the community to locate a source in an alternate location. Matt Bender

    Matt Bender asked almost 2 years ago

    Thank you for your question. Oxford County is committed to supplying water to residents and businesses that meets or exceeds Ontario Drinking Water Standards. Initial water quality testing has taken place at the three test well sites, and the results show that water quality is similar to that at the existing supply wells. Different methods of water quality treatment, including filtration and sequestering, will be considered as part of the project.

    To evaluate the three test wells' potential, the County and its consultants assessed location, production capability, and water quality. Of the sites assessed, Well 3 provides the greatest supply advantage with similar water quality to the other assessed locations. Whether the new well can support the water system for extended periods in the event that the existing wells and tower have been removed from service has not yet been established. However, the results so far at the preferred new well location are promising.

Page last updated: 30 May 2024, 04:28 PM