Policy Edit

Policy Id:

SPR/SPA:

Risk:

Implementing Body

Legal Effect

Policy Tool

Threat Type

Status

Comment

Policy Text:

To ensure that the existing and/or future handling and storage of a dense non aqueous phase liquid ceases to be or does not become a significant drinking water threat where this activity is or would be a significant 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 in the following areas and for the following activities:

a. Existing:

i. Handling and Storage;
i. In Wellhead Protection Areas B and C where the vulnerability is greater than or equal to eight (8);
ii. Where a Trichloroethylene Issue has been identified, in all Wellhead Protection Areas except Wellhead Protection Area A, where the vulnerability is greater than or equal to eight (8), for trichloroethylene and related degradation products.

b. Future:

i. Handling and Storage;
i. In Wellhead Protection Areas B and C where the vulnerability is equal to six (6) or eight (8);
ii. Where a Trichloroethylene Issue has been identified, in all Wellhead Protection Areas except Wellhead Protection Area A where the vulnerability is equal to six (6), for trichloroethylene and related degradation products.

The Risk Management Plan shall include, as a minimum, measures to reduce the likelihood of spills and leaks and contain and respond to spills.

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.