
Hugh Simpson
Hugh Simpson is a hydrogeologist with the University of Guelph’s Groundwater Research Institute, who has analyzed the water crisis in Waterloo Region and attributed the drop in water levels to excessive municipal pumping.
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Hugh Simpson is a hydrogeologist who has worked on the Wilmot well issue and commented on the water crisis.
Waterloo Region is short on water. It’s a cautionary tale for cities across CanadaThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-07-23








