Policy Text:
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.