Policy Edit

Policy Id:

SPR/SPA:

Risk:

Implementing Body

Legal Effect

Policy Tool

Threat Type

Status

Comment

Policy Text:

To ensure the existing and/or future storage of snow ceases to be or does not become a significant drinking water threat where this activity is or would be a significant threat, the activity is designated for the purpose of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is prohibited within the following vulnerable areas and for the following activities:

a. Existing:

i. Storage;
i. In Wellhead Protection Areas A and B where the vulnerability is equal to ten (10);
ii. In Intake Protection Zone One (1);
iii. In Intake Protection Zones Two (2) and Three (3) and Wellhead Protection Area E where the vulnerability is equal to nine (9);
iv. Where a Chloride, Sodium and/or Nitrate Issue has been identified, in all Issue Contributing Areas where the vulnerability is greater than or is equal to six (6), with an area greater than or equal to 0.5 hectares.

b. Future:

i. Storage;
i. In Wellhead Protection Areas A and B where the vulnerability is equal to ten (10);
ii. In Intake Protection Zone One (1);
iii. In Intake Protection Zones Two (2) and Three (3) and Wellhead Protection Area E where the vulnerability is equal to nine (9);
iv. Where a Chloride, Sodium and/or a Nitrate Issue has been identified, in all Issue Contributing Areas where the vulnerability is greater than or is equal to six (6), with an area greater than or equal to 0.5 hectares.

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.