Policy Edit

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Policy Text:

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.

Monitoring Text:

CG-CW-1.9: The City of Guelph shall provide a report to the Source Protection Authority, by February 1st of each year, summarizing the actions taken to implement the Source Protection Plan policies, where specifically required by the policies.

CG-CW-1.10: The Risk Management Official shall provide a report to the Source Protection Authority, by February 1st of each year, summarizing the actions taken to implement the Source Protection policies, in accordance with the Clean Water Act, 2006 and associated regulations.