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01-01 |
Risk Management Plan for Hazardous or Liquid Industrial Wastes with Environmental Compliance Approval
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the storage of hazardous waste or liquid industrial waste, at a facility other than a landfill or transfer station, is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The storage of hazardous waste or liquid industrial waste may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan. Therefore, the storage of hazardous waste or liquid industrial waste, at a facility other than a landfill or transfer station, is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required.
For existing facilities, the expansion or improvement of an existing hazardous waste or liquid industrial waste facility, or the establishment of a new storage facility, the Risk Management Plan shall include the following requirements: storage, which should include, but not be limited to: run-off containment measures, appropriate buffer zones from watercourses, water bodies or wells, if present and not located over existing piping or drainage, leak and spill prevention measures, secondary containment measures,
record keeping spills plan, which should include a pollution prevention assessment.
For properties where the person engaging in the activity has or intends to obtain, an Environmental Compliance Approval as per the Environmental Protection Act, the person engaging in the activity may be deemed to be exempt from the requirement for a Risk Management Plan if the process described in O.Reg. 287/07, s. 61, is followed.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established with five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply.
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Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
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01-02 |
Risk Management Plan for Hazardous or Liquid Industrial Wastes without Environmental Compliance Approval
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the storage of hazardous waste or liquid industrial waste as defined in Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management) made under the Environmental Protection Act, which does not require an Environmental Compliance Approval or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
Refer to the Tables of Drinking Water Threats and online Threats Tool for site specific features and chemicals.
The storage of waste as described may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan and is therefore designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required.
For existing facilities, the expansion or improvement of an existing facility, or the establishment of a new storage facility, the Risk Management Plan shall include the following requirements:
1. storage, which should include but not be limited to:
a) run-off containment measures,
b) appropriate buffer zones from watercourses, water bodies or wells, if present, and not located over existing piping or drainage,
c) leak and spill prevention measures,
d) secondary containment measures
2. record keeping
3. spills plan, which should include a pollution prevention assessment.
For properties where the person engaging in the activity has or intends to obtain, an Environmental Compliance Approval as per the Environmental Protection Act, the person engaging in the activity may be deemed to be exempt from the requirement for a Risk Management Plan if the process described in O.Reg. 287/07, s. 61, is followed.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established within five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
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01-03 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the following waste disposal activities are significant drinking water threats (existing activity):
1. land disposal of petroleum refining waste within the meaning of clause (d) of the definition of "land disposal" in section 1 of Regulation 347 (General – Waste Management) R.R.O. 1990 made under the Environmental Protection Act
2. land disposal of hazardous waste, liquid industrial waste, or processed liquid industrial waste, within the meaning of clauses (a) and (b) of the definition of "land disposal" in section 1 of Regulation 347, R.R.O. 1990 (General – Waste Management) made under the Environmental Protection Act
3. land disposal of liquid industrial waste within the meaning of clause (c) of the definition of "land disposal" in section 1 of Regulation 347 (General – Waste Management) made under the Environmental Protection Act
4. land disposal of industrial waste or commercial waste within the meaning of clause (c) of the definition of "land disposal" in section 1 of Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management) made under the Environmental Protection Act
5. land disposal of municipal waste, within the meaning of clauses (a) and (b) of the definition of "land disposal" in section 1 of Regulation 347 (General – Waste Management) made under the Environmental Protection Act
6. storage, treatment and discharge of tailings from mines
7. storage of hazardous waste or liquid industrial waste
8. application of untreated septage to land
The policy applies to the following provincial instruments related to waste disposal activities as described in clauses (1) to (8) above:
A. approvals of waste disposal sites;
B. approvals of renewable energy facilities; and
C. approvals of sewage works
The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change shall:
1. Review all existing approvals as described in clauses (A) to (C) above;
2. Determine whether the approvals as described in clauses (A) to (C) above contain appropriate terms and conditions and require adequate measures to be in place to ensure that the waste disposal activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, with particular consideration given to the monitoring, collection and treatment of leachate into groundwater and/or runoff into surface water; and
3. Where the Ministry is of the opinion that the terms, conditions and measures contained in an approval as described in clauses (A) to (C) above are not adequate, make such amendments to the approval so as to ensure that the waste disposal activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat.
Existing approvals shall be reviewed within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan, or such other date as the Director determines based on a prioritized review of Environmental Compliance Approvals that govern significant drinking water threat activities. Where amendments are deemed necessary, the existing approval shall be amended within 12 months of the review, or such other date as the Director determines based on a prioritized review of Environmental Compliance Approvals that govern significant drinking water threat activities.
Monitoring policy MP-01 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
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01-04 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the following waste disposal activities would be significant drinking water threats (future activity):
1. land disposal of petroleum refining waste within the meaning of clause (d) of the definition of "land disposal" in section 1 of Regulation 347 (General – Waste Management) R.R.O. 1990 made under the Environmental Protection Act
2. land disposal of hazardous waste, liquid industrial waste, or processed liquid industrial waste, within the meaning of clauses (a) and (b) of the definition of "land disposal" in section 1 of Regulation 347, R.R.O. 1990 (General – Waste Management) made under the Environmental Protection Act
3. land disposal of liquid industrial waste within the meaning of clause (c) of the definition of "land disposal" in section 1 of Regulation 347 (General – Waste Management) made under the Environmental Protection Act
4. land disposal of industrial waste or commercial waste within the meaning of clause (c) of the definition of "land disposal" in section 1 of Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management) made under the Environmental Protection Act
5. land disposal of municipal waste, within the meaning of clauses (a) and (b) of the definition of "land disposal" in section 1 of Regulation 347 (General – Waste Management) made under the Environmental Protection Act
6. storage, treatment and discharge of tailings from mines
7. storage of hazardous waste or liquid industrial waste
8. application of untreated septage to land
The policy applies to the following approvals from the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change related to waste disposal activities as described in clauses (1) to (8) above :
A. approvals of waste disposal sites;
B. approvals of renewable energy facilities; and
C. approvals of sewage works
No new waste disposal sites as described in clauses (1) to (8) above shall be established (future activity).
For existing waste disposal sites, approval for an expansion or the renewal/updating of a previous approval may be given where:
i. the waste disposal site is one described by clauses (1) to (7) above; and
ii. the waste disposal site existed on the property as of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan; and
iii. the approval contains appropriate terms and conditions and requires adequate measures to be in place to ensure that the waste disposal activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat.
Monitoring policy MP-03 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
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01-05 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the establishment, operation or maintenance of a waste disposal site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act related to the storage of PCB waste at a PCB waste disposal site is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change should review all Director's instructions provided under O. Reg. 362 of the Environmental Protection Act within the affected vulnerable areas.
The Ministry should determine whether any PCBs stored on properties within the affected vulnerable areas can be moved to locations outside of the vulnerable areas so as to remove this significant drinking water threat. Where PCBs can be safely moved, the Ministry should require such movement to occur within five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan, or such other date as the Director determines.
Where the Ministry is of the opinion that the movement of the stored PCBs is not a viable option, the Ministry should ensure adequate measures are in place so that the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity). The storage of additional PCBs at an existing site and the establishment of new PCB waste storage sites shall be prohibited in all vulnerable areas where the activity would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity).
Existing approvals should be reviewed within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan, or such other date as the Director determines based on a prioritized review of Environmental Compliance Approvals that govern significant drinking water threat activities.
Monitoring policy MP-31 apply. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
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01-06 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the following waste disposal activities would be significant drinking water threats (future activity):
land disposal of petroleum refining waste within the meaning of clause (d) of the definition of ""land disposal"" in section 1 of Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management) R.R.O. 1990 made under the Environmental Protection Act
land disposal of hazardous waste, liquid industrial waste, or processed liquid industrial waste, within the meaning of clauses (a) and (b) of the definition of ""land disposal"" in section 1 of Regulation 347, R.R.O. 1990 (General - Waste Management) made under the Environmental Protection Act
land disposal of liquid industrial waste within the meaning of clause (c) of the definition of ""land disposal"" in section 1 of Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management) made under the Environmental Protection Act
land disposal of industrial waste or commercial waste within the meaning of clause (c) of the definition of ""land disposal"" in section 1 of Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management) made under the Environmental Protection Act
land disposal of municipal waste, within the meaning of clauses (a) and (b) of the definition of ""land disposal"" in section 1 of Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management) made under the Environmental Protection Act
The municipality shall prohibit, through the official plan and zoning by-law, the establishment of waste disposal sites as a land use under the circumstances listed in the Tables of Drinking Water Threats for a significant drinking water threat.
This policy applies to all land use designations and zones described in the municipality's official plan and zoning by-law, as amended from time to time.
The Municipality shall:
- Adopt the official plan, or official plan amendment as the case may be, and:
submit the plan to the appropriate approval authority; or
give a notice of adoption; and
- Adopt the zoning by-law, or zoning by-law amendment as the case may be, and give a notice of adoption.
For Section 40(2) of the Clean Water Act, the official plan and zoning by-law must be amended within five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan or at the time of the next official plan and zoning by-law conformity exercise as per Section 26 of the Planning Act.
Furthermore, the municipality shall give due consideration to amending the official plan and zoning by-law so as to apply the prohibition on the establishment of waste disposal sites as listed in clauses (1) to (5) above to all WHPA-A and WHPA-B vulnerable areas.
Monitoring policy MP-21 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
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01-07 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the land disposal of municipal waste, within the meaning of clauses (a) and (b) of the definition of ""land disposal"" in section 1 of Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management) made under the Environmental Protection Act , is a significant drinking water threat (existing activity).
Municipalities shall give due consideration to waste diversion measures that would:
reduce the total quantity of waste that must be disposed; and
reduce the toxicity of this waste.
Monitoring policy MP-19 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
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02-01 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the establishment, operation or maintenance of a septic system is a significant drinking water threat (existing activity).
Municipalities with a sewer line in a vulnerable area or within 100 metres of a vulnerable area shall enact a sewer connection by-law. The by-law shall:
- apply to all properties in vulnerable areas where:
the establishment, operation or maintenance of a septic system is a significant drinking water threat; and
a municipal sewer line is located on a right-of-way that abuts a property; and
the linear distance between the sewer line and the point from which plumbing exits a structure on the property is less than 100 metres; and
sufficient capacity exists in the municipal sewage system to handle the effluent from the property;
require connection to the municipal sewer line;
require decommissioning of the on-site sewage system at the time of connection to the municipal sewer line;
establish a deadline not later than five years after the effective date of the Source Protection Plan for the connection to be completed.
At the discretion of the municipality, the by-law may also contain an exemption for properties where the estimated cost of the sewer connection exceeds three times the estimated cost of an advanced septic system that is sized appropriately for the calculated daily design flow.
The process to enact the by-law shall be initiated within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan and the by-law enacted within five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policy MP-11 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
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02-02-QUINTE |
In areas where existing private onsite sewage systems are identified as significant drinking water threats, the municipality is required by the Ontario Building Code to implement a mandatory inspection program. The municipality shall:
1) Follow the ‘On-Site Sewage Maintenance Inspection’ document dated March, 2011 as amended from time to time, developed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to ensure a consistent approach to inspecting onsite systems across the province; and
2) Prioritize the inspections based on location, age of septic systems and other factors which would result in identifying systems that may need to be improved.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) – Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed;
b) IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) – Picton, Point Anne and Ameliasburgh; and
c) Issues Contributing Area – Madoc.
Tools: Specify Action pursuant to Section 26(1)(iv) of Ontario Regulation 287/07. Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List E)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect and in accordance with the Ontario Building Code. Note: The Ontario Building Code allows municipalities to start
inspections upon approval of an Assessment Report. Each septic system in these zones must be inspected every five years.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F): The municipality shall prepare a report for the previous calendar year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st of each year summarizing:
a) The number of inspections conducted;
b) The number and location of septic systems identified as noncompliant using the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing On-Site Sewage Management Inspection protocol; and
c) A description of any identified deficiencies in the private sewage systems, and the compliance and enforcement action taken to achieve compliance. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
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02-02-SGSNBP |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the establishment, operation or maintenance of a septic system would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity).
The policy applies to approvals from the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change related to the establishment, operation or maintenance of an on-site sewage system as regulated under the Ontario Water Resources Act.
It is recommended that the Ministry review all Environmental Compliance Approvals for on-site sewage systems to determine whether:
a) the system contains design standards that provide reductions in the level of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the treatment unit effluent;
b) the conditions include requirements for an emergency plan in the event of a failure of the system; and
c) the conditions include requirements for onsite monitoring to ensure that the system is functioning as designed and require the proponent to have the system inspected regularly using a standard equal to or greater than the inspection protocols of the “On-Site Sewage Maintenance Inspection” document dated March 2011 as amended from time to time, developed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
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02-03 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the establishment, operation or maintenance of a septic system would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity).
The policy applies to approvals from the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change related to the establishment, operation or maintenance of an on-site sewage system as regulated under the Ontario Water Resources Act.
A. Installation of an on-site sewage system is not permitted in locations where a municipal by-law made pursuant to Policy Text ID 02-01 applies.
B. Installation of a treatment unit and associated leaching bed system, or alternative, is permitted provided that the approval contains appropriate terms and conditions and requires adequate measures to be in place to ensure that the on-site sewage system never becomes a significant drinking water threat. It is recommended that:
a) the system contain design standards that provide reductions in the level of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the treatment unit effluent;
b) the conditions include requirements for an emergency plan in the event of a failure of the system; and
c) the conditions include requirements for onsite monitoring to ensure that the system is functioning as designed and require the proponent to have the system inspected regularly using a standard equal to or greater than the inspection protocols of the “On-Site Sewage Maintenance Inspection” document dated March 2011 as amended from time to time, developed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
C. A class 5 on-site sewage system, i.e. a holding tank, may only be permitted in cases where:
a) the Ministry:
i. deems that an approval is necessary to address a temporary or otherwise unsafe situation; and
ii. provides an approval for a one-time period of use; and
iii. sets an approval period that does not exceed 12 months; or
b) the Ministry:
i. determines that other treatment options cannot be utilized because the footprint of the principal building does not allow adequate space for siting of other treatment options on the property; and
ii. ensures that the holding tank installation meets all applicable requirements; and
iii. ensures that the approval contains appropriate terms and conditions and requires adequate measures to be in place so that the holding tank never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
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02-04 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the establishment, operation or maintenance of a septic system is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
As per the Building Code (Ontario Regulation 332/12 under the Building Code Act), the local principal authority shall implement a mandatory on-site sewage maintenance inspection program within their areas of jurisdiction.
It is recommended that the inspection program:
follow inspection guidelines produced by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and
determine whether all greywater or blackwater drains that exit buildings on the property connect to an on-site sewage system; and
prioritize systems that are:
located closest to the municipal drinking water wellhead; or
lacking documentation of a prior license, permit or approval; or
more than 10 years old; or
all other remaining systems.
Where an on-site sewage system is found to be failing or in violation of the current Building Code provisions, the system shall be repaired or replaced so as to be compliant with current Building Code requirements.
Initially, inspections for any systems existing as of January 24, 2012 must be completed by January 24, 2017.
Monitoring policy MP-15 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
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02-05 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the establishment, operation or maintenance of a septic system would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity).
New lots created either through severance or subdivision under the Planning Act shall only be permitted by the planning approval authority where the lots will be serviced by a municipal sewage system or where an on-site septic system could be located outside of a vulnerable area with a vulnerability score of 10.
Monitoring policy MP-14 applies.
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Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
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02-06 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the establishment, operation or maintenance of a septic system would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity).
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing shall give due consideration to making changes to the Ontario Building Code and other such legislation related to on-site sewage systems (future activity).
The legislative changes would include provisions that would:
- Set standards under the Ontario Building Code to define advanced systems, including, but not necessarily limited to, standards for Nitrate and Phosphorous levels in effluent; and
- Require that advanced septic systems be required for new installations in vulnerable areas where an on-site sewage system is or would be a significant drinking water threat.
For the purposes of determining which systems achieve Nitrogen and Phosphorous reduction, it is suggested that reference could be made to the CAN/BNQ 3680-600 standard ""Onsite Residential Wastewater Treatment Technologies ; as established by the Bureau de normalisation du Quebec (BNQ), or an equivalent standard.
Monitoring policy MP-09 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
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02-07 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the following activities related to the establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects, stores, transmits, treats or disposes of sewage are significant drinking water threats (existing activity):
1. industrial effluent discharge
2. sewage treatment plant bypass discharge to surface water
3. storage of sewage (e.g. treatment plant tanks)
4. sewage treatment plant effluent discharge (including lagoons)
The policy applies to provincial instruments related to approvals to establish, alter, extend or replace existing sewage works as described in clauses (1) to (4) above.
The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change shall:
A. Review all existing approvals as described above;
B. Determine whether the approvals contain appropriate terms and conditions and require adequate measures to be in place to ensure that the sewage works ceases to be a significant drinking water threat; and
C. Where the Ministry is of the opinion that the terms, conditions and measures contained in an approval are not adequate, make such amendments to the approval so as to ensure that the sewage works ceases to be a significant drinking water threat.
Existing approvals shall be reviewed within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan, or such other date as the Director determines based on a prioritized review of Environmental Compliance Approvals that govern significant drinking water threat activities. Where amendments are deemed necessary, the existing approval shall be amended within 12 months of the review, or such other date as the Director determines based on a prioritized review of Environmental Compliance Approvals that govern significant drinking water threat activities.
Monitoring policy MP-01 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
02-08 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the following activities related to the establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects, stores, transmits, treats or disposes of sewage would be significant drinking water threats (future activity):
1. industrial effluent discharge
2. sewage treatment plant bypass discharge to surface water
3. storage of sewage (e.g. treatment plant tanks)
4. sewage treatment plant effluent discharge (including lagoons)
The policy applies to approvals from the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change related to approvals to establish, alter, extend or replace new or existing sewage works as described in clauses (1) to (4) above.
No new sewage works as described in clauses (1) to (4) above shall be established (future activity).
Approval for an expansion of an existing sewage works or the renewal/updating of a previous approval for an existing sewage works may be given where:
i. the sewage works is one described by clauses (1) to (4) above; and
ii. the sewage works existed on the property as of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan; and
iii. the approval is either:
a. a renewal of a previous approval related to a site as described by clause (i) and (ii); or
b. a new approval related to a site as described by clause (i) and (ii); and
iv. the approval contains appropriate terms and conditions and requires adequate measures to be in place to ensure that the sewage works ceases to be a significant drinking water threat.
Monitoring policy MP-03 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
02-09 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects, stores, transmits, treats or disposes of sewage is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
Municipalities shall inspect and maintain municipal sanitary sewers and related pipes so as to uphold high standards of performance and minimize the risk of leakage.
Existing sewage lines shall be inspected within five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan and at regular intervals thereafter.
Monitoring policy MP-19 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
02-10 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects, stores, transmits, treats or disposes of sewage is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
Municipalities shall give due consideration to establishing or continuing a program that would:
a) collect information and document the location of sewage lines
b) document whether properties were serviced by municipal sewage lines or other sewage systems, such as septic systems
c) be in digital format and contain GPS coordinates
An initial review shall be completed within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policy MP-19 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
02-11 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects, stores, transmits, treats or disposes of sewage is a significant drinking water threat, in particular the discharge of stormwater from a stormwater management facility (existing activity).
Municipalities shall give due consideration to evaluating existing stormwater management facilities in vulnerable areas. If found to be deficient, due consideration shall be given to implementing measures that would improve the functioning of the facilities with respect to water quality.
An initial review shall be completed within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policy MP-19 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
02-12 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects, stores, transmits, treats or disposes of sewage is a significant drinking water threat, in particular:
combined sewer discharge to surface water (existing activity)
sewage treatment plant bypass discharge to surface water (existing activity)
Municipalities shall give due consideration to establishing or continuing programs that separate combined sewers, as much as is feasible, to alleviate the amount of wastewater transported to the wastewater treatment plants.
An initial review shall be completed within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policy MP-19 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
02-13 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects, stores, transmits, treats or disposes of sewage is or would be a significant drinking water threat, in particular:
- sanitary sewers and related pipes (existing activity or future activity)
- discharge of stormwater from a stormwater management facility (existing activity or future activity)
Municipalities shall give due consideration to establishing or continuing programs that reduce infiltration of waste water into groundwater aquifers that are used as drinking water sources.
An initial review shall be completed within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policy MP-19 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
02-14 |
The policy applies in all wellhead protection area zones where the establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects, stores, transmits, treats or disposes of sewage would be a significant drinking water threat, in particular the discharge of stormwater from a stormwater management facility (future activity).
The municipality shall give due consideration to design standards for stormwater management facilities that would:
- minimize infiltration to groundwater from stormwater detention ponds, constructed wetlands, vegetated swales and other similar stormwater management components
- prohibit the use of infiltration trenches, infiltration galleries and other similar sub-surface components of the system that allow for the direct infiltration of the collected stormwater.
Monitoring policy MP-19 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
03-01 |
The policy applies in all WHPA-A vulnerable areas where the application of agricultural source material to land would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity).
The application of agricultural source material shall be prohibited.
Therefore, the application of agricultural source material to land is designated for the purposes of s.57 of the Clean Water Act.
Monitoring policy MP-23 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
03-02 |
The policy applies in:
all vulnerable areas where the application of agricultural source material to land is a significant drinking water threat (existing activity); and
all vulnerable areas, except WHPA-A, where the application of agricultural source material to land would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity)
The application of agricultural source material to land may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan. Therefore, the application of agricultural source material to land is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. The plan shall meet the guidelines with respect to the contents of a nutrient management plan established under Part III of O.Reg. 267/03 under the Nutrient Management Act.
It is recommended that NMAN software or similar be utilized to assist in calculations.
The calculations shall be reviewed annually and the Risk Management Plan updated so that it accurately reflects the anticipated operation on the farm unit during the following year.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
For properties where the person engaging in the activity has or intends to obtain, a nutrient management plan approval as per the Nutrient Management Act, the person engaging in the activity may be deemed to be exempt from the requirement for a Risk Management Plan if the process described in O.Reg. 287/07, s. 61, is followed.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established with five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply.
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
04-01 |
The policy applies in all WHPA-A vulnerable areas where the storage of agricultural source material is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The expansion of an existing permanent nutrient storage facility, or the establishment of a new permanent nutrient storage facility, for agricultural source material shall be prohibited.
The expansion of an existing temporary field nutrient storage site, or the establishment of a new temporary field nutrient storage site, for agricultural source material shall be prohibited.
Therefore, the storage of agricultural source material is designated for the purposes of s.57 of the Clean Water Act.
For clarity, the improvement of an existing permanent nutrient storage facility is allowed where it is determined that such improvements would provide additional measures to protect sources of drinking water.
Any material within temporary field nutrient storage sites existing as of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan shall be removed within 240 days of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
As of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan, no new material may be added to a temporary field nutrient storage site existing as of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policy MP-23 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
04-02 |
The policy applies in:
all vulnerable areas where the storage of agricultural source material in a permanent nutrient storage facility is a significant drinking water threat, except for the expansion of an existing permanent nutrient storage facility within WHPA-A (existing activity or future activity); and
all vulnerable areas where the storage of agricultural source material in a permanent nutrient storage facility would be a significant drinking water threat, except for the establishment of a new permanent nutrient storage facility within WHPA-A(future activity).
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. Agricultural source material may only be stored in a permanent nutrient storage facility in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan. Therefore, the storage of agricultural source material in a permanent nutrient storage facility is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
The Risk Management Plan shall satisfy the following provisions:
The Risk Management Plan shall follow the guidelines with respect to the contents of a nutrient management strategy established under Part III of O.Reg. 267/03 under the Nutrient Management Act. It is recommended that NMAN software or similar be utilized to assist in calculations. The calculations shall be reviewed annually and the Risk Management Plan updated so that it accurately reflects the anticipated operation on the farm unit during the following year.
The Risk Management Plan shall state:
the capacity of nutrient storage facilities on the property at the time of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan; and
the number of nutrient units that would normally be housed on the property at the time of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan
The Risk Management Plan shall not allow for the expansion of an existing permanent nutrient storage facility, or the establishment of a new permanent nutrient storage facility, for agricultural source material unless:
the expansion or new facility would provide the capacity necessary for a minimum of 240 days of storage for the number of nutrient units housed on the property; and
sufficient land base to accommodate the application of the stored agricultural source material is documented elsewhere in the Risk Management Plan; and
the expansion or new facility would be constructed to the following design standards, as a minimum:
for a liquid storage system, a synthetic liner, as defined by O. Reg. 267/03 s. 1; or
for a dry storage system, reinforced concrete floor and reinforced concrete walls; and
installation, material, engineering, setbacks and other such standards as specified under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002, and its regulations
It is strongly encouraged that consideration be given to having a capacity for 365 days of storage for the number of nutrient units housed on the property.
For clarity, the improvement of an existing permanent nutrient storage facility is allowed where it is determined that such improvements would provide additional measures to protect sources of drinking water.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
For properties where the person engaging in the activity has or intends to obtain, a nutrient management strategy approval as per the Nutrient Management Act, the person engaging in the activity may be deemed to be exempt from the requirement for a Risk Management Plan if the process described in O.Reg. 287/07, s. 61, is followed.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established with five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply.
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
04-03 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas, except WHPA-A, where the storage of agricultural source material in a temporary field nutrient storage site is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. Agricultural source material may only be stored in a temporary field nutrient storage site in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan. Therefore, the storage of agricultural source material in a temporary field nutrient storage site is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
The Risk Management Plan shall satisfy the following provisions:
The Risk Management Plan shall follow the guidelines with respect to the contents of a nutrient management strategy established under Part III of O.Reg. 267/03 under the Nutrient Management Act. It is recommended that NMAN software or similar be utilized to assist in calculations. The calculations shall be reviewed annually and the Risk Management Plan updated so that it accurately reflects the anticipated operation on the farm unit during the following year.
The Risk Management Plan shall not allow for the expansion of an existing temporary field nutrient storage site.
The Risk Management Plan shall not allow for the establishment of a new temporary field nutrient storage site for agricultural source material unless:
the temporary field site is identified in the Risk Management Plan; and
prior to the use of a site, a notice is obtained from the Risk Management Official that specifies the location of the site and limits the period of use to not more than 30 days, or a lesser time period if deemed appropriate; and
sufficient land base to accommodate the application of the stored agricultural source material is documented elsewhere in the Risk Management Plan.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
For properties where the person engaging in the activity has or intends to obtain, a nutrient management strategy approval as per the Nutrient Management Act, the person engaging in the activity may be deemed to be exempt from the requirement for a Risk Management Plan if the process described in O.Reg. 287/07, s. 61, is followed.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established with five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply.
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
04-04 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the storage of agricultural source material is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The policy applies to provincial instruments under the Nutrient Management Act
A nutrient management strategy shall satisfy the following provisions:
The nutrient management strategy shall not permit the expansion of an existing permanent nutrient storage facility, or the establishment of a new permanent nutrient storage facility, for agricultural source material in all WHPA-A vulnerable areas where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The nutrient management strategy shall not permit the expansion of an existing temporary field nutrient storage site, or the establishment of a new temporary field nutrient storage site, for agricultural source material in all WHPA-A vulnerable areas where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The nutrient management strategy shall not allow for the expansion of an existing permanent nutrient storage facility, or the establishment of a new permanent nutrient storage facility, for agricultural source material within the affected vulnerable areas, excluding WHPA-A, where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity) unless:
the expansion or new facility would provide the capacity necessary for a minimum of 240 days of storage for the number of nutrient units housed on the property; and
sufficient land base to accommodate the application of the stored agricultural source material is documented elsewhere in the nutrient management strategy; and
the expansion or new facility would be constructed to the following design standards, as a minimum:
for a liquid storage system, a synthetic liner, as defined by O. Reg. 267/03 s. 1; or
for a dry storage system, reinforced concrete floor and reinforced concrete walls; and
installation, material, engineering, setbacks and other such standards as specified under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002, and its regulations
The nutrient management strategy shall not allow for the expansion of an existing temporary field nutrient storage site, or the establishment of a new temporary field nutrient storage site, for agricultural source material within the affected vulnerable areas, excluding WHPA-A, where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity) unless:
the location of the temporary field site is identified in the nutrient management strategy; and
the period of use is restricted to not more than 30 days, or a lesser time period if deemed appropriate.
It is strongly encouraged that consideration be given to having capacity in the permanent nutrient storage facility for 365 days of storage for the number of nutrient units housed on the property.
For clarity, the improvement of an existing permanent nutrient storage facility is allowed where it is determined that such improvements would provide additional measures to protect sources of drinking water.
The Ministry of the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall:
Review all existing nutrient management strategies and nutrient management plans in all vulnerable areas where the storage of agricultural source material is a significant drinking water threat (existing activity);
Determine whether the approvals as described in clause (A) contain appropriate terms and conditions and require adequate measures to be in place to satisfy clauses (1) to (4) above; and
Where the Ministry is of the opinion that the terms, conditions and measures contained in an approval as described in clause (B) are not adequate, cause such amendments to be made to the nutrient management strategy or nutrient management plan so as to satisfy clauses (1) to (4) above.
Existing approvals shall be reviewed within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan. Where amendments are deemed necessary, the existing approval shall be amended within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-07 and MP-08 apply.
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
06-01 |
The policy applies in all WHPA-A vulnerable areas where the application of non-agricultural source material to land is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The application of non-agricultural source material to land shall be prohibited. Therefore, the application of non-agricultural source material to land is designated for the purposes of s.57 of the Clean Water Act.
Monitoring policy MP-23 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
06-02 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the application of non-agricultural source material to land is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The policy applies to the following provincial instruments:
- non-agricultural source material plans under the Nutrient Management Act
- environmental compliance approvals under the Environmental Protection Act
For all parts of properties located in WHPA-A where the application of non-agricultural source material is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity of future activity) and where the property is required to have a non-agricultural source material plan as per Part II of the Nutrient Management Act, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall:
a) review all existing non-agricultural source material plans and ensure all parts of the property within WHPA-A are excluded as an area where the application of non-agricultural source material could occur (existing activity); and
b) cause an amendment to be made to any existing non-agricultural source material plans that do not contain a provision as noted in clause (a) above (existing activity); and
c) ensure that any new non-agricultural source material plans specifically exclude all parts of the property within WHPA-A as an area where the application of non-agricultural source material could occur (future activity).
Environmental compliance approvals shall be reviewed in the same manner as clauses (a) to (c) above.
For all parts of properties located where the application of non-agricultural source material is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity of future activity), but not WHPA-A, and where a property is required to have a non-agricultural source material plan as per Part II of the Nutrient Management Act, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall:
1. Review all existing non-agricultural source material plans (existing activity);
2. Determine whether the approvals as described in clause 1 contain appropriate terms and conditions and require adequate measures to be in place to ensure that the application of non-agricultural source material ceases to be a significant drinking water threat; and
3. Where the Ministry is of the opinion that the terms, conditions and measures contained in an approval as described in clause 1 are not adequate, make such amendments to the approval so as to ensure that the application of non-agricultural source material ceases to be a significant drinking water threat;
4. Ensure that any new non-agricultural source material plans contain appropriate terms and conditions and require adequate measures to be in place to ensure that the application of non-agricultural source material never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
Environmental compliance approvals shall be reviewed in the same manner as clauses (1) to (4) above.
Existing approvals shall be reviewed within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan, or, in the case of environmental compliance approvals, such other date as the Director determines based on a prioritized review of Environmental Compliance Approvals that govern significant drinking water threat activities. Where amendments are deemed necessary, the existing approval shall be amended within 12 months of the review, or, in the case of environmental compliance approvals, such other date as the Director determines based on a prioritized review of Environmental Compliance Approvals that govern significant drinking water threat activities.
Monitoring policies MP-07 and MP-08 apply. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
07-01 |
The policy applies in all WHPA-A vulnerable areas where the handling and storage of non-agricultural source material is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The handling and storage of non-agricultural source material shall be prohibited. Therefore, the handling and storage of non-agricultural source material is designated for the purposes of s.57 of the Clean Water Act.
Monitoring policy MP-23 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
07-02 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the handling and storage of non-agricultural source material is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The policy applies to the following provincial instrument:
- non-agricultural source material plans under the Nutrient Management Act
For all parts of properties located in WHPA-A where the handling and storage of non-agricultural source material is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity of future activity) and where the property is required to have a non-agricultural source material plan as per Part II of the Nutrient Management Act, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall:
a) review all existing non-agricultural source material plans and ensure all parts of the property within WHPA-A are excluded as an area where the handling and storage of non-agricultural source material could occur (existing activity); and
b) cause an amendment to be made to any non-agricultural source material plans that do not contain a provision as noted in clause (a) above (existing activity); and
c) ensure that any new non-agricultural source material plans specifically exclude all parts of the property within WHPA-A as an area where the handling and storage of non-agricultural source material could occur (future activity).
For all parts of properties located where the handling and storage of non-agricultural source material is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity of future activity), but not WHPA-A, and where a property is required to have a non-agricultural source material plan as per Part II of the Nutrient Management Act, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall:
1. Review all existing non-agricultural source material plans (existing activity);
2. Determine whether the approvals as described in clause 1 contain appropriate terms and conditions and require adequate measures to be in place to ensure that the handling and storage of non-agricultural source material ceases to be a significant drinking water threat; and
3. Where the Ministry is of the opinion that the terms, conditions and measures contained in an approval as described in clause 1 are not adequate, make such amendments to the approval so as to ensure that the handling and storage of non-agricultural source material ceases to be a significant drinking water threat;
4. Ensure that any new non-agricultural source material plans contain appropriate terms and conditions and require adequate measures to be in place to ensure that the handling and storage of non-agricultural source material never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
Existing approvals shall be reviewed within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan. Where amendments are deemed necessary, the existing approval shall be amended within 12 months of the review.
Monitoring policies MP-07 and MP-08 apply. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
08-01 |
The policy applies in all WHPA-A vulnerable areas where the application of commercial fertilizer to land would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity).
The application of commercial fertilizer to land shall be prohibited.
Therefore, the application of commercial fertilizer to land is designated for the purposes of s.57 of the Clean Water Act.
Monitoring policy MP-23 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
08-02 |
The policy applies in:
all vulnerable areas where the application of commercial fertilizer to land is a significant drinking water threat (existing activity); and
all vulnerable areas, except WHPA-A, where the application of commercial fertilizer to land would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity)
The application of commercial fertilizer to land may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan. Therefore, the application of commercial fertilizer to land is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. The plan shall meet the guidelines with respect to the contents of a nutrient management plan established under Part III of O.Reg. 267/03 under the Nutrient Management Act.
It is recommended that NMAN software or similar be utilized to assist in calculations. The calculations shall be reviewed annually and the Risk Management Plan updated so that it accurately reflects the anticipated operation on the farm unit during the following year
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
For properties where the person engaging in the activity has or intends to obtain, a nutrient management plan approval as per the Nutrient Management Act, the person engaging in the activity may be deemed to be exempt from the requirement for a Risk Management Plan if the process described in O.Reg. 287/07, s. 61, is followed.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established with five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply.
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
09-01 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the handling and storage of commercial fertilizer is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The handling and storage of commercial fertilizer may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan. Therefore, the handling and storage of commercial fertilizer is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required.
As a minimum, the Risk Management Plan shall address:
1) product handling
2) product storage
3) record keeping
4) disposal methods
5) spills plan.
For the expansion or improvement of an existing commercial fertilizer storage facility, or the establishment of a new storage facility, the Risk Management Plan shall include the following requirements:
For liquid fertilizer:
A secondary containment system consisting of either :
A double-walled tank; and a reinforced concrete pad that extends one metre beyond the edges of the tank; and a visible interstitial alarm; or
A total containment system with a berm and liner capable of containing 120% of the volume of the stored material; and
Other such measures so as to comply with applicable regulations or meet best management practices
For solid fertilizer:
A roofed structure so as to prevent exposure to precipitation; and
A reinforced concrete pad that extends one metre beyond the edges of the stored material; and
Other such measures so as to comply with regulations or meet best management practices.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established with five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply.
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
1-1-F |
New or expanding (future) waste disposal sites as defined in Part V of the Environmental Protection Act are prohibited where they would be a significant drinking water threat in the applicable areas. Policy 1-3-F is a complementary land use planning policy to this Prescribed Instrument policy.
Implementer: Ministry of the Environment
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A, B and C (vulnerability score of 8 or greater) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
b) IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Belleville, Picton, Ameliasburgh, Point Anne, Deseronto and Napanee.
Tools: Prescribed Instrument pursuant to Section 39(7) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must conform (See Appendix C, List C)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The Ministry of the Environment shall prepare an annual summary by February 1st, of the actions it has taken to achieve the outcome of the policy and make that report available to the Quinte Source Protection Authority. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
1-2-E |
Where an existing waste disposal site is in an area where this activity is a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment shall ensure that the Environmental Compliance Approval that governs the waste disposal site includes appropriate terms and conditions to ensure that the waste disposal site ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. If no Environmental Compliance Approval is in place for the waste disposal site (e.g. closed landfill) an instrument shall be used to identify any monitoring and remedial action measures necessary to ensure the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat.
Implementer: Ministry of the Environment
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A, B and C (vulnerability score of 8 or greater) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
b) IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Belleville, Picton, Ameliasburgh, Point Anne, Deseronto and Napanee.
Tools: Prescribed Instrument pursuant to Section 43(1) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List C)
Effective Date: Within three years of the Plan taking effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The Ministry of the Environment shall prioritize annual compliance inspections based on proximity to drinking water systems where significant threats are being managed through the use of Prescribed Instruments. The Ministry of the Environment shall provide a report to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st of each year summarizing actions taken on the implementation of this policy, during the previous calendar year. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
1-3-F |
The municipality shall prohibit future waste disposal sites or the expansion of an existing waste disposal site where the following types of waste disposal sites would be significant drinking water threats:
Application of untreated septage to land;
Storage, treatment, and discharge of tailings from mines;
Land farming of petroleum refining waste;
Land filling of hazardous waste;
Land filling of municipal waste;
Land filling of solid, non-hazardous industrial or commercial waste;
Liquid industrial waste injection into a well;
PCB (Polychlorinated biphenyl) waste storage;
Storage of hazardous waste at disposal sites; and
Storage of certain hazardous wastes.
Implementer: Municipality (Land Use Planning)
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A, B and C (vulnerability score of 8 or greater) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
b) IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Belleville, Picton, Ameliasburgh, Point Anne, Deseronto and Napanee.
Tools: Land Use Planning pursuant to Section 39(1)(a) of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and the Planning Act.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A)
Effective Date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next five year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The Municipality shall submit to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st of each year a summary of how this policy was implemented during the previous calendar year. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
1-4-E |
The Ministry of the Environment shall issue appropriate instruments (e.g. Environmental Compliance Approvals, Provincial Officers Orders and Directors Orders) that include a requirement for a detailed environmental monitoring plan for the applicable landfill sites identified as conditions in Belleville and Picton. The instruments shall also identify any remedial action measures to adequately manage the risk.
Implementer: Ministry of the Environment
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) Belleville IPZ 1 and 2 (Zwicks Park)
b) Picton IPZ 2 (Delhi Park)
Tools: Prescribed Instrument pursuant to Section 39(7) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List C)
Effective Date: Within three years of the Plan taking effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The ministry shall prepare an annual summary of the actions it has taken to achieve the outcomes of the source protection policy and make that report available to the Source Protection Authority. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
1-5-E |
The municipality shall collect raw water samples quarterly from the Belleville and Picton intakes for monitoring of parameters indicative of landfill leachate. The results are to be compared with the results of the monitoring of any offsite contamination from the former landfill sites to assist in determining if contaminants leaching from the two former landfills are present at the drinking water system intakes.
If it is determined that contaminants are reaching the intake, the municipality shall take the appropriate remedial action to prevent contamination from the former landfill site from reaching the intake and verify that the treatment processes are adequate.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) Belleville IPZ 1 and 2 (Zwicks Park)
b) Picton IPZ 2 (Delhi Park)
Tools: Specify Action pursuant to Section 26(1)(v) of Ontario Regulation 287/07.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List E)
Effective Date: Within three years of the Plan taking effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall:
1) Provide a report prepared by a qualified professional to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st of each year summarizing the results and analysis of the water quality monitoring, during the previous calendar year;
2) Analyze the results of the monitoring as required by Policy 1-4-E and this policy to assess if impact from the landfill site on the drinking water system is occurring. These results for the previous calendar year are to be reviewed to determine if remedial action is required. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
1-6-E&F |
Where a waste disposal site (existing and/or future) could be a moderate or low drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment should ensure that existing instruments that govern the waste disposal site include appropriate terms and conditions to make sure that:
1) The waste disposal site (existing) is a managed drinking water threat; or
2) The waste disposal site (future) never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
The Ministry of the Environment should consider the location of vulnerable areas for the protection of drinking water when issuing Environmental Compliance Approvals for new or expanding waste disposal sites.
If prescribed instruments are not in place for the waste disposal site (e.g. closed landfill) the Ministry should identify any monitoring and remedial action measures necessary to ensure the activity is not a threat to drinking water.
Note: For existing sites the policy applies when decisions are made on amendments to the Environmental Compliance Approval associated with changes to the waste site or operations.
Implementer: Ministry of the Environment
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
The Quinte Source Protection Region
Tools: Prescribed Instrument pursuant to Sections 39(7) and 43(1) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Have Regard To (See Appendix C, List D)
Effective Date: Within five years of the Plan taking effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List J):
The ministry shall prepare an annual summary of the actions it has taken to achieve the outcomes of the source protection policy and make that report available to the Source Protection Authority. |
Quinte |
Low, Moderate |
Existing, Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
1-7-E & F |
Existing and future waste disposal sites that do not require approval under the Environmental Protection Act (Certificate of Approval or Environmental Compliance Approval) are designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 requiring a Risk Management Plan in areas where they could be significant drinking water threats. This policy addresses the following threat sub categories:
Waste Disposal Site - PCB Waste Storage;
Waste Disposal Site - Storage Of Hazardous Waste At Disposal Sites;
Waste Disposal Site - Storage of wastes described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t)
or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste under Ontario Regulation 347/09.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
Waste Disposal Site - PCB Waste Storage, Waste Disposal Site - Storage of wastes described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t) or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste:
WHPA A and B, and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point, Point Anne, Picton, and Ameliasburgh.
Waste Disposal Site - Storage Of Hazardous Waste At Disposal Sites:
WHPA A and B, IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point, Belleville (IPZ 1), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Napanee (IPZ 1) and Point Anne (IPZ 1 and WHPA and B).
Tools: Risk Management Plan pursuant to Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List H)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within 2 years for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
1-8-E & F |
Policy 1-8-E & F: Restricted Land Use Risk Management Plans for Waste Disposal Sites Not Regulated by Ontario Regulation 347/09
To assist the municipality with identifying areas where waste disposal sites require Risk Management Plans (Policy 1-7-E & F), all land uses in the applicable areas are designated for the purpose of Section 59 (restricted land use) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
Waste Disposal Site - PCB Waste Storage, Waste Disposal Site - Storage of wastes described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t) or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste:
WHPA A and B, and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point, Point Anne, Picton, and Ameliasburgh.
Waste Disposal Site - Storage Of Hazardous Waste At Disposal Sites:
WHPA A and B, IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point, Belleville (IPZ 1), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Napanee (IPZ 1) and Point Anne (IPZ 1 and WHPA and B).
Note that in these areas this policy is applicable to commercial sites but not residential properties.
Tools: Restricted Land Use pursuant to Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A and I)
Effective Date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next five year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall submit an annual report to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st summarizing the actions it has taken to implement the policy. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
1.01 |
Education and Outreach programs designed to increase awareness and understanding of drinking water threats, and promote best management practices as a means of reducing the risks to drinking water sources, shall be developed and implemented collaboratively by Municipal/Conservation Authority/Provincial partners with the Conservation Authority providing a lead role.
The programs shall address low, moderate and significant drinking water threats with the priority placed on significant drinking water threats and activities which may contribute to an issue. The focus should be on incorporating Drinking Water Source Protection messaging into existing education and outreach materials and programs as a first priority. New education and outreach materials and programs may also be developed and implemented, if deemed necessary and/or appropriate, and be subject to available funding.
Municipalities and Conservation Authorities, in collaboration with the Province (Ministry of Environment), should consider options for the long-term support of education and outreach programs. The program scope shall be subject to available funding. MECP was here. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Low, Moderate, Significant |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
1.02 |
In accordance with Section 22 (7) of the Clean Water Act, the Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment as well as in consultation with Source Protection Authorities (SPAs), should design signage, to the appropriate Provincial standards, to identify the locations of Wellhead Protection Areas (WHPA) and Intake Protection Zones (IPZ). The Ministry of Transportation should manufacture, install and maintain the signs along Provincial highways within WHPAs with a vulnerability score of 10, within IPZs with a vulnerability score of 8 or higher, or within an IPZ-3 (event based areas). |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
1.03 |
As part of an overall education and outreach program within each Source Protection Area (SPA), Municipalities shall consider placing signage, where municipal arterial roads are located within Wellhead Protection Areas (WHPA) with a vulnerability score of 10, within Intake Protection Zones (IPZ) with a vulnerability score of 8 or higher, or within an IPZ-3 (event based areas). Municipalities would be responsible for the purchase, installation and maintenance of signs consistent with the design developed by the Province in collaboration with the SPA in accordance with policy 1.02. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
1.04 |
Organizations including but not limited to Municipalities and Conservation Authorities, in collaboration with the Province (Ministry of Environment) and other bodies where possible, shall consider supporting existing incentive programs and/or where deemed necessary or appropriate, support the development and implementation of new incentive programs directed at existing significant drinking water threats with a priority on existing threats contributing to an issue.
Such incentive programs may include, but not necessarily be limited to, assisting with the costs of implementing risk mitigation practices and transport pathway maintenance and decommissioning and shall be subject to available funding.
Incentives shall only be considered for existing significant drinking water threats as prescribed in O. Reg. 287/07. However, incentives shall not be considered for the application of untreated septage; the storage of mine tailings; the application of non-agricultural source material (NASM); the handling and storage of NASM; and the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
1.05 |
The Province (Ministry of Environment) is encouraged to continue funding the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program, as outlined in Section 97 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and Section 69 of O. Reg. 287/07, to adequately fund risk management practices for existing significant drinking water threats with a priority on existing threats contributing to an issue. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
1.06 |
All planning decisions shall be in conformity with those policies that address significant drinking water threats as per Section 39 (1) (a) of
the Clean Water Act. All planning decisions shall have regard to those policies that address low and moderate drinking water threats as per
Section 39 (1) (b) of the Clean Water Act.
At minimum, the Municipalities shall amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Laws to:
a. Identify the vulnerable areas in which a significant drinking water threat could occur;
b. Indicate that within the areas identified, any use or activity that
is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat is required to
conform with all applicable Source Protection Plan policies and, as
such, may be prohibited, restricted or otherwise regulated by the
policies contained in the Source Protection Plan;
c. Identify the significant drinking water threats that are prohibited
through Prescribed Instruments, or Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, in
accordance with the significant drinking water threat-specific policies
contained in this Source Protection Plan;
d. Incorporate any other amendments required to conform with the
significant drinking water threat specific land use policies or to have regard for the low and/or moderate
threat specific land use policies identified in this Source Protection
Plan; and,
e. Incorporate a cross-reference indicating an applicant cannot make a planning application unless it includes a notice issued by the risk management official, as set out in Section 59(1) of the CWA and Section 62 of O. Reg, 287/07. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Low, Moderate, Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
1.07 |
In areas where Sections 57 or 58 of the Clean Water Act applies, all land uses identified within the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-laws, with the exception of residential uses, are hereby designated for the purposes of Section 59 (Restricted Land Uses). Activities identified as significant drinking water threats through event-based modelling are exempted from this policy (as they are covered by policy 1.08).
Within these designated land use categories and areas, a notice from the Risk Management Official in accordance with Section 59(2) of the Clean Water Act shall be required prior to approval of any Planning Act or Building Permit application.
Despite the above policy, a Risk Management Official may issue written direction specifying the situations under which a planning authority or building official may be permitted to make the determination that a site-specific land use is not designated for the purposes of Section 59. Where such direction has been issued, a site-specific land use that is the subject of an application for approval under the Planning Act or for a permit under the Building Code Act is not designated for the purposes of Section 59, provided that the planning authority or building official, as the case may be, is satisfied that:
* The application complies with the written direction from the Risk Management Official; and
* The applicant has demonstrated that a significant drinking water threat activity designated for the purposes of Section 57 or 58 will not be engaged in, or will not be affected by the application. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
1.08 |
For any commercial, agricultural and industrial land uses, identified within municipal Official Plans and/or Zoning By-laws, that are located in areas where event-based modelling has identified activities as significant drinking water threats, Sections 57 and 58 of the Clean Water Act apply. These areas are hereby designated for the purposes of Section 59 (Restricted Land Use).
Within these designated areas, a notice from the Risk Management Official in accordance with Section 59(2) of the Clean Water Act shall be required prior to approval
of any Planning Act or Building Permit application.
Despite the above policy, a Risk Management Official may issue written direction specifying the situations under which a planning authority or building official may be permitted to make the determination that a site-specific land use is not designated for the purposes of Section 59. Where such direction has been issued, a site specific-land use that is the subject of an application for approval under the Planning Act or for a permit under the Building Code Act is not designated for the purposes of Section 59, provided that the planning authority or building official, as the case may be, is satisfied that:
* The application complies with the situations specified in the written direction from the Risk Management Official; and
* The applicant has demonstrated that a significant drinking water threat activity designated for the purposes of Section 57 or 58 will not be engaged in by the application. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
1.09 |
Except as set out below, within another policy within this Source Protection Plan, or as otherwise prescribed by the Clean Water Act, the policies contained in the Source Protection Plan shall come into effect on the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
1. Policies written pursuant to Section 22(6) of the Clean Water Act (other contents), shall be implemented within two (2) years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
2. Policies written pursuant to Section 22(7) of the Clean Water Act (incentive programs, education and outreach) programs shall be implemented within two (2) years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
3. Policies written pursuant to Section 40(2) and Section 42 of the Clean Water Act (deadlines for Official Plan and Zoning by-law conformity through policy 1.06), shall establish the following implementation timing:
a. Updates to Official Plans shall be initiated as soon as possible after the effective date of the Source Protection Plan with the goal of being adopted within three (3) years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan; and
b. Updates to zoning By-laws shall be initiated as soon as possible after the effective date of the Source Protection Plan and be adopted within three (3) years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan or, where amendments to the Official Plan are required to implement the SPP policies, within three (3) years of the effective date of those Official Plan amendments.
4. Policies written pursuant to Section 43(2) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (prescribed instrument), regarding the amendment to the prescribed instruments shall conform to the Source Protection Plan within three (3) years of the effective date of the Plan.
5. If an activity was engaged in at a particular location before this Source Protection Plan takes effect and the Risk Management Official gives notice to a person who is engaged in the activity at that location (as per Sec. 58(4) of the CWA, 2006), the policies written pursuant to Section 58 shall apply on and after a date specified in the notice that is at least 120 days after the date the notice is given. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
1.10 |
1. Despite the definition of existing, where development is being proposed by one or more of the following applications:
a. A site-specific amendment to a zoning by-law under Subsection 34(10) of the Planning Act;
b. A site plan under Subsection 41(4) of the Planning Act; or
c. A building permit under the Building Code Act,
a significant drinking water threat activity that is to be established as part of the proposed development may be considered existing for the purposes of complying with the applicable significant drinking water
threat policies, provided that:
* The application was deemed to be complete by the applicable approval authority as of the date this Source Protection Plan takes effect; and
* The applicant has certified to the satisfaction of the implementing body named in the applicable significant drinking water threat policy that a particular significant drinking water threat activity is
specifically intended to be undertaken as a part of the proposed development.
Where further development approvals are required to establish the development and related significant drinking water threat activity
proposed by such application, that activity may also be considered as existing for the purposes of determining whether those subsequent
approvals comply with the applicable significant drinking water threat policies.
The above noted transition provisions shall cease to apply where any of the approvals or applications required to implement the proposed development have been denied by the applicable approval authority
and/or, where applicable, the relevant appeal body, or have lapsed or been withdrawn.
2. Despite the definition of existing, where a significant drinking
water threat activity is directly related to a land use permitted by
existing zoning and does not require any approvals under
the Planning Act or Ontario Building Code Act to be lawfully established
on a property, such activity shall be considered existing for the
purposes of compliance with the applicable significant drinking water
threat policies. This provision shall cease to apply at such a time as a Risk
Management Official or Inspector has conducted a property-specific
assessment and documented the significant drinking water threat
activities undertaken or established on a property as of that point in
time, following which any significant drinking water threat activity not so documented
shall be considered as new or future from that point forward.
3. Despite the definition of existing, where a significant drinking
water threat activity is being proposed by way of a new or amended
prescribed instrument, it shall be considered existing for the purposes
of complying with the applicable significant drinking water threat
policies provided that the application for the new or amended prescribed
instrument was deemed to be complete by the applicable approval
authority as of the date this Source Protection Plan takes effect. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
1.11 |
Where a policy in this Source Protection Plan refers to future, new or existing, the following definitions shall apply:
Existing: Means undertaken or established as of the date this Source Protection Plan takes effect.
Future or New: Means not existing as defined in this Source Protection Plan. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
10-01 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the application of pesticide to land is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The policy applies to the following provincial instrument:
- permits for land exterminations
- under the Pesticides Act
The application of pesticides to land shall only occur in accordance with any permit requirements as set out in the Pesticides Act and Ontario Regulation 63/09.
Monitoring policy MP-03 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
10-02 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the application of pesticide to land is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity) and the person engaging in the activity does not require a permit under the Pesticides Act and Ontario Regulation 63/09. The application of pesticides to land may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan. Therefore, the application of pesticides to land is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. The plan shall meet the guidelines with respect to the contents of an approval under the Pesticides Act and Ontario Regulation 63/09.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established with five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
10-1-E&F |
The existing and future application of pesticide to land for non-agricultural uses is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is therefore prohibited where it could be a significant threat in the WHPA A.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Tweed, Peats Point and Point Anne.
Tools: Prohibition pursuant to Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List G)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within 2 years for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (see Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
10-2-E&F |
The existing and future application of pesticides for non-agricultural uses where it could be a significant threat is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and requires a risk management plan. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan for the application of pesticides in the applicable areas. The risk management plan shall contain, as a minimum:
1) Best management practices for the application of pesticides;
2) Requirements for records for pesticide applications;
3) Requirements for accreditation with the Integrated Pest Management Council of Canada;
4) Considerations for natural areas and increasing buffer zones along water courses;
5) Requirements for appropriate training of any personnel applying pesticides;
6) Any other measure deemed necessary to reduce the risk of a release to the environment;
7) The timing of plan implementation;
8) Monitoring and reporting;
9) A reference to Section 60 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 indicating the Plan may not be transferred to another person without the written consent of the risk management official.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA B (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
b) IPZ 1 and 2 and WHPA E (vulnerability score of 8.1 or greater) - Belleville (IPZ 1 and 2), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1 and 2), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Napanee (IPZ 1 and 2), Point Anne (IPZ 1), Madoc (WHPA E) and Peats Point (WHPA E).
Tools: Risk Management Plan pursuant to Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List H)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within 2 years for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the actions it has taken to implement the policy. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
10-3-E&F |
To assist the municipality with identifying areas where the application of pesticides for non-agricultural uses is prohibited (Policy 10-2-E & F) or requires a risk management plan (Policy 10-3-E & F), all land uses in the applicable areas are designated for the purpose of Section 59 (restricted land use) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) Prohibition:
WHPA A (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
b) Risk Management Plans:
WHPA B (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
IPZ 1 and 2 and WHPA E (vulnerability score of 8.1 or greater) - Belleville (IPZ 1 and 2), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1 and 2), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Napanee (IPZ 1 and 2), Point Anne (IPZ 1), Madoc (WHPA E) and Peats Point (WHPA E).
Tools: Restricted Land Use pursuant to Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A and I)
Effective Date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next 5-year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall submit an annual report to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
11-01 |
The policy applies in all WHPA-A vulnerable areas where the handling and storage of pesticide would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity).
The expansion of existing handling or storage facilities for pesticides beyond the capacity existing as of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan shall be prohibited.
The establishment of new handling or storage facilities for pesticides shall be prohibited.
Therefore, the handling and storage of pesticide is designated for the purposes of s.57 of the Clean Water Act.
Monitoring policy MP-23 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
11-02 |
The policy applies in:
all vulnerable areas where the handling and storage of pesticide is a significant drinking water threat, except for the expansion of existing handling or storage facilities for pesticides within WHPA-A (existing activity or future activity); and
all vulnerable areas where the handling and storage of pesticide would be a significant drinking water threat except for the establishment of new handling or storage facilities for pesticides within WHPA-A (future activity).
The handling and storage of pesticide may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan where:
the handling and storage is an existing activity for all vulnerable areas where the activity is a significant drinking water threat; or
the handling and storage is a proposed activity for all vulnerable areas, except WHPA-A, where the activity would be a significant drinking water threat.
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. Therefore, the handling and storage of pesticide is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
As a minimum, the Risk Management Plan shall contain:
1) product handling;
2) product storage;
3) record-keeping;
4) disposal methods;
5) spills response plan.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established with five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
11-1-E&F |
The handling and storage of pesticides for non-agricultural uses is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is therefore prohibited in the applicable areas where it could be a significant drinking water threat.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point, Point Anne, Picton and Ameliasburgh.
Tools: Prohibition pursuant to Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List G)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within 2 years for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
11-2-E&F |
The existing and future handling and storage of pesticides for non-agricultural uses is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and therefore requires a risk management plan where it could be a significant drinking water threat. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan for the storage and handling of pesticides in the applicable areas. The risk management plan shall contain, as a minimum:
1) Adequate measures for safe storage including proper storage facilities, leak detection and containments;
2) An emergency contingency plan;
3) Requirements for appropriate training of personnel handling and storing pesticides;
4) Any other measure deemed necessary to reduce the risk of a release to the environment;
5) The timing of plan implementation;
6) Monitoring and reporting;
7) A reference to Section 60 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 indicating the Plan may not be transferred to another person without the written consent of the risk management official.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA B (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
b) IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9) - Picton (IPZ 2), Belleville (IPZ 1), Deseronto (IPZ 1) and Napanee (IPZ 1).
Tools: Risk Management Plan pursuant to Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List H)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within 2 years for existing activities.
Monitoring Plan (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
11-3-E&F |
To assist the municipality with identifying areas where the handling and storage of pesticides for non-agricultural uses are prohibited (Policy 11-1-E & F) or require risk management plans (Policy 11-2-E & F), all land uses in the applicable areas are designated for the purpose of Section 59 (restricted land use) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) Prohibition:
WHPA A and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point, Point Anne, Picton and Ameliasburgh.
b) Risk Management Plan:
WHPA B (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9) - Picton (IPZ 2), Belleville (IPZ 1), Deseronto (IPZ 1) and Napanee (IPZ 1).
Tools: Restricted Land Use pursuant to Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A and I)
Effective date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next five year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall submit an annual report to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st summarizing the actions it has taken to implement the policy. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
12-01 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the application of road salt is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. The application of road salt may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan and is therefore designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act, where the following applies:
a) Where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat;
b) Salt is or could be applied to the property;
c) The salt application area is equal to or greater than 200 square metres or 8 parking spots; and
d) The property is used for any land uses except residential consisting of four units or fewer.
As a minimum, the Risk Management Plan shall:
a) follow best management practices consistent with those used across Canada;
b) employ the latest winter maintenance technologies;
c) identify actions to improve practices in the general use of road salts.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
Notwithstanding the above, a Risk Management Plan will also be required for any municipal properties where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established within five years of the amendment to the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
12-02 |
Where the application of road salt is or would be a significant drinking water threat, the municipality shall review and, if necessary, revise or issue new Salt Management Plans for the application of salt on roadways in all Wellhead Protection Areas. The Salt Management Plan shall include, as a minimum, measures to ensure application rate, timing and location to reduce the potential for salt-related surface water run-off and groundwater infiltration and meet the objectives of Environment Canada's Code of Practice for Environmental Management of Road Salts including the salt vulnerable area mapping to include areas where significant threats can occur.
All locations for Salt Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established within five years of the amendment to the Source Protection Plan taking effect
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
12-03 |
To ensure any existing or new application of road salt, where road salt application is or would be a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of Transportation should review and, if necessary, revise or issue new Salt Management Plans for the application of salt on roadways in all Wellhead Protection Areas.
The Salt Management Plan should include, as a minimum, measures to ensure application rate, timing and location reduce the potential for salt-related surface water run-off and groundwater infiltration and meet the objectives of Environment Canada's Code of Practice for Environmental Management of Road Salts including the salt vulnerable area mapping to include areas where significant threats can occur.
All locations for Salt Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established within five years of the amendment to the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
12-04 |
To ensure any existing or new application of road salt, where road salt application is or would be a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be or never becomes a significant threat, the municipality and / or the Public Health Unit shall develop and implement an education initiative addressing the application of road salt. The education program shall encourage the implementation of best management practices that form the core of the Smart About Salt or similar accreditation program to reduce the impact of winter de-icing activities. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
12-1-E&F |
Where the existing and future application of road salt is a significant drinking water threat, municipalities shall prepare or, review and update their salt management plan to ensure compliance with the most up-to-date Environment Canada's Code of Practice for the Environmental Management of Road Salts and Transportation Association of Canada documents. Where the application of road salt is a moderate or low threat the municipality should follow the same procedure.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) Significant: Picton (IPZ 1)*
b) Moderate and Low:
WHPA A, B, C and D and IPZ 1, 2 and 3(a) Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point, Belleville, Point Anne, Deseronto, Napanee, Ameliasburgh, Picton and Bayside. *
* Refer to Impervious Surface Area Maps in the Updated Assessment
Report, 2011 to determine exact areas where policies apply. For Bayside refer to the Trent Conservation Coalition's Assessment Report, 2011.
Tools: Specify Action pursuant to Section 26 of Ontario Regulation 287/07.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (for significant) - See Appendix C, List E, Strategic (for moderate and low) - See Appendix C, List J
Effective Date: Within two years of the Plan taking effect.
Monitoring Plan (See Appendix C, List F and J):
For areas where the application of road salt is a significant threat the Municipality shall provide an up-to-date copy of their Salt Management Plan to the Quinte Source Protection Authority and shall report by February 1st if updates/changes are made to the Plan during the previous calendar year. Where the application of road salt is a moderate or low threat the municipality should follow the same procedure. |
Quinte |
Low, Moderate, Significant |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
12-2-E&F |
Where the application of road salt is a significant, moderate, or low drinking water threat the Ministry of Transportation should ensure their salt management plan is up-to-date to comply with Environment Canada's Code of Practice for the Environmental Management of Road Salts and Transportation Association of Canada documents.
Implementers: Ministry of Transportation
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) Significant: Picton (IPZ 1)*
b) Moderate and Low:
WHPA A, B, C and D and IPZ 1, 2 and 3(a) Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point, Belleville, Point Anne, Deseronto, Napanee, Ameliasburgh, Picton and Bayside. *
* Refer to Impervious Surface Area Maps in the Updated Assessment Report, 2011 to determine exact areas where policies apply. For Bayside refer to the Trent Conservation Coalition's Assessment Report, 2011.
Tools: Specify Action pursuant to Section 26 of Ontario Regulation 287/07.
Legal Effect: Strategic (See Appendix C, List J and K)
Effective Date: Within one year of the Plan taking effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The Ministry of Transportation should provide an up-to-date copy of their Salt Management Plan to the Quinte Source Protection Authority and shall report by February 1st if updates/changes are made to the Plan during the previous calendar year. |
Quinte |
Low, Moderate, Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
12-3-E&F |
Where the existing and future application of road salt for commercial use is a significant drinking water threat, this activity is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and therefore requires a risk management plan. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan for the application of road salt. The risk management plan shall contain, as a minimum:
1) Any existing risk management measures already in place;
2) The measures most suitable to reduce the risk posed by the activity;
3) Provisions for consideration of the following:
Vulnerable areas,
Water courses,
Storage facilities (permanent and temporary) for salt,
Site drainage;
4) Protocols and emergency measures to be followed in the event of a spill and any other measures deemed necessary to reduce the risk of a release to the environment;
5) Requirements for appropriate training of any personnel applying road salt;
6) The timing of plan implementation;
7) Monitoring and reporting requirements;
8) A provision that the risk management official is to be notified of any changes in operation such that the Plan can be updated;
9) A provision in reference to Section 60 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 indicating that the Plan may not be transferred to another person without the written consent of the risk management official.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to parking lots on commercial properties and roads in the following areas:
IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) Picton *
* Refer to Impervious Surface Area Maps in the Updated Assessment Report, 2011 to determine exact areas where policies apply.
Tools: Risk Management Plan pursuant to Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List H)
Effective Date: When takes effect for future activities and within two years for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit an annual report by February
1st to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory
requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
12-4-E&F |
To assist the municipality with identifying areas where the application of road salt requires a risk management plan (Policy 12-3-E & F), all paved areas in commercial land uses in the applicable areas are designated for the purpose of Section 59 (restricted land use) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
Picton IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10)
Tools: Restricted Land Use pursuant to Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A and I)
Effective Date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next five year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall submit an annual report to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st summarizing the actions it has taken to implement the policy. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
13-01 |
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. The handling and storage of road salt may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan and is therefore designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
For clarity, a Risk Management Plan is required where the following applies:
a) Where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat;
b) Salt is handled or stored on the property; and
c) The property is used for any land uses except residential consisting of four units or fewer.
The risk management plan, at a minimum, will include terms and conditions that mirror a salt management plan, and comply with contemporary standards to ensure the handling and storage of road salt ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established within five years of the amendment to the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
Monitoring policy MP-23 applies.
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
13-02 |
To ensure any existing or new handling and storage of road salt, where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be or never becomes a significant threat, the municipality and / or the Public Health Unit shall develop and implement an education initiative addressing the handling and storage of road salt. The education program shall encourage the implementation of best management practices that form the core of the Smart About Salt or similar accreditation program to reduce the impact of winter de-icing activities. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
13-1-E&F |
Where it could be a significant drinking water threat, the existing and future handling and storage of road salt is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is therefore prohibited.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) and IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9) - Where the quantity of road salt is greater than 5,000 tonnes (Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, Tweed, Belleville IPZ 1, Deseronto IPZ 1, Napanee IPZ 1, Ameliasburgh IPZ 2 and Picton IPZ 2).
b) IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Where the quantity of road salt is
greater than 500 tonnes (Ameliasburgh, Point Anne and Picton).
Tools: Prohibition pursuant to Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List G)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within one year for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
13-2-E&F |
To assist the municipality with identifying areas where the handling and storage of road salt are prohibited (Policy 13-1-E & F), all land uses in the applicable areas are designated for the purpose of Section 59 (restricted land use) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) and IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9) - Where the quantity of road salt is greater than 5,000 tonnes (Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, Tweed, Belleville IPZ 1, Deseronto IPZ 1, Napanee IPZ 1, Ameliasburgh IPZ 2 and Picton IPZ 2).
b) IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Where the quantity of road salt is greater than 500 tonnes (Ameliasburgh, Point Anne and Picton).
Tools: Restricted Land Use pursuant to Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A and I)
Effective Date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next five year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall submit an annual report to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st summarizing the actions it has taken to implement the policy. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
14-01 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the storage of snow is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The storage of snow shall be prohibited under the following conditions:
the snow is stored at or above grade and the storage area is:
more than 1 but not more than 5 hectares; or
more than 5 hectares
the snow is stored below grade and the storage area is:
- at least 0.01 but not more than 0.5 hectares; or
- more than 0.5 but not more than 1 hectare; or
- more than 1 but not more than 5 hectares; or
- more than 5 hectares.
Therefore, the storage of snow is designated for the purposes of s.57 of the Clean Water Act.
Notwithstanding clause (A.1) above, the storage of snow is not prohibited where:
- the snow storage constitutes the snowbanks immediately adjacent to a travelled roadway; and
- the snow storage is contained within the road allowance for the travelled roadway.
With regards to any snow storage sites existing as of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan, the policy takes effect eight months following the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policy MP-23 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
14-02 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the storage of snow is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The storage of snow may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan under the following conditions:
the storage of snow where the snow is stored at or above grade and the storage area is at least 0.01 but not more than 0.5 hectares; or
the storage of snow where the snow is stored at or above grade and the storage area is more than 0.5 but not more than 1 hectare.
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. Therefore, the storage of snow is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
As a minimum, the Risk Management Plan shall address:
1) runoff management;
2) implementation of best management practices;
3) consideration of alternative sites outside of the affected vulnerable area
Notwithstanding clause (A) and (B) above, a Risk Management Plan is not required where:
the snow storage constitutes the snowbanks immediately adjacent to a travelled roadway; and
the snow storage is contained within the road allowance for the travelled roadway.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established with five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply.
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
14-1-E&F |
Where it could be a significant drinking water threat the storage area of snow is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan any future activity involving the storage of snow in vulnerable areas. The risk management plan shall contain, as a minimum:
1) The measures most suitable to reduce the risk posed by the activity as available through the Transportation Association of Canada best management practices manual;
2) Provisions for consideration of the following:
Vulnerable areas,
Water courses,
Site selection and preparation,
Site drainage,
Off-season maintenance,
Monitoring and record keeping,
Site decommissioning;
3) Monitoring and reporting requirements;
4) The timing of plan implementation;
5) Requirements for appropriate training of any personnel handling and removing snow;
6) An appropriate inspection cycle to monitor compliance with and effectiveness of the Plan;
7) Include a reference to Section 60 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 indicating the Plan may not be transferred to another person without the written consent of the risk management official.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to private and public parking lots and roads in the following areas:
a) WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, Tweed and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) Ameliasburgh, Picton and Point Anne - where the storage area is larger than 0.01 hectares.
b) IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability
score of 9) Ameliasburgh (IPZ 2), Picton (IPZ2), Belleville (IPZ1),
Deseronto (IPZ1), and Napanee (IPZ1) - where the storage area is larger
than 1 hectare.
Tools: Risk Management Plan pursuant to Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List H)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st
of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the
mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in
Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
14-2-E & F |
To assist the municipality with identifying areas where storage of snow requires a risk management plan (Policy 14-1-E & F), all land uses in the applicable areas are designated for the purpose of Section 59 (restricted land use) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to private and public parking lots and roads in the following areas:
WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, Tweed and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) Ameliasburgh, Picton and Point Anne.
IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9) Ameliasburgh (IPZ 2), Picton (IPZ2), Belleville (IPZ1), Deseronto (IPZ1) and Napanee (IPZ1).
Tools: Restricted Land Use pursuant to Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A and I)
Effective Date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next five year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall submit an annual report to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st summarizing the actions it has taken to implement the policy. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
15-01 |
The policy applies in:
- all Wellhead Protection Areas where the handling and storage of fuel would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity); and
- all Intake Protection Zones with a vulnerability score of 10 where the handling and storage of fuel would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity).
Furthermore, the policy applies under the following circumstances:
the quantity of fuel is more than 2,500 L; or
the quantity of fuel is more than 250 L but not more than 2,500 L and where the facility is a bulk plant or a facility that manufacturers or refines fuel
The expansion of an existing facility is permitted, if it can be proven to the Risk Management Official's satisfaction that the expansion provides greater integrity to the system and reduces the risk to the drinking water supply.
The establishment of a new facility shall be prohibited.
Therefore, the handling and storage of fuel is designated for the purposes of s.57 of the Clean Water Act.
Monitoring policy MP-23 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
15-02 |
The policy applies in:
1. all Wellhead Protection Areas where the handling and storage of fuel would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity); and
2. all Intake Protection Zones with a vulnerability score of 10 where the handling and storage of fuel would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
Furthermore, the policy applies under the following circumstances:
A. the quantity of fuel is more than 250 L but not more than 2,500 L; and where the facility is not a bulk plant or a facility that manufacturers or refines fuel
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. The handling and storage of fuel may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan and is therefore designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
As a minimum, the Risk Management Plan shall contain:
1) a requirement for an annual inspection as per Section 14 of the CAN/CSA-B139-00 Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment that includes an inspection of the storage tank; or
2) requirements for record keeping and documentation, including the annual inspection report and a copy of the ten-year comprehensive inspection by the fuel oil distributor;
3) provisions for the proper disposal of unused fuel;
4) a spills response plan;
5) requirements for the following containment measures:
i. a double-walled storage tank;
ii. a visible interstitial leak alarm;
iii. if the tank is situated near a floor drain, sump, indoor well, or cracks in the floor, then an electronic monitoring system for spills and leaks with a visible and audible alarm;
6) a deadline for the containment measures identified in clause (5) to be in place within five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
A Risk Management Plan shall not be approved unless the Risk Management Plan contains provisions requiring:
a) an impervious floor surface in the vicinity of the tank; and
b) the body of the tank and any supply lines to not be in direct contact with the ground.
For clarity, the policy only applies to storage located inside a building.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established within five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply.
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
15-03 |
The policy applies in:
all Wellhead Protection Areas where the handling and storage of fuel is a significant drinking water threat (existing activity); and
all Intake Protection Zones with a vulnerability score of 10 where the handling and storage of fuel is a significant drinking water threat (existing activity).
Furthermore, the policy applies under the following circumstances:
the quantity of fuel is more than 2,500 L; or
the quantity of fuel is more than 250 L but not more than 2,500 L and where the facility is a bulk plant or a facility that manufacturers or refines fuel
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. The handling and storage of fuel may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan. Therefore, the handling and storage of fuel is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
As a minimum, the Risk Management Plan shall address:
1) product handling;
2) product storage;
3) record keeping and documentation, including any inspection reports;
4) disposal methods;
5) spills response plan; and
6) containment measures.
The expansion of an existing facility is permitted, if it can be proven to the Risk Management Official’s satisfaction that the expansion provides greater integrity to the system and reduces the risk to the drinking water supply.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established with five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply.
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
15-04 |
The policy applies where storage of fuel would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity) within the following areas:
1. for Events-based Area for the Kincardine Drinking Water System (as shown on Map 5.1.K.K.1) where fuel is stored in a quantity of 3,000 L or more (EBA-3000);
2. for Event-based Area for the Meaford Drinking Water System (as shown on Map 5.2.M.M.1) where fuel is stored in a quantity of 2,000 L or more (EBA- 2000)
The establishment of new fuel storage shall be prohibited. The expansion or replacement of existing fuel storage is permitted, and shall be governed by Policy 15-05, if it can be demonstrated to the Risk Management Official�s satisfaction that the expansion or replacement will provide greater integrity. The establishment of any new fuel storage at a new location in the Meaford EBA- 2000, which is being constructed to replace any existing storage to service the marina in Meaford is not prohibited and is therefore designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act and governed by Policy 15-05.
Therefore, the storage of fuel is designated for the purposes of s.57 of the Clean Water Act. Monitoring policy MP-23 applies
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
15-05 |
The policy applies where the storage of fuel is a significant drinking water threat (existing activity) within the following areas:
1. for Events-based Area for the Kincardine Drinking Water System (as shown on Map 5.1.K.K.1) where fuel is stored in a quantity of 3,000 L or more (EBA-3000);
2. for Events-based Area for the Meaford Drinking Water System (as shown on Map 5.2.M.M.1) where fuel is stored in a quantity of 2,000 L or more (EBA-2000)
The policy applies where the storage of fuel is a significant drinking water threat (existing and future activity) within the following areas:
1. for Events-based Area for the Kincardine Drinking Water System (as shown on Map 5.1.K.K.1) where fuel is stored in a quantity of 5,000 L or more (EBA-5000), and 10,000 L or more (EBA-10000);
2. for Events-based Area for the Meaford Drinking Water System (as shown on Map 5.2.M.M.1) where fuel is stored in a quantity of 5,000 L or more (EBA-5000), and 12,000 L or more (EBA-12000);
3. for Events-based Area for the Wiarton Drinking Water System (as shown on Map 5.2.SBP.W.1) where fuel is stored in a quantity of 5,000 L or more (EBA-5000), and 8,000 L or more (EBA-8000);
4. for Events-based Area for the Lion’s Head Drinking Water System (as shown on Map 5.3.NBP.LH.1) where fuel is stored in a quantity of 5,000 L or more (EBA-5000), 7,500 L or more (EBA-7500), and 22,500 L or more (EBA-22500);
5. for Events-based Area for the Owen Sound Drinking Water System (as shown on Map 5.2.OS.RN.1) where fuel is stored in a quantity of 15,000 L or more (EBA-15000), 25,000 L or more (EBA-25000), and 50,000 L or more (EBA-50000);
6. for Events-based Area for the Southampton Drinking Water System (as shown on Map 5.1.SS.S.1) where fuel is stored in a quantity of 13,000 L or more (EBA-13000), and 22,500 L or more (EBA-22500);
7. for Events-based Area for the Thornbury Drinking Water System (as shown on Map 5.2.BM.T.1) where fuel is stored in a quantity of 50,000 L or more (EBA-50000), and 100,000 L or more (EBA-100000)
8. For Events-based Area for the East Linton Drinking Water System (as shown on map) where fuel stored in a quantity of 2,500L or more (EBA-2500), 5,000L or more (EBA-5000), and 10,000L or more (EBA-10000)
The capacity of existing fuel storage shall be determined and recorded within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
The expansion or replacement of existing fuel storage is permitted, if it can be demonstrated to the Risk Management Official’s satisfaction that the expansion or replacement will provide greater integrity.
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. The storage of fuel may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan. Therefore, the storage of fuel is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
As a minimum, the Risk Management Plan shall address:
1) product handling;
2) product storage;
3) record keeping and documentation, including any inspection reports;
4) disposal methods;
5) spills response plan; and
6) containment measures.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established within five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
15-1-F |
The future handling and storage of fuel is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
The installation of new fuel storage tanks (greater than 250 and less than 2,500 litres) partially below and below grade is prohibited where they would be significant in WHPA A. The installation of new fuel storage tanks (greater than 2,500 litres) below or above grade is prohibited where they would be significant in WHPA A and B and IPZ 1.
The replacement of existing tanks is exempt.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A (vulnerability score of 10) - Fuel tanks of between 250 and 2,500 litres capacity installed partially below and completely below grade (Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed),
b) WHPA A, B and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Fuel tanks larger than 2,500 litres capacity installed below or above grade (Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, Tweed, Picton and Ameliasburgh).
Tools: Prohibition pursuant to Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List G)
Effective Date When the Plan takes effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
15-2-E&F |
Where an 'at' or 'above' grade fuel storage tank (greater than 250 and less than 2,500 litres) could be a moderate drinking water threat, the municipality should require that tanks be replaced or installed in accordance with the Canadian Standards Association Code (B139, 2009) with a minimum requirement for a leak detection device and either double bottom or double walled tanks.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A (vulnerability score of 10) - Fuel tanks of between 250 and 2,500 litres capacity installed at or above grade (Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed).
Tools: Specify Action pursuant to Sections 32 and 26(1) of Ontario Regulation 287/07.
Legal Effect: Strategic (See Appendix C, List J)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future and within three years for existing.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall submit a report for the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st of each year to include:
a) Copies of any bylaws established to require double bottom or double walled tanks with leak detection;
b) The number of fuel tanks that have been replaced and number of tanks that need to be upgraded to comply with the policy. |
Quinte |
Moderate |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
15-3-E |
Where the existing handling and storage of fuel in tanks greater than 2,500 litres is a significant drinking water threat and is therefore designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan for the handling and storage of fuel. The risk management plan shall contain, as a minimum:
1) Consideration to current approvals, precautionary measures and procedures;
2) Any changes deemed necessary to existing operating and maintenance practices;
3) Annual inspection protocols;
4) Measures for spill and secondary containments;
5) Emergency spill contingency measures;
6) Contaminant management plans where required;
7) Requirements for training and licensing;
8) The timing of plan implementation;
9) Monitoring programs and record keeping;
10) Reporting requirements;
11) A reference to Section 60 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 indicating the Plan may not be transferred to another person without the written consent of the risk management official.
The risk management plan will address any deficiencies in the existing measures that do not adequately manage the significant threat. Such measures would be developed in accordance with best management practices, the Ministry of the Environment Risk Management Catalogue, and relevant regulations and codes such as the Technical Standards and Safety Authority Liquid Fuel Handling Code 2007 as amended from time to time.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A, B and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, Tweed, Picton and Ameliasburgh.
Tools: Risk Management Plans pursuant to Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List H)
Effective Date: Within one year of the Plan taking effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
15-4-E |
The existing handling and storage of fuel in tanks of greater than 250 and less than 2,500 litres is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 where it is a significant drinking water threat. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan for the handling and storage of fuel. The risk management plan shall contain, as a minimum:
1) Requirements for an annual maintenance Inspection by a qualified licensed inspector (e.g. licensed oil burner technician by TSSA);
2) Requirements for correction of any deficiencies identified through the inspection;
3) Requirements to address any deficiencies in the existing measures that do not adequately manage the existing significant threat in accordance with best management practices, the Ministry of the Environment Risk Management Catalogue, and relevant regulations and codes such as Section 13 of the Canadian Standards Association Ontario Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment (Based on CSA B139, with Ontario Amendments) 1st edition/200 as amended from time to time.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed.
Tools: Risk Management Plans pursuant to Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List H)
Effective Date: Within two years of the Plan taking effect.
Monitoring Policy: (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
15-5-E&F |
To assist the municipality with identifying areas where handling and storage of fuel is prohibited (Policy 15-1-F) or require risk management plans (Policy 15-3-E and 15-4-E), all land uses in the applicable areas are designated for the purpose of Section 59 (restricted land use) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A, B and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, Tweed, Picton and Ameliasburgh.
Tools: Restricted Land Use pursuant to Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A and I)
Effective date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next five year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall submit an annual report to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st summarizing the actions it has taken to implement the policy. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
15-6-E |
Where the handling and storage of fuel at a facility as defined in Section 1 of Ontario Regulation 213/01 is or would be a significant drinking water threat as described in Appendix B, the Ministry of Consumer Services and the Ministry of the Environment are strongly encouraged to consider source water protection during the next scheduled code review.
In addition, the TSSA is strongly encouraged to continue to include information regarding new code requirements and leak resistant technology in its communications products, and request
fuel suppliers to:
Promote to their customers the importance of regular maintenance as described in Section 13 of the Ontario Installation Code for Oil-burning Equipment to increase awareness of and compliance with this requirement (this could be accomplished by
printing a reminder on the fuel bill).
Implementer: The Ministry of Consumer Services, Technical Standards and Safety Authority and Ministry of the Environment
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A, B and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) – Deloro, Madoc, Peats
Point, Point Anne, Tweed, Picton and Ameliasburgh.
Tools: Specify Action – Ministry of Consumer Services, Technical Standards and Safety Authority and Ministry of the Environment (Section 33 of the Clean Water Act, 2006).
Legal Effect: Strategic (See Appendix C, List J)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
16-01 |
The policy applies in WHPA-A and WHPA-B where the handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity).
The handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) shall be prohibited where the total quantity of liquid product(s) is greater than 25 litres and contains any amount of any of the following:
Dioxane-1,4; or
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs); or
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE); or
Trichloroethylene or another DNAPL that could degrade to Trichloroethylene; or
Vinyl chloride or another DNAPL that could degrade to vinyl chloride.
Therefore, the handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) is designated for the purposes of s.57 of the Clean Water Act.
Monitoring policy MP-23 applies.
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Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
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16-02 |
The policy applies to the handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) for all vulnerable areas where the activity is a significant drinking water threat (existing activity) and in the WHPA-C (future activity).
The handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan where the total quantity of liquid product(s) is greater than 25 litres and contains any amount of any of the following:
• Dioxane-1,4
• Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
• Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)
• Trichloroethylene or another DNAPL that could degrade to Trichloroethylene
• Vinyl chloride or another DNAPL that could degrade to vinyl chloride.
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. Therefore, the handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
As a minimum, the Risk Management Plan shall contain:
1) product handling;
2) product storage;
3) record keeping;
4) disposal methods;
5) spills response plan
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established with five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply.
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Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
16-03 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
A municipal by-law shall be enacted to control the disposal of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) into the municipal sewer.
The by-law shall contain the following provisions:
1) applies to all properties in a wellhead protection area zone A or B or C; and
2) comes into effect not later than two years after the effective date of the Source Protection Plan; and
3) prohibits the discharge of sewage containing:
Dioxane-1,4; or
one or more Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs); or
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE); or
Trichloroethylene or another DNAPL that could degrade to Trichloroethylene; or
Vinyl chloride or another DNAPL that could degrade to vinyl chloride.
The process to enact the by-law shall be initiated within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan and the by-law enacted within five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring Policies MP-11 and MP-12 apply. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
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16-1-E&F |
Where it would be a significant threat in WHPA A, the handling and storage of DNAPLs for commercial or industrial use is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is therefore prohibited.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Tweed and Point Anne.
Tools: Prohibition pursuant to Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List G)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within 2 years for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
16-2-E&F |
The handling and storage of DNAPLS requires a risk management plan and is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 where it could be a significant drinking water threat. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan for the commercial and industrial storage and handling of DNAPLs in the applicable areas. The risk management official shall, as a minimum:
1) Establish adequate measures for storage safety including proper storage facilities, leak detection and containment;
2) Include an emergency contingency plan;
3) Specify appropriate training of personnel;
4) Require any other measure deemed necessary to reduce the risk of a release to the environment;
5) Include a reference to Section 60 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 indicating the Plan may not be transferred to another person without the written consent of the risk management official.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA B and C - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Tweed and Point Anne.
Tools: Risk Management Plan pursuant to Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List H)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within 2 years for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
16-3-E&F |
To assist the municipality with identifying areas where DNAPLs are prohibited (Policy 16-1-E & F) or require risk management plans (Policy 16-2-E & F), all land uses in the applicable areas are designated for the purpose of Section 59 (restricted land use) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A, B and C - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Tweed and Point Anne.
Tools: Restricted Land Use pursuant to Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A and I)
Effective Date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next five year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall submit an annual report to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st summarizing the actions it has taken to implement the policy. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
17-01 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the handling and storage of an organic solvent would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity).
The handling and storage of an organic solvent shall be prohibited. Therefore, the handling and storage of an organic solvent is designated for the purposes of s.57 of the Clean Water Act.
Monitoring policy MP-23 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
17-02 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the handling and storage of an organic solvent is a significant drinking water threat (existing activity).
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. The handling and storage of an organic solvent may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan. Therefore, the handling and storage of an organic solvent is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
As a minimum, the Risk Management Plan shall address:
1) product handling
2) product storage
3) record keeping
4) disposal methods
5) spills response plan.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established with five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply.
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Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
17-03 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the handling and storage of an organic solvent is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
A municipal by-law shall be enacted to control the disposal of an organic solvent into the municipal sewer.
The by-law shall contain the following provisions:
1) applies to all properties in a wellhead protection area zone A or B with a vulnerability score of 10; and
2) comes into effect not later than two years after the effective date of the Source Protection Plan; and
3) prohibits the discharge of sewage containing:
Carbon tetrachloride; or
Chloroform; or
Methylene chloride (Dichloromethane); or
Pentachlorophenol.
The process to enact the by-law shall be initiated within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan and the by-law enacted within five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-11 and MP-12 apply. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
17-1-F |
The future handling and storage of organic solvents where it would be a significant drinking water threat in WHPA A, B and IPZ 1 with a vulnerability score of 10 is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is therefore prohibited. The following tables indicate the chemical, quantity and circumstance that are significant in the applicable zones.
In WHPA A and B
Chemical
Quantity
Storage Circumstance
Carbon Tetrachloride
Greater than 25 L
Below or partially below grade
Carbon Tetrachloride
Greater than 250 L
Above Grade
Chloroform
Greater than 250 L
Below or partially below grade
Chloroform
Greater than 2,500 L
Above Grade
Methylene Chloride
(Dichloromethane)
Greater than 250 L
Below or partially below grade
Methylene Chloride
(Dichloromethane)
Greater than 2,500 L
Above Grade
Pentachlorophenol
Greater than 2,500 L
Below or partially below grade
In IPZ1 with a vulnerability score of 10
Chemical
Quantity
Storage Circumstance
Carbon Tetrachloride
Greater than 250 L
Above or below grade
Chloroform
Greater than 2,500 L
Above or below grade
Methylene Chloride
(Dichloromethane)
Greater than 2,500 L
Above or below grade
Pentachlorophenol
Greater than 2,500 L
Above or below grade
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A, B and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, Tweed, Picton and Ameliasburgh.
Tools: Prohibition pursuant to Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List G)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
17-2-E |
Where it is an existing significant drinking water threat, the handling and storage of organic solvents is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and therefore requires a risk management plan. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan for the commercial and industrial storage and handling of organic solvents in the applicable areas. The risk management plan shall contain, as a minimum:
1) Consideration for existing risk management measures;
2) Best management practices for the storage and handling of organic solvents are being used;
3) Consideration of the following:
Vulnerable areas,
Water courses,
Surface drainage,
Water wells (both used and unused),
Storage facilities (location, type of containment and secondary containment),
Areas where organic solvents are handled;
4) Protocols and emergency response program to be followed in the event of spill of organic solvents and any other measures deemed necessary to reduce the risk of a release to the environment;
5) Training requirements of staff in all aspects of the risk management plan;
6) The timing of plan implementation;
7) Monitoring and reporting;
8) A reference to Section 60 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 indicating the Plan may not be transferred to another person without the written consent of the risk management official.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A, B and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, Tweed, Picton and Ameliasburgh.
Tools: Risk Management Plans pursuant to Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List H)
Effective Date: Within two years of the Plan taking effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
17-3-E&F |
Policy 17-3-E & F: Restricted Land Use for Handling and Storage of Organic Solvents
To assist the municipality with identifying areas where organic solvents are prohibited (Policy 17-1-F) or require risk management plans (Policy 17-2-E), all land uses in the applicable areas are designated for the purpose of Section 59 (restricted land use) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A, B and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, Tweed, Picton and Ameliasburgh.
Tools: Restricted Land Use pursuant to Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A and I)
Effective Date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next five year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall submit an annual report to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st summarizing the actions it has taken to implement the policy. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
18-01 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity).
The management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft shall be prohibited. Therefore, the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft is designated for the purposes of s.57 of the Clean Water Act.
Monitoring policy MP-23 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
18-1-F |
The municipality, where construction of an airport is being considered and airplane de-icing would be a significant drinking water threat, will work with Transport Canada, the airport operator, the de-icing service provider, the air carriers and companies or individuals responsible for the disposal of the used de-icing fluid to ensure that the required Airplane De-Icing Fluid Management Plan addresses concerns related the drinking water supply. The plan shall include but is not limited to:
1) Contingency plans for emergency situations such as spills;
2) Details of the area where the de-icing operation will take place and the proximity to IPZs and WHPAs;
3) Details on the storage and handling of de-icing fluids;
4) Application details including operator training;
5) How the effluent will be contained;
6) How the effluent will be disposed;
7) General information on the companies that will be operating and using the de-icing facility;
8) De-icing fluid inventory control;
9) Reporting plan - for reporting glycol use.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed;
b) IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Belleville, Picton, Ameliasburgh, Point Anne, Deseronto and Napanee and
c) IPZ 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Picton.
Tools: Specify Action pursuant to Section 26 of Ontario Regulation 287/07.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List E)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall provide a copy of a report to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st of every year on the action taken by the municipality, for the previous calendar year, if an airport is developed in a zone where airplane de-icing could be a significant threat |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
19-01 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where water taking activities are significant drinking water threats (existing and future activity).
The policy applies to provincial instruments related to water takings, Permits to Take Water.
The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change shall:
1. Review all existing permits;
2. Review all future permit applications;
3. Determine whether the permits contain appropriate terms and conditions and require adequate measures to be in place to ensure that the water taking activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat; and
4. Where the Ministry is of the opinion that the terms, conditions and measures contained in a permit are not adequate, make such amendments to the approval so as to ensure that the water taking activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat.
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Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
19-02 |
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change should consider the need for ongoing maintenance and funding of the Tier 3 Water Budget models. Ongoing
maintenance includes, but is not limited to;
1. Supporting environmental monitoring to address data gaps; and
2. Providing information to improve modelling inputs.
Monitoring policies MP-02 and MP-32 apply. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
19-03 |
The Municipality of Brockton shall develop and implement a water management plan using the Tier 3 water budget findings and any other available data to ensure that consumptive demand does not become a significant drinking water threat.
The plan shall address;
1. Issues with water supply;
2. Future development;
3. New water supply options; and
4. Water conservation.
The municipal Official Plan must be updated or amended with the water management plan. The update or amendment to the Official Plan must be initiated within three years and completed within five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policy MP-21 applies |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
19-04 |
The Municipality of Brockton shall give due consideration to collaborating with other agencies for, but not limited to, the following purposes;
- Incentive/financial assistance programs;
- Education programs/materials;
- Scientific research;
- Policy implementation; and
- Communication with the public.
Monitoring policy MP-19 applies.
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2-1-E&F |
Each municipality within the Source Protection Planning area where an existing or future onsite sewage system is or could be a significant drinking water threat, and where municipal services are available, shall require connection to the municipal system.
For existing onsite sewage systems the municipality shall require the landowner to connect into the municipal sewage system and decommission the existing onsite sewage system.
Where there is no capacity in the municipal services (waste water system), private onsite sewage systems shall be managed in the interim according to (Policy 2-2-E) or a prescribed instrument (Policy 2-4-E & F) until reserve capacity is available.
For future onsite sewage systems, where municipal services are not available, Policy 2-3-F will apply.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed and
b) IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Picton, Point Anne and Ameliasburgh.
c) Issues Contributing Area - Madoc
Tools: Specify Action pursuant to Section 26(1)(iv) of Ontario Regulation 287/07.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List E)
Effective Date: Within two years of the Plan taking effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall prepare a report for the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st of each year, summarizing for the previous calendar year, the following:
a) How this policy was implemented including copies of bylaws;
b) Number of services connected to the municipal system;
c) Decommissioning of septic systems;
d) The number of septic systems remaining to be connected to the municipal system. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2-2-E |
In areas where existing private onsite sewage systems are identified as significant drinking water threats, the municipality is required by the Ontario Building Code to implement a mandatory inspection program. The municipality shall:
1) Follow the 'On-Site Sewage Maintenance Inspection' document dated March, 2011 as amended from time to time, developed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to ensure a consistent approach to inspecting onsite systems across the province;
2) Prioritize the inspections based on location, age of septic systems and other factors which would result in identifying systems that may need to be improved.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed and
b) IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Picton, Point Anne and Ameliasburgh.
c) Issues Contributing Area - Madoc
Tools: Specify Action pursuant to Section 26(1)(iv) of Ontario Regulation 287/07.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List E)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect and in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.
Note: The Ontario Building Code allows municipalities to start inspections upon approval of an Assessment Report. The Quinte Region Assessment Report was approved on April 5th, 2011. Each septic system in these zones must be inspected every five years.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall prepare a report for the previous calendar year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st of each year summarizing:
a) The number of inspections conducted;
b) The number and location of septic systems identified as non-compliant using the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing On-Site Sewage Management Inspection protocol;
c) A description of any identified deficiencies in the private sewage systems, and the compliance and enforcement action taken to achieve compliance. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2-3-F |
The municipality shall prohibit or discourage development based on future private onsite sewage systems where they would be significant drinking water threats. To accomplish this each municipality shall:
1) Review its Official Plan in consultation with the Source Protection Authority for its appropriateness and completeness of dealing with the development of land holdings with sewage systems in areas where they would be significant drinking water threats;
2) Following the review of 1) above, prepare a draft official plan amendment (or include within five year update of same) that will include policies and mapping to discourage the development of new septic systems in these areas;
3) Review its comprehensive zoning by-law with the Source Protection Authority for its appropriateness and completeness for dealing with the development of land holdings with sewage systems in areas where they would be significant drinking water threats;
4) Following the review of 3) above, prepare a draft zoning by-law amendment (or include as part of an update of the by-law) that will include zone provisions and regulations and mapping to appropriately regulate development in these areas;
5) In cooperation with the Quinte Region Source Protection Authority, assess applications for development in areas where sewage systems would be a significant drinking water threat which may include the requirement of one or more of the following to be prepared by a qualified professional:
Hydrogeological study;
Engineered sewage system design; and
Best management practices and site design.
The municipality shall only approve future development of onsite sewage systems when the above steps demonstrate that a future sewage system can be adequately managed and will not adversely impact the municipal water supply.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed.
b) IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Picton, Point Anne and Ameliasburgh.
c) Issues Contributing Area - Madoc
Tools: Land Use Planning pursuant to the Planning Act and Section 39(1)(a) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A)
Effective Date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next five year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall prepare a report for the previous calendar year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st of each year summarizing the following:
a) Documentation on how the policy was implemented;
b) Copies of applications and approvals for new sewage systems. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2-4-E&F |
Where existing and future onsite sewage systems with a design capacity greater than 10,000 litres per day that have or require a Certificate of Approval/Environmental Compliance Approval under the Ontario Water Resources Act and could be a significant threat, the Ministry of the Environment shall complete the following:
Existing Systems
If Policy 2-1-E & F cannot be met, then the Ministry shall:
1) Review and, if required, amend all existing approvals to ensure they contain adequate terms and conditions to address the drinking water threat including an emergency plan in the event of a failure of the system;
2) Review and, if required, amend all existing Approvals to include requirements for onsite monitoring to ensure that the system is functioning as designed and require the proponent to have the system inspected regularly using a standard equal to or greater than the inspection protocols of the 'On-Site Sewage Maintenance Inspection', document dated March 2011 as amended from time to time, developed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Future Systems
If Policy 2-1-E & F cannot be met and where municipal studies have shown that an onsite sewage system can be supported by the area (Policy 2-3-F), then the Ministry shall:
1) Specify adequate terms and conditions, including an emergency plan in the event of a failure of the system, to ensure that the system does not become a significant drinking water threat;
2) Specify terms and conditions to include requirements for onsite monitoring to ensure that the system is functioning as designed and require the proponent to have the system inspected regularly using a standard equal to or greater than the inspection protocols of the'On-Site Sewage Maintenance Inspection', document dated March 2011 as amended from time to time, developed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Implementer: Ministry of the Environment
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed and
b) IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Picton, Point Anne and Ameliasburgh.
c) Issues Contributing Area - Madoc
Tools: Prescribed Instrument pursuant to Sections 39 and 43(1) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List C)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within 3 years for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The Ministry of the Environment shall prepare an annual summary of the actions it has taken to achieve the outcomes of the source protection policy and make that report available to the Source Protection Authority by February 1st. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2-5-E |
Where existing sewage infrastructure is a significant drinking water threat the Ministry of the Environment shall ensure that the prescribed instrument (Certificate of Approval or Environmental Compliance Approval) include appropriate terms and conditions so that it ceases to be a significant drinking water threat.
The director shall consider including conditions within the prescribed instrument to inspect sewage infrastructure to ensure it is functioning as designed and inclusion of an Emergency Plan.
Implementer: Ministry of the Environment
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) Sanitary Sewer Networks/Pipes:
WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc and Tweed and
IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Picton.
b) Pumping Stations and STP Storage Tanks:
IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or higher) - Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1), Napanee (IPZ 1) and Belleville (IPZ 1).
c) Stormwater Ponds, Effluent Discharges, and By-pass discharges:
IPZ 1, 2 and 3 (vulnerability score of 8 or higher) - Picton (IPZ 1, 2 and 3a), Deseronto (IPZ 1 and 2), Napanee (IPZ 1 and 2) ,Belleville (IPZ 1 and 2) and Bayside (IPZ 1).
Tools: Prescribed Instrument pursuant to Section 43 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List C)
Effective Date: Within three years of the Plan taking effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The Ministry of the Environment shall prepare an annual summary of the actions it has taken to achieve the outcomes of the source protection policy and make that report available to the Source Protection Authority by February 1st. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2-6-F |
Where the establishment of future Sewage Infrastructure would be a significant drinking water threat the Ministry of the Environment shall ensure the Prescribed Instrument includes appropriate terms and conditions to ensure it does not become a significant drinking water threat.
The Director shall consider the following:
1) That the proposed activity is not prohibited by Policy 2-8-F;
2) That the design includes requirements for Level 1 (as per the Ministry of the Environment's Stormwater Management and Planning Design Manual, 2003 as amended from time to time) treatment of stormwater prior to infiltration in stormwater management facilities when such a structure is being constructed in the WHPA A or B;
3) That the design includes requirements for 0.5 metre freeboard and emergency spillway to pass peak inflow without overtopping for all stormwater management facilities located in vulnerable areas that would be a significant threat;
4) Including an Emergency Plan;
5) That standby power is available at lift stations in the event of a power failure;
6) That any new sanitary sewer and associated sanitary sewer service to the property line be hydrostatic tested to ensure compliance with Ontario Provincial Standards for Roads and Public Works Section 410.
Implementer: Ministry of the Environment
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) Sanitary Sewer Networks/Pipes:
WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Peats Point, Point Anne, Madoc and Tweed;
IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Picton, Point Anne and Ameliasburgh; and
Issues Contributing Area - Madoc
b) Pumping Stations and STP Storage Tanks:
WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Peats Point, Point Anne, Madoc and Tweed;
IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 9 or higher) - Picton, Ameliasburgh, Point Anne, Deseronto and Belleville;
IPZ 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or higher) - Picton; and
Issues Contributing Area - Madoc
c) Stormwater Ponds, Effluent Discharges, and By-pass discharges:
WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Peats Point, Point Anne, Madoc and Tweed;
IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 8 or higher) - Picton, Ameliasburgh, Deseronto, Point Anne, Napanee, Belleville and Bayside;
IPZ 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or higher) - Picton;
IPZ 3 (vulnerability score of 8 or higher) - Picton;
WHPA E (vulnerability score of 8.1) - Madoc and Peats Point; and
Issues Contributing Area- Madoc.
Tools: Prescribed Instrument pursuant to Section 39 of the Clean Water Act,
2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List C)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The Ministry of the Environment shall prepare an annual summary of the actions it has taken to achieve the outcomes of the source protection policy and make that report available to the Source Protection Authority by February 1st. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2-7-E |
For Existing Sewage Infrastructure where there is an existing significant threat the municipality shall:
1) Establish and/or maintain a regular inspection and maintenance program of the sewage infrastructure;
2) Respond to repair or replace any deficiencies noted in the inspection;
3) Review operational guidelines for the system to reduce the risk of bypasses;
4) Immediately contact the operators of the drinking water system if a bypass takes place in the vulnerable area;
5) Upgrade any infrastructure that is deficient or failing to meet effluent targets requirements;
6) Review and, if necessary, update the emergency plan for the system annually;
7) Encourage the separation of any existing combined sewers;
8) Develop and/or continue to implement programs to reduce Inflow/infiltration to the sanitary sewer system and related infrastructure.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) Sanitary Sewer Networks/Pipes:
WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc and Tweed
IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Picton and issues contributing area - Madoc
b) Pumping Stations and STP Storage Tanks: IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or higher) - Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1) and Belleville (IPZ 1).
c) Stormwater Ponds, Effluent Discharges, and By-pass discharges: IPZ 1, 2 and 3 (vulnerability score of 8 or higher) - Picton.
Tools: Specify Action pursuant to Section 26 of Ontario Regulation 287/07.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List E)
Effective Date: Within one year of the Plan taking effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
By February 1st of each year the municipality shall provide to the Quinte Source Protection Authority all records of the inspection and maintenance program and report on the measures taken to repair or replace identified deficiencies, during the previous calendar year. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2-8-F |
Sewage Treatment Plants are prohibited in the vulnerable areas where it would be a significant drinking water threat if proposed in the future.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Peats Point, Point Anne, Madoc and Tweed;
b) IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 8 or higher) - Picton, Ameliasburgh, Deseronto, Point Anne, Napanee, Belleville and Bayside;
c) IPZ 2 (vulnerability score of 8 or higher) - Picton, Ameliasburgh, Deseronto, Point Anne, Napanee and Belleville;
d) IPZ 3 (vulnerability score of 8 or higher) - Picton;
e) WHPA E (vulnerability score of 8.1) - Madoc and Peats Point and
f) issues contributing area - Madoc.
Tools: Land Use Planning pursuant to the Planning Act and Section 39(1)(a) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A)
Effective Date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next five year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall provide records for the previous calendar year, of any proposed sewage treatment plants and provide the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st of each year, and include mapping indicating that this proposed plant is now outside the vulnerable area. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.01 |
Land application of untreated septage shall be prohibited so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. Within vulnerable areas where it is or would be a significant threat, the Province (Ministry of Environment) shall prohibit this activity through the Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) process. All ECAs issued following the effective date of the Source Protection Plan shall incorporate terms and conditions. These terms and conditions, when implemented, would prohibit this future activity where it is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.02 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the land application of untreated septage in vulnerable areas where such activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, the Province (Ministry of Environment) should consider source protection information as a criterion when setting inspection targets and priorities. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.03 |
The storage, treatment or discharge of tailings from mining operations shall be prohibited so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. This policy shall apply in areas where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat.
Where this activity is subject to Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA), the Province (Ministry of Environment) shall be consistent with this policy by prohibiting this activity through existing and future ECAs.
Further, this activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act (prohibition). |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.04 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from existing waste disposal sites, where this activity is a significant drinking water threat, it shall be managed so that it ceases to be a significant drinking water threat.
In these areas and where the activity is subject to Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs), the Province (Ministry of Environment) shall review and, if necessary, amend existing ECAs to comply with this policy.
Where any aspect of a waste disposal site is a significant drinking water threat and is not subject to an ECA, this activity is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.05 |
With the exception of the following waste disposal site threat subcategories:
storage of wastes described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t), or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste, or in clause (d) of the definition of liquid industrial waste; or
storage of hazardous or liquid industrial waste,
where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat future waste disposal sites shall be designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act so that so that the activity ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking
Where this activity is subject to Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs), the Province (Ministry of Environment (MOE)) shall prohibit this activity through the ECAs. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.05.1 |
Where a future waste disposal site does not require an Environmental Compliance Approval and comprises one of the following waste disposal site threat subcategories:
storage of wastes described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t), or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste, or in clause (d) of the definition of liquid industrial waste; or
storage of hazardous or liquid industrial waste,and where such a waste disposal site would be a significant drinking water threat, it shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required to manage the activity so that
it never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
The requirements of the risk management plan may be based on Ministry of the Environment tools and requirements for such activities, but may also include any modifications or additional requirements that are deemed necessary or appropriate by the Risk Management Official. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.06 |
The Province should consider waiving application fees in instances where Prescribed Instruments (PIs) are required to be amended for the sole reason of satisfying the policies in this Plan. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Existing, Existing, Existing, Existing, Existing, Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.07 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from existing stormwater management facilities in vulnerable areas where the discharge of stormwater is a significant threat, the Province (Ministry of Environment) shall review and, if necessary, amend Environmental Compliance Approvals to incorporate terms and conditions. These terms and conditions, when implemented, shall manage this activity so that it ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. This review should also consider the impact of snow melt water and road salt on drinking water where the handling and storage of road salt and storage of snow are significant drinking water threats. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.08 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from future stormwater management facilities that would be a significant drinking water threat, the Province (Ministry of Environment) shall prohibit this activity through the Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) process so that it never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.09 |
For any existing or new sanitary sewer and related pipes, where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment shall ensure that Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) for these activities are prepared, or, where necessary, amended to incorporate terms and conditions. These terms and conditions, when implemented, shall manage the activity so that it ceases to be, or never becomes, a significant drinking water threat. The terms and conditions may include, but not necessarily be limited to, requirements for regular maintenance and inspections by the holder of the ECA. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.10 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from existing:
sewage treatment effluent discharge;
sewage treatment plant by-pass discharge; or
combined sewer discharge
where the discharge is a significant drinking water threat, the Province (Ministry of Environment) shall review and, where necessary, amend Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) to incorporate terms and conditions. These terms and conditions, when implemented, shall manage this activity so that it ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.11 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from future:
sewage treatment effluent discharge;
sewage treatment plant by-pass discharge; or
combined sewer discharge
where the discharge would be a significant drinking water threat, the Province (Ministry of Environment) shall prohibit this activity through the Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) process so that the activity never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.12 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from existing sewage storage in vulnerable areas where it is a significant drinking water threat, the Province (Ministry of Environment) shall review and, where necessary, amend Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) to incorporate terms and conditions. These terms and conditions, when implemented, shall manage this activity so that it ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.13 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from future sewage storage where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, the Province (Ministry of Environment) shall prohibit this activity through the Environmental Compliance Approvals process so that it never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.13.1 |
For a new septic system or septic system holding tank requiring an Environmental Compliance Approval, that is located within a WHPA-A or B with a vulnerability score of 10, where these activities would be significant drinking water threats, the Ministry of the Environment shall prohibit these activities through the Environmental Compliance Approvals process so that they never become significant drinking water threats. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.14 |
For existing septic systems or septic system holding tanks (including expansions, modifications or replacements) subject to an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA), that are a significant drinking water threat, the Province (Ministry of Environment) shall review and, where necessary, amend the ECA to incorporate terms and conditions. These terms and conditions, when implemented, shall manage this activity so that it ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. The terms and conditions may include, but not necessarily be limited to:
mandatory monitoring of groundwater impacts;
contingencies in the event that drinking water quality is adversely affected;
regular and ongoing compliance monitoring;
mandatory system inspections at least every five (5) years; and
annual reporting to the Source Protection Authority on any required inspection or monitoring programs;
upgrading these septic systems to current standards, where necessary. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.15 |
For new septic systems or new septic system holding tanks, with the exception of:
those required for a municipal water supply well;
where these activities would be a significant drinking water threat, Municipalities shall amend their Official Plan and Zoning By-laws to prohibit uses, buildings or structures that would require a new septic system or septic system holding tank to be located within the above noted significant drinking water threat areas so that these activities never become significant drinking water threats. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.16 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from septic systems or septic system holding tanks in areas where this activity would be a significant threat, municipalities shall consider enacting and enforcing by-laws to require mandatory hook-up to municipal sanitary sewer services and decommissioning of septic systems or holding tanks, where municipal sanitary sewer services exist and where permitted by the servicing policies in the Official Plan. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.17 |
For septic systems or septic system holding tanks regulated under the Ontario Building Code Act, where such systems are:
existing (including modifications or replacements); or
new and required for a municipal supply well;
and where these activities are, or would be, significant drinking water threats, the Municipalities shall implement an on-site sewage system maintenance inspection program, as required by the Ontario Building Code Act so that these activities cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.18 |
For septic systems or septic system holding tanks subject to an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA), that are a significant drinking water threat, the Province (Ministry of Environment) should develop a compliance monitoring program. The compliance monitoring should include inspection of the system to ensure that it:
continues to function as designed;
meets applicable design standards; and
is being properly maintained.
Priorities for the compliance monitoring program should include areas where known septic failures have been identified and areas where older systems have not recently been inspected. Systems found to be deficient are required to undertake improvements to be in compliance.
Where the system is subject to a mandatory inspection as per conditions on the ECA as outlined in policy 2.14, the compliance monitoring program may consider a certificate produced by a qualified person as proof that the system has been inspected and is properly functioning. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.19 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from existing industrial effluent discharges within those areas where this activity is a significant drinking water threat, the Province (Ministry of Environment) shall review and, where necessary, amend Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) to incorporate terms and conditions. These terms and conditions, when implemented, will manage the activity so that it ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.20 |
Future industrial effluent discharges shall be prohibited so that this activity never becomes a significant drinking water threat. The Province (Ministry of Environment), through the Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) process shall prohibit this activity in vulnerable areas where it would be a significant drinking water threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.21 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the application of agricultural source material (ASM), this activity shall be managed where it is or would be a significant drinking water threat.
This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. Nutrient Management Act principles (including NMA prohibitions) shall form the basis of the Risk Management Plan provided the Risk Management Official is satisfied these principles adequately manage the activity so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
Any Prescribed Instrument related to the Application of ASM that is created, amended, or used as part of a notice for the purpose of a Section 61 exemption, shall manage the activity so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. OMAFRA is expected to review all Prescribed Instruments issued under the Nutrient Management Act in areas where the activities they regulate are, or would be, significant drinking water threats to ensure the Prescribed Instruments contain such terms and conditions. This review is expected to include Prescribed Instruments that are not directly created or issued by OMAFRA, such as Nutrient Management Plans.
Further, OMAFRA and other Prescribed Instrument creators/issuers are expected to consult with the Risk Management Official with respect to any modifications or requirements that may need to be incorporated into the Prescribed Instruments under the Nutrient Management Act to ensure the activities they regulate cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats. However, nothing in this policy grants the Risk Management Official authority to specify requirements for a prescribed instrument issued under the Nutrient Management Act, or where a person is seeking an exemption from a risk management plan under section 61 of O.Reg 287/07. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.21.1 |
<div>To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the application of agricultural source material (ASM), this activity shall be managed where it is or would be a significant drinking water threat.</div><div>
</div><div>This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. The Risk Management Official must be satisfied that the Risk Management Plan will adequately manage the activity so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.</div><div>
</div><div>Any Prescribed Instrument related to the Application of ASM that is created, amended, or used as part of a notice for the purpose of a Section 61 exemption, shall manage the activity so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. OMAFRA is expected to review Prescribed Instruments that it issues under the Nutrient Management Act in areas where the activities they regulate are, or would be, significant drinking water threats to ensure the Prescribed Instruments contain such terms and conditions. </div><div>
</div><div>Further, OMAFRA and other Prescribed Instrument creators/issuers are expected to consult with the Risk Management Official with respect to any modifications or requirements that may need to be incorporated into the Prescribed Instruments under the Nutrient Management Act to ensure the activities they regulate cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats. However, nothing in this policy grants the Risk Management Official authority to specify requirements for a prescribed instrument issued under the Nutrient Management Act, or where a person is seeking an exemption from a risk management plan under section 61 of O.Reg 287/07.</div> |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.22 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the storage of agricultural source material (ASM) where ASM is or would be stored in a nutrient storage facility as defined under the Nutrient Management Act (NMA), this activity shall be managed where it is or would be a significant drinking water threat.
This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. NMA principles (including NMA prohibitions) shall form the basis of the Risk Management Plan provided the Risk Management Official is satisfied these principles adequately manage the activity so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
The Risk Management Plan shall not allow at or above grade temporary field nutrient storage sites as defined under the NMA.
Any Prescribed Instrument related to the Storage of ASM that is created, amended, or used as part of a notice for the purpose of a Section 61 exemption, shall manage the activity so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. OMAFRA is expected to review all Prescribed Instruments issued under the Nutrient Management Act in areas where the activities they regulate are, or would be, significant drinking water threats to ensure the Prescribed Instruments contain such terms and conditions. This review is expected to include Prescribed Instruments that are not directly created or issued by OMAFRA, such as Nutrient Management Plans.
Further, OMAFRA and other Prescribed Instrument creators/issuers are expected to consult with the Risk Management Official with respect to any modifications or requirements that may need to be incorporated into the Prescribed Instruments under the Nutrient Management Act to ensure the activities they regulate cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats. However, nothing in this policy grants the Risk Management Official authority to specify requirements for a prescribed instrument issued under the Nutrient Management Act, or where a person is seeking an exemption from a risk management plan under section 61 of O.Reg 287/07. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.23 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the application of non-agricultural source material (NASM), this activity shall be prohibited where it is or would be a significant drinking water threat.
This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act so that the activity ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
Any Prescribed Instruments related to the Application of NASM that is created, or amended shall be consistent with this policy. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.24 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the handling and storage of non-agricultural source material (NASM) where NASM is stored in an existing nutrient storage facility as defined under the Nutrient Management Act (NMA), this activity shall be managed where it is a significant drinking water threat.
This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. NMA principles (including NMA prohibitions) shall form the basis of the Risk Management Plan, provided the Risk Management Official is satisfied these principles adequately manage the activity so that it ceases to be a significant drinking water threat.
The Risk Management Plan shall not allow at or above grade temporary field nutrient storage sites as defined under the NMA.
Any Prescribed Instrument related to existing NASM Storage amended, or used as part of a notice for the purpose of a Section 61 exemption, shall manage the activity so that it ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. OMAFRA is expected to review all Prescribed Instruments issued under the Nutrient Management Act in areas where the activities they regulate are, or would be, significant drinking water threats to ensure the Prescribed Instruments contain such terms and conditions. This review is expected to include Prescribed Instruments that are not directly created or issued by OMAFRA, such as Nutrient Management Plans.
Further, OMAFRA and other Prescribed Instrument creators/issuers are expected to consult with the Risk Management Official with respect to any modifications or requirements that may need to be incorporated into the Prescribed Instruments under the Nutrient Management Act to ensure the activities they regulate cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats. However, nothing in this policy grants the Risk Management Official authority to specify requirements for a prescribed instrument issued under the Nutrient Management Act, or where a person is seeking an exemption from a risk management plan under section 61 of O.Reg 287/07. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.25 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the future handling and storage of non-agricultural source material (NASM) where NASM would be stored in a nutrient storage facility as defined under the Nutrient Management Act (NMA), this activity shall be prohibited where it would be a significant drinking water threat.
This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act so that the activity never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
Any Prescribed Instrument related to future NASM Storage that is created shall be consistent with this policy. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.26 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the application of commercial fertilizer, this activity shall be managed where it is or would be a significant drinking water threat.
This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. Nutrient Management Act principles (including NMA prohibitions) shall form the basis of the Risk Management Plan, provided the Risk Management Official is satisfied these principles adequately manage the activity so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
Any Prescribed Instrument related to the Application of Commercial fertilizer that is created, amended, or used as part of a notice for the purpose of a Section 61 exemption, shall manage the activity so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. OMAFRA is expected to review all Prescribed Instruments issued under the Nutrient Management Act in areas where the activities they regulate are, or would be, significant drinking water threats to ensure the Prescribed Instruments contain such terms and conditions. This review is expected to include Prescribed Instruments that are not directly created or issued by OMAFRA, such as Nutrient Management Plans.
Further, OMAFRA and other Prescribed Instrument creators/issuers are expected to consult with the Risk Management Official with respect to any modifications or requirements that may need to be incorporated into the Prescribed Instruments under the Nutrient Management Act to ensure the activities they regulate cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats. However, nothing in this policy grants the Risk Management Official authority to specify requirements for a prescribed instrument issued under the Nutrient Management Act, or where a person is seeking an exemption from a risk management plan under section 61 of O.Reg 287/07. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.27 |
The handling and storage of commercial fertilizer stored at existing facilities where it is sold or used for application at other sites, shall be managed so that the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. The activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required where this activity is a significant drinking water threat. The Risk Management Plan shall not allow temporary storage of commercial fertilizers. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.28 |
The future handling and storage of commercial fertilizer that would be stored at facilities where it would be sold or used shall be prohibited so that it never becomes a significant drinking water threat. This activity is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act and shall be prohibited where it would be a significant drinking water threat. This policy shall not be applied to areas identified through event-based modelling. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.29 |
The handling and storage of nitrogen based commercial fertilizer, in event modeled quantities, shall be managed so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. The Risk Management Plan shall not allow temporary storage of nitrogen based commercial fertilizers. This policy shall apply in event modelled quantities in intake protection zone areas where event-based modelling has identified the activity as a significant threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.30 |
The application of pesticides to land shall be managed so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. This policy shall apply to pesticides identified within the Provincial Drinking Water Threats Tables, in areas where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat. Pesticide application shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.
Further, all Pesticide Permits issued under the Pesticide Act (existing and new) shall prohibit the use of pesticides which would be a significant drinking water threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.31 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the land application of pesticides, the Province (Ministry of Environment) should consider compliance monitoring (including inspection). This compliance monitoring should be considered for Pesticide Permits issued under the Pesticide Act, where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat. The Ministry of Environment should consider source protection information as a criterion when setting inspection targets and priorities. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.32 |
The handling and storage of pesticides, where pesticides are stored at a facility for retail sale or use, shall be managed so that the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat. The Risk Management Plan shall not allow temporary storage of pesticides. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.33 |
The future handling and storage of pesticides at a facility where they are manufactured, distributed or processed shall be prohibited so that the activity never becomes a significant drinking water threat. This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act and shall be prohibited where it would be a significant drinking water threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.34 |
Existing handling and storage of pesticides at a facility where they are manufactured, distributed or processed shall be managed so that the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.35 |
The handling and storage of road salt in any form (solid, liquid, mixed with sand and including for the use as a dust suppressant) shall be prohibited so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
In areas where it is or would be a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act and shall also be prohibited through the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) by prohibiting road salt stored in sites licensed or permitted under the ARA. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Existing, Existing, Existing, Future, Future, Future, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.36 |
The storage of snow on-site shall be managed so that the activity ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat. The Risk Management Plan shall prohibit snow transported to the storage area from off site and may include other such measures or requirements as are deemed necessary by the Risk Management Official. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.37 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the storage of snow in aggregate operations, the Province (Ministry of Natural Resources) shall include conditions on Aggregate Permits and site plan approvals under the Aggregate Resources Act. Where it could be a significant drinking water threat (existing), site plans should be reviewed to ensure that they are consistent with Aggregate Resources Policy A.R.5.00.14; and where it would be a significant drinking water threat (future), that Aggregate Resources Policy A.R.5.00.14 continue to apply for the approval of future sites. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Existing, Future, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.38 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the existing handling and storage of fuel, this activity shall be managed where it is a significant drinking water threat.
This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. The Risk Management Official must be satisfied that the Risk Management Plan will adequately manage the activity so that it ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. Where, in the opinion of the Risk Management Official, a future expansion of a facility handling and storing fuel is of such size that it cannot be managed, the Risk Management Plan may restrict the size so that the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat.
This policy shall not apply to the storage of fuel for use in back-up generators for Water Works. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.39 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the handling and storage of fuel, in event modelled quantities, this activity shall be managed where it is or would be a significant drinking water threat.
This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. This policy shall apply to event modelled quantities in event based areas where modelling has identified the activity as a significant drinking water threat. The Risk Management Official must be satisfied that the Risk Management Plan will adequately manage the activity so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. Where, in the opinion of the Risk Management Official, a future expansion of a facility handling or storing fuel is of such size that it cannot be managed, the Risk Management Plan may restrict the size so that the activity ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
The Risk Management Plan may include but is not limited to:
details concerning how to contain fuel;
the location of fuel;
how fuel is stored.
This policy shall not apply to the storage of fuel for use in back-up generators for Water Works. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.40 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the future handling and storage of fuel this activity shall be prohibited where it would be a significant drinking water threat.
This activity is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act so that the activity never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
This policy shall not apply to the storage of fuel for use in back-up generators for Water Works. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.41 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the handling and storage of fuel where fuel storage is associated with aggregate operations, this activity shall be managed where it is a significant drinking water threat.
The Province (Ministry of Natural Resources) shall create, review and, where necessary, amend any required site plans to adequately manage the activity. These site plans shall incorporate terms and conditions. These terms and conditions, when implemented, shall manage this activity so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
The terms and conditions may include, but not necessarily be limited to:
- relocation of this activity to an area where the activity is not a significant drinking water threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Existing, Existing, Future, Future, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.42 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the handling and storage of fuel for use in back-up generators for Water Works, this activity shall be managed where it is or would be a significant threat.
The Province (Ministry of Environment) shall create, review and, where necessary, amend any required approvals, licenses or permits to adequately manage the activity such that it ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. These approvals, licenses or permits shall incorporate terms and conditions. These terms and conditions, when implemented, shall manage the activity such that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
The terms and conditions may include, but not necessarily be limited to:
require the use of double-walled tanks;
secondary containment;
regular inspection of fuel tanks and fuel handling equipment. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.43 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from fuel storage tanks located on abandoned properties where the storage of fuel is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Province (Ministry of Environment) shall consider undertaking the removal of fuel storage tanks when they become aware of them. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.44 |
Existing handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs), through all phases of its life cycle including disposal, shall be managed so that the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required where this activity is a significant drinking water threat and, in the opinion of the Risk Management Official, substantial quantities and concentrations not typical of household use are being handled or stored. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.45 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids in concentrations typical of household use, where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, municipalities, in collaboration with the Conservation Authority, the Ministry of Environment, and/or wherever possible other bodies, shall develop and implement an education and outreach program directed at the owners and/or occupants of such properties.
The program may include, but not necessarily be limited to, the provision of education material and information about the nature of the threat, how DNAPLs can be identified and handled and disposed of in a manner so that the activity would cease to be or never become a significant drinking water threat. This policy shall be initiated within one (1) year of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.46 |
Future handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs), through all phases of its life cycle including disposal, shall be managed so that the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required where, in the opinion of the Risk Management Official, substantial quantities and concentrations not typical of household use would be handled or stored, and where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat other than in Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) A or B with a vulnerability score of 10. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.47 |
Future handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs), through all phases of its life cycle including disposal, shall be prohibited so that the activity never becomes a significant drinking water threat. This activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act and shall be prohibited where, in the opinion of the Risk Management Official, substantial quantities and concentrations not typical of household use would be handled and stored, and where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat in Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) A and B with a vulnerability score of 10. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.48 |
Existing handling and storage of organic solvents, through all phases of its life cycle including disposal, shall be managed so that the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. Under circumstances identified within the Provincial Drinking Water Threats Tables, in areas where this activity is a significant drinking water threat, this activity is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.49 |
Future handling and storage of organic solvents, through all phases of its life cycle including disposal, shall be prohibited so that the activity never becomes a significant drinking water threat. Under circumstances identified within the Provincial Drinking Water Threats Tables, in areas where this activity is a significant drinking water threat, this activity is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act and shall be prohibited. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.50 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft, this activity shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Municipalities, through the Risk Management Official, shall work collaboratively with relevant airport authorities or operators to encourage the development of a Risk Management Plan where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat. The Risk Management Plan shall ensure glycol management plans are up-to-date, implemented and effective in managing the activity so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.51 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the existing or future use of land for livestock grazing, pasturing, an outdoor confinement area, or a farm-animal yard, these activities shall be managed where they are a significant drinking water threat.
These activities shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. Nutrient Management Act principles (including NMA prohibitions) shall form the basis of the Risk Management Plan provided the Risk Management Official is satisfied these principles adequately manage the activity so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
Where, in the opinion of the Risk Management Official, a future livestock grazing land, pasture land, outdoor confinement area, or farm-animal yard is of such size that it cannot be managed, the Risk Management Plan may restrict the size so that the activity ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
Any Prescribed Instrument related ASM Generation Through Livestock Grazing or Pasturing Land, an Outdoor Confinement Area or a Farm Animal Yard that is created, amended, or used as part of a notice for the purpose of a Section 61 exemption, shall manage the activity so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. OMAFRA is expected to review all Prescribed Instruments issued under the Nutrient Management Act in areas where the activities they regulate are, or would be, significant drinking water threats to ensure the Prescribed Instruments contain such terms and conditions. This review is expected to include Prescribed Instruments that are not directly created or issued by OMAFRA, such as Nutrient Management Plans.
Further, OMAFRA and other Prescribed Instrument creators/issuers are expected to consult with the Risk Management Official with respect to any modifications or requirements that may need to be incorporated into the Prescribed Instruments under the Nutrient Management Act to ensure the activities they regulate cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats. However, nothing in this policy grants the Risk Management Official authority to specify requirements for a prescribed instrument issued under the Nutrient Management Act, or where a person is seeking an exemption from a risk management plan under section 61 of O.Reg 287/07. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
2.51.1 |
The use of land for livestock grazing, pasturing, an outdoor confinement area, or a farm-animal yard shall be designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act so that the activity ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat in the St. Marys Wellhead Protection Area only. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.52 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from activities that are regulated under the Nutrient Management Act, where such activities are, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Province, through the Ministry of Environment Agricultural Officer, should consider source protection information as a criterion when setting inspection targets and priorities as part of the Ministry's on-farm compliance program. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.53 |
The transportation of fuel and nitrogen based fertilizer along provincial highways, county and local roads, railways, waterways and the transportation of liquid petroleum products through pipelines have been identified as a local threat in the Assessment Reports. Event based modelling has identified these activities as significant drinking water threats within specified parts of IPZ-1, 2 and 3. In these areas, municipalities shall consider:
a) rerouting, where possible, highways and arterial roads around more vulnerable areas where opportunities arise;
b) placing road signs, consistent with policies 1.02 and 1.03, at the entrance to IPZs so emergency responders and those engaged in transportation of these materials are aware that a spill may pose a significant risk to the drinking water source;
c) reviewing their emergency response programs with regards to the ability to contain chemical spills; and
d) reviewing their water treatment plant response time, procedures and equipment. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
2.54 |
The transportation of fuel and nitrogen based fertilizer along provincial highways, county and local roads, railways, waterways and the transportation of liquid petroleum products through pipelines have been identified as local threats in some IPZ-1, 2 and 3s where event based modelling has been undertaken. Where these local threats have been identified as significant drinking water threats in the Assessment Report, the Province (Ministry of Transportation) in consultation with municipalities and relevant police services, shall consider source protection information as a criterion when establishing and reviewing Emergency Detour Routes. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
21-01 |
The policy applies in all WHPA-A vulnerable areas where use of land as an outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity).
The expansion of an existing outdoor confinement area or farm-animal yard beyond the number of square metres existing as of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan shall be prohibited.
The establishment of a new outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard shall be prohibited.
Therefore, the use of land as an outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard is designated for the purposes of s.57 of the Clean Water Act.
Monitoring policy MP-23 applies. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
21-02 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. The use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan. Therefore, the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
The Risk Management Plan shall satisfy the following provisions:
The Risk Management Plan shall be based on appropriate agricultural best management practices.
The Risk Management Plan shall contain measures that will prevent farm animals from accessing land that lies within three metres of the top of bank of a watercourse. A reasonable allowance can be made to provide a stream crossing where necessary.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established with five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
21-03 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where the use of land as an outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity), except for:
the expansion of an existing outdoor confinement area or farm-animal yard within WHPA-A (future activity); or
the establishment of a new outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard within WHPA-A (future activity).
The use of land as an outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard may only occur in accordance with an approved Risk Management Plan:
for existing facilities (existing activity); or
for the expansion of an existing facility (future activity); or
for the establishment of a new facility (future activity).
Establishment of a Risk Management Plan is required. Therefore, the use of land as an outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard is designated for the purposes of s.58 of the Clean Water Act.
The plan shall meet the guidelines with respect to the contents of a nutrient management strategy established under Part III of O.Reg. 267/03 under the Nutrient Management Act.
It is recommended that NMAN software or similar be utilized to assist in calculations. The calculations shall be reviewed annually and the Risk Management Plan updated so that it accurately reflects the anticipated operation on the farm unit during the following year.
The Risk Management Plan shall be renewed every five years or at the discretion of the Risk Management Official.
For properties where the person engaging in the activity has, or intends to obtain, a nutrient management strategy approval as per the Nutrient Management Act, the person engaging in the activity may be deemed to be exempt from the requirement for a Risk Management Plan if the process described in O.Reg. 287/07, s. 61, is followed.
All locations for Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be inventoried within three years and plans established with five years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan.
Monitoring policies MP-24 and MP-25 apply.
|
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
21-04 |
The policy applies in all vulnerable areas where use of land as an outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity).
The policy applies to the following provincial instruments:
- nutrient management strategies under the Nutrient Management Act
A nutrient management strategy shall satisfy the following provisions:
1. The nutrient management strategy shall not permit the expansion of an existing outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard beyond the number of square metres existing as of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan in all WHPA-A vulnerable areas where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat (existing activity or future activity); and
2. The nutrient management strategy shall not permit the establishment of a new outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard in all WHPA-A vulnerable areas where the activity would be a significant drinking water threat (future activity).
The Ministry of the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall:
A. review all existing nutrient management strategies in all vulnerable areas where the use of land as an outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard is a significant drinking water threat (existing activity); and
B. determine whether the approvals as described in clause (A) contain appropriate terms and conditions and require adequate measures to be in place to satisfy clauses (1) and (2) above; and
C. where the Ministry is of the opinion that the terms, conditions and measures contained in an approval as described in clause (B) are not adequate, cause such amendments to be made to the nutrient management strategy so as to satisfy clauses (1) and (2) above.
Existing approvals shall be reviewed within three years of the effective date of the Source Protection Plan. Where amendments are deemed necessary, the existing approval shall be amended within 12 months of the review.
Monitoring policies MP-07 and MP-08 apply. |
Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula, Saugeen Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
3-1-E&F |
The following existing and future agricultural activities located in the WHPA A that could be significant drinking water threats are prohibited and are designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act:
The application of agricultural source material (ASM);
The handling and storage of agricultural source material;
The application of non agricultural source material (NASM) (including treated septage);
The handling and storage of non agricultural source material (including treated septage);
The application of commercial fertilizer to land;
The storage of commercial fertilizer;
The application of pesticides to land;
The handling and storage of pesticides;
The use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed.
Tools: Prohibition pursuant to Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List G)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within 2 years for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
3-2-E&F |
The following existing and future agricultural activities in IPZs and WHPAs (other than WHPA A) where they could be significant drinking water threats require a risk management plan and are therefore designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006:
The application of agricultural source material (ASM);
The handling and storage of agricultural source material;
The application of non agricultural source material (NASM) (including treated septage);
The handling and storage of non agricultural source material (including treated septage);
The application of commercial fertilizer to land;
The storage of commercial fertilizer;
The application of pesticides to land;
The handling and storage of pesticides;
The use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard.
The risk management official must establish a risk management plan for agricultural operations in the applicable areas. The risk management plan shall include, as a minimum:
1) Existing risk management measures that may already be in place. Such measures include an environmental farm plan, nutrient management plan, strategy, or other existing risk reduction measures in place to manage the activity;
2) Consideration of existing Nutrient Management Act, 2002 standards and recognized environmental agricultural practices;
3) The risk management measures most suitable to reduce the risk posed by the activity;
4) The timing of plan implementation;
5) Consideration of environmental features and the location of the following:
Vulnerable areas,
Watercourses,
Surface and subsurface drains including tile drainage and catch basins,
Water wells (both used and unused),
Livestock confinement areas,
Storage (permanent and temporary) for both agricultural and non agricultural source material,
Maintenance facilities including pesticide, fertilizer, chemical and fuel storages,
Areas for the application of pesticides, commercial fertilizers, agricultural source material and non agricultural source material;
6) Setbacks from surface water for application of ASM within IPZs and WHPA E. These setbacks are to be established in reference to requirements of the Nutrient Management Act, 2002, Best Management Practices and site conditions (e.g. land slope, soil permeability and crop type, application method and vegetated buffers);
7) Protocols and emergency response plans to be followed in the event of a spill of fuel, ASM, NASM, chemicals or pesticides, and any other measures necessary to reduce the risk of a release to the environment;
8) Monitoring and reporting requirements;
9) A procedure to address any change of activities or operations on the property that would warrant an update or change in the risk management plan;
10) An appropriate inspection cycle to monitor compliance with and effectiveness of the risk management plan; and
11) A provision in reference to Section 60 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 indicating that the risk management plan may not be transferred to another person without the written consent of the risk management official.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) Application of ASM, Storage of ASM, Application of NASM, Handling and Storage of NASM, livestock grazing, pasturing, outdoor confinement:
WHPA B, E and IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 8 or greater) - Deloro (WHPA B), Madoc (WHPA B and E), Peats Point (WHPA B and E), Point Anne (WHPA B and IPZ 1 and 2), Tweed (WHPA B), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1 and 2), Belleville (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1 and 2), Napanee (IPZ 1 and 2) and Bayside (IPZ 1) and
c) issues contributing area - Madoc
b) Application of Pesticide to Land:
WHPA B, E and IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 8.1 or greater) - Deloro (WHPA B), Madoc (WHPA B and E), Peats Point (WHPA B and E), Point Anne (WHPA B and IPZ 1), Tweed (WHPA B), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Belleville (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1 and 2) and Napanee (IPZ 1 and 2).
c) Handling and Storage of Pesticide:
WHPA B and IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) -
Deloro (WHPA B), Madoc (WHPA B), Peats Point (WHPA B), Point Anne (WHPA B and IPZ 1), Tweed (WHPA B), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Belleville (IPZ 1), Deseronto (IPZ 1) and Napanee (IPZ 1).
d) Application of Commercial Fertilizer to Land:
WHPA B and IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) -
Deloro (WHPA B), Madoc (WHPA B), Peats Point (WHPA B), Point Anne (WHPA B and IPZ 1), Tweed (WHPA B), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Belleville (IPZ 1), Deseronto (IPZ 1) and Napanee (IPZ 1).
e) Handling and Storage of Commercial Fertilizer:
WHPA B and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) -
Deloro (WHPA B), Madoc (WHPA B), Peats Point (WHPA B), Point Anne (WHPA B and IPZ 1), Tweed (WHPA B), Picton (IPZ 1) and Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1).
Tools: Risk Management Plan pursuant to Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List H)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within three years for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
3-3-E&F |
To assist the municipality with identifying areas where agricultural activities are prohibited (Policy 3-1-E & F) or require risk management plans (Policy 3-2-E & F), all land uses in the applicable areas are designated for the purpose of Section 59 (restricted land use) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) Application of Agricultural Source Material (ASM), Storage of ASM, Application of Non-Agricultural Source Material (NASM), Handling and Storage of NASM, livestock grazing, pasturing, outdoor confinement:
WHPA A, B, E and IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 8 or greater) - Deloro (WHPA A and B), Madoc (WHPA A, B and E), Peats Point (WHPA A, B and E), Point Anne (WHPA A and B and IPZ 1 and 2), Tweed (WHPA A and B), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1 and 2), Belleville (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1 and 2), Napanee (IPZ 1 and 2) and Bayside (IPZ 1) and
issues contributing area - Madoc.
b) Application of Pesticide to Land:
WHPA A, B, E and IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 8.1 or greater) - Deloro (WHPA A and B), Madoc (WHPA A, B and E), Peats Point (WHPA A, B and E), Point Anne (WHPA A and B and IPZ 1), Tweed (WHPA A and B), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Belleville (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1 and 2) and Napanee (IPZ 1 and 2).
c) Handling and Storage of Pesticide:
WHPA A, B and IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) -
Deloro (WHPA A and B), Madoc (WHPA A and B), Peats Point (WHPA A and B), Point Anne (WHPA A and B and IPZ 1), Tweed (WHPA A and B), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Belleville (IPZ 1), Deseronto (IPZ 1) and Napanee (IPZ 1).
d) Application of Commercial Fertilizer to Land:
WHPA A and B and IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) -
Deloro (WHPA A and B), Madoc (WHPA A and B), Peats Point (WHPA A and B), Point Anne (WHPA A and B and IPZ 1), Tweed (WHPA A and B), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Belleville (IPZ 1), Deseronto (IPZ 1) and Napanee (IPZ 1).
e) Handling and Storage of Commercial Fertilizer:
WHPA A and B and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) -
Deloro (WHPA A and B), Madoc (WHPA A and B), Peats Point (WHPA A and B), Point Anne (WHPA A and B and IPZ 1), Tweed (WHPA A and B), Picton (IPZ 1) and Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1).
Tools: Restricted Land Use pursuant to Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A and I)
Effective Date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next five year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall submit an annual report to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st summarizing the actions it has taken in the previous year to implement the policy. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
3-4-E&F |
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall issue new or review and update existing Instruments for areas where existing and future agricultural activities could be a significant drinking water threat. Instruments shall contain terms and conditions to manage the activity so that it ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. Additional measures could include implementation of best management practices, increased monitoring,
and inspection frequency by the Ministry of the Environment.
Implementer: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Ministry of the Environment
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
Application of ASM, Storage of ASM, Application of NASM, Handling and Storage of NASM, livestock grazing, pasturing, outdoor confinement: WHPA A, B, E and IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 8 or greater) – Deloro (WHPA A and B), Madoc (WHPA A, B and E), Peats Point (WHPA A, B and E), Point Anne (WHPA A and B and IPZ 1 and 2), Tweed (WHPA A and B), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1 and 2), Belleville (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1 and 2), Napanee (IPZ 1 and 2) and Bayside (IPZ 1) and Issues Contributing Area – Madoc.
Tools: Prescribed Instrument pursuant to Sections 39(7) and 43(1) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List C)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within two years for existing activities. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
3.01 |
To reduce the risk to drinking water sources from septic systems or septic system holding tanks in vulnerable areas where this activity is a low or moderate threat, the local approval agency of septic systems, under the authority of the Ontario Building Code (municipalities or the Board of Health), should consider including these septic systems as part of the discretionary maintenance inspection program outlined in O. Reg. 315/10. In considering these discretionary inspections, priority should be given to areas where septic systems are known to fail and where older septic systems are predominant. Further, special consideration should also be given to maintenance inspection of septic systems which are moderate or low drinking water threats in vulnerable areas where nitrate or phosphorous discharged from septic systems may contribute to identified issues. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Low, Moderate |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
3.02 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from the land application of pesticides, the Province (Ministry of Environment) should consider reviewing and, if necessary, amending Pesticide Permits issued under the Pesticides Act, to incorporate conditions to address the protection of municipal drinking water sources where this activity is or would be a low or moderate drinking water threat. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Low, Moderate |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
3.03 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from new activities that would be:
- subject to one or more Prescribed Instruments; and,
- located in areas where the activity would be a moderate or low drinking water threat;
the province should consider incorporating terms and conditions. These terms and conditions, when implemented, should manage the activity such that it does not become a Significant Drinking Water Threat. Where appropriate these terms and conditions should reduce the risk. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Low, Moderate |
Future, Future, Future, Future, Future, Future, Future, Future, Future, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
4.01 |
To ensure spill prevention plans, spill contingency plans, and emergency response plans are updated for the purpose of protecting municipal drinking water sources with respect to spills that occur along highways, or railway lines within WHPAs and IPZs, municipalities should consider incorporating the location of WHPAs and IPZs and related spill considerations into their emergency response plans. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.02 |
To ensure spill prevention plans, contingency plans, and emergency response plans are updated for the purpose of protecting municipal drinking water sources with respect to spills that occur within a vulnerable area, along highways, or railway lines;
a. The Ministry of Environment is requested to provide mapping of the identified vulnerable areas to the Spills Action Centre to assist them in responding to reported spills along transportation corridors.
b. The Spills Action Centre Operations and the relevant procedures cards include information on vulnerable areas and contacts for municipal water system operators with the expectation that the Spills Action Centre will take action under the circumstances to ensure that the operator is aware of the spill and the potential for impact on the drinking water system. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.03 |
The Province (Ministry of Environment), in collaboration with municipalities, shall consider developing and implementing general spills awareness programs where significant threats may occur. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.04 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from transport pathways located within vulnerable areas, the Province (Ministry of Environment) shall consider placing a greater focus on the enforcement of standards and requirements for wells to be installed by licensed installers and decommissioned according to applicable standards by qualified individuals. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.05 |
To reduce the potential for transport pathways to increase the risk to municipal drinking water sources, municipalities should consider:
a) including, as a condition for approval on relevant development applications, a record of the decommissioning of unused wells in accordance with O. Reg. 903 of the Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA);
b) the development of municipal by-laws to restrict private wells and septic systems where prescribed drinking water threats would be significant and municipal servicing is in place to provide an option for water and sewage other than the creation of potential transport pathways. The municipality, in consultation with the Risk Management Official, shall be responsible for determining exceptions to these by-laws; and
c) encouraging landowners to improve their wells to meet standards including making landowners aware of any financial incentives which may be available to assist them. If the landowner fails to take appropriate action, the Municipality should draw this deficiency to the attention of the Ministry of Environment (MOE) to enforce the standards under O. Reg. 903 of OWRA or other regulation where applicable. In drawing this deficiency to the attention of the MOE, they should indicate that the deficiency is occurring in a Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) and therefore may be increasing the risk to a municipal drinking water source. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.06 |
Under Section 27(3) of the Clean Water Act, O. Reg. 287/07, municipalities shall notify the Source Protection Authority (SPA) and the Source Protection Committee (SPC) if a person applies to the municipality for the approval of a proposal to engage in any activity in a Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) or Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) that may result in the creation of a new transport pathway or the modification of an existing transport pathway. This notice shall include a description of the proposal, the identity of the person responsible for the proposal, and a description of the approvals that are required to engage in the proposed activity. The notification shall be included as part of the existing planning process where possible and the proponent is required to be provided with a copy of the notification. A summary of all such notifications is required to be included as part of the annual reporting requirements identified in policy 5.01. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.07 |
The Conservation Authorities within the Source Protection Region shall work collaboratively with the municipalities of the Source Protection Region to develop guidance to identify the activities that will create transport pathways and the locations within which municipalities are required to provide notification of such new or altered transport pathways in accordance with Section 27(3) of O. Reg. 287/07 of the Clean Water Act. This guidance shall be available as soon as possible after the Source Protection Plan comes into effect. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.08 |
The Province (Ministry of Environment) in collaboration with municipalities and Conservation Authorities, shall consider developing a program designed to identify transport pathways within Wellhead Protection Areas (WHPAs) A, B, C and D. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.09 |
When the Source Protection Plan comes into effect, the Province (Ministry of Environment) and federal agencies, shall consider developing a notification program to ensure that the Source Protection Authority (SPA) and Source Protection Committee (SPC) are aware of new or changes to existing pathways. For this notification, they shall consider the guidance developed collaboratively by the Conservation Authorities and the municipalities which is suggested in policy 4.07. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.10 |
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) is strongly encouraged to undertake an updated risk-based program analysis of the compliance program associated with the Wells Regulation [R.R.O., 1990 Regulation 903 (Wells) as amended, made under the Ontario Water Resources Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. ). 40].
The program analysis should consider:
Increased MOE field presence with well contractors
Complaint response prioritization where the presence of a transport pathway would endanger sources of municipal drinking water,
Focusing resources in areas where improperly constructed, maintained or abandoned wells may increase the potential threat to municipal drinking water sources. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.11 |
Municipalities should consider the effect of municipal infrastructure and development servicing on the vulnerability of a Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) in order to ensure such transport pathways are appropriately managed and/or designed so that they do not increase the risk to municipal drinking water. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.12 |
To reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources from activities subject to an environmental assessment (EA) in areas where the activity would be a significant, moderate or low drinking water threat the Conservation Authorities (CAs) should:
review EA documentation when circulated by the proponent;
provide available Source Protection information; and
request Source Protection Planning information (including an assessment of risks for the proposed and preferred alternatives) be included in the EA.
Participation in this program by the CAs will be contingent on funding and municipal support of the CA involvement in this program. |
Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair Region, Upper Thames River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.14 |
In accordance with Section 22(2)-[7] of the Clean Water Act further monitoring and research of Microcystin is required for the Wheatley and Chatham/South Kent Surface Water Intakes to:
assist in the delineation of the issues contributing area (ICA);
identify activities contributing to the issue (via the release of Phosphorous); and,
assess whether Microcystin LR continues to be an issue.
The Chatham-Kent PUC and Essex Region Conservation Authority, in collaboration with the Province (Ministry of Environment) and other bodies where possible, should continue the support of existing water quality monitoring programs where they relate to the assessment of the Microcystin LR Issue, the delineation of an ICA or the identification of threats contributing to the Issue.
Opportunities to better coordinate monitoring efforts to characterize water quality during events, and areas contributing to the issue under the event, should be considered.
Where it is appropriate, additional water quality monitoring should be incorporated into existing programs or added as new programs.
These monitoring efforts should be directed at such things as, but not limited to: event based water quality monitoring (both blooms and runoff events), correlation between the various monitoring programs (locally and within the western Basin of Lake Erie), and contributions through transport pathways.
Participation in these monitoring programs is dependent on adequate resources (such as funding and staff capacity) being available. |
Lower Thames Valley |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.2.1-NB |
The Ministry of the Environment should evaluate the need to expand the Drinking Water Surveillance Program and review the mandate of the program to include monitoring for contaminants originating from the threat activities identified in Assessment Reports. If the program is expanded, the Ministry should seek opportunities to include additional drinking water system owners.
Action to implement this analysis should be initiated within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
The Ministry should include information about this policy in an annual summary of actions taken to achieve outcomes of source protection policies and make it available to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.2.2-NB |
The Cataraqui Source Protection Authority should reach out to owners and operators of municipal residential drinking water systems to provide information about the potential benefits of enhancing raw water quality sampling at their systems and work with them to develop a location-appropriate sampling protocol that is based on operator knowledge, and the drinking water issues and prevalent drinking water threats within the wellhead protection area or intake protection zone as identified in the Assessment Report.
The dialogue needed to implement this policy should commence within one year of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.3.1-NB |
The Ministry of the Environment should update its spill prevention, spill contingency plans and emergency response plans, including procedure cards, to identify municipal wellhead protection areas and intake protection zones in the Cataraqui Source Protection Area within one year of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
The Ministry should also undertake a program analysis to determine what, if any, procedural changes are required to ensure that drinking water sources will be protected through the Ministry's response to spills in these areas.
In order to monitor the implementation of a. and b., the Ministry should include information about this policy in an annual summary of actions taken to achieve source protection objectives and make it available to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority. It is recommended that the summary include information about spills that might have an adverse impact on a source of drinking water in a wellhead protection area or intake protection zone, including a summary of any resulting contamination and the results of any site remediation required. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.3.2-CW |
The City of Kingston, Township of South Frontenac, Frontenac County, Town of Gananoque, Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, Township of Front of Yonge, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley and the City of Brockville shall update their respective Emergency Management Plans and/or the appropriate department supplemental plans to identify the location of the Wellhead Protection Area(s) and/or Intake Protection Zone(s) within their jurisdictions, and review and update the procedures to better manage the risk to the drinking water source in the event of an emergency, spill as defined by section 91 of the Environmental Protection Act, or unauthorized discharge where the local transportation-related threat would be significant.
The updates specified in a. must occur within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.3.3-NB |
All municipalities that contain all or part of a Wellhead Protection Area or an Intake Protection Zone should review and update their respective Emergency Management Plans and/or the appropriate department supplemental plans to identify the location of these vulnerable areas within their jurisdictions to better protect the drinking water sources in the event of an emergency, spill as defined by section 91 of the Environmental Protection Act, or unauthorized discharge along highways, railway lines or shipping lanes.
The updates specified in a. should occur within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.4.1-NB |
The Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment and in consultation with Source Protection Authorities, should design a sign to meet the appropriate Provincial standards to identify the locations of wellhead protection areas and intake protection zones.
The Ministry of Transportation should manufacture, install and maintain the signs along Provincial Highways within Wellhead Protection Areas with a vulnerability score of 10, and within Intake Protection Zones with a vulnerability score of 8 or higher.
The Ministry of Transportation should consider installing and maintaining the signs along Highway 33, where there is provincial jurisdiction, within the A.L. Dafoe, Bath, Fairfield and Sandhurst Shores Intake Protection Zones.
Municipalities would be responsible for the purchase, installation and maintenance of appropriate signs designed by the Province in collaboration with the Source Protection Authorities. These signs should be placed, at a minimum, where municipal arterial roads are located within Wellhead Protection Areas or Intake Protection Zones.
The above policy should be implemented within two years of the Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.4.2-CW |
The Cataraqui Source Protection Authority shall consider coordinating its targeted efforts, as well as those of local partners, and communicate via Conservation Ontario with those provincial partners, who deliver relevant education and outreach programs so that educational resources are updated to include related drinking water source protection information for use in the wellhead protection areas and intake protection zones where significant drinking water threats can or do occur.
An initial meeting or series of meetings of local and provincial partners should occur within six months of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
The appropriate organization should develop or update programs accordingly within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect, and provide the Source Protection Authority with a report describing the actions it has taken to do so.
The Source Protection Authority should prepare a report that includes a description of what steps are being taken to determine the extent to which the program has achieved its objectives, and suggestions to improve the effectiveness of the education and outreach program. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.4.3-NB |
The Cataraqui Source Protection Authority should consider coordinating its targeted efforts, as well as those of local partners, and communicate, via Conservation Ontario, with those provincial partners who deliver relevant education and outreach programs so that educational resources are updated to include related drinking water source protection information for use vulnerable areas where moderate or low drinking water threats can or do occur.
Clauses b., c., and d. of policy 4.4.2-CW also apply here. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.4.4-NB |
All municipalities in the Cataraqui Source Protection Area should evaluate their waste management programs and improve them as necessary in order to reduce the impacts of improper disposal of wastes on sources of drinking water within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
The waste management programs should:
encourage landowners, tenants, and small business operators to properly dispose of waste products and
ensure that local hazardous waste collection programs are accessible and convenient, and provide information to encourage the use of non-toxic (green) household products.
If the foregoing is undertaken by the municipality, the municipality should provide the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority with a copy of the program evaluation within 60 days of its completion or after its endorsement by Council, if applicable. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.4.5-NB |
The Ministry of the Environment should work with the Ontario Pesticides Education Program Committee to evaluate the need to incorporate drinking water source protection information into the education materials for the Ontario Pesticides Education Program to address the storage, handling and application of pesticides to land during the next program update, or within five years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect, whichever comes first.
In order to monitor the implementation of a, the Ministry should include information about this policy in an annual summary of actions taken to achieve implementation of this policy. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate, Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.5.1-NB |
The Ministry of the Environment should consider extending and expanding the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program to address the most prevalent risks to drinking water in the Province where property owner driven projects would be effective and where local stakeholder input demonstrates need for such a program. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.5.2-NB |
The Cataraqui Source Protection Authority in cooperation with local stakeholder groups should consider establishing a local incentive program, within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect, that would include funding to off-set the cost of the following activities in the highly vulnerable aquifers and significant groundwater recharge areas, and in the wellhead protection areas where there are moderate or low drinking water threats:
Making improvements to liquid fuel storage tanks
Replacements and repairs suggested as a result of the on-site sewage system maintenance inspection or other priorities as defined by the implementation bodies
Properly decommissioning (e.g., plugging) unused wells and upgrading wells to resolve sub-standard construction. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.5.3-NB |
The Ministry of the Environment should consider developing a province-wide recognition program to officially acknowledge proactive industries and businesses that have made improvements to their properties and practices to protect and conserve the quality and quantity of source water in their communities.
The strategic action outlined in a. should occur within five years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.6.1-NB |
To assist in identifying the best risk management measures and standards to address significant, moderate and low drinking water threats related to on-site sewage systems (i.e. septic systems and holding tanks) locally, the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of the Environment, academic institutions and other stakeholder groups should consider conducting research to determine how effluent from on-site sewage systems is transported and attenuated in fractured bedrock environments. This research is recommended to support the improvement of risk management measures for managing effluent from on-site sewage systems in fractured bedrock environments, whether they occur in wellhead protection areas, intake protection zones, highly vulnerable aquifers or significant groundwater recharge areas.
The research should be completed within ten years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
Research findings should be:
considered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in future reviews of the Ontario Building Code
considered by the Ministry of the Environment in future reviews of provincial guidelines for water quality impact assessments for individual onsite sewage systems and
shared with local municipalities and health units for use in their decision-making processes. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate, Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.6.2-NB |
The Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in cooperation with the Ontario Rural Wastewater Centre and the water softener industry, should consider undertaking a research study to determine the most effective method for disposing of water softener backwash in the hydrogeologic and climatic setting of the Cataraqui Source Protection Area/Eastern Ontario to add to the risk management measures available to protect drinking water sources. Discharge from a water softener can be a significant, moderate and low drinking water threat in the wellhead protection areas and intake protection zones in the CSPA.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing should use the study results to analyze the need for a review of the Ontario Building Code to specify how water softener backwash should be disposed.
A proposal to undertake this strategic action should occur within five years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect, and be shared with the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority at that time. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate, Significant |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.7.1-NB |
The Ministry of Transportation and their supporting de-icing contractors should continue the proactive implementation of their salt management plans and to continue the use of best management practices within wellhead protection areas and intake protection zones in the Cataraqui Source Protection Area, where the application, handling and storage of road salt and the storage of snow can be a moderate or low drinking water threat.
The Ministry should continue its on-going investigation and implementation of innovative practices and new mitigative technologies regarding the application of road salt and the management of infiltration and runoff.
The Ministry is requested to actively consider the creation of a pilot project using new practices and mitigative technologies for the application of road salt and/ or the management of runoff that could benefit drinking water sources within the Cataraqui Source Protection Area.
When various parts of this policy are implemented by the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry should publish related information in a reasonable timeframe in a location that is readily accessible to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.7.2-NB |
All municipal road authorities in the Cataraqui Source Protection Area should review and update the salt management plans applicable to their respective jurisdictions to account for the sensitivity of the vulnerable areas within their jurisdictions. The updated plans should take into consideration the level of risk that the salt operations (i.e., application, handling and storage) and snow storage pose to the source water where these activities are moderate or low drinking water threats.
The Township of Frontenac Islands, Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, and Township of South Frontenac should each establish a salt management plan, as per a.The plan should be consistent with the Environment Canada Code of Practice for the Environmental Management of Road Salts, as amended from time to time, and the Transport Association of Canada Salt Management Guide and Synthesis of Best Practices for Road Salt Management, as amended from time to time.
The establishment or update of the salt management plans should occur within three years of the Code of Practice being updated. If the foregoing is undertaken by the municipal road authority, a copy of the plan must be provided to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority within 60 days of its completion or after its endorsement by Council, if applicable. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.7.3-NB |
Where the application of untreated septage (i.e. hauled sewage) to land, sewage treatment plant effluent discharges and on-site sewage treatment systems (i.e. septic systems and holding tanks) are moderate or low drinking water threats, and there is limited or no capacity at local wastewater treatment facilities in the Cataraqui Source Protection Area, municipalities should consider taking the following actions to protect their sources of drinking water within five years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect:
managing the treatment or stabilization of untreated septage at existing wastewater facilities and/or
upgrading existing or constructing new facilities to handle demand and/or
encouraging the use of alternative treatment or stabilization technologies.
Where this policy is implemented by a municipality, the municipality should provide the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority with a timely update. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.7.4-NB |
The Ministry of the Environment should review the Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual (2003) to determine how it could be improved to provide a greater level of protection to groundwater from the discharge of stormwater from a stormwater retention pond, especially in wellhead protection areas, highly vulnerable aquifers and significant groundwater recharge areas.
The strategic action outlined in a. should be implemented at the next review of the design manual or within five years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect, whichever comes first.
In order to monitor the implementation of a, the Ministry should include information about implementation of this policy in an annual summary of actions to achieve outcomes of source protection policies and make it available to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.7.5-NB |
Where the handling and storage of fuel at facilities defined in Section 1 of Ontario Regulation 213/01 or Section 1 of Ontario Regulation 217/01 is or would be a drinking water threat, the Ministry of Consumer Services and the Ministry of the Environment should consider source water protection during the next scheduled code review in part by considering changes such as the use of fuel handling and storage equipment (i.e. supply tanks, supply lines, etc.) that research has shown to be resistant to leaks.
The Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Consumer Services should include information about this policy in an annual summary of actions taken to achieve the outcomes of source protection policies and make it available to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate, Significant |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.7.6-NB |
a. Where the handling and storage of fuel at facilities as defined in Section 1 of Ontario Regulation 213/01 or Section 1 of Ontario Regulation 217/01 is or would be a significant, moderate or low drinking water threat, the Ministry of Consumer Services and the Ministry of the Environment should consider the following changes such as:
i. An increase in the frequency of inspections conducted by fuel suppliers to ensure compliance with Ontario Regulation 213/01 and the Ontario Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment.
ii. An increase in the frequency of inspections for licensed facilities to ensure compliance with Ontario Regulation 217/01 and the Liquid Fuels Handling Code.
iii. Licensing requirements or a registry for currently unlicensed (i.e. private fuel outlets) facilities under Ontario Regulation 217/01.
|
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate, Significant |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.7.7-NB |
In instances where the expertise of the Technical Standards and Safety Authority is needed, the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority in cooperation with local risk management officials or municipalities should engage the Technical Standards and Safety Authority by requesting inspection of private fuel outlets where the storage and handling of fuel is a drinking water threat. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate, Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
4.7.8-NB |
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs should consider amending Ontario Regulation 267/03 (General) in the future to apply to all farms in WHPAs and IPZs where the application to land, storage and management of agricultural source materials are significant drinking water threats. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
5-1-F |
The Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Natural Resources should consider the potential impact on drinking water sources prior to issuing approvals for any aquaculture facilities under the Ontario Water Resources Act in the zones where these activities would be a moderate or low threat if established in the future. These approvals should include a decommissioning plan upon closure of the facility.
Implementer: Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Natural Resources
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
Moderate
IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Belleville, Picton,
Ameliasburgh, Point Anne, Deseronto and Napanee and
IPZ 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Picton.
Low
WHPA E (vulnerability score of 8.1) - Madoc and Peats Point.
IPZ 2 (vulnerability score of 8 or 8.1) - Belleville, Point Anne, Deseronto, Napanee and Ameliasburgh.
Tools: Prescribed Instrument pursuant to Section 39 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Have Regard To (See Appendix C, List D)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List J):
The Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Natural Resources shall provide a report by February 1st of each year, if applications were received, to the Quinte Source Protection Authority on the number of applications and any approvals issued to aquaculture operations in the Quinte Region, for the previous calendar year. |
Quinte |
Low, Moderate |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
5.2.1-NB |
The Cataraqui Source Protection Authority should share the following information with municipalities of rural settlement areas that are not currently serviced by municipal water supplies to help them consider how to proactively protect the sources of drinking water for these areas:
- the delineation of vulnerable areas as identified in the Assessment Report
- best management practices for the management of drinking water threats, including designating areas for the protection of drinking water sources in municipal planning documents.
This policy should be implemented within one year of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
5.2.2-NB |
The Cataraqui Source Protection Authority should encourage the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion, Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Public Health, and the Leeds, Grenville, Lanark and District Health Unit to develop a protocol to formalize sharing information with each other about the results of private well bacteriological sampling results within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. The Source Protection Authority should also share information gathered for the preparation of the Assessment Report with these agencies.
Any resulting determination of clusters of water quality problems identified by the Health Units should be considered for targeted education and outreach initiatives to inform well owners of best management practices to protect their sources of drinking water. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
5.2.3-NB |
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in consultation with the Ministry of the Environment and groundwater focused organizations, should coordinate the delivery of information sessions targeted to municipal councils and staff that would address the importance of protecting groundwater, and provide practical ideas for implementation through land use planning and development.
The information sessions should be offered to all municipalities within the Cataraqui Source Protection Area, and delivered within five years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
5.3.1-NB |
The Cataraqui Source Protection Authority, in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources, KFL&A Public Health, the Leeds, Grenville, Lanark and District Health Unit, local municipalities, and other groups, should coordinate the collection and management of groundwater data in order to be prepared to better gauge the impact of climate change on sources of drinking water within the Cataraqui Source Protection Area.
Such a program should:
establish a means by which databases may be collated, and data shared and
facilitate the identification of gaps in current groundwater monitoring programs.
These bodies should work to establish this program within one year of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
5.3.2-NB |
The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment, should expand the existing Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network within the jurisdiction of the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority to ensure that data on fluctuating water levels for all main bedrock aquifer units in the Cataraqui Source Protection Area is gathered on an on-going basis to assess the impact of climate change in the highly vulnerable aquifers and significant groundwater recharge areas.
The network should be expanded to include monitoring wells in the following bedrock units and municipalities, as originally included in the monitoring network plan (Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, 2002):
Gull River Formation: Member D in the City of Kingston
March Formation in the Township of Front of Yonge
Precambrian Shield (coarse-grained) in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority and the Ministry of the Environment should work to expand the network within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
5.4.1-NB |
Municipalities, in consultation with their respective principal authorities under Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code, should consider establishing on-site sewage system maintenance inspection programs consistent with the Ontario Building Code and the inspection guidelines under the Code in areas that are subject to increased risk of groundwater contamination from on-site sewage systems (i.e., septic systems and holding tanks) within the highly vulnerable aquifers and significant groundwater recharge areas where they are low drinking water threats, as prioritized to reflect local circumstances.
Consideration for establishment of the program described in a. should be done by October 6, 2016 (i.e., five years following the approval of the Assessment Report).
Any resulting program should provide information to landowners about the proper operation and maintenance of their on-site sewage systems, and the benefits of a well maintained system.
If the foregoing is implemented, the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority should be provided notice of any on-site sewage system maintenance inspection program, including the applicable area, rationale, and a summary of inspection results, by February 15 of the year following program implementation. |
Cataraqui |
Low |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
5.5.1-HR |
Municipalities reviewing proposals under the Planning Act or Condominium Act for new development and for expansions to existing development located in a highly vulnerable aquifer or significant groundwater recharge area, and involving one or more of the activities listed below, should incorporate measures/management practices to adequately manage the risk to groundwater quality associated with those activities. This policy contains examples of land uses associated with these activities, which are low drinking water threats, and is not considered to be an exhaustive list.
the handling and storage of more than 25 litres of dense non-aqueous-phase liquids (DNAPLs) and/or organic solvents (e.g., metal manufacturing, electroplating and fabrication industries, automotive or equipment repair shops, furniture refinishing shops, dry cleaning establishments)
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of commercial fertilizer and/or more than 250 kilograms or litres of pesticide where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed (e.g., lawn and garden centres, farm supply stores, yard maintenance contractors, golf courses)
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel (e.g., gas stations)
the handling and storage of more than 500 tonnes of road salt (e.g., public or private maintenance yards)
at or above-grade snow storage that is more than 1 hectare in size (e.g., public or private maintenance yards, snow dumps)
the storage of mine tailings (e.g., mineral extraction sites)
the storage of PCBs (e.g., waste transfer stations)
If there is any evidence of surface karst formations (e.g., disappearing streams, sinkholes, caves, vertical fissures) on the property, the municipality should require the developer to have a karst assessment completed by a karst specialist to determine what, if any, additional risk management measures may be required.
This requirement could be waived if the proponent can demonstrate through a site specific investigation that a property does not exhibit characteristics of a highly vulnerable aquifer and/or significant groundwater recharge area. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
5.5.3-HR |
The Ministry of the Environment, when reviewing applications for the establishment of new waste disposal sites, should incorporate available source protection information in its decision-making process, and require the incorporation of appropriate risk management measures to protect the source of drinking water as part of any environmental compliance approval. Waste disposal sites would be moderate or low drinking water threats in the highly vulnerable aquifers and significant groundwater recharge areas. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
5.5.4-NB |
The Ministry of the Environment should prioritize the preparation and implementation of closure plans for waste disposal sites in the highly vulnerable aquifers and significant groundwater recharge areas where they are moderate or low drinking water threats.
The Ministry of the Environment should include information about this policy in an annual summary of actions taken to achieve outcomes of source protection policies and make it available to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
5.5.5-HR |
The Ministry of the Environment, when reviewing applications for the establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects, stores, transmits, treats or disposes of sewage should incorporate available source protection information in its decision-making process, and require the incorporation of appropriate risk management measures to protect the source of drinking water as part of any environmental compliance approval.
The action identified in a. applies to the following types of sewage works where they would be low drinking water threats in the highly vulnerable aquifers and significant groundwater recharge areas:
discharge of stormwater from a stormwater retention pond
sanitary sewers and related pipes
septic systems or holding tanks
sewage treatment plant effluent discharges (including lagoons)
storage of sewage (e.g., treatment plant tanks)
Items to consider include enhanced level of quality control for stormwater, strict monitoring requirements and annual reporting. |
Cataraqui |
Low |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
5.5.7-HR |
The Ministry of Natural Resources, through its review of site plans included in applications for licences and permits for new or expanding aggregate extraction, should require terms and conditions be included to reduce the risk of groundwater contamination from a spill or leak associated with the handling and storage of liquid fuel at the site, where this activity would be a low drinking water threat. |
Cataraqui |
Low |
Future, Future, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.1-CW |
Municipalities, in consultation with their respective principal authorities, shall develop and implement an education and awareness program for the landowners in WHPA-A and WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 10 and septic systems and holding tanks are significant drinking water threats.
The program identified in a. should provide information to landowners about the proper operation and maintenance of their on-site sewage systems (i.e. septic systems and holding tanks), and about the benefits of a well maintained system.
This program is to begin before the start of the mandatory on-site sewage system maintenance inspection program that is required by the Ontario Building Code. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.11-CW |
The Ministry of the Environment shall not permit establishment of new waste disposal sites where the following activities would be significant drinking water threats:
In Cana, Lansdowne and Miller Manor WHPA-A and WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 10:
the application of non-agricultural source material to land
the application of untreated septage (i.e., hauled sewage) to land
landfilling of petroleum refining waste
landfilling of hazardous waste
landfilling of municipal waste
landfilling of solid non-hazardous industrial or commercial waste
liquid industrial waste injection into a well
In Cana, Lansdowne and Miller Manor WHPA-B and WHPA-C where the vulnerability score is 8:
landfilling of municipal waste
landfilling of solid non-hazardous industrial or commercial waste
liquid industrial waste injection into a well
This prohibition does not apply to the application of non-agricultural source material to land in Lansdowne WHPA-B provided that the land is suitable for this activity, and any approvals incorporate appropriate risk management measures to protect the source of drinking water. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.12-HR |
The Ministry of the Environment (MOE), when reviewing applications for the establishment of new waste disposal sites, should incorporate available source protection information in its decision-making process, and require the incorporation of appropriate risk management measures to protect the source of drinking water as part of any environmental compliance approval.
The action identified in a. applies to the following types of waste disposal sites where they would be a moderate or low drinking water threat as identified in the Assessment Report for the Cana, Lansdowne and Miller Manor Wellhead Protection Areas:
the application of non-agricultural source material to land
the application of untreated septage (i.e., hauled sewage) to land
landfarming of petroleum refining waste
landfilling of hazardous municipal and solid non-hazardous industrial or commercial waste
liquid industrial waste injection into a well. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.13-CW |
The Ministry of the Environment shall prohibit the establishment of new sewage works in Cana, Lansdowne and Miller Manor WHPA-A and WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 10 for the following activities that would be significant drinking water threats including: sanitary sewers and related pipes (Cana and Lansdowne only), septic systems and holding tanks, sewage treatment plant effluent discharges including lagoons, and storage of sewage.
This prohibition does not apply to the replacement, expansion or upgrade of existing sewage works or facilities provided that the design incorporates appropriate risk management measures to protect the source of drinking water. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.14-CW |
The Ministry of the Environment, when reviewing applications for the establishment, operation or maintenance of sanitary sewers and related pipes that would be a significant drinking water threat in Miller Manor WHPA-A and WHPA-B, should require the incorporation of appropriate risk management measures to protect the source of drinking water as part of any environmental compliance approval. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.15-CW |
The Ministry of the Environment, when reviewing applications for the establishment of or improvement to on-site sewage systems (i.e. septic systems and holding tanks) where they would be significant drinking water threats in Cana, Lansdowne and Miller Manor WHPA-A and WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 10 shall incorporate available source protection information in its decision-making process, and require the incorporation of appropriate risk management measures to protect the source of drinking water as part of any environmental compliance approval. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.16-HR |
The Ministry of the Environment, when reviewing applications for the establishment of new sanitary sewers and related pipes, or for the establishment of or improvement to wastewater treatment facilities or on-site sewage systems (i.e. septic systems) where they would be a moderate or low drinking water threat as identified in the Assessment Report in the Cana, Lansdowne and Miller Manor Wellhead Protection Areas, should incorporate available source protection information in its decision-making process, and require the incorporation of appropriate risk management measures to protect the source of drinking water as part of any environmental compliance approval. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.17-CW |
Where existing on-site sewage systems (i.e. septic systems and holding tanks) are significant drinking water threats and have a certificate of approval or environmental compliance approval, the approval shall ensure that the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. The Director at the Ministry of the Environment should consider including requirements for regular maintenance inspections every 5 years using a standard equal to or greater than the On-Site Sewage System Maintenance Inspections, March 2011 guidelines for on-site sewage system maintenance inspection programs under the Ontario Building Code. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.18-NB |
a. If a municipality establishes an on-site sewage system maintenance inspection program for the balance of the wellhead protection area where these systems are moderate or low drinking water threats, the Ministry of the Environment should also consider conducting inspections during the same timeframe, using a standard equal to or greater than the On-Site Sewage System Maintenance Inspections, March 2011 guidelines for on-site sewage system maintenance inspection programs under the Ontario Building Code.
|
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.2-NB |
Municipalities, in consultation within their respective principal authorities, should consider establishing a discretionary on-site sewage system (i.e. septic system and holding tank) maintenance inspection program under the Ontario Building Code, and extending the education and awareness program specified in 6.2.1- CW to the balance of the Wellhead Protection Areas where on-site sewage systems are moderate or low drinking water threats.
The principal authority for Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code for each of the municipalities should also provide notice of whether or not a discretionary sewage system (i.e. septic system and holding tank) maintenance inspection program(s) will be established, including the applicable areas and a rationale for the decision, by February 15 of the year following implementation. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.21-CW |
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall not approve NASM Plans for the application to land, handling and/or storage of non-agricultural source material where these activities are or would be significant drinking water threats in
Cana WHPA-A and WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 10
Lansdowne WHPA-A and WHPA-B
Miller Manor WHPA-A and WHPA-B.
This prohibition does not apply to the application of non-agricultural source material to land in Lansdowne WHPAB provided that the land is suitable for this activity, and any approvals incorporate appropriate risk management measures to protect the source of drinking water. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.22-CW |
Approvals for revised nutrient management strategies and/or plans should be conditional on the implementation of risk management measures and/or best management practices that address the storage of agricultural source material that is a significant drinking water threat for sites in Lansdowne and Miller Manor WHPA-A and WHPA-B. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.23-HR |
Approvals for new and/or revised NASM plans or nutrient management strategies and/or plans should be conditional on the implementation of risk management measures and/or best management practices addressing the application to land and/or handling and storage of non-agricultural source material where there is a low drinking water threat for sites in:
Cana WHPA-C and WHPA-D
Lansdowne WHPA-C and WHPA-D
Miller Manor WHPA-C and WHPA-D where the vulnerability score is 6. |
Cataraqui |
Low |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.26-NB |
The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority should notify the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority and the Cataraqui Source Protection Committee of any proposals under Ontario Regulation 148/06 (Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses) to engage in activities within or in close proximity to the Cana, Lansdowne and Miller Manor Wellhead Protection Areas that may result in the creation of a new transport pathway or the modification of an existing transport pathway. This notice shall include a description of the proposal, the identity of the person responsible for the proposal and a description of the approvals the person requires to engage in the proposed activity.
The Cataraqui Source Protection Authority will use the information from a. to conduct an assessment to determine the potential impact of the proposal on the delineation and or the vulnerability score of the wellhead protection area, and may make recommendations to the municipality, or propose an amendment to the Source Protection Plan that relates to the implementation of the proposal, as per subsection 48(2) of Ontario Regulation 287/07 (General).
The notification specified in a. is not required in situations where the municipality having jurisdiction provides notification to the Source Protection Authority under subsection 27(3) of Ontario Regulation 287/07 (General). |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.27-NB |
The Ministry of the Environment should undertake an updated analysis of the compliance and enforcement program associated with Regulation 903 - Wells, as amended, made under the Ontario Water Resources Act.
The program analysis should consider:
increased Ministry of the Environment field presence with well contractors
prioritization of complaint response in instances where the presence of a transport pathway would endanger sources of municipal drinking water,
focusing resources in areas where improperly constructed, maintained or abandoned wells may increase the potential threat to municipal drinking water sources.
Action to implement this analysis should be initiated within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect and be completed in a timely manner. Beneficial program changes, as identified via the analysis, should follow.
The Ministry of the Environment should include information about this policy in an annual summary of actions taken to achieve outcomes of source protection policies and make it available to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.28-NB |
The Ministry of the Environment should analyze the need to amend Regulation 903 (Wells) under the Ontario Water Resources Act to require well decommissioning when a replacement well is installed in a wellhead protection area, to prevent the creation of transport pathways from improperly abandoned or maintained wells.
The provision in a. would apply unless a specific exemption has been granted whereby the existing well is in good condition and will continue to be used or maintained for future use.
The Ministry of the Environment should include information about this policy in an annual summary of actions taken to achieve outcomes of source protection policies and make it available to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.5-CW |
Municipalities, via Planning Act or Condominium Act decisions, shall prohibit the following land uses in the future in WHPA-A and WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 10:
- waste disposal sites involving one or more of the following activities that would be significant drinking water threats: the application of agricultural source material, non-agricultural source material and untreated septage (i.e., hauled sewage) to land; storage of mine tailings; landfarming of petroleum refining waste; landfilling of hazardous, municipal and solid nonhazardous industrial or commercial waste; liquid industrial waste injection into a well and PCB waste storage.
- wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure that would be significant drinking water threats (i.e. sanitary sewers and related pipes (Cana and Lansdowne only), sewage treatment plant effluent discharges including lagoons and storage of sewage). This policy excludes the replacement, expansion or upgrade of existing facilities. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.6-CW |
Municipalities, via Planning Act or Condominium Act decisions, shall prohibit the following land uses from becoming established in the future in WHPA-B and WHPA-C where the vulnerability score is 8:
- waste disposal sites involving one or more of the following activities that would be significant drinking water threats: landfilling of municipal, solid non-hazardous industrial or commercial waste, and liquid industrial waste injection into a well.
- wastewater treatment facilities involving the storage of sewage (e.g., treatment plant tanks), which would be significant drinking water threats. This policy excludes the replacement, expansion or upgrade of existing facilities. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.7-HR |
Municipalities reviewing proposals under the Planning Act or Condominium Act for new development and for expansions to existing development located in WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 8, WHPA-C, WHPA-D, or in Cana WHPA-E where it does not overlap with WHPA-A and involving one or more of the activities listed below, should incorporate measures/management practices to adequately manage the risk to groundwater quality associated with those activities. This policy contains examples of land uses associated with these activities, which are moderate or low drinking water threats, and is not considered to be an exhaustive list.
the handling and storage of more than 25 litres of organic solvents (e.g., metal manufacturing, electroplating and fabrication industries, automotive or equipment repair shops, furniture refinishing shops, dry cleaning establishments)
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of commercial fertilizer and/or more than 250 kilograms or litres of pesticide at a facility where it is sold or stored for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed (e.g., lawn and garden centres, farm supply stores, yard maintenance contractors, golf courses)
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel (e.g., gas stations)
the handling and storage of more than 500 tonnes of road salt (e.g., public or private maintenance yards)
at or above-grade snow storage that is more than 1 hectare (e.g., public or private maintenance yards, snow dumps)
the storage of PCBs (e.g., waste transfer stations).
For development proposals in WHPA-D, this policy should also apply to the handling and storage of more than 25 litres of DNAPLs (e.g., metal manufacturing, electroplating and fabrication industries, automotive or equipment repair shops, furniture refinishing shops, dry cleaning establishments). |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.2.8-HR |
Municipalities should consider how to incorporate low impact development techniques in Planning Act or Condominium Act decisions related to proposed stormwater management for new or expanding development, excluding single lot residential development, in the wellhead protection areas. These techniques should be used to reduce impervious surfaces, maintain pre-development recharge and use lot level controls to emphasize infiltration of clean water at the point of origin to improve the quality discharge of stormwater from a stormwater retention pond that would be a moderate or low drinking water threat. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.3.1-CW |
The City of Kingston shall consider developing a land purchase strategy for WHPA-A and prepare a set of criteria for securing those parcels of land deemed necessary to directly control the occurrence of any significant drinking water threats.
The action specified in a. shall be implemented within one year of the Source Protection Plan taking effect, and a copy of the strategy, if developed, shall be provided to the Source Protection Authority. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.3.10-NB |
The City of Kingston, in cooperation with Utilities Kingston should consider extending the education and outreach program specified in 6.3.9-CW to the balance of the area that is connected to this sanitary sewer and related pipes network, where it is a low drinking water threat. |
Cataraqui |
Low |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.3.11-CW |
a. The City of Kingston, in cooperation with Utilities Kingston, shall implement the Cana Wastewater Treatment Plant Annual Cleaning and Inspection Standard
Operating Procedure (WWT4-S-01), as amended from time to time, in relation to the sewage tank (i.e. sewage storage) located in WHPA-A, and ensure that if
a problem with the tank is identified that prioritization of corrective action takes into consideration the risk posed by the tank’s proximity to the Cana Supply Well.
b. The City shall provide a copy of the record of inspection and any resultant repairs to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority within 60 days of its completion.
|
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.3.12-NB |
Utilities Kingston should revise its Standard Operating Procedure to include a routine check of the drainage swale located approximately 20 metres south of the Cana Well Supply for any blockages to ensure that the transport pathway ceases to endanger the raw water supply for the drinking water system.
The Standard Operating Procedure should be updated within six months of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
If any blockages are observed, Utilities Kingston should advise the City of Kingston Public Works Department, and request that positive drainage be restored as soon as practical so that localized ponding does not occur. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.3.2-CW |
Under the following circumstances, the handling and storage of fuel are significant drinking water threats, and are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities in Cana WHPA-A and WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 10:
the existing and future below grade or partially below grade storage of more than 250 litres but less than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel, and any associated fuel handling
the existing storage of more than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel at any grade and any associated fuel handling, excluding above grade handling and storage at bulk plants and facilities that manufacture or refine fuel.
The risk management plan for the handling and storage of liquid fuel associated with oil for heating appliances (e.g., furnaces) should require, at a minimum, annual inspections by a certified Fuel Oil Burning Appliance Technician, confirmation of the repair and/or replacement of any defective equipment to the satisfaction of the certified Technician, and the implementation of best management practices as appropriate such as the installation of leak detection and spill containment equipment.
The risk management plan for the handling and storage of liquid fuel for purposes other than heating oil should consider, at a minimum, annual inspection, confirmation of repair and/or replacement of any defective equipment to the satisfaction of a TSSA inspector, and staff training.
If one or more of the activities listed in a. is engaged in immediately before the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
If the activity listed in a. i. is to be engaged in after the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be established before the activity becomes established. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.3.3-CW |
The handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) of any quantity in Cana WHPA-A, WHPA-B or WHPA-C and/or an organic solvent in WHPA-A or WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 10, where they are significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities where they relate to existing commercial or industrial uses.
The risk management plan should consider, at a minimum, the repair and/or replacement of defective equipment, staff training, and the implementation of best management practices as appropriate.
The risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.3.4-CW |
In Cana WHPA-A and WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 10, the following drinking water threats are significant and are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act:
The storage of hazardous waste at waste disposal sites; and
The storage of wastes at waste disposal sites as described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t) or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste in Ontario Regulation 347 (General -Waste Management), as amended.
Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities where they relate to existing or future uses and planned specific storage of the wastes, as identified above, is necessary and part of normal practice.
The risk management plan should consider, at a minimum, the suitability of the storage container(s), the repair and/or replacement of defective or unsuitable storage equipment, staff training and collection of waste materials by a licensed and qualified person, as per Ministry of the Environment guidelines.
The risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.3.5-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore, these activities are prohibited from becoming established in the future in Cana WHPA-A:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the application of pesticide containing MCPA or Mecoprop on at least 1 hectare of land
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the use of land for livestock grazing or pasturing, outdoor confinement areas or a farm animal yard
the handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs)
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms of commercial fertilizer for the purpose of retail sale or application
the handling and storage of pesticide where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed, in the specified mass or volume and containing the specified active ingredient(s):
more than 250 kilograms containing MCPA or Mecoprop
more than 2,500 kilograms containing Dicamba, 2,4-D, 1,3 Dichloropropene, MCPA, Metalaxyl, Metolachlor or s-Metolachlor
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of pesticide containing MCPA or Mecoprop, where it is stored at a facility where it is manufactured, distributed or processed.
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of organic solvents in the volume specified and containing the specified chemical(s):
more than 25 litres containing carbon tetrachloride below or partially below grade
more than 250 litres containing carbon tetrachloride above grade
more than 250 litres containing carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, methylene chloride below or partially below grade
more than 2500 litres containing carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, methylene chloride at any grade
more than 2500 litres containing pentachlorophenol below or partially grade
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of commercial fertilizer at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel above, below or partially below grade, excluding above grade handling and storage at bulk plants and facilities that manufacture or refine fuel
the handling and storage of more than 5,000 tonnes of road salt in a manner that may result in its exposure to precipitation or runoff from precipitation or snow melt
below grade snow storage that is more than 0.01 hectare or at or above grade snow storage that is more than 1 hectare. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.3.6-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore, these activities are prohibited from becoming established in the future in Cana WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 10:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the use of land as livestock grazing and pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs)
the handling and storage of pesticide at a facility where it is sold or stored for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed,, in the specified mass or volume and containing the specified active ingredient(s):
more than 250 kilograms containing MCPA or Mecoprop
more than 2,500 kilograms containing Dicamba, 2,4-D, 1,3 Dichloropropene, MCPA, Metalaxyl, Metolachlor or s-Metolachlor
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of organic solvents in the volume specified and containing the specified chemical(s):
more than 25 litres containing carbon tetrachloride below or partially below grade
more than 250 litres containing carbon tetrachloride above grade
more than 250 litres containing carbon tetrachloride, chloroform or methylene chloride below or partially below grade
more than 2,500 litres containing carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, methylene chloride at any grade
more than 2,500 litres containing pentachlorophenol below or partially below grade
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of commercial fertilizer at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel above, below, or partially below grade, excluding above-grade handling and storage at bulk plants and facilities that manufacture or refine fuel
the handling and storage of more than 5,000 tonnes of road salt in a manner that may result in its exposure to precipitation or runoff from precipitation or snow melt
below grade snow storage that is more than 0.01 hectares in area or at or above grade snow storage that is more than 1 hectare. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.3.7-CW |
The handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) where it would be a significant drinking water threat is designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore this activity is prohibited from becoming established in the future in Cana WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 8, and in WHPA-C. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.3.8-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are included in Section 59 designations under the Clean Water Act for the Cana Wellhead Protection Area as follows:
All land uses are designated in WHPA-A and WHPA B where the vulnerability score is 10 for the handling and storage of fuel.
All land uses except residential are designated in WHPA-A where the vulnerability score is 10 for:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the application of pesticides to land
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the handling and storage of a DNAPL
the handling and storage of pesticide
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of organic solvents
the handling and storage of commercial fertilizer
the handling and storage of road salt
the storage of snow
the storage of hazardous wastes at waste disposal sites
the storage of wastes at waste disposal sites as described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t) or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste in Ontario Regulation 347 (General-Waste Management), as amended.
All land uses except residential are designated in WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 10 for:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
livestock grazing or pasturing, outdoor confinement areas and farm animal yards
the handling and storage of a DNAPL
the handling and storage of pesticide
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of organic solvents
the handling and storage of commercial fertilizer
the handling and storage of road salt
the storage of snow
the storage of hazardous wastes at waste disposal sites
the storage of wastes at waste disposal sites as described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t) or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste in Ontario Regulation 347 (General-Waste Management), as amended.
All land uses except residential are designated in WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 8 and WHPA-C for the handling and storage of a DNAPL. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.3.9-CW |
The City of Kingston, in cooperation with Utilities Kingston, shall develop and deliver an education and outreach program to landowners in Cana WHPA-A and WHPA-B where the vulnerability score is 10 that are connected to the Cana sanitary sewers and related pipe network to identify any cracks or misalignments of the sewer laterals, within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
Educational materials should identify the wellhead protection area and indicate that in order to protect the groundwater and optimize function and effluent quality at the wastewater treatment facility, it is important for landowners to repair any identified deficiencies.
The City shall provide a copy of any developed materials to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority within 60 days of its completion. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.4.1-CW |
The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands shall consider developing a land purchase strategy for WHPA-A and prepare a set of criteria for securing those parcels of land deemed necessary to directly control the occurrence of any significant drinking water threats.
The action specified in a. shall be implemented within one year of the Source Protection Plan taking effect, and a copy of the strategy, if developed, shall be provided to the Source Protection Authority. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.4.10-CW |
The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands shall prepare a Standard Operating Procedures manual that outlines sewer network evaluation and repair requirements such that the entire sewer network in at least Lansdowne WHPA-A and WHPA-B is evaluated no less frequently than every ten years, and repaired as necessary, in order to prevent sewage losses to the source water since the sanitary sewers and the related pipes are a significant drinking water threat.
The Standard Operating Procedures manual specified in a. shall be prepared within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
The Township shall provide a copy of the Standard Operating Procedure and sewer network evaluations to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.4.11-NB |
The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands should develop a monitoring plan for the Lansdowne Sewage Lagoons at King Street East located in WHPAC and WHPA-D to identify any sewage treatment plan effluent discharge losses to the sub-surface and take corrective action to remedy any identified concerns. The existing sewage lagoon, at current capacity, is a low drinking water threat in WHPA-C.
The action specified in a. should be implemented within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
If the foregoing is undertaken by the Township, the Township should provide a copy of the monitoring plan to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority within 60 days of its completion or after its endorsement by Council, if applicable. |
Cataraqui |
Low |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.4.12-NB |
The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands should prepare a master drainage plan to improve drainage in the Lansdowne Wellhead Protection Area to ensure that local drainage ceases to endanger the raw water supply of the Lansdowne drinking water system. The plan should address, at a minimum, the existing drainage ditch east and north of supply Well #2, which was identified as a transport pathway in the Assessment Report, and runoff from the recreational fields to the west. The drainage plan will consider an alternate route for the drainage ditch and will address the historical water ponding observed in the vicinity of the supply wells.
The master drainage plan should be prepared within three years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
If the foregoing is undertaken by the Township, the Township should provide a copy of the master drainage plan to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority within 60 days of its completion or after its endorsement by Council, if applicable. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.4.13-NB |
The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands should develop and implement a water quality monitoring program to track runoff from the municipal buildings and parking lot(s) located in WHPA-B where road salt storage and handling is a low drinking water threat to determine if additional measures are required to limit migration of road salt from the salt storage building and parking lots.
The action specified in a. should be implemented within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
The Township should provide a copy of the monitoring plan to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority within 60 days of its completion or after its endorsement by Council, if applicable; and an annual record of the water quality results by February 15 of each year. |
Cataraqui |
Low |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.4.14-CW |
The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands shall maintain By-law 06-056, as amended, regarding the timely removal of agricultural source material from the subject lands in WHPA-A and WHPA-B where land is used as an outdoor confinement area and this activity is a significant drinking water threat. Monthly compliance inspections shall be performed by the Township.
The Township shall provide a record of the monthly compliance inspections to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority by February 15 of each year. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.4.2-CW |
Under the following circumstances, the handling and storage of liquid fuel are significant drinking water threats, and are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities in Lansdowne WHPA-A and WHPA-B:
the existing and future below grade or partially below grade storage of more than 250 litres but less than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel, and any associated fuel handling
the existing storage of more than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel at any grade and any associated fuel handling, excluding above-grade handling and storage at bulk plants and facilities that manufacture or refine fuel.
The risk management plan for the handling and storage of liquid fuel associated with oil for heating appliances (e.g., furnaces) should require, at a minimum, annual inspections by a certified Fuel Oil Burning Appliance Technician, confirmation of the repair and/or replacement of any defective equipment to the satisfaction of the certified Technician, and the implementation of best management practices as appropriate such as the installation of leak detection and spill containment equipment.
The risk management plan for the handling and storage of liquid fuel for purposes other than heating oil should consider, at a minimum, annual inspection, confirmation of repair and/or replacement of any defective equipment to the satisfaction of a TSSA inspector, and staff training.
If one or more of the activities listed in a. is engaged in immediately before the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be agreed to within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
If the activity listed in a. i. is to be engaged in after the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be agreed to before the activity becomes established. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.4.3-CW |
The following activities, where they are significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities in the specified areas of the Lansdowne Wellhead Protection Area:
in WHPA-A:
the existing storage of agricultural source material
the existing use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or farm animal yard.
in WHPA-B:
the existing and future application of agricultural source material to land
the existing and future application of commercial fertilizer to land
the existing and future application of pesticide to land containing MCPA or Mecoprop on at least 1 hectare
the existing and future application of pesticide to land containing Atrazine, Dicamba, 2,4-D, 1,3 Dichloropropene, MCPB, Metalaxyl, Metolachlor or s-Metolachlor on at least 10 hectares
the existing and future use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the existing storage of agricultural source material.
A risk management plan is not required where the activity listed in a. is already managed by a nutrient management strategy and/or plan through Ontario Regulation 267/03 (General), or through municipal By-law 06-056.
The risk management plan should be consistent with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 267/03 and agricultural best management practices, and recognize existing good management practices, as appropriate.
If one or more of these activities is engaged in immediately before the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
If one or more of these activities is to be engaged in after the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be established before the activity becomes established. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.4.4-CW |
The handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) of any quantity in Lansdowne WHPA-A, WHPA-B, or WHPA-C and/or an organic solvent in WHPA-A or WHPA-B, where they are significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities where they relate to existing commercial or industrial uses.
The risk management plan should consider, at a minimum, the repair and/or replacement of defective equipment, staff training, and the implementation of best management practices as appropriate.
The risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.4.5-CW |
In Lansdowne WHPA-A and WHPA-B, the following drinking water threats are significant and are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act:
the storage of hazardous waste at waste disposal sites and
the storage of wastes at waste disposal sites as described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t) or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste in Ontario Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management), as amended.
Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities where they relate to existing or future uses and planned specific storage of the wastes, as identified above, is necessary and part of normal practice.
The risk management plan should consider, at a minimum, the suitability of the storage container(s), the repair and/or replacement of defective or unsuitable storage equipment, staff training and collection of waste materials by a licensed and qualified person, as per Ministry of the Environment guidelines.
The risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.4.6-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore, these activities are prohibited from becoming established in the future in Lansdowne WHPA-A.
the application of agricultural source material to land
the application of commercial fertilizer to land (this applies only to WHPA-A for Supply Well 2)
the application of pesticide containing the specified active ingredient(s) on the specified land area:
MCPA or Mecoprop on at least 1 hectare
Atrazine, Dicamba, 2,4-D, 1,3 Dichloropropene, MCPB, Metalaxyl, Metolachlor or s-Metolachlor on at least 10 hectares
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL)
the handling and storage of pesticide at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed, in the specified mass or volume and containing the specified active ingredient(s):
more than 250 kilograms or litres containing MCPA or Mecoprop
more than 2,500 kilograms or litres containing Dicamba, 2,4-D, 1,3 Dichloropropene, MCPA, Metalaxyl, Metolachlor or s-Metolachlor
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of pesticide containing MCPA or Mecoprop, where it is stored at a facility where it is manufactured, distributed or processed
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of organic solvents in the volume specified and containing the specified chemical(s)
more than 25 litres containing carbon tetrachloride below or partially below grade
more than 250 litres containing carbon tetrachloride above grade
more than 250 litres containing carbon tetrachloride, chloroform or methylene chloride below or partially below grade
more than 2,500 litres containing carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, methylene chloride at any grade
more than 2,500 litres containing pentachlorophenol below or partially below grade
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of commercial fertilizer at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel above, below or partially below grade, excluding above grade handling and storage at bulk plants and facilities that manufacture or refine fuel
the handling and storage of more than 5,000 tonnes of road salt in a manner that may result in its exposure to precipitation or runoff from precipitation or snow melt
below-grade snow storage that is more than 0.01 hectares or at or above-grade snow storage that is more than 1 hectare. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.4.7-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore, these activities are prohibited from becoming established in the future in Lansdowne WHPA-B:
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL)
the handling and storage of pesticides at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed, in the specified mass and containing the specified active ingredient(s):
more than 250 kilograms or litres containing MCPA or Mecoprop
more than 2,500 kilograms containing Dicamba, 2,4-D, 1,3 Dichloropropene, MCPA, Metalaxyl, Metolachlor or s-Metolachlor
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of organic solvents in the volume specified and containing the specified chemical(s):
more than 25 litres containing carbon tetrachloride below or partially below grade
more than 250 litres containing carbon tetrachloride above grade
more than 250 litres containing carbon tetrachloride, chloroform or methylene chloride below or partially below grade
more than 2,500 litres containing carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, methylene chloride at any grade
more than 2,500 litres containing pentachlorophenol
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or liters of commercial fertilizer at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 liters of liquid fuel above, below or partially below grade, excluding above grade handling and storage at bulk plants and facilities that manufacture or refine fuel
the storage and handling of road salt
below grade snow storage that is more than 0.01 hectare or at or above grade snow storage that is more than 1 hectare. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.4.8-CW |
The handling and storage of any volume of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) where it would be a significant drinking water threat, is designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore, this activity is prohibited from becoming established in the future in Lansdowne WHPA-C. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.4.9-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are included in Section 59 designations under the Clean Water Act for the Lansdowne Wellhead Protection Area as follows:
All land uses are designated in WHPA-A and WHPA B for the handling and storage of fuel.
All land uses except residential are designated in WHPA-A:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the application of commercial fertilizer to land (this applies to WHPA-A of Supply Well 2 only)
the application of pesticide to land
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the handling and storage of a DNAPL
the handling and storage of pesticide
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of organic solvent
the handling and storage of commercial fertilizer
the handling and storage of road salt
the storage of snow
the storage of hazardous waste at waste disposal sites
the storage of wastes at waste disposal sites as described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t) or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste in Ontario Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management), as amended.
All land uses except residential are designated in WHPA-B:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the application of commercial fertilizer to land
the application of pesticide to land
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the handling and storage of a DNAPL
the handling and storage of pesticide
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of organic solvents
the handling and storage of commercial fertilizer
the handling and storage or road salt
the storage of snow
the storage of hazardous waste at waste disposal sites
the storage of wastes at waste disposal sites as described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t) or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste in Ontario Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management), as amended.
All land uses except residential are designated in WHPA-C for the handling and storage of a DNAPL. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.5.1-CW |
Under the following circumstances, the handling and storage of liquid fuel are significant drinking water threats, and are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities in Miller Manor WHPA-A and WHPA-B:
the existing and future below grade or partially below grade storage of more than 250 litres but less than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel, and any associated fuel handling.
The risk management plan for the handling and storage of liquid fuel associated with oil for heating appliances (e.g., furnaces) should require, at a minimum, annual inspections by a certified Fuel Oil Burning Appliance Technician, confirmation of the repair and/or replacement of any defective equipment to the satisfaction of the certified Technician, and the implementation of best management practices as appropriate such as the installation of leak detection and spill containment equipment.
If these activities are engaged in immediately before the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be agreed to within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
If these activities are to be engaged in after the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be agreed to before the activity becomes established. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.5.2-CW |
The following activities, where they are or would be significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore a risk management plan is required in the specified areas of the Miller Manor Wellhead Protection Area:
in WHPA-A:
the existing use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or farm animal yard
the existing storage of agricultural source material.
in WHPA-B:
the existing and future application of agricultural source material to land
the existing and future application of commercial fertilizer to land for agricultural purposes
the existing and future use of land as livestock grazing and pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or farm animal yard.
A risk management plan is not required where the activity listed in a. is already managed by a nutrient management strategy and/or plan through Ontario Regulation 267/03 (General).
The risk management plan should be consistent with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 267/03 and agriculture best management practices, and recognize existing good management practices, as appropriate.
If one or more of the activities listed in a. is engaged in immediately before the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
If one or more of the activities listed in a. ii. is to be engaged in after the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be established before the activity becomes established. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.5.3-CW |
The handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) of any quantity in Miller Manor WHPA-A, WHPA-B or WHPA-C and/or an organic solvent in WHPA-A or WHPA-B, where they are significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities where they relate to existing commercial or industrial uses.
The risk management plan should consider, at a minimum, the repair and/or replacement of defective equipment, staff training, and the implementation of best management practices as appropriate.
The risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.5.4-CW |
In Miller Manor WHPA-A and WHPA-B, the following drinking water threats are significant and are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act:
the storage of hazardous waste at waste disposal sites and
the storage of wastes at waste disposal sites as described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t) or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste in Ontario Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management), as amended.
Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities where they relate to existing or future uses and planned specific storage of the wastes, as identified above, is necessary and part of normal practice.
The risk management plan should consider, at a minimum, the suitability of the storage container(s), the repair and/or replacement of defective or unsuitable storage equipment, staff training and collection of waste materials by a licensed and qualified person, as per Ministry of the Environment guidelines.
The risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.5.5-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore, these activities are prohibited from becoming established in the future in Miller Manor WHPA-A:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the application of commercial fertilizer to land
the application of pesticide to land containing MCPA or Mecoprop on at least 1 hectare
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the use of land for livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or farm animal yard
the handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs)
the handling and storage of pesticide at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed, in the specified mass or volume and containing the specified active ingredient(s):
more than 250 kilograms or litres containing MCPA or Mecoprop
more than 2,500 kilograms or litres containing Dicamba, 2,4-D, 1,3 Dichloropropene, MCPA, Metalaxyl, Metolachlor or s-Metolachlor
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of pesticide containing MCPA or Mecoprop at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites or at a facility where it is manufactured, distributed or processed
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of organic solvents in the volume specified and containing the specified chemical(s):
more than 25 litres containing carbon tetrachloride below or partially below grade
more than 250 litres containing carbon tetrachloride above grade
more than 250 litres containing carbon tetrachloride, chloroform or methylene chloride below or partially below grade
more than 2,500 litres containing carbon tetrachloride, chloroform or methylene chloride at any grade
more than 2,500 litres containing pentachlorophenol below or partially below grade
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of commercial fertilizer at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel above, below or partially below grade, excluding above grade handling and storage at bulk plants and facilities that manufacture or refine fuel
the handling and storage of more than 5,000 tonnes of road salt in a manner that may result in its exposure to precipitation or runoff from precipitation or snow melt
below grade snow storage areas that are more than 0.01 hectare in area or above grade snow storage that is more than 1 hectare. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.5.6-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore, these activities are prohibited from becoming established in the future in Miller Manor WHPA-B:
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs)
the handling and storage of pesticide at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed, in the specified mass and containing the specified active ingredient(s):
more than 250 kilograms or litres containing MCPA or Mecoprop
more than 2,500 kilograms or litres containing Dicamba, 2,4-D, 1,3 Dichloropropene, MCPA, Metalaxyl, Metolachlor or s-Metolachlor
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of organic solvents in the volume specified and containing the specified chemical(s):
more than 25 litres containing carbon tetrachloride below or partially below grade
more than 250 litres containing carbon tetrachloride above grade
more than 250 litres containing carbon tetrachloride, chloroform or methylene chloride below or partially below grade
more than 2,500 litres containing carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, methylene chloride at any grade
more than 2,500 litres containing pentachlorophenol below or partially below grade.
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of commercial fertilizer at facilities where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel above, below or partially below grade, excluding above-grade handling and storage at bulk plants and facilities that manufacture or refine fuel
the handling and storage of road salt
below-grade snow storage that is more than 0.01 hectare or above-grade snow storage that is more than 1 hectare. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.5.7-CW |
The handling and storage of any volume of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) where it would be a significant drinking water threat, is designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore, this activity is prohibited from becoming established in the future in Miller Manor WHPA-C. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
6.5.8-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are included in Section 59 designations under the Clean Water Act for the Miller Manor Wellhead Protection Area as follows:
all land uses are designated in WHPA-A and WHPA B for the handling and storage of liquid fuel
all land uses except residential are designated in WHPA-A for:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the application of commercial fertilizer to land
the application of pesticide to land
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the handling and storage of a DNAPL
the handling and storage of pesticides
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of an organic solvent
the handling and storage of commercial fertilizer
the handling and storage of road salt
the storage of snow
the storage of hazardous waste at waste disposal sites
the storage of wastes at waste disposal sites as described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t) or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste in Ontario Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management), as amended.
All land uses except residential are designated in WHPA-B for:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the application of commercial fertilizer to land
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the handling and storage of a DNAPL
the handling and storage of pesticides
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of an organic solvent
the handling and storage of commercial fertilizer
the storage and handling of road salt
the storage of snow
the storage of hazardous waste at waste disposal sites
the storage of wastes at waste disposal sites as described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t) or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste in Ontario Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management), as amended.
All land uses except residential are designated in WHPA-C for:
the handling and storage of a DNAPL. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
6.5.9-NB |
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville should ensure that the ditch along County Road 2 to the south of the Miller Manor Apartments supply well is properly conveying water and perform any necessary improvements to prevent water from pooling in this location, within six months of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.1-NB |
Municipalities, in consultation with their respective principal authorities under Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code, should establish an on-site sewage system (i.e. septic systems and holding tanks) maintenance inspection program consistent with the Ontario Building Code and the inspection guidelines under the Code for Sydenham, Brockville and James W. King IPZ-1 and IPZ-2 to address these moderate and low drinking water threats.
Consideration for the establishment of the program identified in a. should be done by October 6, 2016 (i.e., five years following the approval of the Assessment Report).
Any resulting program should provide information to landowners about the proper operation and maintenance of their on-site sewage systems (i.e. septic systems and holding tanks), and about the benefits of a well maintained system.
The implementation of this policy should be done with consideration for the inspection program that is encouraged in policy 5.4.1-NB, as well as previous on-site sewage system inspection programs in the area.
If the foregoing is implemented, the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority should be provided notice of any on-site sewage system maintenance inspection program, including the applicable area, rationale, and a summary of inspection results, by February 15 of the year following program implementation. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.10-HR |
The Ministry of the Environment, when reviewing applications for the establishment of new waste disposal sites that would be moderate or low drinking water threats, should incorporate available source protection information in its decision-making process, and require the incorporation of appropriate risk management measures to protect the source of drinking water as part of any environmental compliance approval.
The provision in a. applies to the following types of waste disposal sites where they would be a moderate or low drinking water threat as identified in the Assessment Report:
for the Brockville and James W. King Intake Protection Zones 1 and 2 and Sydenham Intake Protection Zones 1, 2 and 3a:
landfarming of petroleum refining waste
landfilling of hazardous, municipal, or solid non-hazardous industrial or commercial waste
liquid industrial waste injection into a well.
for the A.L. Dafoe, Bath, Fairfield, Kingston Central, Point Pleasant, and Sandhurst Shores Intake Protection Zones 1 and 2:
the application of non-agricultural source material to land
the application of untreated septage (i.e., hauled sewage) to land
land farming of petroleum refining waste
landfilling of hazardous, municipal, solid non-hazardous industrial or commercial waste
liquid industrial waste injection into a well. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.11-CW |
The Ministry of the Environment shall not permit the establishment of new sewage works that collects, stores, treats or disposes of sewage in Brockville, James W. King and Sydenham Intake Protection Zones 1 and 2 where the following activities would be significant drinking water threats:
combined sewer discharges from a stormwater outlet to surface water
sewage treatment plant bypass discharge to surface water
industrial effluent discharges
sewage treatment plant effluent discharges (including lagoons)
storage of sewage (e.g., treatment plant tanks). |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.12-HR |
The Ministry of the Environment, when reviewing applications for the establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects, stores, transmits, treats or disposes of sewage should incorporate available source protection information in its decision-making process, and require the incorporation of appropriate risk management measures to protect the source of drinking water as part of any environmental compliance approval.
The provision in a. applies to the following types of sewage works where they would be a moderate or low drinking water threat:
for the Brockville and James W. King Intake Protection Zones 1 and 2 and Sydenham Intake Protection Zones 1, 2 and 3a:
discharge of stormwater from a stormwater retention pond
industrial effluent discharges
management of agricultural source material where land or water is used for aquaculture
storage of sewage (e.g., treatment plant tanks)
for the A.L. Dafoe, Bath, Fairfield, Kingston Central, Point Pleasant and Sandhurst Shores Intake Protection Zones 1 and 2:
combined sewer discharge from a stormwater outlet to surface water
discharge of stormwater from a stormwater retention pond
industrial effluent discharges
sanitary sewers and related pipes
sewage treatment plant bypass discharge to surface water
sewage treatment plant effluent discharges (including lagoons)
sewage storage (e.g., treatment plant tanks)
management of agricultural source material where land or water is used for aquaculture. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.15-NB |
The Ministry of the Environment should include requirements for spill contingency plans for businesses that haul septage by barge in the following areas as part of any new or amended licenses or environmental compliance approvals under the Environmental Protection Act, as appropriate, to identify the locations of the municipal intake(s) and intake protection zone(s) in relation to the business' travel routes, and to update their procedures to better manage the risk to the drinking water source(s) in the event of an emergency, spill or unauthorized discharge related to the transportation and handling of hauled sewage:
on the St. Lawrence River in Brockville IPZ-1 and IPZ-2
on the St. Lawrence River in James W. King IPZ-1 and IPZ-2
on Sydenham Lake in Sydenham IPZ-1, IPZ-2 and IPZ-3a.
The Ministry of the Environment should publish information to demonstrate implementation of this policy in a timely manner and in a location that is readily accessible to the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.16-NB |
The Ministry of the Environment should encourage industries that are located in and adjacent to the Intake Protection Zones (IPZ) to review and amend the applicable operational plans, spill prevention and contingency plans and pollution prevention plans, as appropriate, to identify the locations of municipal intake(s) and intake protection zone(s) in relation to their operations, and to update their procedures to better manage the risk to the drinking water source(s) in the event of an emergency, spill or unauthorized discharge.
The Ministry of the Environment should implement a. within three years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect, or such other date as the Director determines based on a prioritized review of environmental compliance approvals that govern activities that are drinking water threats. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.17-CW |
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall not approve NASM Plans for the application to land, handling and/or storage of non-agricultural source material where these activities are or would be significant drinking water threats in:
Brockville IPZ-1 and IPZ-2
James W. King IPZ-1 and IPZ-2
Sydenham IPZ-1 and IPZ-2. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.18-HR |
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs should make approvals for new and/or revised NASM plans conditional on the implementation of risk management measures and/or best management practices addressing the application to land and/or handling and storage of non-agricultural source material for sites in:
A.L. Dafoe IPZ-1 and IPZ-2
Bath IPZ-1 and IPZ-2
Fairfield IPZ-1 and IPZ-2
Sandhurst Shores IPZ-1 and IPZ-2. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.19-CW |
Approvals for new and/or revised nutrient management strategies and/or plans should be conditional on the implementation of risk management measures and/or best management practices addressing the application to land and/or storage of agricultural source material where they are significant drinking water threats for sites in:
James W. King IPZ-2
Sydenham IPZ-1 and IPZ-2. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.2-CW |
The following land uses shall be prohibited from becoming established in the future in Sydenham, Brockville and James W. King IPZ-1:
- waste disposal sites involving one or more of the following activities that would be significant drinking water threats: the storage of mine tailings, land farming of petroleum refining waste, land filling of hazardous waste, land filling of municipal waste and land filling of solid non-hazardous waste
- wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure that would be significant drinking water threats (i.e. industrial effluent discharges, sewage treatment plant bypass discharge to surface water, sewage treatment plant effluent discharges and the storage of sewage). |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.20-HR |
Approvals for new and/or revised nutrient management strategies and/or plans should be conditional on the implementation of risk management measures and/or best management practices addressing the application to land and/or storage of agricultural source material for sites in:
A.L. Dafoe IPZ-1 and IPZ-2
Bath IPZ-1 and IPZ-2
Fairfield IPZ-1 and IPZ-2
Sandhurst Shores IPZ-1 and IPZ-2. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate, Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.23-NB |
When making decisions on applications under Ontario Regulation 664/98 (Fish Licensing) of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act for the establishment of new caged aquaculture operations in Brockville IPZ-1, James W. King IPZ-1, or Sydenham IPZ-1, IPZ-2 or IPZ-3a, the Ministry of Natural Resources should ensure that appropriate risk management measures are included in the facility design to protect these drinking water sources from the risk associated with the management of agricultural source material. |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.24-NB |
The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority should notify the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority and the Cataraqui Source Protection Committee of any proposals under Ontario Regulation 148/06 (Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses) to engage in activities within or in close proximity to the A.L. Dafoe, Bath, Brockville, Fairfield, James W. King, Kingston Central, Point Pleasant, Sandhurst Shores, and Sydenham Intake Protection Zones 1 and 2 that may result in the creation of a new transport pathway or the modification of an existing transport pathway. This notice shall include a description of the proposal, the identity of the person responsible for the proposal and a description of the approvals the person requires to engage in the proposed activity.
The Cataraqui Source Protection Authority will use the information from a. to conduct an assessment to determine the potential impact of the proposal on the delineation and or the vulnerability score of the intake protection zone, and may make recommendations to the municipality, or propose an amendment to the Source Protection Plan that relates to the implementation of the proposal, as per subsection 48(2) of Ontario Regulation 287/07 (General).
The notification specified in a. is not required in situations where the municipality having jurisdiction provides notification to the Source Protection Authority under subsection 27(3) of Ontario Regulation 287/07 (General). |
Cataraqui |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.3-CW |
The following land uses shall be prohibited from becoming established in the future in Sydenham, Brockville and James W. King IPZ-2:
- wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure that would be significant drinking water threats (i.e. sewage treatment plant bypass discharge to surface water, industrial effluent discharges and sewage treatment plant effluent discharges). |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.4-HR |
Proposals under the Planning Act or Condominium Act for new development and for expansions to existing development located in Sydenham, Brockville and James W. King IPZ-1, and involving one or more of the activities listed below, should incorporate measures/management practices to adequately manage the risk to the community's source of drinking water that is associated with those activities. This policy contains examples of land uses associated with these activities, which are moderate or low drinking water threats, and is not considered to be an exhaustive list.
the handling and storage of more than 25 litres of dense a non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) and/or an organic solvent (e.g., metal manufacturing, electroplating and fabrication industries, automotive or equipment repair shops, furniture refinishing shops, dry cleaning establishments)
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kg or litres of commercial fertilizer at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed (e.g., lawn and garden centres, farm supply stores, yard maintenance contractors, golf courses)
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel (e.g., gas stations, marinas)
Proposals under the Planning Act or Condominium Act for new development and for expansions to existing development located in Sydenham, Brockville and James W. King IPZ-2 or Sydenham IPZ-3a, and involving one or more of the activities listed below that are moderate or low drinking water threats, should incorporate measures/management practices to adequately manage the risk to the community's source of drinking water that is associated with those activities. This policy contains examples of land uses associated with these activities, which are moderate or low drinking water threats, and is not considered to be an exhaustive list.
the storage of sewage associated with a sewage system or sewage works
the handling and storage of more than 250 litres of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) and/or an organic solvent (e.g., metal manufacturing, electroplating and fabrication industries, automotive or equipment repair shops, furniture refinishing shops, dry cleaning establishments)
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of commercial fertilizer and/or more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of pesticide at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed, (e.g., lawn and garden centres, farm supply stores, yard maintenance contractors, golf courses)
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel (e.g., gas stations, marinas)
the handling and storage of greater than 500 tonnes of road salt (e.g., public or private maintenance yards). |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.5-HR |
Proposals under the Planning Act or Condominium Act for new development and for expansions to existing development located in Point Pleasant IPZ-1, or Kingston Central, Fairfield, Bath, A.L. Dafoe or Sandhurst Shores IPZ-1 or IPZ-2, and involving one or more of the activities listed below, should incorporate measures/management practices to adequately manage the risk to the community's sources of drinking water that is associated with those activities. This policy contains examples of land uses associated with these activities, which are low drinking water threats, and is not considered to be an exhaustive list.
the handling and storage of more than 250 litres of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) and/or organic solvents (e.g., metal manufacturing, electroplating and fabrication industries, automotive or equipment repair shops, furniture refinishing shops, dry cleaning establishments)
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of commercial fertilizer and/or 2,500 kilograms or litres of pesticide at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed, (e.g., lawn and garden centres, farm supply stores, yard maintenance contractors, golf courses)
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 litres of liquid fuel (e.g., gas stations, marinas)
the handling and storage of more than 500 tonnes of road salt (e.g., public or private maintenance yards)
at or above-grade snow storage that is more than 1 hectare (e.g., public or private maintenance yards, snow dumps). |
Cataraqui |
Low |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.8-NB |
The municipalities should develop a strategy to address untreated stormwater runoff or inadequate treatment in IPZ-1 and IPZ-2, within their respective jurisdictions, within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. Discharge of stormwater from a stormwater retention pond is a moderate drinking water threat in the Intake Protection Zone.
Such a strategy could include mapping existing storm sewers, catch basins and outfalls, and monitoring storm water quality, so that treatment can be incorporated at the right location(s); and ensure that road reconstruction projects include appropriate storm runoff controls.
The strategy should be implemented as funding becomes available. |
Cataraqui |
Moderate |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.2.9-CW |
The Ministry of the Environment shall not permit the establishment of new waste disposal sites where the following drinking water threats would be significant.
In Brockville, James W. King and Sydenham IPZ-1:
the application of non-agricultural source material to land
the application of untreated septage (i.e., hauled sewage) to land
landfarming of petroleum refining waste
landfilling of hazardous waste
landfilling of municipal waste
landfilling of solid non-hazardous waste and industrial or commercial waste.
In Brockville, James W. King and Sydenham IPZ-2:
the application of non-agricultural source material to land
the application of untreated septage (i.e., hauled sewage) to land. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.3.1-CW |
The following activities, where they are or would be significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities in Sydenham IPZ-1 and IPZ-2:
the storage of agricultural source material
the application of agricultural source material to land
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or farm animal yard.
A risk management plan is not required where the activity listed in a. is already managed by a nutrient management strategy and/or plan through Ontario Regulation 267/03 (General).
The risk management plan should be consistent with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 267/03 and agriculture best management practices, and recognize existing good management practices, as appropriate.
If one or more of the activities listed in a. is engaged in immediately before the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
If one or more of the activities listed in a. is to be engaged in after the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be established before the activity becomes established. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.3.2-CW |
The storage of hazardous waste at disposal sites in Sydenham IPZ-1, where they are significant drinking water threats are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities where they relate to existing or future uses.
The risk management plan should consider, at a minimum, the suitability of the storage container(s), the repair and/or replacement of defective or unsuitable storage equipment, staff training and collection of waste materials by a licensed and qualified hazardous waste collector, as per Ministry of the Environment guidelines.
The risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.3.3-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act, and are therefore prohibited from becoming established in Sydenham IPZ-1:
the application of pesticides to more than 1 hectare of land, containing MCPA or Mecoprop
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of pesticide containing MCPA or Mecoprop at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed
the handling and storage of more than 5,000 tonnes of road salt in a manner that may result in its exposure to precipitation or runoff from precipitation or snow melt
at or above-grade snow storage that is more than 1 hectare. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.3.4-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are included in Section 59 designations under the Clean Water Act for the Sydenham Intake Protection Zone as follows:
All land uses except residential are designated in IPZ-1 for:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the application of pesticide to land
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the handling and storage of pesticides
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of road salt
the storage of snow
the storage of hazardous wastes at waste disposal sites.
All land uses except residential are designated in IPZ-2 for:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the storage of agricultural source material. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.3.5-HR |
Municipalities should require proponents to incorporate stormwater management features in accordance with best practices and that provides enhanced protection (i.e., 80 per cent suspended solids removal), into building and site plans that reduce the volume of contaminants entering storm sewer systems and roadside ditches draining to Sydenham IPZ-1 and/or IPZ-2, or directly to Sydenham Lake, where discharge of stormwater from a stormwater retention pond is a moderate or low drinking water threat.
In addition to the municipal official plan, the requirement identified in a. should be reflected in the site plan control by-law and any development guideline documents. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.3.6-NB |
The Township of South Frontenac should establish fertilizer-free buffer zones between the sports fields in IPZ-1 and Sydenham Lake to address the moderate drinking water threat of application of commercial fertilizer to land within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Moderate |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.3.7-CW |
To assist in identifying the best local risk management measures to address significant drinking water threats related to agricultural runoff (i.e. the application of agricultural source material and the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard) in IPZ 1 and 2, the Township of South Frontenac shall consider undertaking a lakeshore capacity assessment for Sydenham Lake using the Ministry of the Environment Lakeshore Capacity Model, or another appropriate model, to determine the impact of on-site sewage systems, and agricultural runoff, on the water quality of Sydenham Lake.
The Township should implement the findings of this research to inform land use planning decisions and to promote best management practices.
A proposal to undertake this strategic action should occur within five years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect, and be shared with the Cataraqui Source Protection Authority at that time. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.4.1-CW |
The application of pesticide to land containing MCPA to land areas more than ten (10) hectares, where it is or would be a significant drinking water threat, is designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore a risk management plan shall be required in Brockville IPZ-2 for this activity.
The risk management plan may recognize existing best management practices and/or pesticide management plans.
If this activity is engaged in immediately before the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. If this activity is to be engaged in after the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be established before the activity becomes established. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.4.2-CW |
The storage of hazardous waste at disposal sites in Brockville IPZ-1, where they are significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities where they relate to existing or future uses.
The risk management plan should consider, at a minimum, the suitability of the storage container(s), the repair and/or replacement of defective or unsuitable storage equipment, staff training and collection of waste materials by a licensed and qualified hazardous waste collector, as per Ministry of the Environment guidelines.
The risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.4.3-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act, and are therefore prohibited from becoming established in Brockville IPZ-1:
the application and/or storage of agricultural source material to land
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or farm animal yard
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of pesticide at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of more than 5,000 tonnes of road salt in a manner that may result in its exposure to precipitation or runoff from precipitation or snow melt
at or above-grade snow storage that is more than 1 hectare. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.4.4-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act, and are therefore prohibited from becoming established in Brockville IPZ-2:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or farm animal yard
the storage of agricultural source material. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.4.5-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are included in Section 59 designations under the Clean Water Act for the Brockville Intake Protection Zone as follows:
All land uses except residential are designated in IPZ-1 for:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the handling and storage of pesticides
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of road salt
the storage of snow
the storage of hazardous wastes at waste disposal sites.
All land uses except residential are designated in IPZ-2 for:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the application of pesticides to land
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the storage of agricultural source material. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.4.6-CW |
The Cataraqui Source Protection Authority shall provide information to agricultural operators in the Brockville Intake Protection Zone about the extent of this vulnerable area and agricultural best management practices that reduce the risk of negative source water impacts related to the following significant drinking water threats in IPZ-2:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the storage of agricultural source material. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.5.1-CW |
The following activities, where they are or would be significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities in James W. King IPZ-2, within the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the storage of agricultural source material.
A risk management plan is not required where the activity listed in a. is already managed by a nutrient management strategy and/or plan through Ontario Regulation 267/03 (General).
The risk management plan should be consistent with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 267/03 and agriculture best management practices, and recognize existing management practices, as appropriate.
If one or more of the activities listed in a. is engaged in immediately before the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.
If one or more of the activities listed in a. is to be engaged in after the Source Protection Plan takes effect, the risk management plan shall be established before the activity becomes established. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.5.2-CW |
The storage of hazardous waste at disposal sites in James W King IPZ-1, where they are significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act. Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities where they relate to existing or future uses.
The risk management plan should consider, at a minimum, the suitability of the storage container(s), the repair and/or replacement of defective or unsuitable storage equipment, staff training and collection of waste materials by a licensed and qualified hazardous waste collector, as per Ministry of the Environment guidelines.
The risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.5.3-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act, and are therefore prohibited from becoming established in James W. King IPZ-1:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the handling and storage of more than 2,500 kilograms or litres of pesticide containing MCPA or Mecoprop at a facility where it is sold or used for application at other sites, except where it is manufactured or processed
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of more than 5,000 tonnes of road salt in a manner that may result in its exposure to precipitation or runoff from precipitation or snow melt
at or above-grade snow storage that is more than 1 hectare. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.5.4-CW |
The following activities, where they would be significant drinking water threats, are included in Section 59 designations under the Clean Water Act for the James W. King Intake Protection Zone as follows:
All land uses except residential are designated in IPZ-1 for:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the handling and storage of pesticides
the storage of agricultural source material
the handling and storage of road salt
the storage of snow
the storage of hazardous wastes at waste disposal sites.
All land uses except residential are designated in IPZ-2 for:
the application of agricultural source material to land
the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
the storage of agricultural source material. |
Cataraqui |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.6.1-NB |
The City of Kingston should implement the program and policy recommendations of the Pollution Control Plan Update for the City of Kingston (July 2010) and the Sewage Infrastructure Master Plan for the City of Kingston Urban Area (September 2010), particularly to continue work to separate the downtown combined sewers, as these actions would help protect the quality of Kingston Central's source water where combined sewer discharge from a stormwater outlet to surface water is a moderate or low drinking water threat. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.6.2-NB |
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) should update its Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan for the Wolfe Island Ferry such that MTO will automatically contact the operators of the King Street (Kingston Central) and Kingston West (Point Pleasant) Water Treatment Plants in the event of an emergency, a spill, as defined by section 91 of the Environmental Protection Act, or an unauthorized discharge where the local transportation of specified substances would be a low drinking water threat.
This update should occur within one year of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Low |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
7.7.1-HR |
Loyalist Township should require proponents to incorporate stormwater management features in accordance with best practices and that provides enhanced protection (i.e., 80 per cent suspended solids removal), into building and site plans that reduce the volume of sediments and contaminants entering storm sewer systems and roadside ditches draining to Bath IPZ-1 or IPZ-2, where discharge of stormwater from a stormwater retention pond is a moderate or low drinking water threat.
In addition to the municipal official plan, the requirement identified in a. should be reflected in the site plan control bylaw and any development guideline documents. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
7.7.2-NB |
a. Loyalist Township should determine the cause of increased sedimentation at the Bath water treatment plant by evaluating a series of samples along watercourses and storm sewers in Bath IPZ-1 and IPZ-2.
b. The Township should then work with landowners of properties in Bath IPZ-1 and IPZ-2 to reduce incidents and volumes of sedimentation. Sediment can carry contaminants associated with activities that are moderate or low drinking water threats such as the application of agricultural or non-agricultural source material, commercial fertilizer and pesticide to land, as well as the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or farm animal yard and waste disposal sites.
c. Some actions that may be appropriate include establishing vegetative buffers along the creek, fencing out livestock, and installing catch basins and settling ponds for tile drainage and stormwater runoff.
d. A strategy to implement the action outlined in a. should be developed within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Cataraqui |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
8-1-E&F |
The existing and future application of commercial fertilizer for non-agricultural uses is prohibited in WHPA A where it could be significant and is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Tweed, Peats Point and Point Anne.
Tools: Pursuant to Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List G)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within 2 years for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
8-2-E&F |
The existing and future application of commercial fertilizer for non-agricultural uses, where it could be a significant drinking water threat, is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and therefore requires a risk management plan. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan for the application of commercial fertilizer in the applicable areas. The risk management plan shall contain, as a minimum:
1) Soil testing requirements to determine fertilizer application rates;
2) Best management practices for the application of commercial fertilizers;
3) Consideration of the use of slow release fertilizers;
4) Consideration of naturalizing land outside of play areas and increasing buffer zones along water courses;
5) Requirement for records for fertilizer applications be maintained;
6) Requirements for appropriate training of personnel in relevant best management practices, spill response etc.;
7) Requirements for any other measure deemed necessary to reduce the risk of a chemical release to the environment;
8) The timing of plan implementation;
9) Monitoring and reporting;
10) A provision in reference to Section 60 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 indicating that the Plan may not be transferred to another person without the written consent of the risk management official.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA B (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
b) IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Belleville (IPZ 1), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Napanee (IPZ 1) and Point Anne (IPZ 1).
Note that in these areas this policy is applicable to commercial use of fertilizers in parks, sports fields, golf courses etc. but not residential properties.
Tools: Risk Management Plan pursuant to Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List H)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within 2 years for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
8-3-E&F |
To assist the municipality with identifying areas where the application of commercial fertilizer for non-agricultural uses are prohibited (Policy 8-1-E & F) or require risk management plans (Policy 8-2-E & F), all land uses in the applicable areas are designated for the purpose of Section 59 (restricted land use) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) Prohibition:
WHPA A (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
b) Risk Management Plans:
WHPA B * (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
IPZ 1 and 2 * (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Belleville (IPZ 1), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Napanee (IPZ 1) and Point Anne (IPZ 1).
*Excluding residential use.
Tools: Restricted Land Use pursuant to Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A and I)
Effective Date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next five year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall submit an annual report to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st summarizing the actions it has taken to implement the policy. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
9-1-F |
The future storage of commercial fertilizer (greater than 2,500 kilograms or 2,500 litres; Nitrogen and Phosphorus) for non-agricultural uses is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is therefore prohibited in vulnerable areas where it would be significant.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA A and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point, Point Anne, Picton and Ameliasburgh.
Tools: Prohibition pursuant to Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List G)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
9-2-E&F |
The existing and future handling and storage of commercial fertilizer (greater than 2,500 kilograms or 2,500 litres; Nitrogen and Phosphorus) for non-agricultural uses is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and therefore requires a risk management plan where it could be a significant drinking water threat. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan for the storage and handling of commercial fertilizer in the applicable areas. The risk management plan shall contain, as a minimum:
1) Adequate measures for storage safety including proper storage facilities, leak detection and containments;
2) An emergency contingency plan;
3) Requirements for appropriate training of any personnel handling or storing commercial fertilizer;
4) Requirements for any other measure deemed necessary to reduce the risk of a release to the environment;
5) The timing of plan implementation;
6) Monitoring and reporting;
7) A provision in reference to Section 60 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 indicating that the Plan may not be transferred to another person without the written consent of the risk management official.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) Existing Fertilizer Storage
WHPA A, B, and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point, Point Anne, Picton and Ameliasburgh.
b) Future Fertilizer Storage
WHPA B (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
Tools: Risk Management Plan pursuant to Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List H)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within 1 year for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
9-3-E&F |
To assist the municipality with identifying areas where the handling and storage of commercial fertilizer for non-agricultural uses is prohibited (Policy 9-1-F) or require risk management plans (Policy 9-2-E & F), all land uses in the applicable areas are designated for the purpose of Section 59 (restricted land use) of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Implementer: Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) Prohibition:
WHPA A and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point, Point Anne, Picton and Ameliasburgh.
b) Risk Management Plan:
Existing Fertilizer Storage:
WHPA A (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
Existing and Future Fertilizer Storage:
WHPA B (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
Tools: Restricted Land Use pursuant to Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List A and I)
Effective Date: The policy will be implemented when the Plan takes effect. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next five year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The municipality shall submit an annual report to the Quinte Source Protection Authority by February 1st summarizing the actions it has taken to implement the policy. |
Quinte |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
A-1 |
Applicable Activities: Any of the following activities is an existing significant drinking water threat (see Table 4.6):
a) The handling and storage of commercial fertilizer;
b) The use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land;
c) The handling and storage of pesticide; and
d) The application of pesticide to land, where the activity does not require a Pesticide Permit under the Pesticides Act.
e) Any of the following activities where the activity does not require a Nutrient Management Plan or Strategy under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002:
i) The application of commercial fertilizer to land;
ii) The application of agricultural source material to land;
iii) The storage of agricultural source material; and
iv) The use of land as an outdoor confinement area, or a farm animal yard.
A-1(1): The activity is designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006. The risk management plan will be prepared in accordance with the general provisions given in policy G-8.
A-1(2): The risk management plan required by (1) will be developed in consideration of the requirements of any applicable Prescribed Instrument, as appropriate.
A-1(3): The risk management plan required by (1) for the handling and storage of pesticide will ensure that any pesticide storage within the mandate of the Agrichemical Warehousing Standards Association obtains certification from that organization, and that documentation of the certification is provided to the Risk Management Official. |
Crowe Valley, Ganaraska Region, Kawartha-Haliburton, Lower Trent, Otonabee-Peterborough |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
A-2 |
Applicable Activities: Any of the following activities is an existing significant drinking water threat (see Table 4-4) and requires a Nutrient Management Plan or Strategy under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002:
a) the application of commercial fertilizer to land;
b) the application of agricultural source material to land;
c) the storage of agricultural source material; and
d) the use of land as an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard.
A-2(1): Prioritize the review and inspection of properties located in the Trent source protection areas with Nutrient Management Plans or Strategies within one year.
A-2(2): The following content is recommended to be included in the report required by Policy G-2(2):
a) A summary of the prioritization exercise completed for (1).
A-2(3): Following the prioritization developed under (1), review all existing Nutrient Management Plans or Strategies related to these activities to determine if they are adequate to ensure that the associated activities are not significant drinking water threats. If they are deemed to be inadequate for this purpose, they will be amended to include additional conditions that will ensure that the activities cease to be significant drinking water threats. All amendments required by this policy must be completed within three years from the date that the Plan takes effect or such other date as the applicable Director determines based on a prioritized review of Prescribed Instruments that govern the activity.
A-2(4): Following the prioritization developed under (1), and allowing for any implementation schedules set out within the amendments completed under (3), initiate inspections of properties with Nutrient Management Plans or Strategies for compliance with these documents within three years.
|
Crowe Valley, Ganaraska Region, Kawartha-Haliburton, Lower Trent, Otonabee-Peterborough |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
A-3 |
Applicable Activities: The application of pesticide to land is an existing significant drinking water threat (see Table 4.6) and the activity requires a Pesticide Permit under the Pesticides Act.
*In addition to the coloured areas shown above, this policy also applies in the yellow-coloured area on the Frankford policy applicability map for the application of pesticide on an area greater than 10 hectares that may result in the presence of MCPA (2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid) in groundwater or surface water.
A-3: Review all existing Pesticide Permits related to the activity to determine if they are adequate to ensure that the associated activities are not significant drinking water threats. If they are deemed to be inadequate for this purpose, they will be amended to include additional conditions that will ensure that the activities cease to be significant drinking water threats. All amendments required by this policy must be carried out within three years from the date that the plan takes effect or such other date as the applicable Director determines based on a prioritized review of Prescribed Instruments that govern the activity. |
Crowe Valley, Ganaraska Region, Kawartha-Haliburton, Lower Trent, Otonabee-Peterborough |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
A-4 |
Applicable Activities: Any of the following activities that would be a future significant drinking water threat (see Table 4.6):
a) The application of agricultural source material to land;
b) The storage of agricultural source material;
c) The application of commercial fertilizer to land;
d) The handling and storage of commercial fertilizer;
e) The application of pesticide to land;
f) The handling and storage of pesticide; and
g) The use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard.
A-4(1): In a WHPA-A or IPZ-1[1], the activity is prohibited and designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
A-4(2): The activity is designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006. The risk management plan will be prepared in accordance with the general provisions given in policy G-8.
A-4(3): The risk management plan required by Policy A-4(2) will be developed in consideration of the requirements of any applicable Prescribed Instrument, as appropriate.
A-4(4): In a WHPA-A or IPZ-11, and where a Prescribed Instrument is required, future occurrences of the activity are not permitted.
[1] Consult the Trent Assessment Report for maps of wellhead protection areas and intake protection zones. |
Crowe Valley, Ganaraska Region, Kawartha-Haliburton, Lower Trent, Otonabee-Peterborough |
Significant |
Future, Future, Future, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
A.9.1, C.9.1 |
Within Wellhead Protection Area A, any existing or future ASM or NASM application or storage where it is or would be a significant drinking water threat, is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 as prohibited. This includes, for example, but is not limited to the following (for full circumstance details refer to the MOE Tables of Circumstances):
a) the Agricultural Source Materials (ASM )application and storage in any quantity
b) the Non-Agricultural Source Materials (NASM) application and storage in any quantity
As per Section 57 (2) of the Act, where this policy applies to existing activities, the prohibition of those activities shall not take effect until 180 days after the plan takes effect. |
Ausable Bayfield, Maitland Valley |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
A.9.2, C.9.2 |
Within Wellhead Protection Area B, where the vulnerability score is 10, any existing or future application of ASM or NASM where it is or would be a significant drinking water threat, is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, and requires a Risk Management Plan. This includes, for example, but is not limited to the following (for full circumstance details refer to the MOE Tables of Circumstances):
a) Agricultural Source Materials (ASM) in any quantity,
b) the application of Non-agricultural Source Materials (NASM) where either:
i. the material is removed from a meat plant or sewage works or
ii. the livestock density (according to livestock density mapping) is greater than 1 nutrient unit / acre, or
iii. the percentage of managed land is greater than 80%.
The Risk Management Official shall negotiate or establish a Risk Management Plan with the person engaged in the designated threat activity within three years of the Plan coming into effect. The RMP is to contain, at a minimum, structural or management alterations (if any) which when implemented will ensure that existing operations continue to function in a manner which minimizes the risk to sources of municipal drinking water. The RMP should also, at a minimum, set out guidelines for enhanced inspections. Enhanced inspections are considered additional inspections during periods of higher risk, such as during the spring when runoff from manure can potentially create a higher risk for contamination. Prescribed Instruments such as Nutrient Management Strategies, Nutrient Management Plans or NASM Plans are expected to form the basis of the Risk Management Plan. |
Ausable Bayfield, Maitland Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
A.9.3, C.9.3 |
Within Wellhead Protection Area B where the vulnerability score is 10, any existing storage of ASM or NASM where it is a significant threat is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, and requires a Risk Management Plan. This includes, for example, but is not limited to the following (for full circumstance details refer to the MOE Tables of Circumstances):
a) Agricultural Source Materials (ASM) in any quantity,
b) Non-Agricultural Source Materials (NASM) where either:
i. the storage is at or above grade and the mass of nitrogen is greater than 5 tonnes, or
ii. the storage is in a permanent nutrient storage facility below grade or partially above grade where the mass of nitrogen is at least 0.5 tonnes, or
iii. the NASM being stored contains material generated by a meat plant
The Risk Management Official shall negotiate or establish a Risk Management Plan with the person engaged in the designated threat activity within three years of the Plan coming into effect. The RMP shall include terms and conditions which when implemented will ensure that existing operations continue to function in a manner which minimizes the risk to sources of municipal drinking water. Prescribed Instruments such as Nutrient Management Strategies, Nutrient Management Plans or NASM Plans are expected to form the basis of the Risk Management Plan. |
Ausable Bayfield, Maitland Valley |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
A.9.4, C.9.4 |
For those lands located within a Wellhead Protection Area B where the vulnerability score is 10, any ASM or NASM storage where it would be a significant drinking water threat (future), is designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, as prohibited. This includes, for example, but is not limited to the following (for full circumstance details refer to the MOE Tables of Circumstances);
a) the storage of Agricultural Source Materials (ASM) in any quantity,
b) the storage of Non-agricultural Source Materials(NASM) where either:
i. the storage is at or above grade and the mass of nitrogen is greater than 5 tonnes, or
ii. the storage is in a permanent nutrient storage facility below grade or partially above grade where the mass of nitrogen is at least 0.5 tonnes, or
iii. the NASM being stored contains material generated by a meat plant. |
Ausable Bayfield, Maitland Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
A.9.5, C.9.5 |
Within a wellhead protection area where the vulnerability score is 10, any existing or future commercial fertilizer or pesticide application where it is or would be a significant drinking water threat, is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, and requires a Risk Management Plan. This includes, for example, but is not limited to the following (for full circumstance details refer to the MOE Tables of Circumstances):
a) the application of commercial fertilizers where either
i. the livestock density (according to livestock density mapping) is greater than 1.0 nutrient unit/acre or
ii. the percentage of managed land is greater than 80%.
b) the application of pesticides to an area of land greater than 1 hectare resulting in the presence of chemicals listed in the MOE Table of Circumstances.
The Risk Management Official shall negotiate or establish a Risk Management Plan with the person engaged in the designated threat activity within three years of the Plan coming into effect. The RMP is to contain, at a minimum, structural or management alterations (if any) which when implemented will ensure that existing operations continue to function in a manner which minimizes the risk to sources of municipal drinking water. Prescribed Instruments such as Nutrient Management Strategies or Nutrient Management Plans are expected to form the basis of the Risk Management Plan. |
Ausable Bayfield, Maitland Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
A.9.6, C.9.6 |
Within a wellhead protection area where the vulnerability score is 10, any existing commercial fertilizer or pesticide storage where it is a significant drinking water threat is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, and requires a Risk Management Plan. This includes, for example, but is not limited to the following (for full circumstance details refer to the MOE Tables of Circumstances):
a) the storage of commercial fertilizers where the mass of materials, in any form, is greater than 2,500 kilograms
b) the storage of pesticides for retail sale or extermination and the mass of materials is greater than 250 kilograms or
c) the storage of pesticides where they are manufactured, processed or wholesaled and the mass of materials is greater than 2500 kilograms.
The Risk Management Official shall negotiate or establish a Risk Management Plan with the person engaged in the designated threat activity within three years of the Plan coming into effect. The RMP is to contain, at a minimum, structural or management alterations (if any) which when implemented will ensure that existing operations continue to function in a manner which minimizes the risk to sources of municipal drinking water. Prescribed Instruments such as Nutrient Management Strategies or Nutrient Management Plans are expected to form the basis of the Risk Management Plan. |
Ausable Bayfield, Maitland Valley |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
A.9.7, C.9.7 |
For those lands located within a wellhead protection area where the vulnerability score is 10, any commercial fertilizer or pesticide storage where it would be a significant drinking water threat (future), is designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, as prohibited. This includes, for example, but is not limited to the following (for full circumstance details refer to the MOE Tables of Circumstances);
a) the storage of commercial fertilizers where the mass of materials, in any form, is greater than 2,500 kilograms
b) the storage of pesticides for retail sale or extermination and the mass of materials is greater than 250 kilograms or
c) the storage of pesticides where manufactured, processed or wholesaled and the mass of materials is greater than 2500 kilograms. |
Ausable Bayfield, Maitland Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
A.9.8, C.9.8 |
Within one year of the Plan coming into effect, municipalities, in collaboration with the lead Source Protection Authority (SPA), shall implement an outreach and education program, developed by the lead SPA, for delivery to all landowners within their jurisdiction located within a wellhead protection area where the vulnerability score is 10, and apply or store ASM, NASM, commercial fertilizer or pesticide where it is a significant drinking water threat. This includes, for example, but is not limited to the following (for full circumstance details refer to the MOE Tables of Circumstances):
a) agricultural source material (ASM) in any quantity
b) non-agricultural source material (NASM) where either:
i. the storage is at or above grade and the mass of nitrogen is greater than 5 tonnes or
ii. the storage is in a permanent nutrient storage facility below grade or partially above grade where the mass of nitrogen is at least 0.5 tonnes or
iii. the NASM being stored contains material generated by a meat plant or
iv. the NASM being applied contains material generated by a meat plant or sewage works
v. the livestock density (according to livestock density mapping) is sufficient to annually apply the NASM at a rate greater than 1.0 nutrient unit per acre or
vi. the application area has a managed lands percentage of greater than 80%
c) commercial fertilizer where either:
i. it is stored for retail sale or application in quantities in excess of 2500kg or
ii. the livestock density (according to livestock density mapping) is greater than 1 nutrient unit per acre or
iii. the percentage of managed land is greater than 80%
d) pesticides where either:
i. it is used for the purposes of extermination and is stored in quantities greater than 250 kg or
ii. it is applied on lands greater than 1 ha.
The outreach and education program is intended to inform affected landowners of risks to sources of local municipal drinking water and help identify means by which such risks can be minimized. |
Ausable Bayfield, Maitland Valley |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
A.9.9, C.9.9 |
Within one year of the Plan coming into effect, municipalities, in collaboration with the lead Source Protection Authority (SPA), shall implement an outreach and education program, developed by the lead SPA, for delivery to all landowners within their jurisdiction who are located within a wellhead protection area where the vulnerability score is 10, and apply or store pesticides where it is a moderate or low drinking water threat. The outreach and education program is intended to inform affected landowners of risks to sources of local municipal drinking water and help identify means by which such risks can be minimized. |
Ausable Bayfield, Maitland Valley |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
ADMIN-1-LB |
All land uses identified within the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-Laws are designated for the purpose of Section 59 of the Clean Water Act if they are located within -Intake Protection Zones with a vulnerability score of 10; or -Wellhead Protection Areas with a vulnerability score of 10.
Within these designated land use categories and areas, a notice from the Risk Management Official in accordance with Section 59(2) of the Clean Water Act shall be required prior to approval of any Planning Act application (as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 287/07 section 62) or Building Permit application.
Despite the above policy, a site specific proposed land use that is the subject of an application for an approval under the Planning Act or for a permit under the Building Code Act, is not designated for the purposes of Section 59 if the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning authority or the building official that a significant drinking water threat activity designated for the purposes of Section 57 or 58 of the Clean Water Act will not be engaged in. |
Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
ADMIN-2-LB |
All land uses, with the exception of solely residential land uses, identified within the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-Laws are designated for the purpose of Section 59 of the Clean Water Act if they are located within:
Intake Protection Zones with a vulnerability score of 8, 8.1 or 9; or
Wellhead Protection Areas B; or ""C ; with a vulnerability score of 4, 6 or 8.
Within these designated land use categories and areas, a notice from the Risk Management Official in accordance with Section 59(2) of the Clean Water Act shall be required prior to approval of any Planning Act application (as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 287/07 section 62) or Building Permit application.
Despite the above policy, a site specific proposed land use that is the subject of an application for an approval under the Planning Act or for a permit under the Building Code Act, is not designated for the purposes of Section 59 if the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning authority or the building official that a significant drinking water threat activity designated for the purposes of Section 57 or 58 of the Clean Water Act will not be engaged in. |
Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
ADMIN-3-LB |
Where this Source Protection Plan specifies that Section 40 and 42 of the Clean Water Act apply (see Appendix A, List A), the municipality shall amend their Official Plan and Zoning By-Laws to conform with significant threat policies in this Source Protection Plan. Official Plans must be updated no later than the date of their next 5-year review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and zoning by-laws must be updated within three years of the Official Plan amendments to bring them into conformity with the Official Plan |
Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
ADMIN-4-LB |
A drinking water threat activity that is established or commences after the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect is considered existing and is subject to policies addressing existing activities when:
The activity is related to a development proposal where an application was made or an approval was obtained under the Planning Act or the Condominium Act on a date before the date this Source Protection Plan takes effect. (Note that the activity would also be considered ""existing ; with respect to any further applications under the Planning Act, Condominium Act, or Prescribed Instruments required to implement the development proposal).
The activity is related to an application made or an approval was obtained under the Building Code Act on a date before the date this Source Protection Plan takes effect.
The activity is related to an application made or an approval was obtained for the issuance or amendment of a Prescribed Instrument on a date before the date this Source Protection Plan takes effect. |
Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley |
Low, Moderate, Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
ADMIN-5-LB |
A drinking water threat activity that resumes after an interruption or expands after the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect is considered existing and is subject to policies addressing existing activities when:
It is usually occurring on the property but has been interrupted for a maximum of 24 months due to temporary circumstances such as fire, renovation, change of ownership or due to the seasonal nature of the activity
It involves an expansion of an existing activity but the expanded activity would be more protective of drinking water sources
It involves an expansion of the existing physical space but does not result in an expansion of the existing activity (unless the expansion of the activity is more protective of drinking water sources)
It involves an expansion of the existing activity that is minor such that:
it does not require regulatory or planning approvals; and
it is not part of, or was not preceded by, an expansion of the physical space that required regulatory or planning approvals. |
Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley |
Low, Moderate, Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
AG-1 |
Where the following activities are or could be an existing or future significant threat, the threat shall be managed though the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 (as amended):
storage and application of agricultural source material;
the handling, storage, and application of non-agricultural source material;
the use of land for an outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard; and
the application of commercial fertilizer to land.
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will work with farmers to review existing and future Nutrient Management Plans, Strategies, and Non-Agricultural Source Material Plans to ensure that they contain best management practices to ensure that agricultural activities are not, or do not, become a significant drinking water threat. Instruments that exist before the day the Source Protection Plan takes effect must be reviewed and, if necessary, amended within three years.
Note: Additional policies apply. See MONITORING-3. |
Raisin Region, South Nation |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
AG-2 |
The following activities are designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 (Risk Management Plan), where the activity is or could be a significant drinking water threat for activities that are not subject to the requirements of the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 (as amended):
the storage and application of agricultural source material (ASM);
the use of land for livestock grazing/pasturing or outdoor confinement area/farm-animal yard; and
the handling, storage, and application of commercial fertilizer.
The Risk Management Plan will be based upon the same principles as the requirements of a Nutrient Management Plan/Strategy or Environmental Farm Plan. The Risk Management Plan will include these conditions where appropriate:
Requiring soil samples be done at least once every five years (the default value of 101 ppm of plant available phosphorus and 251 ppm of plant available potassium can be used in place of the first soil test)
Based on soil samples, fertilizer and ASM shall be used at the appropriate rates
Requiring the establishment of minimum vegetative buffers from surface water
Requiring structural or management alterations needed to meet current best management practices (i.e. nutrient management standards for runoff)
No ASM or fertilizer shall be spread within the WHPA-A (100 m around the wellhead)
Risk Management Plans or voluntary Nutrient Management Plans/Strategies prepared by a person certified by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs under the Nutrient Management Act which meet the expectations of Section 58 (15) of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and Source Protection Plan shall be accepted by the Risk Management Official.
Note: Additional policies apply. See MONITORING-1, GENERAL-5, and GENERAL-6. |
Raisin Region, South Nation |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
Ag1EF-EO |
The City of Greater Sudbury and the Municipality of Markstay-Warren shall create and deliver an education and outreach program to all of the vulnerable areas where the following threats could be significant:
Application to land and storage of agricultural source material;
Use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard;
Application to land and handling and storage of non-agricultural source material; and
Application to land and handling and storage of commercial fertilizer.
The education and outreach program may include, but is not limited to, the following:
Descriptions of the threat activities and why they pose a risk to drinking water;
Source Protection Plan content related to the above threats to inform residents of the new restrictions in effect and the location of the vulnerable areas; and
The proper application of commercial fertilizers and best management practices.
Monitoring policy M4 applies |
Nickel District |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
Ag2F-s57 |
The following threats are prohibited and therefore designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act in the vulnerable areas where they could be significant within the City of Greater Sudbury:
Application to land and storage of agricultural source material (future);
Use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard (future); and
Application to land and handling and storage of non-agricultural source material (future).
All land uses except residential in the City of Greater Sudbury Zoning By-Law 2010-100Z are designated for the purpose of Section 59 of the Clean Water Act in the vulnerable areas where the above listed threats would be significant.
Monitoring policy M2 applies. |
Nickel District |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
Ag3E-RMP |
The following threats are designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act requiring Risk Management Plans where they could be significant:
Application to land and storage of agricultural source material (existing);
Use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard (existing);
Application to land and handling and storage of non-agricultural source material (existing); and
Handling and storage of commercial fertilizer (existing and future)
In the Ramsey Lake Issue Contributing Area, section 58 risk management plans are required where 2,500 kg and greater of commercial fertilizer is stored. Expansions to existing activities are permitted provided that the activity can be adequately managed.
All land uses except residential in the City of Greater Sudbury Zoning By-Law 2010-100Z are designated for the purpose of Section 59 of the Clean Water Act in the vulnerable areas where the above listed threats could be significant.
Monitoring policy M2 applies. |
Nickel District |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
Ag4EF-RMP |
Where it could be a significant threat within the City of Greater Sudbury, the application to land of commercial fertilizer (existing and future) is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, requiring risk management plans. In the Ramsey Lake Issue Contributing Area, this policy applies only to those properties that have a minimum of 1 hectare of land to which commercial fertilizer could be applied. Expansions to existing activities are permitted provided that the activity can be adequately managed.
All land uses except residential in the City of Greater Sudbury Zoning By-Law 2010-100Z are designated for the purpose of Section 59 restricted land uses under the Clean Water Act in the vulnerable areas where the application of commercial fertilizer (existing and future) could be a significant threat.
Monitoring policy M2 applies. |
Nickel District |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
AIR1 |
Prior to the installation or operation of any de-icing facility to be located where the threat could be significant, the airport authority/operator should have in place an appropriate glycol management plan. Said plan should manage the risk posed by runoff from de-icing operations or a spill. The authority/operator should also have in place an emergency response plan to ensure continued protection of the environment in the event of an emergency.
Where the operator/authority is a Municipality, the Municipality shall comply with this policy.
The airport authority/operator should provide notice to the Source Protection Authority when a glycol management plan has been prepared in the areas where this policy applies. This policy shall come into effect on the effective date of the Source Protection Plan and shall apply in the following vulnerable areas:
Callander IPZ-1;
* Mattawa WHPA-A and B;
Powassan WHPA-A and B1;
* South River IPZ-1. |
North Bay-Mattawa |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
AirD1EF-EO |
The City of Greater Sudbury shall inform regulating authorities, including the airport authority or operator, of the vulnerable areas where runoff containing de-icing materials from a regional or national airport would be a significant threat. This education and outreach policy requires a one-time communication - it is not an ongoing, annual requirement.
Monitoring policy M16 applies. |
Nickel District |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
All IPZ s (E&O) |
The Essex Region Conservation Authority will initiate and lead Education and Outreach when the Source Protection Plan takes effect, by building on existing Education and Outreach programs to promote best management practices to protect drinking water sources for moderate and low drinking water threats. Implementation will be conditional on availability of funding.
The E & O will be targeted for implementation within three to five years after the Plan takes effect, and will continue as needed based on a review at that time.
The above applies to the existing and future, moderate and low, various threats (listed below) in all IPZs within the Essex Region Source
Protection Area:
The handling and storage of road salt
The storage of snow
The handling and storage of fuel
Waste disposal sites
The establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects,
stores, transmits, treats or disposes of sewage
The handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid
The handling and storage of an organic solvent
The application of pesticide to land
The handling and storage of pesticide
The application of commercial fertilizer to land
The handling and storage of commercial fertilizer
The application of agricultural source material to land
The storage of agricultural source material
The management of agricultural source material
The application of non-agricultural source material to land
The handling and storage of non-agricultural source material
|
Essex |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing |
1 |
False |
|
All IPZs, HVAs, SGRAs, Wells –1 (Stewardship/Incentive) |
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will apply for funding assistance from the Ministry of the Environment, when the Source Protection Plan takes effect, in order to undertake a stewardship and incentive program, funded by the Province, to encourage the use of risk mitigation practices and assist with the implementation costs of these practices for moderate and low threats to drinking water sources.
Implementation will be conditional on availability of funding.
The above applies to the existing and future, moderate and low, various threats (listed below) in all IPZs, HVAs and SGRAs and rural areas with
private wells in the Essex Region Source Protection Area:
The handling and storage of road salt
The storage of snow
The handling and storage of fuel
Waste disposal sites
The establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects,
stores, transmits, treats or disposes of sewage
The handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid
The handling and storage of an organic solvent
The application of pesticide to land
The handling and storage of pesticide
The application of commercial fertilizer to land
The handling and storage of commercial fertilizer
The application of agricultural source material to land
The storage of agricultural source material
The management of agricultural source material
The application of non-agricultural source material to land
The handling and storage of non-agricultural source material. |
Essex |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
1 |
False |
|
All123-handlestorefuel-1 (Clean Water Act) |
Commercial, Agricultural and Industrial land uses identified within the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-Laws where the policies of the Source Protection Plan indicate the handling and storage of fuel in quantities described above are subject to Section 57 or Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, are hereby designated as Restricted Land Uses, with the exception of residential uses. Within these designated land uses and areas, a written notice from the Risk Management Official in accordance with Section 59(2) of the Clean Water Act shall be required prior to approval of any Building Permit or Planning Act application.
Despite the above policy, a Risk Management Official may issue written direction specifying the circumstances under which a Planning Act Approval Authority or building official may be permitted to make the determination that a site specific land use is not designated for the purposes of Section 59. Where such direction has been issued, a site specific land use that is the subject of an application for approval under the Planning Act or for a permit under the Building Code Act is not designated for the purposes of Section 59, provided that the Planning Act Approval Authority or building official, as the case may be, is satisfied that:
The application complies with the circumstances specified in the written direction from the Risk Management Official; and
The applicant has demonstrated that a significant drinking water threat activity designated for the purposes of Section 57 or 58 will not be engaged in, or will not be affected by the application
The date of compliance is when Source Protection Plan takes effect. |
Essex |
Significant |
Future |
1 |
False |
|
All123-transportcorridor-1(Specify Action) |
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will provide information on drinking water threats (the transportation of various quantities of organic solvents, dense non-aqueous phase liquids, fuels, pesticides/herbicides and fertilizers) and vulnerable areas (through maps) to various parties and organizations, and encourage them to include this information in their spills response, prevention and/or emergency plans.
The various parties and organizations include municipalities (various departments), Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), Ministry of Environment (MOE), Hazmat, Environment Canada, railways, Transport Canada, Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, Regional Environmental Emergencies Team (REET), Canadian Coast Guard, Port Authorities, harbours/marinas, ferry operators, Ambassador Bridge authority, local distributors and dispatchers, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and other emergency responders. Information on the drinking water threats and vulnerable areas may also be sent to other relevant parties and organizations that the ERCA may become aware of. The information will assist in responding to spills (such as reporting and containment), and preventing spills on transportation corridors within the Intake Protection Zones in the Essex Region watershed. The information will be sent by the ERCA to the various parties and organizations within 1(one) year of the date of the approval of the Source Protection Plan.
Further, the ERCA will encourage marinas within or near the Intake Protection Zones to refer to best management practices in the Clean Marine Program related to fuel and other relevant substances, and will encourage marinas to participate in the Clean Marine Program.
These specified actions apply to the existing and future, moderate and low threats of the transportation of organic solvents, dense non-aqueous
phase liquids (DNAPLs), fuels, pesticides/herbicides and fertilizers in the vulnerable areas of:
All IPZ-1s, IPZ-2s and IPZ-3s.
The date of compliance is within 1 (one) year of the Source Protection Plan taking effect. |
Essex |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing |
1 |
False |
|
All123-transportcorridor-3(Specify Action) |
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO), in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) as well as in consultation with Source Protection Authorities (SPAs), should design a sign to the appropriate Provincial standard, to identify the locations of Wellhead Protection Areas and Intake Protection Zones. The Ministry of Transportation should manufacture, install and maintain the signs along Provincial Highways within the Wellhead Protection Areas with a vulnerability score of 10, and/or within an Intake Protection Zones or Wellhead Protection Area E with a vulnerability score of 8 or higher.
Municipalities will be responsible for the purchase, installation and maintenance of appropriate signs designed by the Province in collaboration with the SPAs. These signs should be placed, at a minimum, where municipal arterial roads are located within a Wellhead Protection Areas with a vulnerability score of 10, and/or an Intake Protection Zone or Wellhead Protection Area E with a vulnerability score of 8 or higher.
The above policy will be implemented as part of an overall education and outreach plan within each Source Protection Area. This policy, in conjunction with additional education and outreach policies, should be implemented within 2 years after the effective date of the plan. The implementing bodies are MTO, MOE and the municipalities. |
Essex |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
1 |
False |
|
AQUA-1-LB-PI-HR |
Where the use of land or water for aquaculture (existing and/or future) is or would be a moderate drinking water threat as described in Appendix B and requires a Prescribed Instruments (Certificate of Approval or Environmental Compliance Approval or Permit to Take Water under the Ontario Water Resources Act), the MOE shall ensure:
a) Amendments to an existing instrument includes appropriate terms and conditions that address the threat and protect drinking water sources; or
b) The future instrument includes appropriate terms and conditions that address and threat and protect drinking water sources. |
Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley |
Moderate |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
AQUA-2-NLB |
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is strongly encouraged to consider the proximity to and potential impact on drinking water sources during their review of applications for future aquaculture facilities subject to approvals under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and the aquaculture regulations. This policy applies where the use of land or water for aquaculture is a moderate threat to drinking water (an Intake Protection Zone with a vulnerability score of 9 or 10). When approving a location for a new facility, preference should be given to locations outside of these zones. Action to implement this policy should be initiated within one year from the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect. |
Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley |
Moderate |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
ASM(APP)-1 |
The existing and future application of agricultural source material to land is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, and therefore requires a risk management plan for areas outside of WHPA-A and IPZ-1 for those not phased in under the Nutrient Management Act, where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat. The risk management plan, at a minimum, will be based on contemporary standards, reflect appropriate nutrient management practices, and ensure the activity ceases to be or does not become a significant drinking water threat. |
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River, Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
1 |
False |
|
ASM(App)-2 |
Where the Nutrient Management Act does not require an approval, the existing and future application of agricultural source material to land is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, and is therefore prohibited within WHPA-A and IPZ-1, where the activity would be a significant drinking water threat. |
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River, Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
1 |
False |
|
ASM(App)-3 |
The existing and future application of agricultural source material to land is prohibited within WHPA-A and IPZ-1, for those phased in under the Nutrient Management Act. |
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River, Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
1 |
False |
|
ASM(App)-4 |
Where the existing and future application of agricultural source material to land is in an area where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat outside of WHPA-A or IPZ-1, and the activity requires an approval under the Nutrient Management Act, OMAFRA shall ensure that the nutrient management plan or strategy that governs the application of agricultural source material to land includes appropriate terms and conditions to ensure that the activity ceases to be or does not become a significant drinking water threat. |
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River, Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
1 |
False |
|
ASM(ICA)-1 |
The existing and future storage and application of agricultural source material to land is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and therefore requires a risk management plan where the vulnerability score is less than 10 and the activities are or would be significant drinking water threats. The risk management plan, at a minimum, will be based on contemporary standards, reflect appropriate nutrient management practices, and ensure the activity ceases to be or does not become a significant drinking water threat. |
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River, Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
1 |
False |
|
ASM(ICA)-2 |
Where the Nutrient Management Act does not require an approval, the existing and future storage and application of agricultural source material to land is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, and is therefore prohibited where the vulnerability score is 10, and the activities would be a significant drinking water threat. |
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River, Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
1 |
False |
|
ASM(ICA)-3 |
Where the existing and future storage and application of agricultural source material to land is in an area where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat and the vulnerability score is less than 10, and the activity requires an approval under the Nutrient Management Act, OMAFRA shall ensure that the nutrient management plan or strategy that governs the storage and application of agricultural source material to land incorporates terms and conditions to ensure that the activity ceases to be or does not become a significant drinking water threat. |
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River, Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
1 |
False |
|
ASM(ICA)-4 |
The existing and future storage and application of agricultural source material to land is prohibited where the vulnerability score is 10 and the activities would be a significant drinking water threat. |
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River, Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
1 |
False |
|
ASM(STORE)-1 |
The existing storage of agricultural source material is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, and therefore requires a risk management plan for those not phased in under the nutrient management act, where the activity is a significant drinking water threat. The risk management plan, at a minimum, will be based on contemporary standards, reflect appropriate nutrient management practices, and ensure the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. |
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River, Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound |
Significant |
Existing |
1 |
False |
|
ASM(Store)-2 |
Where the Nutrient Management Act does not require an approval, the future storage of agricultural source material is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, and is therefore prohibited where the activity would be a significant drinking water threat. |
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River, Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound |
Significant |
Future |
1 |
False |
|
ASM(Store)-3 |
Where the existing storage of agricultural source material is in an area where the activity is a significant drinking water threat, and the activity requires an approval under the Nutrient Management Act, OMAFRA shall ensure that the nutrient management plan or strategy that governs the storage of agricultural source material to land includes appropriate terms and conditions to ensure that the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. |
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River, Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound |
Significant |
Existing |
1 |
False |
|
ASM(Store)-4 |
The future storage of agricultural source material is prohibited where the activity would be a significant drinking water threat. |
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River, Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound |
Significant |
Future |
1 |
False |
|
ASM-1 |
See ASM-1-b (Policy Database ID 4717) for Part 2 of this policy.
1) The application of ASM to land shall be prohibited where the activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat in any of the following areas:
WHPA-A (existing, future); or
WHPA-B (VS = 10) in an Issue Contributing Area for Pathogens (future); or
WHPA-E in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (future).
2) Where the application of ASM to land is in an area where the activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Nutrient Management Plan or Strategy that governs the activity shall be reviewed or established to ensure appropriate terms and conditions are included so that the activity ceases to be, or does not become, a significant drinking water threat. In addition to any other risk management measures required through the Prescribed Instrument, the Prescribed Instrument shall as a minimum ensure:
a) the application of ASM is not applied during restricted periods, or any other time when the soil is snow covered or frozen consistent with the limitations of subsection 52.2 - 52.4 of Ontario Regulation 267/03 under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 to avoid runoff; and
b) soil testing is required for plant available nitrogen each year prior to application of ASM to determine appropriate application rates, in any of the following areas:
WHPA-B (VS = 10) which is not in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing, future); or
WHPA-E (VS = 8) which is not in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing, future); or
WHPA-B (VS = 10) in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates (existing, future); or
WHPA-B (VS = 10) in an Issue Contributing Area for Pathogens (existing); or
WHPA-E in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing); or
the remainder of an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing, future).
Timeline:
T-2: Prescribed Instruments (existing), where prohibited, shall not be renewed when the current Prescribed Instrument expires, and the significant threat activity to which the Prescribed Instrument pertains, shall cease no later than 5 years from the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect.
T-3: The relevant Ministry shall comply with the Prescribed Instrument policy (future) immediately upon the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect. |
Central Lake Ontario, Credit Valley, Toronto |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
ASM-1-LB-PI-MC |
Where the land application or storage of agricultural source material (existing and/or future) that is or would be a significant drinking water threat as described in Appendix B is governed by a Prescribed Instrument (Nutrient Management Strategy or Plan developed under General Regulation 267/03 of the Nutrient Management Act), this activity shall continue to be managed through these existing requirements. The existing regulatory requirements administered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the corresponding compliance program enforced by the MOE already manage this activity so that it is not a significant threat to drinking water. |
Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
ASM-2 |
For farms that do not require a Nutrient Management Plan or Strategy, where the application of ASM is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the following actions shall be taken:
1) The application of ASM is designated for the purpose of s.57 under the Clean Water Act, and is therefore prohibited where the threat is, or would be, significant in any of the following areas:
WHPA-A (existing, future); or
WHPA-B (VS = 10) in an Issue Contributing Area for Pathogens (future); or
WHPA-E in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (future).
2) The application of ASM is designated for the purpose of s.58 under the Clean Water Act, requiring risk management plans where the threat is, or would be significant. In addition to any other risk management measures required through the risk management plan, the risk management plan shall as a minimum ensure:
a) the application of ASM is not applied during restricted periods, or any other time when the soil is snow covered or frozen consistent with the limitations of subsection 52.2 - 52.4 of Ontario Regulation 267/03 under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 to avoid runoff; and
b) soil testing is required for plant available nitrogen each year prior to application of ASM to determine appropriate application rates, in any of the following areas:
WHPA-B (VS = 10) which is not in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing, future); or
WHPA-E (VS = 8) which is not in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing, future); or
WHPA-B (VS = 10) in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates (existing, future); or
WHPA-B (VS = 10) in an Issue Contributing Area for Pathogens (existing); or
WHPA-E in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing); or
the remainder of an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing, future).
Timelines:
T-4: Activities (existing) designated for the purpose of s.57 under the Clean Water Act as prohibited, shall be prohibited by the Risk Management Official within 180 days from the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect as per s. 57(2) under the Clean Water Act, unless otherwise specified within the policy.
T-5: Activities (future) designated for the purpose of s.57 under the Clean Water Act are prohibited immediately upon the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect.
T-6: Activities (existing) designated for the purpose of s.58 under the Clean Water Act, requiring risk management plans shall be identified and confirmed within 1 year by the Risk Management Official. Risk management plans shall be established within 5 years from the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect.
T-7: Activities (future) designated for the purpose of s.58 under the Clean Water Act, requiring risk management plans, are prohibited until such time as a risk management plan is approved by the Risk Management Official, immediately upon the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect.
|
Central Lake Ontario, Credit Valley, Toronto |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
ASM-2-LB-S58 |
The existing or future land application or storage of agricultural source material is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, requiring a Risk Management Plan in areas where the threat is or would be significant as described in Appendix B. The Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be established within three years from the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect. This policy does not apply to:
Small, non-intensive farms where the number of farm animals is not sufficient to generate five or more nutrient units of manure annually and the concentration is less than one nutrient unit per acre of cropland
Activities that are governed by Nutrient Management Strategies or Nutrient Management Plans developed under the Nutrient Management Act.
Residential use of agricultural source material such as bagged manure applied to gardens |
Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
ASM-3 |
1) The storage of ASM shall be prohibited where the activity would be a significant drinking water threat in any of the following areas:
WHPA-A (future); or
WHPA-B (VS = 10) in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (future); or
WHPA-E in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (future).
2) Where the storage of ASM is in an area where the activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Nutrient Management Plan or Strategy that governs the activity shall be reviewed or established to ensure appropriate terms and conditions are included so that the activity ceases to be, or does not become, a significant drinking water threat in any of the following areas:
WHPA-A (existing); or
WHPA-B (VS = 10) which is not in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing, future); or
WHPA-E (VS = 8) which is not in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing, future); or
WHPA-B (VS = 10) in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing); or
WHPA-E in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing); or
the remainder of an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing, future).
Timelines:
T-1: Prescribed Instruments (existing) shall be reviewed (and amended, as necessary) within 3 years of the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect, or such other date as the Director determines.
T-3: The relevant Ministry shall comply with the Prescribed Instrument policy (future) immediately upon the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect. |
Central Lake Ontario, Credit Valley, Toronto |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
ASM-4 |
For farms that do not require a Nutrient Management Plan or Strategy, where the storage of ASM would be a significant drinking water threat, the following actions shall be taken:
1) The storage of ASM is designated for the purpose of s.57 under the Clean Water Act, and is therefore prohibited where the threat would be significant in any of the following areas:
WHPA-A (future); or
WHPA-B (VS = 10) in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (future); or
WHPA-E in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (future).
2) The storage of ASM is designated for the purpose of s.58 under the Clean Water Act, requiring risk management plans where the threat is, or would be, significant in any of the following areas:
WHPA-A (existing); or
WHPA-B (VS = 10) which is not in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing, future); or
WHPA-E (VS = 8) which is not in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing, future); or
WHPA-B (VS = 10) in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing); or
WHPA-E in an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing); or
the remainder of an Issue Contributing Area for Nitrates or Pathogens (existing, future).
Timelines:
T-5: Activities (future) designated for the purpose of s.57 under the Clean Water Act are prohibited immediately upon the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect.
T-6: Activities (existing) designated for the purpose of s.58 under the Clean Water Act, requiring risk management plans shall be identified and confirmed within 1 year by the Risk Management Official. Risk management plans shall be established within 5 years from the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect.
T-7: Activities (future) designated for the purpose of s.58 under the Clean Water Act, requiring risk management plans, are prohibited until such time as a risk management plan is approved by the Risk Management Official, immediately upon the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect. |
Central Lake Ontario, Credit Valley, Toronto |
Significant |
Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
ASM-5 |
The management of ASM (aquaculture) shall be prohibited where the activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat in the following areas:
- An Issue Contributing Area for Pathogens (existing, future).
Timelines:
T-2: Prescribed Instruments (existing), where prohibited, shall not be renewed when the current Prescribed Instrument expires, and the significant threat activity to which the Prescribed Instrument pertains, shall cease no later than 5 years from the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect.
T-3: The relevant Ministry shall comply with the Prescribed Instrument policy (future) immediately upon the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect. |
Central Lake Ontario, Credit Valley, Toronto |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-1.1.1 |
This source protection plan came into effect on July 1, 2016, the effective date specified in the Notice of Approval posted on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry. Amendments to the Source Protection Plan are permitted in accordance with the Clean Water Act, 2006, and the General Regulations. The effective date for amended policies, only including but not limited to the addition of new drinking water threats and regulated areas and activities, is the date of posting of the Notice of Approval of the amendment provisions on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry. |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Unknown |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-1.1.2 |
Except as set out below, the policies contained in this Source Protection Plan shall come into effect on the date set out by the Minister.
a. For Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, if an activity was engaged in at a particular location before the relevant policies within this Source Protection Plan took effect, policies regarding prohibited activities do not apply to a person who engages in the activity at that location until 180 days from the date the Source Protection Plan comes into effect;
b. For Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, if an activity was engaged in at a particular location before the relevant policies within this Source Protection Plan or amendment took effect and the Risk Management Official gives notice to a person who is engaged in the activity at that location that, in the opinion of the Risk Management Official, policies regarding regulated activities apply to the person who engages in the activity at that location on and after a date specified in the notice that is at least 120 days after the date the notice is given;
c. For Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, policies regarding restricted land uses shall come into effect the same day the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan comes into effect;
d. Where the Source Protection Policies require the County and/or the Source Protection Authority to develop and implement education and outreach programs as the primary tool for managing or eliminating a particular significant threat, such programs shall be developed and implemented within five (5) years from the date the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan comes into effect;
e. For Sections 43 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, if an activity was engaged in at a particular location immediately before the relevant policies within this Source Protection Plan took effect, amendments to Prescribed Instruments shall be completed within three (3) years from the date the Source Protection Plan or amendment comes into effect;
f. For Section 40 and 42 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, the Official Plan must be amended and adopted by council to conform with the significant threat policies within five (5) years from the date the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan comes into effect or the next Official Plan review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and the Zoning By-law within two (2) years from adoption of the Official Plan conformity amendment.
|
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-1.18 |
To address Conditions resulting from past activities that are significant drinking water threats, the County shall:
a. Continue to support environmental investigation, remediation and redevelopment through the incentives provided through the Community Improvement Plans; and
b. Implement an education program on drinking water issues associated with contaminated sites including the protection of drinking water sources and the use of the Record of Site Condition process as a best management practice to address Condition sites. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-1.2 |
Despite the definition of existing, for the purposes of this Plan, where one or more of the following:
A complete application for development under the Planning Act or Condominium Act;
An application for Environmental Compliance Approval; or
An application for a Building Permit.
has been received by the applicable implementing body prior to the date this Source Protection Plan takes effect a related significant drinking water threat shall be permitted subject to the policies pertaining to existing significant drinking water threats. Where the above noted applications have lapsed or been withdrawn, the above noted transition policies shall no longer apply. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-1.21 |
The Source Protection Plan provides policies to meet the objectives of the Clean Water Act, 2006. The Source Protection Plan consists of the written policy text and Schedules.
a. The Schedules in the Source Protection Plan identify the areas where the
policies of the Source Protection Plan apply. The boundaries for the
circumstances shown on the Plan Schedules are general. More detailed
interpretation of the boundaries relies on the mapping in the approved
Assessment Report and the Specific Circumstances found in the Tables of
Drinking Water Threats, Clean Water Act, 2006.
b. Where any Act or portion of an Act of the Ontario Government or Canadian
Government is referenced in this Plan, such reference shall be interpreted to
refer to any subsequent renaming of sections in the Act as well as any
subsequent amendments to the Act, or successor thereof. This provision is also
applicable to any policy statement, regulation or guideline issued by the Province
or the municipality. |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-1.3 |
In accordance with Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, all land uses, except solely residential uses, where significant drinking water threat activities have been designated for the purpose of Section 57 or Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, are hereby designated as Restricted Land Uses and a written notice from the Risk Management Official is required prior to approval of any Building Permit, Planning Act or Condominium Act application.
Despite the above policy, a site specific proposed land use that is the subject of an application for an approval under the Planning Act (as prescribed in O. Reg. 287/07 Section 62), or for a permit under the Building Code Act, is not designated for the purpose of Section 59 if the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning authority or the building official, as the case may be, that a significant drinking water threat activity designated for the purposes of Section 57 or 58 will not be engaged in. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-1.5 |
The County, in collaboration with Conservation Authorities and other bodies wherever
possible, may develop and implement education and outreach programs directed at any,
or all, significant drinking water threats where such programs are deemed necessary
and/or appropriate by the County. Such programs may include, but not necessarily be
limited to, increasing awareness and understanding of significant drinking water threats
and promotion of best management practices. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-1.6 |
The County, in collaboration with other bodies and levels of government wherever
possible, may develop and implement incentive programs directed at various significant
drinking water threats where such programs are deemed necessary and/or appropriate
by the County, subject to available funding. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-10.1 |
To ensure any existing handling and storage of an organic solvent ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-10.2 |
To ensure any new handling and storage of an organic solvent never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat; this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and shall be prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-11.1 |
To ensure any new airport where there could be runoff containing de-icing chemicals, never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-12.2 |
To reduce the risk to drinking water from the establishment and operation of a liquid hydrocarbon pipeline where the activity would be a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. The Risk Management Plan may include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. Evaluation of existing Spills Prevention Plans/ Spill Contingency Plans;
b. An evaluation of communication plans and training protocols with respect to management of a spill;
c. Additional measures to reduce the likelihood that a spill or leak would be a risk to drinking water sources; and
d. Ensure all applicable provisions of Ontario Regulations O. Reg. 210/01
e. Ensure the protection of drinking water sources by including the following;
i. Best Management Practices for spill management;
ii. proof of ability to pay for clean-up of potential contamination; and
iii. the appropriate frequency of inspections. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-13.4 |
To ensure that any future consumptive water taking within the WHPA-Q never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the County of Brant will update the Paris Master Servicing Plan using the findings from the Whiteman’s Creek Tier 3 Water Budget, and in addition, complete a Paris (Paris/Bethel) Settlement Area Well Capacity Study to be used to support future growth management. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-13.5 |
To ensure that any future consumptive water taking within the WHPA-Q ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the County of Brant will:
a. expand the Tier 3 model to include the Paris Settlement Area;
b. undertake a comprehensive Paris/Bethel Well Capacity Study, inclusive of scenarios consistent with potential growth target;.
c. incorporate the sustainable water quantity capacity into the overall growth management strategy for Paris and Bethel Wells.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-13.6 |
To ensure that any existing or future consumptive water takings within the WHPA-Q ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the County of Brant will request the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks support the ongoing maintenance of the Whitemans Creek Tier 3 Water Budget model and expansion of the model to include the Paris Wells. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-13.7 |
To ensure that any existing and future consumptive water takings within the WHPA-Q ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the County of Brant will update their water conservation plans using the findings from the Whitemans Creek Tier 3 Water Budget and Risk Assessment to support the sustainable use of water in areas serviced by a well located within the WHPA-Q and the serviced settlement area. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-2.2 |
To ensure any existing waste disposal site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, which does not require an Environmental Compliance Approval under Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-2.4 |
To ensure the establishment, operation or maintenance of a new waste disposal site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, which does not require an Environmental Compliance Approval, never becomes a significant drinking water threat (except for the storage of wastes described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t), or (u) of the definition of hazardous wastes, or in clause (d) of the definition of liquid industrial waste; storage of hazardous or liquid industrial waste; or storage of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) waste), where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and shall be prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-2.5 |
To ensure the establishment, operation or maintenance of a new waste disposal site, or aspect thereof, within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, which does not require an Environmental Compliance Approval and comprises one of the following waste disposal site threat subcategories:
storage of wastes described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t), or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste, or in clause (d) of the definition of liquid industrial waste;
storage of hazardous or liquid industrial waste; or
storage of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) waste
and where such waste disposal site would be a significant drinking water threat, it shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act and a Risk Management Plan shall be required to manage the activity such that it never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
The requirements of the Risk Management Plan may be based on Ministry of the Environment tools and requirements for such activities, as set out in the Environmental Protection Act, but may also include any modifications or additional requirements that are deemed necessary or appropriate by the Risk Management Official. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-2.6 |
The County in collaboration with Conservation Authorities and other bodies wherever
possible, shall develop and implement education and outreach programs for such
activities that involve existing and future establishment, operation or maintenance of a
waste disposal site, within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act
within vulnerable areas, that do not require an Environmental Compliance Approval.
The program should focus on the proper handling, storage and disposal of wastes to
ensure that these activities cease to be or never become significant drinking water
threats. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-3.1 |
To ensure existing or new septic systems and holding tanks, with a design flow of less
than or equal to 10,000 Litres per day and subject to approval under the Ontario
Building Code Act or the Ontario Water Resources Act, ceases to be or never becomes
a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is, or would be, a significant
drinking water threat, the County shall implement an on-site septic system maintenance
inspection program. Inspections should be prioritized based on the proximity to the
drinking water supply. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-4.1 |
a. To ensure the following existing significant drinking water threats:
i. The storage of agricultural source material (not phased-in under the Nutrient Management Act)
ii. The application, handling and storage of commercial fertilizer
iii. The application, handling and storage of pesticide
iv. The use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
within WHPA-A or B with a vulnerability score equal to ten (10), cease to be significant drinking water threats, these activities shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.
b. To ensure the following existing significant drinking water threat:
i. The application of agricultural source material (not phased-in under the Nutrient Management Act)
within WHPA-B with a vulnerability score equal to ten (10), ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.
The requirements of the Risk Management Plan for the storage of agricultural source material will generally be based on the requirements of a Nutrient Management Plan and/or Strategy under the Nutrient Management Act, but may also include any modifications or additional requirements deemed necessary or appropriate by the Risk Management Official. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-4.2 |
To ensure the following significant drinking water threats:
The existing and future application of agricultural source material
The future storage of agricultural source material
The existing and future application and handling and storage of non-agricultural source material
The future handling and storage of pesticide
The future use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
within a WHPA-A, ceases to be or never become significant drinking water threats, these activities shall be designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and shall be prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-4.3 |
To ensure the following future significant drinking water threats:
The storage of agricultural source material
The handling and storage of non-agricultural source material
The handling and storage of pesticide
within a WHPA-B with a vulnerability score equal to ten (10), never become significant drinking water threats, these activities shall be designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and shall be prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-4.4 |
To ensure the following future significant drinking water threats:
The application, handling and storage of commercial fertilizer
The application of pesticide
within WHPA-A, never become significant drinking water threats, these activities shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-4.5 |
To ensure the following future significant drinking water threats:
The application of agricultural source material (not phased-in under the Nutrient Management Act)
The application, handling and storage of commercial fertilizer
The application of pesticide
The use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
within WHPA-B with a vulnerability score equal to ten (10), never become significant drinking water threats, these activities shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.
The requirements of the Risk Management Plan for the application of agricultural source material will generally be based on the requirements of a Nutrient Management Plan and/or Strategy under the Nutrient Management Act, but may also include any modifications or additional requirements deemed necessary or appropriate by the Risk Management Official.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-4.7 |
To ensure the following existing and future significant drinking water threats:
a. The application and storage of agricultural source material
b. The application, handling and storage of non-agricultural source material
c. The application, handling and storage of commercial fertilizer
d. The application and storage of pesticide
e. The use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm animal yard
within a Nitrate ICA with a vulnerability score of less than 10, or IPZ with a vulnerability
score equal to or greater than eight (8) cease to be or never become significant
drinking water threat, the County shall develop and implement an education and
outreach program targeted to individuals within these vulnerable areas to ensure that
the risk to municipal drinking water sources from these activities is reduced.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-5.1 |
Where a Chloride Issue Contributing Area has been identified, the County of Brant shall
review and, if necessary, revise their Salt Management Plans for the application of salt
on roadways in all Wellhead Protection Areas. The Salt Management Plan shall
include, as a minimum, measures to ensure application rate, timing and location reduce
the potential for salt-related surface water run-off and groundwater infiltration and meet
the objectives of Environment Canada's Code of Practice for Environmental
Management of Road Salts including the salt vulnerable area mapping to include areas
where significant threats can occur. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-6.1 |
To ensure any existing handling and storage of road salt ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-6.2 |
To ensure any new handling and storage of road salt within WHPA-A, never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and shall be prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-6.3 |
To ensure any new handling and storage of road salt in the following areas never become significant drinking water threats, where these activities would be significant drinking water threats within:
a. WHPA-B with a vulnerability score equal to ten (10),
b. Chloride ICA, or
c. IPZ with a vulnerability score of nine (9),
these activities shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-7.1 |
To ensure any existing snow storage in an area greater than 0.01 hectares ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity is a significant drinking water threat within a WHPA-A or B with a vulnerability score equal to ten (10), this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-7.2 |
To ensure any existing snow storage ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is a significant drinking water threat within a Chloride or Nitrate ICA or IPZ with a vulnerability score of nine (9), the County shall encourage best management practices with respect to the handling and storage of snow. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-7.3 |
To ensure any new snow handling and storage in an area greater than 0.01 hectares never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and shall be prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-8.1 |
To ensure the existing and future handling and storage of fuel equal to or less than
2,500 Litres ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where
this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the County shall develop
and implement an education and outreach program outlining requirements for the
proper maintenance of fuel storage tanks and the steps to be taken if there is a spill or
leak detected. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-8.2 |
To ensure the handling and storage of liquid fuel more than 2,500 Litres ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is, or would be a significant drinking water threat, these activities shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required in the following areas:
a. existing activities within a WHPA-A or B with a vulnerability score equal to ten (10); or
b. future activities within a WHPA-B with a vulnerability score of ten (10). |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-8.3 |
To ensure any future handling and storage of liquid fuel of more than 2,500 Litres never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat within a WHPA-A, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and shall be prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-9.1 |
To ensure any existing handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) for industrial, commercial, institutional and agricultural purposes ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is a significant drinking water threat within a WHPA-A or B with a vulnerability score equal to ten (10), , this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-9.2 |
To ensure any future handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) for industrial, commercial institutional and agricultural purposes never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat within WHPA- A or B with a vulnerability score equal to ten (10), this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and shall be prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-CW-9.3 |
To ensure any existing or new handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase
liquid (DNAPL) ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat,
where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the County shall
develop and implement an education and outreach program to encourage the use of
alternative products, where available, and the proper handling/storage and disposal
procedures for these products. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-1.16 |
To address conditions resulting from past activities that are significant drinking water threats, the Ministry of the Environment shall:
- Ensure that all Prescribed Instruments issued for Condition Sites include terms and conditions, as appropriate, to ensure that the risk to drinking water sources is managed. Appropriate conditions may include requirements for source control, remediation to provincial standards, monitoring and Contaminant Management Plans;
- Ensure that Prescribed Instruments include a condition requiring the instrument holder to report on the actions taken and the status of the site to the Ministry of Environment, Source Protection Authority and the municipality on an annual basis; and
- Provide to the County of Brant a copy of the new or revised Prescribed Instrument.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-1.17 |
To address Conditions sites that are significant drinking water threats resulting from past activities, the County shall amend their Official Plan to require that as a component of a complete application under the Planning Act, the completion of the contaminated sites protocol is required, inclusive of the requirement that a record of site condition is to be provided as appropriate. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-1.4 |
The County shall amend their Official Plan and Zoning By-Laws to:
- Identify the vulnerable areas in which drinking water threats prescribed under the Clean Water Act, 2006 would be significant;
- Indicate that within the areas identified, any use or activity that is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat is required to conform with all applicable Source Protection Plan policies and, as such, may be prohibited, restricted or otherwise regulated by those policies as regulated by the Source Protection Plan;
- Incorporate any other amendments required to conform with the threat specific land use policies identified in this Source Protection Plan.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-13.1 |
To ensure that any existing, increased or new consumptive water taking within the WHPA-Q ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall ensure that the permit to take water for groundwater taking include appropriate terms and conditions to demonstrate that the taking will not adversely impact the aquifer's ability to meet municipal and other water supply requirements. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-13.2 |
To ensure that any existing and future consumptive water taking within the WHPA-Q ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in consultation with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, County of Brant and Grand River Conservation Authority, shall review and amend where appropriate any existing and new approvals under the Aggregate Resources Act, 1990 for extraction below the water table. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Existing, Future, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-13.3 |
When planning for growth and approving development that is to be serviced by an existing municipal well located within a WHPA-Q with a significant risk level, the municipality shall ensure that Planning Act decisions consider the long-term sustainability of the municipal drinking water system by:
a. ensuring the development and any required expansion of the municipal drinking water system is consistent with the County of Brant’s Water Supply Master Plan and Infrastructure Master Plan;
b. consulting with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to discuss any necessary amendments to the Permit to Take Water.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-14.1 |
To ensure that any future activity that reduces the recharge of an aquifer within the WHPA-Q never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the relevant Planning Approval Authority shall:
a. Require new development for lands zoned Low Density Residential or zoned Agricultural to implement best management practices such as Low Impact Development (LID) with the goal to maintain pre-development recharge.
b. Require that all site plan (excluding an application for one single family dwelling) and subdivision applications for new residential, commercial, industrial and institutional uses provide a water balance assessment for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Planning Approval Authority which addresses each of the following requirements:
i. Maintain pre-development recharge to the greatest extent feasible through best management practices such as LID, minimizing impervious surfaces, and lot level infiltration;
ii. Where pre-development recharge cannot be maintained on site, implement and maximize off-site recharge enhancement (within the same WHPA-Q) to compensate for any predicted loss of recharge from the development; and
iii. For new development (excluding a minor variance) within the WHPA-Q and within an Issue Contributing Area (for sodium, chloride or nitrates), the water balance assessment must consider water quality when recommending best management practices and address how recharge will be maintained and water quality will be protected.
c. Only approve settlement area expansions as part of a municipal comprehensive review where it has been demonstrated that recharge functions will be maintained on lands designated Significant Groundwater Recharge Areas within WHPA-Q.
d. Amend municipal planning documents to reference most current Assessment Reports in regards to the Significant Groundwater Recharge Areas within WHPA-Q.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-2.1 |
To ensure any existing waste disposal site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act that is subject to an Environmental Compliance Approval, ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment shall review, and if necessary, amend Environmental Compliance Approvals to ensure that terms and conditions are incorporated that, when implemented, ensure that the waste disposal site is managed to reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-2.3 |
To ensure the establishment, operation or maintenance of a new waste disposal site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, that is subject to an Environmental Compliance Approval, never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment shall prohibit this activity within the Environmental Compliance Approval process. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-3.2 |
To ensure existing or future septic system, with a design flow of greater than 10,000 Litres per day and regulated under the Ontario Water Resources Act ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment shall prepare or review and, if necessary, amend Environmental Compliance Approvals to incorporate terms and conditions that, when implemented, ensure that these septic systems are managed to reduce the risk to municipal drinking water sources.
The terms and conditions may include, as appropriate, requirements for the proponent/applicant to undertake mandatory monitoring of groundwater impacts, contingencies in the event that drinking water quality is adversely affected, regular and ongoing compliance monitoring, mandatory system inspections at least every five (5) years, and upgrading of these septic systems to current standards, if necessary. In addition, the terms and conditions may include the proponent/applicant to provide annual reporting to the Source Protection Authority and County of any monitoring and inspection programs required and their results. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-3.3 |
To ensure any existing or new sewage treatment plant with effluent discharge, or any existing or new sewage treatment plant bypass discharge to surface water, or any existing or new sewage treatment plant with sewage storage tanks cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats, where these activities are, or would be significant drinking water threats, the Ministry of the Environment shall review or prepare and, if necessary, amend Environmental Compliance Approvals to incorporate terms and conditions that, when implemented, will reduce the risks to municipal drinking water sources. The terms and conditions may include, as appropriate, requirements for regular maintenance and inspections conducted by the proponent. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-3.4 |
To ensure any existing or new sanitary sewer and pipes where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment shall review or prepare and, if necessary, amend Environmental Compliance Approvals to incorporate terms and conditions that, when implemented, will reduce the risks to municipal drinking water sources. The terms and conditions may include, as appropriate, requirements for regular maintenance and inspections conducted by the proponent. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-3.5 |
To ensure any existing or new stormwater management facility that discharges stormwater ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment shall review or prepare and, if necessary, amend Environmental Compliance Approvals to incorporate terms and conditions (for example, regular maintenance) that, when implemented, will reduce the risks to municipal drinking water sources. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-3.6 |
To ensure any existing or new combined sewer discharge from a stormwater outlet ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment shall prohibit this activity within the Environmental Compliance Approval process. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-3.7 |
To ensure any existing or new industrial effluent discharge to surface water ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment shall review or prepare and, if necessary, amend Environmental Compliance Approvals to incorporate terms and conditions that, when implemented, will reduce the risks to municipal drinking water sources. The terms and conditions may include, as appropriate, requirements for regular maintenance and inspections conducted by the proponent. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-4.6 |
To ensure:
the existing storage of agricultural source material on lands phased-in under the Nutrient Management Act within a WHPA-A or WHPA-B with a vulnerability score equal to ten (10); or,
the future application of agricultural source material on lands phased-in under the Nutrient Management Act within a WHPA-B with a vulnerability score equal to ten (10),
cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall review or prepare and, if necessary, amend the Nutrient Management Plan/Strategy to ensure that such Plan/Strategy incorporates appropriate measures and/or terms and conditions that, when implemented, ensure that the activities cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-4.8 |
To ensure the existing and future application of non-agricultural source material to lands located within a WHPA-B with a vulnerability score equal to ten (10) ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, or Ministry of the Environment, as applicable, shall review or prepare and, if necessary, amend a Non-Agricultural Source Material (NASM) Plan in accordance with the Nutrient Management Act, or an Environmental Compliance Approval in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act, to ensure that such Plans/Compliance Approvals incorporate appropriate measures and/or terms and conditions that, when implemented, ensure that the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-4.9 |
Notwithstanding policy BC-CW-4.2, to ensure any existing handling and storage of non-agricultural source material within a WHPA-A or B with a vulnerability score equal to ten (10) ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, or Ministry of the Environment, as applicable, shall review and, if necessary, amend any existing Non-Agricultural Source Material (NASM) Plan, in accordance with the Nutrient Management Act, or Environmental Compliance Approvals, in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act, to ensure that such Plans/Compliance Approvals incorporate appropriate measures and/or terms and conditions that, when implemented, ensure that the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-MC-5.2 |
To reduce the risks to drinking water due to the future application of road salt where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, the County shall include policies in their Official Plan requiring all new development in vulnerable areas to provide salt impact assessments as part of a complete application for development which includes new roads and parking lots.
Such assessments should include but not be limited to mitigation measures regarding design of parking lots, roads and sidewalks to minimize the need for repeat application of road salt such as designing ponding of parking areas with the goal of reducing salt use; directing stormwater discharge outside of vulnerable areas where possible; and provisions to hire certified contractors. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BC-NB-1.19 |
To ensure spill prevention plans, contingency plans, and emergency response plans are updated for the purpose of protecting drinking water sources with respect to spills that occur within a WHPA or IPZ along highways, or railway lines:
The County is requested to incorporate the location of WHPAs and IPZs into their emergency response plans in order to protect drinking water sources when a spill occurs along highways or rail lines; and
The Ministry of the Environment is requested to provide mapping of the identified vulnerable areas to assist the Spills Action Centre in responding to reported spills along transportation corridors.
|
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-NB-1.20 |
To achieve the intent of the Clean Water Act, 2006, the County is requested to support ongoing programs, which encourage the decommissioning of abandoned wells as per O. Reg. 903, within all vulnerable areas where there is or would be a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-NB-1.7 |
The Ministry of Environment and other provincial ministries shall consider providing continued funding and support for incentive programs to protect existing and future drinking water sources and address significant drinking water threats, such as the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program and Rural Water Quality Program. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-NB-1.8 |
To reduce the risks to drinking water from an existing activity, where this activity is a
significant drinking water threat, the Grand River Conservation Authority, in consultation
with the County, will deliver available cost share incentive programs as long as the Grand
River Conservation Authority has such programs and outreach staff available, and work
with affected land owners to implement best management practices for the following
activities:
a. The application of agricultural source material to land;
b. The storage of agricultural source material; and,
c. The use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BC-NB-12.1 |
To reduce the risks to drinking water from the establishment and operation of a liquid hydrocarbon pipeline within the meaning of O. Reg. 210/01 under the Technical Safety and Standards Act or that is subject to the Canadian Energy Regulator Act , where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, the Canada Energy Regulator Ontario Energy Board, and the pipeline proponent are encouraged to provide the Source Protection Authority and the County the location of any new proposed pipeline within the County and/or Source Protection Area.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BE-CW-2.1 |
To ensure that these activities never become significant drinking water threats, the following future activities are designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and are therefore PROHIBITED where they would be a significant drinking water threat in the Belmont Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) 'A':
The application of agricultural source material to land;
The storage of agricultural source material;
The application of non-agricultural source material to land;
The handling and storage of non-agricultural source material;
The handling and storage of commercial fertilizer;
The application of pesticide to land;
The handling and storage of pesticide;
The handling and storage of road salt;
The storage of snow;
The handling and storage of fuel;
The handling and storage of an organic solvent;
The use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area of a farm-animal yard; and
The establishment, operation or maintenance of a waste disposal site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act where a Prescribed Instrument is not required.
|
Kettle Creek |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BE-CW-2.2 |
To ensure that this activity never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the future handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquid is designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, and is therefore PROHIBITED in the Municipality of Central Elgin, Malahide Township and the Municipality of Thames Centre where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat in the Belmont Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) 'A', 'B' and 'C'. |
Kettle Creek |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BE-CW-4.1 |
The Municipality of Central Elgin SHALL, in cooperation with the Kettle Creek
Conservation Authority, continue and enhance their established outreach and
education programs and promote best management practices in the Wellhead
Protection Areas (WHPAs) where there are or would be significant drinking
water threats to include messaging consistent with source water protection,
specifically for the following activities:
i. Waste Disposal Site Landfilling (Municipal Waste);
ii. Waste Disposal Site Landfilling (Solid Non Hazardous Industrial or
Commercial);
iii. Waste Disposal Site- Liquid Waste Injection into a well;
iv. The handling and storage of pesticides;
v. The application of pesticides to land;
vi. The handling and storage of fuel;
vii. The handling and storage of commercial fertilizer;
viii. The handling and storage of Dense Non Aqueous Phase Liquids (DNAPL’s);
ix. The application of agriculture source material;
x. The storage of agriculture source material;
xi. The application of non-agriculture source material; and
xii. The handling and storage of non-agriculture source material.
|
Kettle Creek |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
BE-MC-3.1 |
To ensure that these activities never become significant drinking water threats, the Ministry of the Environment shall PROHIBIT through the Environmental Compliance Approvals process the following future activities within the meaning of the Environmental Protection Act or as defined by the Ontario Water Resources Act that are subject to an Environmental Compliance Approval, where they would be significant drinking water threats in the Belmont Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) 'A':
Sewage system or sewage works- Septic Systems;
Sewage system or sewage works- Storage of Sewage;
Sewage system or sewage works- Sewage Treatment Plant effluent discharges;
Sewage system or sewage works- Discharge of Stormwater Management Facility;
Sewage system or sewage works- Septic System Holding Tank;
Storage, treatment and discharge of tailings from mines;
Waste Disposal Site- Landfilling of petroleum refining waste;
Waste Disposal Site- Landfilling (Hazardous Waste);
Waste Disposal Site- Landfilling (Municipal Waste);
Waste Disposal Site- Landfilling (Solid Non Hazardous Industrial or Commercial);
Waste Disposal Site- Liquid Waste Injection into a well;
Waste Disposal Site- PCB Waste Storage;
Waste Disposal Site- Storage of Hazardous Waste at Disposal Sites;
Waste Disposal Site- Storage of wastes described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t), or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste; and
Application of Untreated Septage to Land.
|
Kettle Creek |
Significant |
Future, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BE-MC-3.2 |
The Ministry of the Environment shall PROHIBIT the following future activities within the Environmental Compliance Approvals process where they would be a significant drinking water threat in the Belmont Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) 'B' to ensure that these activities never become significant drinking water threats:
Waste Disposal Site- Landfilling (Municipal Waste);
Waste Disposal Site- Landfilling (Solid Non Hazardous Industrial or Commercial);
Waste Disposal Site- Liquid Waste Injection into a well; and
Sewage system or sewage works- Storage of Sewage.
|
Kettle Creek |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
BE-MC-3.3 |
The Ministry of the Environment shall MANAGE future sewage system or sewage works- sanitary sewers and related pipes within the Environmental Compliance Approvals process where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat in the Belmont Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) 'A' by ensuring terms and conditions are imposed that, when implemented, this activity never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Kettle Creek |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BE-NB-5.1 |
The Airport Authority SHALL CONSIDER appropriate design standards and management practices for any new airports within the Belmont Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) to ensure that the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Kettle Creek |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
BE-NB-6.1 |
The Municipality of Central Elgin SHALL, when becoming aware of improperly abandoned wells in WHPA 'A' and 'B' where activities would be significant drinking water threats, notify the Ministry of the Environment to aid in the enforcement of O. Reg. 903. |
Kettle Creek |
Non-specific |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
C.10.3 |
Upon the Plan coming into effect, relevant airport authorities or operators should include appropriate standards and management practices in all future national airport facilities to ensure that the run-off that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft does not become a significant drinking water threat. |
Ausable Bayfield, Maitland Valley |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
C.8.2 |
Within three years of the Plan coming into effect, municipalities should require all commercial landowners within their jurisdiction which are located either entirely or partially within a wellhead protection area where the vulnerability score is 10 and engage in the handling, storage or application of road salt where it would be a moderate or low threat, to develop a salt management plan. The salt management plan will outline required (if any) structural or management alterations which when implemented will ensure that existing operations continue to function in a manner which minimizes the risk to sources of municipal drinking water. The salt management plans are expected to be based on existing programs such as Smart About Salt. |
Ausable Bayfield, Maitland Valley |
Low, Moderate |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
C.8.3 |
Within one year of the Plan coming into effect, municipalities in collaboration with the lead Source Protection Authority (SPA) shall implement an outreach and education program, developed by the lead SPA, for delivery to all landowners within their jurisdiction engaged in road salt handling, storage or application* where it is a significant drinking water threat, either entirely or partially within a wellhead protection area where the vulnerability score is 10. This includes, for example, but is not limited to the following (for full circumstance details refer to the MOECC Tables of Circumstances):
a) application* of road salt where the impervious surface is greater than 80%
b) storage of road salt where the vulnerability score is 10 and the quantity stored is greater
than 5,000 tonnes.
The outreach and education program is intended to help inform affected landowners of risks to sources of local municipal drinking water and help identify means by which such risks can be minimized. The education program should be based on existing programs such as �Smart About Salt�.
* It should be noted that road salt application cannot become a significant threat to drinking water without an increase in the impervious surface area to 80% or more of the lands within wellhead protection areas (please refer to the explanatory document for further information). |
Ausable Bayfield, Maitland Valley |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-1.1.1 |
This source protection plan came into effect on July 1, 2016, the effective date specified in the Notice of Approval posted on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry. Amendments to the Source Protection Plan are permitted in accordance with the Clean Water Act, 2006, and the General Regulations. The effective date for amended policies, only including but not limited to the addition of new drinking water threats and regulated areas and activities, is the date of posting of the Notice of Approval of the amendment provisions on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry. |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Unknown |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-1.1.2 |
Except as set out below, the policies contained in this Source Protection Plan shall come into effect on the date set out by the Minister.
a. For Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 if an activity was engaged in at a particular location before the relevant policies within this Source Protection Plan took effect, policies regarding prohibited activities do not apply to a person who engages in the activity at that location until 180 days from the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect;
b. For Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 if an activity was engaged in at a particular location before the relevant policies within this Source Protection Plan took effect and the Risk Management Official gives notice to a person who is engaged in the activity at that location that, in the opinion of the Risk Management Official, policies regarding regulated activities apply to the person who engages in the activity at that location on and after a date specified in the notice that is at least 120 days after the date the notice is given;
c. For Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 policies regarding restricted land uses shall take effect the same day the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan takes effect;
d. Where the Source Protection Policies require the City and/or the Source Protection Authority to develop and implement education and outreach programs as the primary tool for managing or eliminating a particular significant threat, such programs shall be developed and implemented within five (5) years from the date the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan takes effect;
e. For Sections 43 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 if an activity was engaged in at a particular location before this Source Protection Plan or amendment took effect, amendments to Prescribed Instruments shall be completed within three (3) years from the date the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan takes effect;
f. For Section 40 and 42 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 the Official Plan must be amended and adopted by council to conform with the significant threat policies within five (5) years from the date the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan takes effect or the next Official Plan review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and the Zoning By-law within two (2) years from the adoption of the Official Plan.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-1.12 |
The Source Protection Plan provides policies to meet the objectives of the Clean Water
Act, 2006. The Source Protection Plan consists of the written policy text and Schedules.
a. The Schedules in the Source Protection Plan identify the areas where the policies
of the Source Protection Plan apply. The boundaries for the circumstances shown
on the Plan Schedules are general. More detailed interpretation of the boundaries
relies on the mapping in the approved Assessment Report and the Specific
Circumstances found in the Tables of Drinking Water Threats, Clean Water Act,
2006.
b. Where any Act or portion of an Act of the Ontario Government or Canadian
Government is referenced in this Plan, such reference shall be interpreted to refer
to any subsequent renaming of sections in the Act as well as any subsequent
amendments to the Act, or successor thereof. This provision is also applicable to
any policy statement, regulation or guideline issued by the Province or the
municipality. |
Grand River |
Low, Moderate, Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-1.13 |
Despite the definition of existing, for the purposes of this Plan, where one or more of the following:
- A complete application for development under the Planning Act or Condominium Act;
- An application for Environmental Compliance Approval; or An application for a Building Permit. has been received by the applicable implementing body prior to the date this Source Protection Plan takes effect a related significant drinking water threat shall be permitted subject to the policies pertaining to existing significant drinking water threats.
Where the above noted applications have lapsed or been withdrawn, the above noted transition policies shall no longer apply. |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-1.2 |
In accordance with Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, all land uses, except solely residential uses, where significant drinking water threat activities have been designated for the purpose of Section 57 or Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, are hereby designated as Restricted Land Uses and a written notice from the Risk Management Official shall be required prior to approval of any Building Permit, Planning Act or Condominium Act application.
Despite the above policy, a site specific proposed land use that is the subject of an application for an approval under the Planning Act (as prescribed in O. Reg. 287/07 Section 62), or for a permit under the Building Code Act, is not designated for the purpose of Section 59 if the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning authority or the building official, as the case may be, that a significant drinking water threat activity designated for the purposes of Section 57 or 58 will not be engaged in.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-1.4 |
The City and the Source Protection Authority request continued Provincial funding and
support for incentive programs, such as the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program,
to assist in protecting existing and future drinking water sources and addressing
significant drinking water threats. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-1.5 |
To reduce the risks to drinking water from any existing and/or future significant drinking
water threat, the City of Brantford, in collaboration with Conservation Authorities and other
bodies wherever possible, may develop and implement education and outreach programs
directed at any, or all, significant drinking water threats where such programs are deemed
necessary and/or appropriate by the City. Such programs may include, but not necessarily
be limited to, increasing awareness and understanding of significant drinking water threats
and promotion of best management practices.
The Education and Outreach program may consist of targeted mailings to specific
property owners, inserts with current City mailings, inclusion of Source Water Protection
information in existing education and outreach programs and/or information available on
the City’s website. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-10.1 |
To ensure any existing or future handling and storage of road salt ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat where such activities are, or would be, significant drinking water threats, the City shall develop and implement education and outreach programs for the private and public sector, as well as the general public, about the impacts of road salt on drinking water sources and the use of best management practices. Key messages should be to promote the efficient use of road salts and the use of alternatives. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-10.2 |
To ensure the existing and future handling and storage of road salt ceases to be and/or
never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such activities are, or would be,
significant drinking water threats, the City shall amend its salt management plan to identify
the location of the Intake Protection Zones and to enhance best management practices in
these areas. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-10.4 |
To ensure the existing handling and storage of road salt where such an activity is a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be a significant drinking water threat this activity is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-10.5 |
To ensure any existing or future application of road salt where such activities are, or would be, significant drinking water threats, the City shall develop and implement education and outreach programs for the private and public sector, as well as the general public, about the impacts of road salt on drinking water sources and the use of best management practices. It is recommended that the key messages be the efficient use of road salts and the use of alternatives to ensure this activity ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-11.2 |
To ensure the existing storage of snow where such an activity is a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, the activity is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-12.1 |
To ensure any existing handling and storage of fuel greater than 2,500 Litres, where such an activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, this activity is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.
The Risk Management Plan shall include the requirements for all storage tanks to comply with the requirements of the Technical Standards and Safety Act and its regulations, for all owners/operators to have an emergency response plan with emergency contact information of the municipality responsible for water services and the Spills Action Centre, and for the owner/operator to call both agencies in the case of a release of fuel. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-12.1.1 |
To ensure the future handling and storage of fuel greater than 2,500 Litres never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat; related land uses shall be designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-13.1 |
To ensure the existing handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPL) and organic solvents on non-residential properties ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, where such activities are significant drinking water threats these activities are designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-13.2 |
To ensure the future handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPL) and organic solvents on non-residential properties never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such activities would be significant drinking water threats these activities are designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and are therefore prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-13.3 |
To ensure the existing or future handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids
(DNAPL) and organic solvents on residential properties, ceases to be and/or never
becomes a significant drinking water threat where such activities are or would be
significant drinking water threats, the City shall develop and implement an education and
outreach program to encourage property owners to utilize alternative products where
available and to use the proper disposal procedures for these products. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-15.1 |
To ensure the existing or future use of land for livestock grazing or pasturing land, where such an activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, this activity is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-15.3 |
To ensure the existing or future use of land for outdoor confinement areas or farm-animal yards, for farms not phased in under the Nutrient Management Act where such an activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, this activity is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-2.3 |
To ensure any new waste disposal site, within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, with the exception of the storage of wastes described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t), or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste, or in clause (d) of the definition of liquid industrial waste as per O. Reg. 347, which does not require an Environmental Compliance Approval, where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat, never becomes a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is therefore prohibited in the following vulnerable areas:
In an Intake Protection Zone 1 with a vulnerability score equal to ten (10)
In an Intake Protection Zone 2 with a vulnerability score equal to nine (9), except for the storage of hazardous waste or liquid industrial waste
In an Intake Protection Zone 3 with a vulnerability score equal to eight (8), except for the storage of hazardous waste or liquid industrial waste
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-2.4 |
To ensure any new waste disposal site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, for the storage of hazardous and liquid industrial waste, with the exception of the storage of wastes described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t), or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste, or in clause (d) of the definition of liquid industrial waste as per O. Reg. 347, which does not require an Environmental Compliance Approval and where such waste disposal site would be a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required to manage the activity such that it never becomes a significant drinking water threat in the following vulnerable areas:
a. In an Intake Protection Zone 2 with a vulnerability score equal to nine (9)
b. In an Intake Protection Zone 3 with a vulnerability score equal to eight (8)
The requirements of the Risk Management Plan may be based on Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks tools and requirements for such activities, as set out in the Environmental Protection Act, but may also include any modifications or additional requirements that are deemed necessary or appropriate by the Risk Management Official.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-2.5 |
To ensure any existing waste disposal site, within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, with the exception of the storage of wastes described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t), or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste, or in clause (d) of the definition of liquid industrial waste as per O. Reg. 347, which does not require an Environmental Compliance Approval, where such an activity is a significant drinking water threat, cease to be a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.
The requirements of the Risk Management Plan may be based on Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks tools and requirements for such activities, as set out in the Environmental Protection Act, but may also include any modifications or additional requirements that are deemed necessary or appropriate by the Risk Management Official.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-2.6 |
The City of Brantford, in collaboration with Conservation Authorities and other bodies
wherever possible, shall develop and implement education and outreach programs to
address any existing and future waste disposal site, within the meaning of Part V of the
Environmental Protection Act, including the storage of wastes described in clauses (p),
(q), (r), (s), (t), or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste, or in clause (d) of the definition
of liquid industrial waste as per O. Reg. 347, within vulnerable areas where this activity is
or would be a significant drinking water threat, that do not require an Environmental
Compliance Approval. The program should focus on the proper handling, storage and
disposal of wastes to ensure that these activities cease to be or never become significant
drinking water threats.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-3.1 |
To ensure any existing or new onsite sewage systems within Intake Protection Zone 1 where such an activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the City shall develop an education and outreach program to encourage landowners to connect to a municipal sewage system where municipal services are provided. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-3.5.1 |
To ensure any new discharge of stormwater from a stormwater management facility where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat, never becomes a significant drinking water threat; this activity is designated for the purpose of Section 58, of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required where a Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Environmental Compliance Approval is not required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-4.1 |
To ensure any existing or future application of Agricultural Source Material (ASM) to land, on farms not phased-in under the Nutrient Management Act where such an activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, this activity is designated for the purpose of Section 58, of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.
As a minimum, this Risk Management Plan shall be based upon the regulatory requirements of a Nutrient Management Plan and/or Strategy under the Nutrient Management Act and scoped to address these specific threats. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-5.1 |
To ensure any existing storage of Agricultural Source Material (ASM) on farms not phased-in under the Nutrient Management Act where such an activity is a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, this activity is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.
As a minimum, this Risk Management Plan shall be based upon the regulatory requirements of a Nutrient Management Plan and/or Strategy under the Nutrient Management Act and scoped to address these specific threats. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-5.3 |
To ensure any future storage of Agricultural Source Material (ASM) where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat, never becomes a significant drinking water threat; the activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is therefore prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-7.3 |
To ensure the existing handling and storage of commercial fertilizer never becomes a significant drinking water threat, within Intake Protection Zone 1, where such an activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, these activities are designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-8.1 |
To ensure any existing or future application of pesticides, on non-residential properties, where such an activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be and or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, this activity is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-8.2 |
To ensure any existing or future application of pesticides, on residential properties, where
such activities are, or would be significant drinking water threats, ceases to be and or
never becomes a significant drinking water threat the City shall develop and implement
education and outreach programs on the use of best management practices. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-9.1 |
To ensure any existing and future handling and storage of pesticides on non-residential properties cease to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, within Intake Protection Zone 2, where such an activity is a significant drinking water threat, this activity is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-9.2 |
To ensure any future handling and storage of pesticides within the meaning of the Pesticide Act within Intake Protection Zone 1, where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat, never becomes a significant drinking water threat, this activity is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is therefore prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-CW-9.3 |
To ensure any existing handling and storage of pesticides within the meaning of the Pesticide Act within Intake Protection Zone 1, where such an activity is a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, this activity is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-1.3 |
The City shall amend its Official Plan and respective Zoning By-Laws to:
- Identify the vulnerable areas in which drinking water threats prescribed under the Clean Water Act, 2006 would be significant;
- Indicate that within the areas identified, any use or activity that is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat is required to conform with all applicable Source Protection Plan policies and, as such, may be prohibited, restricted or otherwise regulated by the Source Protection Plan policies; and
- Incorporate any other amendments required to conform with the threat specific land use policies identified in this Source Protection Plan.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-10.3 |
To ensure the future handling and storage of road salt never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat; related land uses shall be prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-11.1 |
To ensure the future storage of snow never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat; related land uses shall be prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-12.2 |
To ensure the future handling and storage of fuel greater than 2,500 Litres never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat; related land uses shall be prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-15.2 |
To ensure the existing or future use of land as outdoor confinement areas of farm-animal yards, for farms phased in under the Nutrient Management Act, where such an activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall review and amend Nutrient Management Plans and/or Strategies to ensure that terms and conditions are incorporated that, when implemented, the activity cease to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-2.1 |
To ensure any new waste disposal site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act that is subject to an Environmental Compliance Approval, where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat, never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall prohibit these activities within the Environmental Compliance Approvals process. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-2.2 |
To ensure any existing waste disposal site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act that is subject to an Environmental Compliance Approval, where such an activity is a significant drinking water threat, cease to be a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall ensure that Environmental Compliance Approvals include appropriate terms and conditions.
As part of the Environmental Compliance Approval that governs an existing waste disposal site, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks should include appropriate terms and conditions to ensure the proponent maintains records on site and/or makes them available upon request.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-3.2 |
To ensure any existing or new onsite sewage systems, regulated under Section 53 of the Ontario Water Resources Act, where such an activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall review or prepare Environmental Compliance Approvals to ensure that terms and conditions are incorporated that, when implemented, the activity will ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-3.3 |
To ensure any existing or new sewage treatment tanks, sanitary sewers and related pipes, and industrial effluent discharges where such activities are, or would be, significant drinking water threats, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall review or prepare Environmental Compliance Approvals to ensure that terms and conditions are incorporated, that when implemented, ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-3.4 |
To ensure any existing or new discharge from a stormwater management facility within an Intake Protection Zone where such activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall review or prepare Environmental Compliance Approvals to ensure that terms and conditions are incorporated that, when implemented, cease to be and/or never become a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-3.5 |
To ensure any future discharge of stormwater from a stormwater management facility, where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat, never becomes a significant drinking water threat, and in consideration of applications received under the Planning Act or Condominium Act, the City of Brantford shall locate future stormwater management facilities outside of the Intake Protection Zone, wherever possible. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-3.6 |
To ensure any existing combined sewer discharge from a stormwater outlet to surface water where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall review Environmental Compliance Approvals to ensure that terms and conditions are incorporated that, when implemented the activity shall cease to be a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-3.7 |
To ensure any future combined sewer discharge from a stormwater outlet to surface water where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat, never becomes a significant drinking water threat; the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall prohibit these activities within the Environmental Compliance Approvals process. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-3.8 |
To ensure any existing sewage treatment plant by-pass to surface water and effluent discharges where such activities are significant drinking water threats, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall review Environmental Compliance Approvals to ensure that terms and conditions are incorporated, that when implemented, the activity shall cease to be a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-3.9 |
To ensure any future sewage treatment plant by-pass to surface water and effluent discharges where such activities would be significant drinking water threats, never become significant drinking water threats, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall prohibit these activities within the Environmental Compliance Approvals process. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-4.2 |
To ensure any existing and future application of Agricultural Source Material (ASM) to land on farms phased-in under the Nutrient Management Act where such an activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall review or prepare Nutrient Management Plans and/or Strategies to ensure that terms and conditions are incorporated that, when implemented, the activity ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-5.2 |
To ensure any existing storage of Agricultural Source Material (ASM) on farms phased-in under the Nutrient Management Act where such an activity is a significant drinking water threat the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall review Nutrient Management Plans and/or Strategies to ensure that terms and conditions are incorporated that, when implemented, the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-6.1 |
To ensure any existing or future application, or handling and storage of Non-Agricultural Source Material (NASM) where such an activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat in Intake Protection Zone 2 with a vulnerability score of 9 and Intake Protection Zone 3 with a vulnerability score of eight (8), the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, or the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, shall review NASM Plans, in accordance with the Nutrient Management Act, or Environmental Compliance Approvals, in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act, to ensure that terms and conditions are incorporated that, when implemented, these activities cease to be and/or never become significant drinking water threats. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-6.2 |
To ensure any existing or future application, or handling and storage of Non-Agricultural Source Material (NASM) where such an activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat in Intake Protection Zone 1, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, or the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, shall prohibit NASM Plans, in accordance with the Nutrient Management Act, or Environmental Compliance Approvals, in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act, to ensure these activities cease to be and/or never become significant drinking water threats. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-MC-7.2 |
To ensure any future handling and storage of commercial fertilizer never becomes a significant drinking water threat, within Intake Protection Zone 1, where such an activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, these activities shall be designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and are therefore prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CB-NB-1.11 |
To reduce the risks to drinking water from spills that occur within the Intake Protection Zone (IPZ) along highways, railway lines, or shipping lanes,
a. The City shall incorporate the location of Intake Protection Zones into their Emergency Response Plans.
b. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, shall provide mapping of the Intake Protection Zones (IPZ) to assist the Spills Action Centre in responding to reported spills along transportation corridors.
|
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CB-NB-14.1 |
To ensure the management of runoff containing chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat, never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the airport authority shall insure the use of appropriate design standards and management practices to prevent the runoff from airport de-icing facilities from becoming a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-1.1.1 |
This source protection plan came into effect on July 1, 2016, the effective date specified in the Notice of Approval posted on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry. Amendments to the Source Protection Plan are permitted in accordance with the Clean Water Act, 2006, and the General Regulations. The effective date for amended policies, only including but not limited to the addition of new drinking water threats and regulated areas and activities, is the date of posting of the Notice of Approval of the amendment provisions on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry. |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Unknown |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-1.1.2 |
Except as set out below, the policies contained in this Source Protection Plan shall come into effect on the date set out by the Minister.
a. For Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, if an activity was engaged in at a particular location before this Source Protection Plan took effect, policies regarding prohibited activities do not apply to a person who engages in the activity at that location until 180 days from the date the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan takes effect;
b. For Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, if an activity was engaged in at a particular location immediately before the relevant policies within this Source Protection Plan took effect and the Risk Management Official gives notice to a person who is engaged in the activity at that location that, in the opinion of the Risk Management Official, policies regarding regulated activities should apply to the person who engages in the activity at that location on and after a date specified in the notice that is at least 120 days after the date of the notice;
c. For Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, policies regarding restricted land uses shall come into effect the same day the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan takes effect; and
d. Where the Source Protection Policies require the City of Guelph and/or the Source Protection Authority to develop and implement education and outreach programs, incentive programs or other specified action for significant drinking water threats, such programs and actions shall be developed and implemented within five (5) years from the date the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan takes effect.
|
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-1.18 |
To address Conditions resulting from past activities that are significant drinking water threats, the City of Guelph shall:
a. Continue to support environmental investigation, remediation and redevelopment through the incentives provided through the City of Guelph Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan; and
b. Implement an education program on drinking water issues associated with contaminated sites in conjunction with the implementation of the City of Guelph’s Brownfield Community Redevelopment Program including the
protection of drinking water sources and the use of the Record of Site Condition process as a best management practice to address Condition Sites. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-1.23 |
The Source Protection Plan provides policies to meet the objectives of the Clean Water Act, 2006. The Source Protection Plan consists of the written policy text and Schedules.
a. The Schedules in the Source Protection Plan identify the areas where the
policies of the Source Protection Plan apply. The boundaries for the
circumstances shown on the Plan Schedules are general. More detailed
interpretation of the boundaries relies on the mapping in the approved
Assessment Report and the Specific Circumstances found in the Tables of
Drinking Water Threats, Clean Water Act, 2006; and
b. Where any Act or portion of an Act of the Ontario Government or Canadian
Government is referenced in this Plan, such reference shall be interpreted to
refer to any subsequent renaming of sections in the Act as well as any
subsequent amendments to the Act, or successor thereof. This provision is
also applicable to any policy statement, regulation or guideline issued by the
Province or the municipality. |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-1.3 |
The City of Guelph shall consider passing a by-law to assist in the ongoing identification of persons and/or locations engaged in significant threat activities
identified in these policies.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-1.4 |
In accordance with Section 59(1) of the Clean Water Act, 2006, the following land uses identified within the City of Guelph Official Plan are hereby designated as land uses to which the restricted land uses provisions of the Clean Water Act, 2006 apply where activities are or would be a significant drinking water threat:
All land uses, except solely residential uses, in all areas where the establishment, operation and maintenance of a waste disposal site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act is or would be a significant drinking water threat;
All agricultural land uses in all areas where the application of Agricultural Source Material to land and the storage of Agricultural Source Material is or would be a significant drinking water threat;
All land uses, except solely residential, in all areas where the application, handling and storage of commercial fertilizer is or would be a significant drinking water threat;
All land uses, except solely residential uses, in all areas where the application of pesticide to land and the handling and storage of pesticides is or would be a significant drinking water threat;
All land uses, except solely residential uses, in all areas where the storage of snow is or would be a significant drinking water threat;
All land uses in all areas where handling and storage of fuel is or would be a significant drinking water threat.
All land uses, except solely residential uses, in all areas where the handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids is or would be a significant drinking water threat;
All land uses, except solely residential uses, in all areas where the activity of handling and storage of an organic solvent is or would be a significant drinking water threat;
All agricultural land uses in all areas where the use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area, or a farm-animal yard is or would be a significant drinking water threat; and
All land uses in all areas where the application of Non-Agricultural Source Material to land and the storage of Non-Agricultural Source Material is or would be a significant drinking water threat.
Despite the above policy, a Risk Management Official may issue written direction specifying the situations under which a planning authority or building official may be permitted to make the determination that a site specific land use is not designated for the purposes of section 59. Where such direction has been issued, a site specific land use that is the subject of an application for approval under the Planning Act or for a permit under the Building Code Act is not designated for the purposes of Section 59, provided that the planning authority or building official, as applicable, is satisfied that:
a. The application complies with the written direction issued by the Risk Management Official; and
b. The applicant has demonstrated that a significant drinking water threat activity designated for the purposes of section 57 or 58 will not be engaged in, or will not be affected by the application. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-1.6 |
To support the significant drinking water threat policies contained within this Source Protection Plan, the City of Guelph, in collaboration with other bodies where
possible, may develop and implement education and outreach programs where such programs are deemed necessary and/or appropriate by the City of Guelph and
where there is available funding. Such programs may include, but not necessarily be limited to, increasing awareness and understanding of significant drinking water
threats and promotion of best management practices. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-1.7 |
The City, in collaboration with other bodies and levels of government where
possible, may develop and implement incentive programs directed at significant
drinking water threat activities, where such programs are deemed necessary and/or
appropriate by the City of Guelph and subject to available funding. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-13 |
To ensure sewage treatment plant effluent discharges (including lagoons) cease to
be a significant drinking water threat related to a sewage treatment plant, the City
of Guelph shall encourage the existing Industrial/ Commercial/ Institutional Sector
to complete the Waste Survey Report as part of a new education and outreach
program. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-17 |
To ensure existing and future application or storage of agricultural source material ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat on properties not phased in under the Nutrient Management Act within vulnerable areas where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, the existing and future application or storage of agricultural source material within a vulnerable area is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006; and a Risk Management Plan will be required.
A Risk Management Plan, if necessary, shall be based upon the regulatory requirements of a Nutrient Management Plan or Strategy under the Nutrient Management Act scoped to address these specific threats. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-2.1 |
For the purposes of the City of Guelph Source Protection Plan policies, where one or more of the following has been received prior to the Source Protection Plan coming into effect:
A complete application for site plan approval under the Planning Act;
A complete application for Environmental Compliance Approval; or
A complete application for a Building Permit;
A related significant threat activity shall be permitted subject to the policies pertaining to existing significant threat activity as well as any further applications required under the Planning Act, Condominium Act, Building Permit or Prescribed Instruments required to implement the development proposal associated with this significant threat activity. Where the above noted applications have lapsed or been withdrawn, this policy shall no longer apply. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-20 |
CG-CW-1.10: To ensure the future application, or handling and storage of non-agricultural source material in a Wellhead Protection Area A never becomes a significant drinking water threat, these activities are designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and are therefore prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-23 |
To ensure the existing or future application and storage of commercial fertilizer cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats for properties not phased in under the Nutrient Management Act, and/or the existing storage of commercial fertilizer of greater than 2,500 Kilograms of commercial fertilizer in Wellhead Protection Area A and B, and/or new or expanded storage of commercial fertilizer of greater than 2,500 Kilograms of commercial fertilizer outside of a Wellhead Protection Area A, this activity is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan is required.
The Risk Management Plan for the application and storage of commercial fertilizer for agricultural operations shall be based upon, as a minimum, the regulatory requirements of a Nutrient Management Plan under the Nutrient Management Act and scoped to address this specific threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-26 |
To ensure that the existing or future application, or handling and storage of pesticide cease to be and/or never become a significant drinking water threat within a vulnerable area, where these activities are or would be significant drinking water threats, excluding the future handling and storage of greater than 2,500 Kilograms of pesticide or the storage of greater than 250 Kilograms for retail sale or for extermination within a Wellhead Protection Area A, these activities are designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan is required.
A Risk Management Plan shall incorporate, as a minimum, best management practices, monitoring and an inspection protocol. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-28 |
To ensure that the future handling and storage of road salt never becomes a
significant drinking water threat within the vulnerable areas, where this activity
would be a significant drinking threat, within two (2) years of the date that the
Source Protection Plan comes into effect, the City of Guelph shall amend the Salt
Management Plan to identify the location of Wellhead Protection Areas and utilize
best management practices in these areas. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-31 |
To ensure that the future handling and storage of road salt never becomes a
significant drinking water threat within the vulnerable areas, where this activity
would be a significant drinking water threat, the City of Guelph shall establish or
enhance the education and outreach programs for the private and public sector, as
well as the general public, about the impacts of road salt on drinking water sources
and the use of best management practices. It is recommended that the key
messages be the efficient use of road salts and the use of alternatives. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-32.2 |
To ensure that the existing and future storage of snow ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat within vulnerable areas, where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, the activity of storage of snow has been designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan is required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-33 |
To ensure that the existing and future handling and storage of fuel ceases to be
and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat within a vulnerable area,
where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, the City of
Guelph shall develop and implement an education and outreach program for
identified fuel oil tanks with storage of fuel greater than 250 Litres and less than or
equal to 2,500 Litres outlining the requirements of owning a heating oil system
including proper maintenance and the steps to be taken if there is a spill or leak
detected based on guidance information provided from the Technical Standards
and Safety Authority and other heating oil system provides/ agencies. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-34 |
To ensure that existing and future handling and storage of fuel greater than 2,500 Litres ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat within a vulnerable area, where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat;
Within a Wellhead Protection Area A, new handling and storage of fuel in conjunction with a new retail gas station or new or bulk fuel storage facility excluding bulk fuel storage associated with a municipal emergency generator facility is designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is therefore prohibited; and
Within Wellhead Protection Areas A and B, the existing and new handling and storage of fuel, within a vulnerable area, is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan is required. The Risk Management Plan shall be scoped to a Contaminant Management Plan and any monitoring, reporting and auditing requirements required by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority, as appropriate.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-37 |
To ensure that the existing and future handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, within a vulnerable area, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat:
New or expanded handling and storage of specified dense non-aqueous phase liquids is designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is therefore prohibited within a Wellhead Protection Area A; and,
New or expanded handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids outside of the Wellhead Protection Area A and existing handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids within a vulnerable area, where this activity is a significant drinking water threat, this activity is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan is required. A Risk Management Plan for a significant threat that is Technical Standards and Safety Authority regulated shall be scoped to a Contaminant Management Plan and any monitoring, reporting and auditing requirements provided to the Technical Standards and Safety Authority as appropriate to address the significant drinking water threat.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-39 |
To ensure that existing handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid
ceases to be a significant drinking water threat within a vulnerable area, where this
activity would be a significant drinking water threat, the City of Guelph shall
develop and implement education and outreach programs to encourage business
and industry to utilize alternative products where available. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-4 |
The establishment, operation and maintenance of a waste disposal site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act and/or storage facility exempt from Environmental Compliance Approvals under Section 39 of the Environmental Protection Act within vulnerable areas where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat has been designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan is required except for the following. For the storage of hazardous or liquid industrial waste or waste as described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t) or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste for Wellhead Protection Areas A and B where the vulnerability is equal to ten (10), the City of Guelph shall develop and implement an education and outreach program and encourage the appropriate handling and disposal of these wastes. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-40 |
To ensure that existing and future handling and storage of organic solvents ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat within a vulnerable area, where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat:
Any new or expanded handling and storage of the specified organic solvents in the quantities identified as significant drinking water threats are designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and are therefore prohibited within a Wellhead Protection Area A;
The existing and future handling and storage of organic solvents is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 within vulnerable areas in the Wellhead Protection Area B and a Risk Management Plan is required; and
The City of Guelph shall continue the established education and outreach programs on hazardous waste disposal, responsible waste disposal and reduction of waste including organic solvents in Wellhead Protection Area A and B.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-44 |
To ensure that the existing or future use of land as an outdoor confinement area, or farm animal yard on farms not phased-in under the Nutrient Management Act, or the use of land for livestock grazing or pasturing on all farms ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat within vulnerable areas, where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, this activity is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan is required.
Risk Management Plans shall be based upon the regulatory requirements of a Nutrient Management Strategy under the Nutrient Management Act as a minimum and incorporate best management practices. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-6 |
Within vulnerable areas where on-site sewage systems and holding tanks are or would be significant drinking water threats, the City of Guelph shall implement an on-site sewage system maintenance inspection program, as required under the Ontario Building Code Act with a priority for inspections on those systems in closest proximity to the municipal drinking water supply to ensure this activity ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-CW-7 |
For existing on-site sewage systems and holding tanks within the City of Guelph, the City of Guelph shall encourage landowners through an education and outreach program to connect to a municipal sewage system, when an on-site sewage systems and holding tank is used within a vulnerable area, where this activity is a significant drinking water threat, and where municipal services are provided in the immediate vicinity, to ensure this activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-1.15 |
To address conditions resulting from past activities that are significant drinking water threats, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall
a. Ensure that all Prescribed Instruments issued for Condition Sites include terms and conditions, as appropriate, to ensure that the risk to drinking water sources is managed. Appropriate conditions may include requirements for source control, remediation to provincial standards, monitoring and Contaminant Management Plans;
b. Ensure that Prescribed Instruments include a condition requiring the instrument holder to report on the actions taken and the status of the site to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Source Protection Authority and the municipality on an annual basis; and
c. Provide to the City of Guelph a copy of the new or revised Prescribed Instrument.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-1.17 |
The City of Guelph shall require as a component of a complete application under the Planning Act the completion of an environmental screening process using a contaminated sites protocol. The contaminated sites protocol will outline the criteria when a Record of Site Condition (RSC) will be required as part of the Planning Act. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-1.2 |
Except as set out below, the policies contained in this Source Protection Plan shall come into effect on the date set out by the Minister.
a. For Section 43 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, if an activity was engaged in at a particular location immediately before the relevant policies within this Source Protection Plan took effect, amendments to Prescribed Instruments shall be completed within three (3) years from the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect;
b. For Sections 40 and 42 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, the Official Plan and Zoning By Laws must be amended to conform with the significant threat policies within five (5) years from the date the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan comes into effect or the next Official Plan review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and the Zoning By-law within (2) years from the adoption of the Official Plan conformity amendment.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-1.25 |
Any Prescribed Instrument issued under the Nutrient Management Act that is created or amended or is used for the purposes of obtaining an exemption from a Risk Management Plan under section 61 of O. Reg. 287/07 shall incorporate terms and conditions that, when implemented, manage the activities they regulate such that those activities cease to be or never become, a significant drinking water threat. OMAFRA is expected to review all Prescribed Instruments issued under the Nutrient Management Act in areas where the activities they regulate are, or would be, significant drinking water threats to ensure the Prescribed Instruments contain such terms and conditions, including the Prescribed Instruments that are not directly created or issued by OMAFRA, such as Nutrient Management Plans. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-1.5 |
The City of Guelph shall adopt an amendment to the Official Plan, where necessary to conform to the significant drinking water threat policies in accordance with Section 40 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, to:
Identify the vulnerable areas in which drinking water threats prescribed under the Clean Water Act, 2006 are or would be significant;
Indicate that within the areas identified, any land use that is or would be a significant drinking water threat is required to conform with all applicable Source Protection Plan policies and, as such, may be prohibited, restricted or otherwise regulated by those policies; and
Incorporate any other amendments required to conform to the threat specific land use policies identified in this Source Protection Plan.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-10 |
For existing and future onsite sewage systems regulated under the Ontario Water Resources Act located within vulnerable areas where they are or would be a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall ensure that the Environmental Compliance Approval that governs the onsite sewage system includes appropriate terms and conditions to ensure this activity ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-11 |
For existing and future sewage treatment plants located within vulnerable areas where the activities are or would be a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall ensure that the Environmental Compliance Approval that governs the sewage treatment plant includes appropriate terms and conditions to ensure that these activities cease to be and/or do not become a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-12 |
To ensure sewage treatment plant effluent discharges (including lagoons) never become a future significant drinking water threat related to a sewage treatment plant, the City of Guelph shall require that, for any Planning Act application, for a new Industrial/ Commercial/ Institutional use that a Waste Survey Report be filed as part of the complete application requirements. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-14 |
For existing and future sanitary sewers and pipes within vulnerable areas where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall ensure that the Environmental Compliance Approval that governs the sanitary sewer and related pipes includes appropriate terms and conditions to ensure the activity ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-15 |
For the existing or future discharge from a stormwater management facility within vulnerable areas where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall ensure that the Environmental Compliance Approval that governs the stormwater management facility includes appropriate terms and conditions to ensure that the activity ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-16 |
To ensure existing and future application or storage of agricultural source material ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, for operations which are managed by Nutrient Management Plans and Strategies under the Nutrient Management Act and located within a vulnerable area where the application or storage is or would be a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall ensure that Nutrient Management Plans and Strategies include appropriate terms and conditions to ensure that the risk to drinking water sources is appropriately managed and that required contingency plans contain the requirement for notification of the appropriate municipal official and the Spills Action Centre if a leak is discovered from an agricultural source material facility or there is a spill. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-19 |
Where the existing application, or handling and storage of non-agricultural source material in a Wellhead Protection Area A is or where the future application, or handling and storage of non-agricultural source material in a Wellhead Protection Area or where a nitrate issue has been identified would be a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall ensure all non-agricultural source material plans (NASM plans) and Environmental Compliance Approvals required under the Nutrient Management Act and Environmental Protection Act include appropriate terms and conditions to ensure the activity ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-22 |
Where the existing or future application of commercial fertilizer is or would be a significant drinking water threat within a vulnerable area, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall ensure that Nutrient Management Plans required under the Nutrient Management Act include appropriate terms and conditions to ensure that the activity ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-24 |
To ensure that the new storage of fertilizer never becomes a significant drinking water threat within vulnerable areas where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, the storage of greater than 2,500 Kilograms of commercial fertilizer, new or expanded manufacturing and wholesale warehousing facilities with storage of greater than 2,500 Kilograms of commercial fertilizer is prohibited within a Wellhead Protection Area A using tools under the Planning Act. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-25 |
To ensure that the existing or future application, or handling and storage of pesticide cease to be and/or never become significant drinking water threats within a vulnerable area, where these activities are or would be significant drinking water threats, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall ensure that all permits under the Pesticide Act include appropriate terms and conditions. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-27 |
To ensure that the future storage of pesticide never becomes a significant drinking water threat within vulnerable areas, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, new manufacturing and wholesale warehousing facilities with storage of greater than 2,500 Kilograms of pesticide or the storage of greater than 250 Kilograms for retail sale or for extermination are prohibited within a Wellhead Protection Area A using tools under the Planning Act. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-29 |
To ensure that the future handling and storage of salt never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, the City of Guelph shall require new development to be designed based on best management practices regarding handling and storage. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-3 |
For waste disposal sites within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act within vulnerable areas where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat:
a. For an existing waste disposal site, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall ensure that the Environmental Compliance Approval that governs the waste disposal site includes terms and conditions, as appropriate, to ensure the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat;
b. For future waste disposal sites including discharges from future mine tailings ponds under the Ontario Water Resource Act and/or for future waste disposal sites within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, except for waste disposal sites-storage, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall prohibit these activities within the Environmental Compliance Approvals process so that these activities never become a significant drinking water threat; and
c. For future waste disposal sites - storage, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall ensure that the Environmental Compliance Approval that governs the waste disposal site - storage includes appropriate terms and conditions to ensure that the waste disposal site never becomes a significant drinking water threat.
d. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall ensure that the Environmental Compliance Approval that governs an existing or new temporary waste destruction unit for Polychlorinated biphenyl contains appropriate terms and conditions to ensure that the activity ceases to be or does not become be a significant drinking water threat. The Environmental Compliance Approval shall include annual reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks of water quality monitoring in related groundwater monitoring wells and surface water monitoring locations as appropriate.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-30 |
To ensure that future storage of road salt of greater than 5,000 tonnes never becomes a significant drinking water threat within vulnerable areas, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be prohibited using tools under the Planning Act. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-32.1 |
To ensure that the future storage of snow never becomes a significant drinking water threat within vulnerable areas, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, the City of Guelph shall require new development to be designed and maintained based on best management practices regarding snow storage including the provision of designated snow storage areas and the management of associated melt water. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-35 |
To ensure that the future handling and storage of fuel never becomes a significant drinking water threat within vulnerable areas where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, the future handling and storage of fuel in conjunction with a new or expanded retail gas station and new or expanded bulk fuel storage facility excluding bulk fuel storage associated with a municipal emergency generator facility is prohibited within a Wellhead Protection Area A using tools under the Planning Act. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-36 |
Where future handling and storage of fuel would be a significant drinking water threat within a vulnerable area for activities regulated under the Aggregate Resources Act, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry should ensure that licenses, permits and/or site plans issued under the Aggregate Resources Act and/or related regulations, standards and policies include terms and conditions, as appropriate, to ensure that the activity never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future, Future, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-38 |
To ensure that the future storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquid never becomes a significant drinking water threat, within vulnerable areas, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, new or expanded storage of the specified dense non-aqueous phase liquids identified as a significant drinking water threat under the Clean Water Act, 2006 is prohibited within a Wellhead Protection Area A using tools under the Planning Act. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-41 |
To ensure that new or expansion to existing storage of organic solvents never becomes a significant drinking water threat within vulnerable areas, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, the new or expanded storage of the specified organic solvents in the quantities identified as a significant drinking water threat is prohibited within a Wellhead Protection Area A using tools under the Planning Act. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-43 |
To ensure that the existing and future use of land as an outdoor confinement area or farm animal yard on farms phased-in under the Nutrient Management Act ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat within a vulnerable area where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall ensure all Nutrient Management Strategies include appropriate terms and conditions to ensure the risk to drinking water sources is managed. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-5 |
To ensure that on-site sewage systems never become a significant drinking water threat, new lots that rely on servicing by onsite sewage systems with a design flow of less than or equal to 10,000 Litres per day and regulated under the Ontario Building Code Act are prohibited within a Wellhead Protection Area A. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-MC-8 |
To ensure that future on-site sewage systems and holding tanks never become a significant drinking water threat, the City of Guelph shall require all new development to connect to municipal services except where private services are specifically permitted within the Official Plan on the date when the Source Protection Plan comes into effect. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-1.13 |
To better understand the contributing source of contaminants within the Issue Contributing Areas (ICA) with respect to the applicable existing and future significant drinking water threats, the Grand River Conservation Authority in collaboration with the City of Guelph is encouraged, under the Source Water Protection Program funding, to find opportunities to research in the future nitrogen and/or pathogen issues to determine whether application and/or storage of Agricultural Source Materials is a contributing source of contaminant in the Issue Contributing Areas (ICA). |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-1.16 |
To address Conditions resulting from past activities that are significant drinking water threats, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks should prioritize abatement activities on Conditions Sites located within the Wellhead Protection Area A, Wellhead Protection Area B and Issues Contributing Areas. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-1.19 |
To address conditions resulting from past activities that are significant drinking water threats the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the City of Guelph:
a. Shall meet at a minimum frequency of every six months for the purpose of mutually sharing information on Condition sites; and
b. Should mutually share information related, as appropriate, to technical investigations or remediation, technical data, actions taken by Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks or by the City of Guelph, inspections, other relevant information; and
c. Should develop an Information-Sharing Process document including requirements, if any, for meeting agendas, participants, the nature and format for the types of information to be mutually shared, and the Information-Sharing Process document should be developed within six months from the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-1.20 |
To ensure Emergency Response Plans are updated for the purpose of protecting drinking water sources with respect to spills that occur within a Wellhead Protection Area along highways or railway lines, the following policies apply:
a. Within five (5) years of the Source Protection Plan coming into effect, the City of Guelph is requested to incorporate the location of Wellhead Protection Areas into the Emergency Response Plan to protect drinking water sources when a spill occurs along highways or rail lines; and
b. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is requested to provide mapping of vulnerable areas to assist the Spills Action Centre in responding to reported spills along transportation corridors within two years of the source protection plan coming into effect.
|
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-1.21 |
To protect municipal water supplies from increased vulnerability due to transport pathways where activities could be a significant drinking water threat, the following policies apply:
a. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is requested to provide ongoing funding for incentive programs focused on facilitating the abandonment of wells in accordance with O. Reg. 903;
b. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is requested as a priority to enforce the requirements of O. Reg. 903 with respect to the abandonment of wells and to enforce Section 33(1), (2) and (3) of the Ontario Water Resources Act once it comes into full force and effect;
c. The City of Guelph is requested to incorporate conditions of approval for Planning Act and Condominium Act applications to ensure private wells that are no longer in use are abandoned in accordance with O. Reg. 903; and
d. The City of Guelph is requested to ensure best management practices are utilized to protect the quantity and quality of groundwater sources during the installation of new municipal infrastructure.
|
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-1.22 |
The City of Guelph should amend its Official Plan to require the assessment and mitigation of impacts of the establishment of transport pathways associated with Planning Act applications in Wellhead Protection Areas A and B where the vulnerability equals ten (10). |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-1.24 |
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and the Ministry of Natural Resources, for Prescribed Instruments and Conditions for significant drinking water threats within vulnerable areas, should consider advising the City of Guelph regarding applications under review and that the City of Guelph be provided an opportunity to provide comments on these applications. The relevant Ministry shall have due regard to the comments submitted by the City of Guelph.
|
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-1.26 |
OMAFRA, and other creators/issuers of Prescribed Instruments under the Nutrient Management Act, are expected to consult with the Risk Management Official with respect to any modifications or requirements that may need to be incorporated into such Prescribed Instruments to ensure the activities they regulate cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats. |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-1.8 |
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and other Provincial Ministries shall consider providing funding for incentive programs, such as the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program, to protect existing and future drinking water sources and address significant drinking water threats.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-16.1 |
To ensure existing and future application or storage of agricultural source material ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, for operations which are managed by Nutrient Management Plans and Strategies under the Nutrient Management Act and located within a vulnerable area where the application or storage is or would be a significant drinking water threat The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall consider prioritizing and conducting regular compliance inspections of agricultural operations, as appropriate, where significant drinking water threat activities exist, and shall consider guiding farmers to improve compliance performance, when needed. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-18 |
To provide further guidance to the agricultural community about the importance of source water protection to ensure the application or storage of agricultural source material ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is requested to review and amend, if necessary, the information provided to the agricultural community to include information about source water protection, the location of Wellhead Protection Areas and the appropriate use of agricultural source material within vulnerable areas where this activity is or would be a significant water threat. The information provided should encourage farm operators located within these vulnerable areas to complete an Environmental Farm Plan. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-21 |
To ensure compliance with non-agricultural source material plans and the existing and future application, or handling and storage of non-agricultural source material cease to be and/or never become a significant drinking water threat, where these activities are or would be a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall consider prioritizing inspections based on proximity to the wellhead and conduct regular compliance inspections of operations, as appropriate. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-42 |
To ensure that future runoff containing de-icing chemicals never becomes a significant drinking water threat within a vulnerable area, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, the airport authority/operator is encouraged to include appropriate design standards and best management practices.
The City of Guelph shall report to the Source Protection Authority if an application has been made for a new airport facility within the vulnerable areas where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat by February 1st of each year. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-45 |
To ensure that the existing or future use of land as an outdoor confinement area or farm animal yard on farms not phased-in under the Nutrient Management Act, or the use of land for livestock grazing or pasturing on all farms ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat within vulnerable areas, where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat:
a. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is encouraged to continue to provide ongoing funding for stewardship projects on agricultural properties; and
b. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall consider prioritizing and conducting regular compliance inspections of agricultural operations, as appropriate, and shall consider guiding farmers to improve compliance performance, when needed.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-46 |
To ensure this activity never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the establishment and operation of a hydrocarbon pipeline within the meaning of O. Reg. 210/01 under the Technical Safety and Standards Act or that is subject to the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, the Canada Energy Regulator, and Ontario Energy Board, in their consideration of any pipelines within vulnerable areas where the activity would be a significant drinking water threat, are encouraged to ensure the applicant has complied with or included appropriate design standards and monitoring and maintenance practices, where applicable, to reduce the risk to drinking water sources. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CG-NB-9 |
To ensure existing on-site sewage systems and holding tanks cease to be a significant drinking water threat, the Grand River Conservation Authority, in consultation with the City of Guelph, will deliver available cost share incentive programs, where such an activity is a significant drinking water threat, as long as the Grand River Conservation Authority has such programs and outreach staff available, and work with affected land owners to implement best management practices.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-1.1.1 |
This source protection plan came into effect on July 1, 2016, the effective date specified in the Notice of Approval posted on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry. Amendments to the Source Protection Plan are permitted in accordance with the Clean Water Act, 2006, and the General Regulations. The effective date for amended policies, only including but not limited to the addition of new drinking water threats and regulated areas and activities, is the date of posting of the Notice of Approval of the amendment provisions on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry. |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Unknown |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-1.1.2 |
Except as set out below, the policies contained in this Source Protection Plan shall take effect on the date set out by the Minister.
a. For Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, if an activity was engaged in at a particular location before the relevant policies within this Source Protection Plan or amendment took effect and the Risk Management Official gives notice to a person who is engaged in the activity at that location that, in the opinion of the Risk Management Official, policies regarding regulated activities should apply to the person who engages in the activity at that location on and after a date specified in the notice that is at least 120 days after the date of the notice;
b. For Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, policies regarding restricted land uses shall take effect the same day the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan takes effect;
c. Where the Source Protection Policies require the City of Hamilton to develop and implement education and outreach programs as the primary tool for managing or eliminating a particular significant threat, such programs shall be developed and implemented within five (5) years from the date the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan takes effect;
d. For Sections 43 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, if an activity was engaged in at a particular location before the relevant policies within this Source Protection Plan took effect, amendments to Prescribed Instruments shall be completed within three (3) years from the date the Source Protection Plan or amendment takes effect; and,
e. For Section 40(2) and 42 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, the Official Plan and Zoning By Laws must be amended to conform with the significant threat policies and adopted by municipal council by the next five (5) year Official Plan update as required under subsection 26(1) of the Planning Act or within five (5) years from the date the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan takes effect.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-1.13 |
The Source Protection Plan provides policies to meet the objectives of the Clean Water
Act, 2006. The Source Protection Plan consists of the written policy text and Schedules.
a. The Schedules in the Source Protection Plan identify the areas where the policies
of the Source Protection Plan apply. The boundaries for the circumstances shown
on the Plan Schedules are general. More detailed interpretation of the boundaries
relies on the mapping in the approved Assessment Report and the Specific
Circumstances found in the Tables of Drinking Water Threats, Clean Water
Act, 2006.
b. Where any Act or portion of an Act of the Ontario Government or Canadian
Government is referenced in this Plan, such reference shall be interpreted to refer
to any subsequent renaming of sections in the Act as well as any subsequent
amendments to the Act, or successor thereof. This provision is also applicable to
any policy statement, regulation or guideline issued by the Province or the
municipality. |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-1.2 |
In accordance with Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, all land uses, unless identified specifically within a policy, where significant drinking water threat activities have been designated for the purpose of Section 57 or 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 are hereby designated as Restricted Land Uses and a written notice from the Risk Management Official shall be required prior to approval of any Building Permit, Planning Act or Condominium Act Application. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-10.1 |
To ensure the existing and future handling and storage of fuel ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.
The Risk Management Plan shall include, as a minimum, the requirements for all storage tanks to comply with the requirements of the Technical Standards and Safety Act and its regulations, for all owners/operators to have an emergency response plan with emergency contact information of the municipality responsible for water services and the Spills Action Centre. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-10.3 |
To ensure the existing and future handling and storage of fuel ceases to be or never
becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity is, or would be, a
significant drinking water threat, within five (5) years of the date that the Source Protection
Plan comes into effect, the City of Hamilton shall develop and implement an education and
outreach program for homeowners with home fuel oil tanks, regarding spill response and
the method and timing for contacting the Spills Action Centre. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-11.1 |
To ensure the existing and future handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-12.1 |
To ensure the existing and future handling and storage of an organic solvent ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-14.1 |
To ensure the risks to drinking water from the existing or potential future use of land as an outdoor confinement area or farm-animal yard on farms not phased-in under the Nutrient Management Act, or from the use of land for livestock grazing or pasturing on all farms, ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where these activities are, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, these activities shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.
The Risk Management Plan shall be based upon the regulatory requirements of a nutrient management strategy under the Nutrient Management Act and incorporate the best management practices for livestock grazing and pasturing land. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-2.2 |
To ensure the disposal of hazardous materials at waste disposal sites never becomes a
significant drinking water threat, where such an activity would be a significant drinking
water threat, the City of Hamilton shall continue their established education and outreach
programs on hazardous waste disposal and reduction of waste. The programs shall
include messaging consistent with source water protection and the diligent use and
disposal of substances.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-3.4 |
To increase awareness about best practices to protect drinking water sources for users of
septic systems and holding tanks located within vulnerable areas where their use is or
would be a significant drinking water threat, within five (5) years of the date the Source
Protection Plan comes into effect, the City of Hamilton, in collaboration with the
Conservation Authority, is requested to continue and broaden education and outreach
programs.
The programs should inform landowners about the proper disposal of toxic chemicals, the
operation and maintenance of sewage systems, and the benefits of installing effluent
filters, performing tank inspections, and having tanks regularly pumped out. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-3.5 |
To ensure existing and future septic systems cease to be, or never become, significant
drinking water threats, where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water
threat, the City of Hamilton shall implement a septic system maintenance inspection
program subject to the requirements of the Ontario Building Code within vulnerable areas. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-3.7 |
To assist landowners with improvements to septic systems and holding tanks required
under the septic systems maintenance inspection program implemented where septic
systems are significant threats and in accordance with the Ontario Building Code Act, the
City of Hamilton shall consider the creation of a financial assistance program designed in
a manner that allows the work to be completed as required, and the landowner to repay
the cost over time. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-4.1 |
To ensure the existing and future application and storage of agriculture source material ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, these activities shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.
The content shall be based upon, but not limited to, the regulatory requirements of a nutrient management plan and strategy under the Nutrient Management Act and scoped to address these specific threats. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-6.1 |
To ensure the existing and future application, handling and storage of commercial fertilizer ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-7.1 |
To ensure the existing and future application of pesticide and the handling and storage of pesticide, cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats, these activities are designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan is required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-CW-7.2 |
To ensure the future application, handling or storage of pesticides never become a
significant drinking water threat, where the activity is a significant drinking water threat, the
City of Hamilton, in collaboration with the Conservation Authority is requested to undertake
an education and outreach program on pesticide use and storage methods and their
potential impacts on drinking water sources.
The program should consider including wellhead protection area mapping and target
pesticide applicators, exterminators and farmers. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-1.3 |
The City of Hamilton shall amend their Official Plan and/ or Zoning By-Laws to:
- Identify the vulnerable areas in which drinking water threats prescribed under the Clean Water Act, 2006 would be significant;
- Indicate that within the areas identified, any use or activity that is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat is required to conform with all applicable Source Protection Plan policies and, as such, may be prohibited, restricted or otherwise regulated by those policies;
- Incorporate any other amendments required to conform to the threat specific land use policies identified in this Source Protection Plan.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-10.2 |
To ensure the future handling and storage of fuel never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat; the City of Hamilton shall prohibit gas stations through Planning Act tools. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-14.2 |
Where the existing and potential future use of land as an outdoor confinement area or farm-animal yard is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat and is managed by nutrient management strategies prepared under the Nutrient Management Act, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall ensure that all existing and future nutrient management strategies incorporate measures to protect drinking water sources that, when implemented, ensure that the activity ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-2.1 |
To ensure the future establishment of waste disposal sites never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat, as defined within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, the Ministry of the Environment shall prohibit these activities within the Environmental Compliance Approvals process for such waste disposal sites on lands located within identified vulnerable areas. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-2.3 |
To ensure the establishment of waste disposal sites within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, never become significant drinking water threats, where such activities would be significant drinking water threats, the City of Hamilton shall prohibit through amendments to Planning Act tools the establishment of waste disposal sites and the specific land uses. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-3.1 |
To ensure any existing or future septic systems and holding tanks regulated under the Ontario Water Resources Act ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment shall ensure that Environmental Compliance Approvals required for these septic systems are prepared to incorporate terms and conditions that, when implemented, will ensure that they do not become a risk to drinking water. The terms and conditions may include, as appropriate:
mandatory monitoring of groundwater impacts;
contingencies in the event that the quality of sources of drinking water is adversely affected;
regular and ongoing compliance monitoring;
mandatory system inspections at least every five years;
upgrading of these septic systems to current standards, if necessary; and
annual reporting to the Source Protection Authority of any monitoring and inspection programs required and their results. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-3.10 |
To ensure the future discharge of stormwater from a stormwater management facility never becomes a significant drinking water threat the Ministry of the Environment shall prepare/ amend the environmental compliance approvals to incorporate conditions that, when implemented, will ensure they do not become a risk to drinking water.
The conditions may include the requirement for regular maintenance, periodic removal of accumulated sediment, lining of the pond where warranted, the use of an oil/water separator, and other requirements to address site conditions. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-3.11 |
To ensure the discharge of storm water effluent from a storm water management facility never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat, where possible, the City of Hamilton, in consideration of Planning Act applications for the development of stormwater management facilities, shall require the applicant to locate future stormwater management facilities outside of the vulnerable area. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-3.2 |
To ensure the establishment of new septic systems and holding tanks regulated under the Ontario Water Resources Act never become significant drinking water threats, where such activities would be significant drinking water threats, the City of Hamilton, in consideration of site plan approval for properties located partially within vulnerable areas, shall require the applicants to locate the septic systems outside of vulnerable areas. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-3.3 |
To ensure future septic systems and holding tanks regulated under the Ontario Building Code Act never become significant drinking water threats, where such activities would be significant drinking water threats, the City of Hamilton shall require through amendments to Planning Act tools that future lot sizes be sufficient to accommodate the systems. Where possible, the municipal planning authority shall require the applicants to locate the septic systems outside of a vulnerable area. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-3.8 |
To ensure any existing or new sanitary sewer and pipes cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats, where such an activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment shall ensure that Environmental Compliance Approvals required for sanitary sewers and pipes are prepared/amended to incorporate conditions that, when implemented, will ensure that they do not become a risk to drinking water.
The conditions may include requirements for the proponent/applicant to undertake regular maintenance and inspections. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-3.9 |
To ensure existing or future sewage treatment plants effluent discharges, bypasses, or the storage of sewage, cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats, the Ministry of the Environment shall prepare/ amend the environmental compliance approvals to incorporate conditions that, when implemented, will ensure they do not become a risk to drinking water.
The conditions may include strict criteria for effluent quality, appropriate sizing to reduce bypasses, in addition to inspections and proactive maintenance of the works to prevent leaks. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-5.1 |
To ensure the future application, handling and storage of non-agricultural source material never become significant drinking water threats, where such activities are, or would be, significant drinking water threats, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and/or the Ministry of the Environment shall revoke or not approve any Non-Agricultural Source Material (NASM) Plan, in accordance with the Nutrient Management Act, or within the Environmental Compliance Approval process that allows, or would permit these activities within vulnerable areas where it would be a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-8.1 |
Where the future handling and storage of greater than 5,000 tonnes of road salt would be a significant drinking water threat, the City of Hamilton shall prohibit through Planning Act tools salt storage and handling facilities with more than this capacity. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-MC-9.1 |
To ensure the future storage of snow never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat, the City of Hamilton shall prohibit this land use through Planning Act tools. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-NB-1.10 |
To ensure the protection of drinking water sources with respect to spills that occur within a wellhead protection area along highways, railway lines, or shipping lanes, the City of Hamilton and the Ministry of the Environment are encouraged to incorporate the Wellhead Protection Area mapping into their Emergency Response Plan and Spills Action Centre mapping, respectively. |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CH-NB-1.11 |
The City of Hamilton is requested to implement an education and outreach program to encourage all transportation businesses that ship goods through wellhead protection areas to prepare spill prevention plans and spill contingency plans, to review these plans annually, and to update them, as required. |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CH-NB-1.12 |
To achieve the intent of the Clean Water Act, 2006 that drinking water threats identified in the vicinity of a transport pathway cease to be or do not become a significant threat, and that a pathway ceases to endanger the source water of a municipal water supply, the following policies apply:
- The City of Hamilton is requested to use best management practices to protect the quantity and quality of groundwater sources during the installation of new municipal infrastructure in proximity to municipal water wells.
- The City of Hamilton is requested to incorporate conditions of approval for development applications to ensure private wells that are no longer in use are decommissioned in accordance with O. Reg. 903.
- The Ministry of the Environment and the municipalities responsible for water services are requested to provide ongoing funding for incentive programs focused on the decommissioning of wells, and for education and outreach programs regarding the decommissioning of wells.
- If funding is provided by the Ministry of the Environment through the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program, the Conservation Authority shall implement an incentive program to decommission unused wells.
- The City of Hamilton is requested to develop a program to facilitate, where possible and appropriate, the connection to municipal water services of current private well users within the urban boundary. The users should be required to decommission the unused wells in accordance with O. Reg. 903.
- The City of Hamilton is requested to prohibit the construction of new wells and septic systems within the urban area where municipal water and wastewater services are available.
- The City of Hamilton is requested to prepare bylaws/procedures/ processes that ensure the construction of closed loop, earth energy systems will not result in the establishment of transport pathways.
|
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CH-NB-13.1 |
To ensure the management of runoff containing chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft where such an activity would be a significant drinking water threat, never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the relevant airport authorities and operators, in their consideration of any future airport facilities where the activity would be a significant drinking water threat, are requested to include appropriate design standards and management practices to prevent the runoff from airport de-icing facilities from becoming a significant drinking water threat.
The City of Hamilton shall report to the Source Protection Authority if an application has been made for a new airport facility within the vulnerable areas by February 1 of each year. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-NB-15.1 |
To reduce the risk due to the establishment and operation of a liquid hydrocarbon pipeline within the meaning of O. Reg. 210/01 under the Technical Safety and Standards Act or that is subject to the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat, the pipeline proponent, the Canada Energy Regulator and the Ontario Energy Board are encouraged to provide the Source Protection Authority and the City the location of any new proposed pipeline within the City and/or Source Protection Area. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
CH-NB-3.6 |
To assist landowners in reducing the risks to drinking water sources where existing septic systems and holding tanks are significant threats, the Ministry of the Environment is requested to provide ongoing funding through the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program or a similar program for septic system upgrades, replacements, decommissioning of unused systems, and for connection to municipal systems. If funding is provided, the Conservation Authority shall implement the incentive program. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CHEM-1 |
The following activities are designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 (Risk Management Plan) where the activity is an existing significant drinking water threat:
the handling and storage of an organic solvent;
the non-residential handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs); and
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft.
The Risk Management Plan shall include:
- Up-to-date best management practices regarding handling and storage of organic solvents and DNAPLs and the management of runoff containing chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft
- A spills response plan which includes procedures to contact the local drinking water plant operator
- Consideration of alternative products which would not cause a significant threat.
Risk Management Plans shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions listed in policy GENERAL-5.
This policy is not intended to capture residential use of incidental volumes of DNAPLs.
Note: Additional policies apply. See: MONITORING-1, GENERAL-5, and GENERAL-6. |
Raisin Region, South Nation |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CHEM-2 |
The following activities are designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 (prohibition) where the activity would be a significant drinking water threat:
the handling and storage of an organic solvent;
the non-residential handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs); and
the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft.
This prohibition takes effect when the Source Protection Plan takes effect.
This policy is not intended to capture residential use of incidental volumes of DNAPLs
Note: Additional policies apply. See: MONITORING-1 and GENERAL-6. |
Raisin Region, South Nation |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
COND-1 |
The MOE, City of Barrie and Town of Penetanguishene is directed to provide each year to the SPA a report of the actions taken, if any, in relation to the contaminated site that has been identified as a significant threat, by MOE, City of Barrie, Town of Penetanguishene or other persons or bodies over the previous calendar year. |
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River, Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound |
Significant |
Existing, Existing |
1 |
False |
|
COND-2 |
To monitor the change in the condition over time, the local planning approval authority shall notify the SPA of applications under the Planning Act affecting a site identified as a significant drinking water threat condition. |
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River, Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound |
Significant |
Existing |
1 |
False |
|
CORR-1-NLB |
Within one year of the Source Protection Plan taking effect, municipalities are strongly encouraged to ensure that local first responders have information about the Wellhead Protection Areas and Intake Protection Zones (which will be marked by road and waterway signs) and should update emergency response plans to include:
Maps to show the location of municipal drinking water systems and associated Wellhead Protection Areas and Intake Protection Zones.
Requirements to contain water and chemicals used to suppress fires that occur in these areas, if appropriate.
Spill contingency measures for spills of any potential contaminant (e.g. fuel, chemicals, septage) resulting from highway accidents and train derailments that occur in these areas, if appropriate.
This policy applies to railways and highways as defined in subsection 1(1) of the Highway Traffic Act* within Wellhead Protection Areas and Intake Protection Zones (all scores).
*a common and public highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle, any part of which is intended for or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles and includes the areas between the lateral property lines thereof. |
Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
CORR-2-NLB |
The MOECC is strongly encouraged to update spill response procedures for the purpose of protecting drinking water sources with respect to spills that occur within a Wellhead Protection Area or Intake Protection Zone along highways and railway lines. Action to implement this policy should be initiated within one year from the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect. |
Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
D-1 |
Applicable Activities: The handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid and/or the handling and storage of an organic solvent is an existing significant drinking water threat (see Table 4-6).
D-1: The activity is designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006. The risk management plan will be prepared in accordance with the general provisions given in policy G-8. |
Crowe Valley, Ganaraska Region, Kawartha-Haliburton, Lower Trent, Otonabee-Peterborough |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
D-2 |
Applicable Activities: The handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid and/or the handling and storage of an organic solvent would be a future significant drinking water threat (see Table 4.8).
D-2: Activity is prohibited and designated for the purpose of section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
* Wellhead protection areas B and C for the Village of Havelock Municipal Drinking Water System are exempt from Policy D-2. |
Crowe Valley, Ganaraska Region, Kawartha-Haliburton, Lower Trent, Otonabee-Peterborough |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
D-3 |
Applicable Activities: The handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid and/or the handling and storage of an organic solvent would be a future significant drinking water threat (see Table 4.8).
D-3(1): The activity is designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006. The risk management plan will be prepared in accordance with the general provisions given in policy G-8.
D-3(2): The risk management plan required by (1) must, at a minimum:
1) Establish adequate measures for storage safety including proper storage facilities, leak detection and containment;
2) Include an emergency contingency plan;
3) Specify appropriate training of personnel; and
4) Require any other measure deemed necessary to reduce the risk of a release to the environment.
|
Crowe Valley, Ganaraska Region, Kawartha-Haliburton, Lower Trent, Otonabee-Peterborough |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-1 |
No new waste disposal sites for the application of untreated septage to land shall be permitted within the DeCew Falls IPZ-1s. |
Niagara Peninsula |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-10 |
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, Ontario Ministry of Environment (MOE) Spills Action Centre (SAC), and Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) are requested to update their Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) to include the following:
- Maps that show the locations of the DeCew Water Treatment Plant and associated Highway 406 and Lake Gibson Alternate intakes, and the areas where this policy applies.
- An up-to-date communications protocol showing the structure of command of the various agencies that would be contacted.
As it relates to railway corridors, Transport Canada is requested to ensure Emergency Response Plans under their jurisdiction are updated accordingly.
The ERP should be updated within two years from the date the Source Protection Plan comes into effect. |
Niagara Peninsula |
Significant |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-11 |
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC), is requested to implement the following Risk Management Measures to address the potential impacts of a fuel spill on the raw water supply for the DeCew Falls Water Treatment Plant:
- Require that persons that handle fuel follow a protocol that uses best management practices to prevent spills from occurring.
- Ensure that spill containment booms can be readily deployed in the event of a fuel spill.
The risk management measures should be implemented within two years from the date the Source Protection Plan comes into effect. |
Niagara Peninsula |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-2 |
No new combined sewers, wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater management facilities, or industrial effluent systems shall be permitted where they would be a significant threat within the DeCew Falls IPZ-1s.
|
Niagara Peninsula |
Significant |
Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-3 |
No new industrial or commercial land uses shall be permitted within the DeCew Falls IPZ-1s, in order to prevent significant threats related to stormwater discharges. |
Niagara Peninsula |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-4 |
In the DeCew Falls IPZ-1s the application of agricultural source material (ASM) to land; the storage & handling of ASM; and livestock grazing/pasturing, farm animal yards and outdoor confinement areas are all designated for the purposes of Section 58 (risk management plans) of the Clean Water Act. All new and existing occurrences of these activities shall require a Risk Management Plan which shall contain appropriate risk management measures. |
Niagara Peninsula |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-5 |
All land uses except residential are designated for the purposes of Section 59 (restricted land uses) of the Clean Water Act in the DeCew Falls IPZ-1s, where the application of agricultural source material (ASM) to land; the storage & handling of ASM; and livestock grazing/pasturing, farm animal yards and outdoor confinement areas are, or would be a significant threat.
|
Niagara Peninsula |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-6 |
Within one year from the date the Source Protection Plan comes into effect, an Outreach and Education program shall be established by Niagara Region that promotes best management practices for the following existing and future significant threat activities: the application to land, and storage of agricultural source material; and livestock grazing/pasturing, farm animal yards, and outdoor confinement areas.
The Outreach and Education program shall be for landowners within the DeCew Falls IPZ-1s, but may be extended to the DeCew Falls IPZ-2s (Schedules DC4, DC5 and DC6). This Outreach and Education program may be implemented by Niagara Region in combination with other outreach and education programs at its discretion. |
Niagara Peninsula |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-7 |
No new or existing Category 3 Non-Agricultural Source Material application, or handling and storage, shall be permitted within the DeCew Falls IPZ-1s. |
Niagara Peninsula |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-8 |
In accordance with Section 22(7) of the Clean Water Act, the Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment as well as in consultation with the Source Protection Authorities (SPAs), should design a sign to the appropriate Provincial standards, to identify the locations of Intake Protection Zones. The Ministry of Transportation should manufacture, install and maintain the signs along Provincial Highways within an Intake Protection Zone with a vulnerability score of 8 or higher. This policy will be implemented as part of an overall education and outreach plan where it applies to the Ministry of Transportation.
These signs should also be placed, at a minimum, where municipal arterial roads are within the DeCew Falls IPZ-1s. For signs on the municipal roads, Niagara Region, in cooperation with the City of Thorold will be responsible for the purchase, installation and maintenance of appropriate signs, designed by the Province in collaboration with the Source Protection Authority.
This policy, as it applies to municipal arterial roads will be implemented as part of an overall education and outreach plan by Niagara Region. This policy should be implemented within two years from the date the Source Protection Plan comes into effect. |
Niagara Peninsula |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing, Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-9 |
Niagara Region, and the municipalities of Port Colborne, Welland, and Thorold shall update their Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) to include the following:
Maps that show the locations of the DeCew Water Treatment Plant and associated Highway 406 and Lake Gibson Alternate intakes and the areas where this policy applies.
An up-to-date communications protocol showing the structure of command of the various agencies that would be contacted.
The ERPs shall be updated within two years from the date the Source Protection Plan comes into effect. |
Niagara Peninsula |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-1.1.1 |
This source protection plan came into effect on July 1, 2016, the effective date specified in the Notice of Approval posted on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry. Amendments to the Source Protection Plan are permitted in accordance with the Clean Water Act, 2006, and the General Regulations. The effective date for amended policies, only including but not limited to the addition of new drinking water threats and regulated areas and activities, is the date of posting of the Notice of Approval of the amendment provisions on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry. |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
|
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-1.1.2 |
Except as set out below, the policies contained in this Source Protection Plan will take effect on the date set by the Minister.
a. For Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 if an activity was engaged in at a particular location before this Source Protection Plan took effect, policies regarding prohibited activities do not apply to a person who engages in the activity at that location until 180 days from the date the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan takes effect;
b. For Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 if an activity was engaged in at a particular location before the relevant policies within this Source Protection Plan took effect and the Risk Management Official gives notice to a person who is engaged in the activity at that location that, in the opinion of the Risk Management Official, policies regarding regulated activities should apply to the person who engages in the activity at that location on and after a date specified in the notice that is at least 120 days after the date of the notice;
c. For Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 policies regarding restricted land uses shall take effect the same day the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan takes effect;
d. Where the Source Protection Policies require the Townships to develop and implement education and outreach programs as the primary tool for managing or eliminating a particular significant threat such programs shall be developed and implemented within five (5) years from the date the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan comes into full force and effect;
e. For Sections 43 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 if an activity was engaged in at a particular location before the relevant policies within this Source Protection Plan took effect; amendments to Prescribed Instruments shall be completed within three (3) years from the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect.
f. For Section 40 and 42 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 the Official Plan and Zoning By Laws must be amended to conform with the relevant significant threat policies and adopted by municipal council by the next five (5) year Official Plan update as required under subsection 26 of the Planning Act and the Zoning By-law within two (2) years from the adoption of the Official Plan conformity amendment.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-1.10 |
The Source Protection Plan provides policies to meet the objectives of the
Clean Water Act, 2006. The Source Protection Plan consists of the written
policy text and Schedules.
a. The Schedules in the Source Protection Plan identify the areas where
the policies of the Source Protection Plan apply. The boundaries for
the circumstances shown on the Plan Schedules are general. More
detailed interpretation of the boundaries relies on the mapping in the
approved Assessment Report and the Specific Circumstances found in
the Tables of Drinking Water Threats, Clean Water Act, 2006.
b. Where any Act or portion of an Act of the Ontario Government or
Canadian Government is referenced in this Plan, such reference shall
be interpreted to refer to any subsequent renaming of sections in the
Act as well as any subsequent amendments to the Act, or successor
thereof. This provision is also applicable to any policy statement,
regulation or guideline issued by the Province or the municipality. |
Grand River |
Non-specific |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-1.2 |
In accordance with Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 all land uses identified within the County Official Plan and/or Area Municipal Zoning By-Laws, with the exception of residential uses other than proposed plans of subdivision or condominium, that are located within an area where sections 57 and/or 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 applies in Well Head Protection Areas (WHPA) A, B or C and where there is a significant drinking water threat, are hereby designated for the purposes of section 59 (Restricted Land Uses). Within these designated land use categories and areas, a notice from the Risk Management Official in accordance with section 59(2) of the Clean Water Act, 2006 shall be required prior to approval of any Planning Act or Building Permit application. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-10.1 |
To ensure the existing handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid and/or an organic solvent, excluding by an individual for personal or family use, ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, where these activities are significant drinking water threats, the activity is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan is required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-10.2 |
To ensure any future handling and storage of dense non-aqueous phase liquid and/or an organic solvent, excluding by an individual for personal or family use, never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where these activities would be significant drinking water threats, these activities are designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and are therefore prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-10.3 |
To ensure the existing and future handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPLs) and/or an organic solvent cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats, where these activities are, or would be, significant drinking water threats, the Townships with the assistance of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks should develop and produce an education and outreach program for municipal delivery targeted towards:
a) an individual for personal or family use to promote the use of non-toxic products and additional opportunities for participation in household hazardous waste disposal.
b) industrial and commercial users to promote the use of alternatives to DNAPLs (including non-toxic products), pollution prevention approaches, Best Management Practices, and safe disposal in industries. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-11.1 |
To ensure the management of runoff that contains chemicals used in de-icing of
aircraft never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity
would be a significant drinking water threat, the Townships shall recommend
through the review of submitted Environmental Assessments that industry best
management practices be implemented for any future airports where there could
be runoff containing de-icing chemicals. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-13.1 |
To ensure the existing or future activity that takes water from an aquifer without returning the water to the same aquifer or that reduces the recharge of an
aquifer ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where the activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat in WHPA-Q1
or WHPA-Q2, municipalities responsible for supplying water within WHPA-Q1 and WHPA-Q2 shall develop and/or update Water Conservation Plans to ensure
they are an effective tool to support sustainable water use. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-13.10 |
To ensure any existing and future activity that takes water from an aquifer
without returning the water to the same aquifer or that reduces the recharge of
an aquifer ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water
threat, where the activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat in
WHPA-Q1 or WHPA-Q2, the Townships, with support from the Grand River
Conservation Authority, will develop and implement an education and outreach
programs to make property owners and businesses aware of the following within
t WHPA-Q1 and WHPA-Q2:
a. The importance of protecting water supplies;
b. Actions that should be taken to protect drinking water supplies;
c. The importance of the creation of a water conservation plan to reduce
water consumption; and
d. The financial incentive programs and projects for which they could be
eligible under future funding of the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship
Program. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-13.8 |
To ensure any existing and future activity that reduces the recharge of an aquifer ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where
the activity is or would be a significant threat within the WHPA-Q2, The County of Dufferin, should consider local water quantity availability when developing
population and employment forecasts in municipalities that encompass the WHPA-Q2. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-13.9 |
To ensure any existing and future activity that takes water from an aquifer
without returning the water to the same aquifer ceases to be and/or never
becomes a significant drinking water threat, where the activity is, or would be, a
significant drinking water threat in WHPA-Q1, and where municipalities share a
water source within WHPA-Q1, the municipalities shall develop a Joint Municipal
Water Supply Management model within three (3) years of the Source
Protection Plan taking effect to facilitate the planning and management of water
supply sources. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-2.1 |
To ensure the following existing and future activities cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats, the Townships in collaboration with the Grand River Conservation Authority, Source Protection Authorities, and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, where practical, will develop and implement education and outreach programs for the following activities:
a. Establishment, Operation or Maintenance of a Waste Disposal Site, within the Meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act
b. The application of agricultural source material to land
c. The storage of agricultural source material
d. The application of commercial fertilizer
e. The handling and storage of commercial fertilizer
f. The application of pesticide to land
g. The handling and storage of pesticide
h. The use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement area or a farm-animal yard. Such programs may include, but not necessarily be limited to, increasing awareness and understanding of drinking water threats and promotion of best management practices.
The Education and Outreach program may consist of targeted mailings to specific property owners, inserts with current Township mailings, inclusion of Source Water Protection information in existing education and outreach programs and/or information available on the Townships� websites. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-5.2 |
To ensure existing and future onsite sewage systems and onsite holding tanks cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats, where these activities are, or would be, significant drinking water threats, the County of Dufferin will implement an on-site sewage system maintenance inspection program, as required under the Ontario Building Code Act. Inspections should be prioritized based on the proximity to the drinking water supply. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-5.3 |
To ensure future onsite sewage systems and onsite holding tanks never become significant drinking water threats, where these activities would be, significant drinking water threats, and are governed under the Building Code Act, the creation of new lots requiring onsite sewage systems shall only be permitted if the Townships are satisfied that the current requirements have been met and confirmed that the lot size and site conditions are adequate to accommodate the system so it does not become a significant drinking water threat. The hydrogeological assessment to determine appropriate development density shall be conducted by a licensed professional. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-7.2 |
To ensure the existing and future storage of fuel equal to or less than
2,500 Litres, ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat,
where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the
Township will develop and implement an education and outreach program for
homeowners with identified home fuel oil tanks outlining the requirements under
the fuel oil code by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority and best
management practices that could be implemented. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-8.1 |
To ensure the future storage of snow never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat on municipal or provincial properties, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and shall be prohibited. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-8.2 |
To ensure the existing and future storage of snow ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat on commercial or industrial properties, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.
The Risk Management Plan shall include appropriate terms and conditions to ensure the storage of snow ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-9.1 |
To ensure the existing and future application of road salt ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, excluding a single family residence, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. In the specific cases outlined below, the content shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following:
a. For un-assumed roads and private parking lots (excluding a single family residence), the Risk Management Plans shall include a goal to minimize salt usage through alternative measures, while maintaining public safety.
b. For public roads, the Risk Management Plans shall include provisions for:
the reduction of salt usage through Best Management Practices such as alternative de-icer materials (with lower sodium and chloride) and/or contemporary technology; and
the use of certified contractors for the application of road salt.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-9.2 |
To ensure the existing and future application of road salt ceases to be or never
becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is, or would be, a
significant drinking water threat, the Townships, in collaboration with the
Conservation Authority, shall develop and implement an education and outreach
program targeting those who apply road salt. The program will promote the
importance of proper road salt application. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-9.3 |
To ensure the existing and future handling and storage of road salt ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-CW-9.6 |
To ensure the existing and future application, handling and storage of road salt
on single family residence properties ceases to be or never becomes a
significant drinking water threat, where this activity is, or would be, a significant
drinking water threat, the Townships, in collaboration with the Conservation
Authorities, where practical, will develop and implement an education and
outreach program. Such a programs may include, but not necessarily be limited
to, increasing awareness and understanding of drinking water threats and
promotion of best management practices.
The Education and Outreach program may consist of targeted mailings to
specific property owners, inserts with current Township mailings, inclusion of
Source Water Protection information in existing education and outreach
programs and/or information available on the Townships’ websites. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future & Existing |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-MC-1.3 |
The Townships and County of Dufferin will amend their Official Plan, Zoning By-Laws and/or municipal planning documents, where applicable, to:
- Identify the vulnerable areas in which drinking water threats prescribed under the Clean Water Act 2006 and local threats identified in the Assessment Report would be significant;
- Indicate that within the areas identified, any use and associated activities as defined in municipal planning documents that are, or would be, a significant drinking water threat are required to conform with all applicable- - Source Protection Plan policies provided herein and, as such, may be restricted or otherwise regulated by those policies;
- Incorporate any other amendments required to conform to the threat specific land use policies identified in this Source Protection Plan.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-MC-12.1 |
To ensure the existing and future application, handling, and storage of non-agricultural source material cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats, where these activities are, or would be, significant drinking water threats in Wellhead Protection Areas A with a vulnerability score of 10, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, or Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, as applicable, shall prohibit these activities within the applicable approval processes in accordance with the Nutrient Management Act or the Environmental Protection Act. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-MC-12.2 |
To ensure the existing and future application, handling, and storage of non-agricultural source material cease to be or never become significant drinking water threats, where these activities are, or would be, significant drinking water threats in Wellhead Protection Area B with a vulnerability score of 10, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, or Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks as applicable, shall review or prepare and, if necessary, amend, Non-Agricultural Source Material (NASM) Plans in accordance with the Nutrient Management Act, or Environmental Compliance Approvals in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act, to ensure that appropriate terms and conditions are incorporated, that when implemented, reduce the risk to drinking water sources. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-MC-13.2 |
To ensure the existing or future activity that takes water from an aquifer without returning the water to the same aquifer ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where the activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat in WHPA-Q1, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall ensure that the Permit to Take Water that governs the existing or future taking includes appropriate terms and conditions. The following shall be considered by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks:
Municipal water supply requirements will be met on a sustainable basis
The water taking will not affect the ability of the aquifer to meet municipal water supply requirements; and
The water taking will not adversely impact hydrological integrity.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-MC-13.3 |
To ensure any future activity that reduces the recharge of an aquifer does not become a significant drinking water threat, where the activity would be a significant threat within WHPA-Q2 the municipality shall only permit new major developments or site alterations (excluding single detached residential) where an assessment of the impacts of the development on recharge can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the municipality that the water balance can maintain pre-development recharge to the greatest extent feasible through best management practices. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-MC-13.6 |
To ensure any future activity that reduces the recharge of an aquifer ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where the activity is or would be a significant threat within WHPA-Q2, the County of Dufferin, in consultation with the lower tier municipalities, shall consider municipal water supply servicing constraints when approving settlement area expansions within WHPA-Q2. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-MC-4.1 |
To ensure the existing and future establishment, operation, or maintenance of a Waste Disposal Site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, the exception of the application of untreated septage to land, ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where the activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall review or prepare and, as necessary, amend Environmental Compliance Approvals to ensure that appropriate terms and conditions are incorporated that, when implemented, reduce the risk to drinking water sources. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Existing, Future, Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-MC-4.2 |
To ensure the existing and future application of hauled sewage to land ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, activities that are subject to an Environmental Compliance Approval within the meaning of the Environmental Protection Act where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall prohibit this activity within the Environmental Compliance Approval process.
|
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-MC-5.1 |
To ensure the existing and future establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects, stores, transmits, treats or disposes of sewage ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where the activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks will review and, as necessary, amend Environmental Compliance Approvals to ensure that appropriate terms and conditions are incorporated that, when implemented, reduce the risk to drinking water sources. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |
2 |
False |
|
DC-AEG-MC-6.1 |
To ensure the existing and future storage of agricultural source material ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall ensure that all Nutrient Management Plans and/ or Strategies prepared under the Nutrient Management Act include, as appropriate, terms and conditions to reduce the risk to drinking water sources. |
Grand River |
Significant |
Existing, Future |