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Quebec municipalities and environmentalists say province's water reserves are at risk
The coalition says Quebec consumes more groundwater than is replenished and wants a provincewide review and tighter rules, citing drought and urban sprawl.
- A coalition of 12 municipalities and 9 environmental organizations sent an open letter to Quebec Environment Minister Pascale on Monday, demanding a province-wide evaluation of groundwater reserves and increased regulation.
- Climate change, urban sprawl, and agricultural drainage hinder aquifer replenishment, forcing rural residents to dig deeper wells for daily consumption as groundwater depletion accelerates.
- Eau Secours president Rébecca Pétrin explained that urban sprawl creates "waterproof" land, stating, "We're draining our water away; we're not retaining it," as droughts accelerate.
- Environment Minister Pascale called the shortage "concerning" on Monday but said existing measures protect water; she plans to discuss with colleagues whether a province-wide evaluation is warranted.
- Daniel Pilon, president of Scabric , began tracking groundwater strain in 2015 and argues a government-mandated provincial study is essential to understand the depletion's full extent.
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Quebec municipalities and environmentalists say province’s water reserves are at risk
A group of environmental organizations and municipalities is worried that Quebec’s groundwater reserves are dwindling as the province consumes more water than is being replenished.
·Toronto, Canada
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