The Herald

Wallaceburg’s drinking water could eventually flow from Lake Erie instead of the Snye River, if Chatham-Kent council moves forward with a recommendation to close Wallaceburg’s water treatment plant.

Municipal VU consultant Jim Harnum outlined the idea at the June 23 council meeting. His report included a number of recommendations on C-K’s water supply, future including building a pipeline to carry water from the Chatham water treatment plant to Wallaceburg instead of building a new $150 million plant which he said may be a better use of taxpayer dollars.

Wallaceburg’s Councillors Carmen McGregor and Aaron Hall wanted more information before a decision can be made, saying there were a lot of unanswered questions and there had not been any consultation with the water users. McGregor said before anything happens, taxpayers have to be consulted. 

Council discussed the idea for nearly two hours before approving a motion from McGregor to defer to July 14.