The Credit River near Charleston S/R and Main Street, Caledon

Water renewal occurs through a natural system driven by the sun, the Hydrologic Cycle.

Evapotranspiration: The sun warms the Credit River, nearby wetlands, soil, and vegetation, causing water to rise as vapour.

Condensation: Water vapour cools and forms clouds as it rises.

Precipitation: Rain and snow fall onto the land as Surface water.

Infiltration: Some of this water seeps into the soil, helping to replenish Groundwater.

Tributaries, springs and seeps then help move the surface water and groundwater towards the Credit River. 

For more on the Risk this proposed quarry poses to the Water, click here.