Thank you for taking the time to complete the 2025 Local Population Survey. The purpose of the survey was to understand the current human, social, economic and natural environment surrounding Bruce Power’s site and its existing operations. The data collected provides information for Bruce Power’s Environmental Monitoring Program, which supports our commitment to protect local residents and the environment. Additionally, the survey results will be shared with the local municipalities to support emergency preparedness planning.
Distribution of seasonal and permanent residents among respondents
(179 total responses)
The age distribution of all household members accounted for in surveys
Average percentage of fish by source
| Source | Local Retailers | Wild from Lake Huron | Grocery Store |
Number of households that did not consume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shellfish | 20.4% | 1.8% | 77.9% | 60 |
| Non-Bottom Fish | 20.5% | 10.4% | 69.1% | 48 |
| Bottom Fish | 8.3% | 8.3% | 83.3% | 164 |
| Fish (Unknown Type) | 25.7% | 0.7% | 73.7% | 135 |
| invertebrates | 23.9% | 4.3% | 71.7% | 153 |
Average percentage of farmed animals by source
| Source | Local Retailers | Home Produced | Grocery Store |
Number of households that did not consume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef | 38.0% | 3.3% | 58.7% | 11 |
| Pork | 27.1% | 2.5% | 65.1% | 15 |
| Lamb | 29.8% | 4.8% | 65.4% | 134 |
| Poultry (Meat) | 23.7% | 3.6% | 72.6% | 9 |
| Poultry (Eggs) | 25.5% | 7.8% | 67.7% | 6 |
| Dairy | 20.6% | 2.0% | 77.3% | 10 |
| Rabbit | 1.7% | 33.0% | 65.0% | 170 |
Average percentage of vegetables and fruits by source
| Source | Local Retailers | Home Produced | Foraged | Grocery Store |
Number of households that did not consume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root Vegetable | 27.3% | 7.8% | 0.3% | 64.7% | 8 |
| Dulce/Watercress | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100% | 165 |
| Above Ground Vegetables | 32.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 58.3% | 3 |
| Fruits and Berries | 32.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 63.5% | 5 |
Water source by household
| Source | Private Well | Community Well | Cistern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Households | 78 | 24 | 2 |
| Percentage of all Households | 43.6% | 13.4% | 1.1% |