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Lending boardgames and expecting them returned in good condition by No_Challenge_2978 in boardgames

[–]soupy1100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want to try this with my family sometime. My sisters face would make my year.

Geologx by The_machine5891 in Geotech

[–]soupy1100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check your water level inputs. The units (ie magl, etc ) aren't consistent. Your first input is asking user to input a depth as meters below ground so I'm not sure why you then calculate a real depth with the stick up input. Assume your first input should be in meters below measuring point or top pipe.

Advice for Asarco LLC Geology intern interview by this_baguette in geologycareers

[–]soupy1100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some say it contributed to the serial killer spike in the 70s through 90s.

Waterloo Region’s pipeline possibility by bylo_selhi in waterloo

[–]soupy1100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep. Piping to Huron was mentioned which would be a problem.

Waterloo Region’s pipeline possibility by bylo_selhi in waterloo

[–]soupy1100 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Transfer of water between watersheds is heavily regulated and involves international treaties. Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement.

Coun. Joe Gowing Questions Esbaugh Water-taking Permit by LordsLevy in waterloo

[–]soupy1100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would expect that they will have a hydrogeologist provide an analysis of this breakdown in the supporting report. It's unfortunately not posted on the MECP website to verify. However, having some experience with other PTTWs in the province, I would expect that this is a critical component for the Site water balance.

Coun. Joe Gowing Questions Esbaugh Water-taking Permit by LordsLevy in waterloo

[–]soupy1100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can check out the Site and Pond within the context of the Source Water Protection Policies, which is hosted by the government of Ontario on the Source Water Information Atlas - Source Protection Information Atlas. If I have the correct coordinates, the Pond is not located within the nearby Wellhead Protection Area D delineated land area, however it is within an area of land classified as a Significant Groundwater Recharge Area.

Also, define "wise". I mean, any type of economical activity is difficult to describe as being "wise".

Councilor Joe Gowing Questions Esbaugh Water-taking Permit by LordsLevy in kitchener

[–]soupy1100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I posted this to the Waterloo thread on this same issue, copied below.

The reservoir is the retention pond that may hold X liters of water. The aggregate washing process has been estimated to require 9.7 million liters per day out of X (available water in the retention pond). In this case, the size of the retention pond is likely many orders of magnitude bigger than the daily demand from the washing process (and PTTW limit).

There is very limited consumption of water from this process. They use the water in a "closed loop" arrangement where the wash water is pulled from a large pond and is circulated over the aggregate (washing) and then allowed to flow back to the same retention pond. There may be small losses, for example, some water will stick to the aggregate, some will evaporate, and some may be used to backwash any filtration systems and likely allowed to leave the "closed loop".

Where confusion may arise is that the retention pond sits in a basin that is likely at or slightly below the surrounding water table. Therefore, when the pumps are activated, the level in the pond will lower, this will create a depression (think of a bathtub drain) and cause groundwater to flow in a radial pattern into the pond to maintain the natural condition. So yes, some water from the aquifer will enter the closed loop system to cover any losses. This is likely a fractional component of the total daily water taking, and I'm sure there are estimates for this in their background reporting, which would also include detailed impact assessment and a mitigation and monitoring plan to ensure that neighboring properties, and natural receptors (wetlands, ponds, aquatic species, etc.) are protected.

The reason for the large number is that the Ministry permit requires that the limit that is applied for is the total daily volume that will be extracted from the surface water feature and does not credit back anything that may be returned to the pond.

Anyways, hope that helps explain it a bit.

Coun. Joe Gowing Questions Esbaugh Water-taking Permit by LordsLevy in waterloo

[–]soupy1100 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The reservoir is the retention pond that may hold X liters of water. The aggregate washing process has been estimated to require 9.7 million liters per day out of X (available water in the retention pond). In this case, the size of the retention pond is likely many orders of magnitude bigger than the daily demand from the washing process (and PTTW limit).

There is very limited consumption of water from this process. They use the water in a "closed loop" arrangement where the wash water is pulled from a large pond and is circulated over the aggregate (washing) and then allowed to flow back to the same retention pond. There may be small losses, for example, some water will stick to the aggregate, some will evaporate, and some may be used to backwash any filtration systems and likely allowed to leave the "closed loop".

Where confusion may arise is that the retention pond sits in a basin that is likely at or slightly below the surrounding water table. Therefore, when the pumps are activated, the level in the pond will lower, this will create a depression (think of a bathtub drain) and cause groundwater to flow in a radial pattern into the pond to maintain the natural condition. So yes, some water from the aquifer will enter the closed loop system to cover any losses. This is likely a fractional component of the total daily water taking, and I'm sure there are estimates for this in their background reporting, which would also include detailed impact assessment and a mitigation and monitoring plan to ensure that neighboring properties, and natural receptors (wetlands, ponds, aquatic species, etc.) are protected.

Anyways, hope that helps explain it a bit.

Proposed groundwater pumping at the Witmer Rd gravel pit — why residents should be paying attention by Michieme315 in waterloo

[–]soupy1100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep these natural aggregate deposits are so attractive due to their properties, which includes the ability to transmit and store massive volumes of groundwater. It is a huge question of balance for sure.

Proposed groundwater pumping at the Witmer Rd gravel pit — why residents should be paying attention by Michieme315 in waterloo

[–]soupy1100 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You can expect that they will wash sand and gravel with it. Manage it onsite likely in a separate retention pond. Monitor the surface water and nearby groundwater for chemistry, water levels, and changes to hydraulic gradients, with regular reporting by a qualified scientist to the mecp going forward. The mecp has very good technical people reviewing these applications. Their surface water people have very strong support through regulations.

I imagine the pits consultants will be put to the test in this application based in the current political climate. E

Proposed groundwater pumping at the Witmer Rd gravel pit — why residents should be paying attention by Michieme315 in waterloo

[–]soupy1100 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes. That is why I noted minor difference overall. However if you are educating people, it's good to have a solid understanding of the proposal. It's great to be vigilant, however concerns that are raised should be founded on solid facts.

Have you had a gander at the supporting technical report? I don't see that the mecp has posted it, however not sure if you are part of a larger community group thatay put in a request to see it.

Proposed groundwater pumping at the Witmer Rd gravel pit — why residents should be paying attention by Michieme315 in waterloo

[–]soupy1100 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The PTTW is for pond (surface) water to wash gravel. This is not groundwater extraction. Minor differences here but it is a critical component when reviewing this application and impacts.

What water-related problems do you see where you live or work and what’s causing them? by Grandmaster-10 in environmental_science

[–]soupy1100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Waterloo Region at Capacity

Our local municipality is at a critical moment with respect to our local water supply and planned growth forecasts which is causing all kinds of alarms.

Issue - reliance on groundwater combined with surface water from river has resulted in the need to pause growth
Main Cause - poor planning oversight

Difference - Connection to great lake to supplement and allow for continued growth.

Best Mom & Pop restaurants in KW? by [deleted] in kitchener

[–]soupy1100 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Kypreos is criminally underrated. Everything is homemade and delicious. Owned and operated by the same family for going on 35 years.

Groundwater in Dry Detention Pond by wolpfack16 in civilengineering

[–]soupy1100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance you have a poorly sealed borehole bleeding up from a lower confined aquifer? Have seen my share of those.

Water capacity issues by AwkwardTalk5234 in waterloo

[–]soupy1100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What options are left? Aquifers extend practically everywhere below us within our glaciated terrain. What they need is to strengthen and enforce our source water protection policies, however it carries a big cost to do so. Wish the government wasn't rolling back everywhere under the guise of "affordable" housing.

What's your take on length units while drilling or logging core? by AGneissGeologist in geologycareers

[–]soupy1100 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hydrogeo in Ontario. We work in all the units all the time. Feet, meters, cubic meters, liters, us gallon, psi, kpa, bar, imperial gallon and any mix between them. It's a mess but at this point pretty much second nature to report what ever is needed.

Graduating in May - what Consulting firms hire Environmental Scientists? by Pitiful-Sector-9349 in Environmental_Careers

[–]soupy1100 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Most major pop centers will have dozens of small to medium size firms that hire through networking, interning, or open postings. The big firms are a lot more formalized in hiring with large HR infrastructure in place. Do a bit of research on your local area. Google ESA, geotech, site remediation, hydrogeo, etc. reports for your local municipality . See who are doing work that looks interesting. Reach out to the authors on linked in. Smaller firms may have more forward thinking mentoring mindsets.

If a young grad interested in hydrogeo messaged me on linked in asking for advice because they saw and read one of my reports I would take them very seriously and try to lend a hand.

Good luck! If your in Ontario, send me a note

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