In addition to a planned $36-million dollar expansion of its Ice Mountain bottling plant in Mecosta County, Nestle Water North America is asking the state for permission to nearly double the amount of water it pulls from the ground at its well site near Evart.
Company officials say they currently pump 250 gallons of water per minute from the site.
The company claims the impact on the area would be minimal and they expect water levels in nearby wells to drop by a foot.
The public can submit comments to the DEQ about the plan by writing to:
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance
P.O. Box 30241
Lansing, MI 48909-7741
Email comments can be sent to deq-eh@michigan.gov.
Comments will only be considered if they’re received by Thursday.
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