Policy Edit

Policy Id:

SPR/SPA:

Risk:

Implementing Body

Legal Effect

Policy Tool

Threat Type

Status

Comment

Policy Text:

To ensure the application and storage of Agricultural Source Material (ASM) ceases to be and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, for activities not phased in under the Nutrient Management Act, where these activities are or would be a significant drinking water threat;

Existing and future activities within Wellhead Protection Area A (WHPA-A) are designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and are therefore prohibited.
Existing and future activities within Wellhead Protection Area B (WHPA-B) with a vulnerability score of 10 are designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 therefore a Risk Management Plan will be required. These Risk Management Plans shall be based upon the regulatory requirements of a Nutrient Management Plan or Strategy under the Nutrient Management Act and scoped to address these specific threats. Contingency plans as required for Nutrient Management Plans and Strategies must contain notification requirements to report a leak or spill from an agricultural source material storage facility.

Monitoring Text:

HR-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.