Policy Text:
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.