Policy Edit

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Policy Text:

To ensure future onsite sewage systems and onsite holding tanks never become significant drinking water threats, where these activities would be, significant drinking water threats, and are governed under the Building Code Act, the creation of new lots requiring onsite sewage systems shall only be permitted if the Townships are satisfied that the current requirements have been met and confirmed that the lot size and site conditions are adequate to accommodate the system so it does not become a significant drinking water threat. The hydrogeological assessment to determine appropriate development density shall be conducted by a licensed professional.

Monitoring Text:

DC-AEG-CW-1.4: The Townships and the County of Dufferin will 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. The specific format and contents of this report will be determined by the Source Protection Authority, in consultation with the Townships and the County.