Policy Edit

Policy Id:

SPR/SPA:

Risk:

Implementing Body

Legal Effect

Policy Tool

Threat Type

Status

Comment

Policy Text:

To ensure that existing and/or future application and handling and storage of pesticides do not become or cease to be a significant drinking water threat where these activities are or would be a significant 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 and for the following activities:

a. Existing:

i. Application;
i. In Wellhead Protection Area A;
ii. In Wellhead Protection Areas B where the vulnerability is equal to ten (10);
iii. In Intake Protection Zone One (1);
iv. In Wellhead Protection Area E where the vulnerability is greater than eight (8).

ii. Handling and Storage;
i. In Wellhead Protection Area A;
ii. In Wellhead Protection Area B where the vulnerability is equal to ten (10);
iii. In Intake Protection Zone One (1);
iv. In Wellhead Protection Area E where the vulnerability is equal to nine (9)..

b. Future:

i. Application;
i. In Wellhead Protection Area B where the vulnerability is equal to ten (10);
ii. In Wellhead Protection Area E where the vulnerability is greater than eight (8).

ii. Handling and Storage;
i. In Wellhead Protection Area B where the vulnerability is equal to ten (10).

Monitoring Text:

RW-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 by the Risk
Management Official(s) and Inspector(s) in accordance with the Clean Water Act, 2006 and associated regulations.