Policy Edit

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SPR/SPA:

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Policy Text:

To ensure that the existing and future handling and storage of fuel ceases to be
and/or never becomes a significant drinking water threat within a vulnerable area,
where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, the City of
Guelph shall develop and implement an education and outreach program for
identified fuel oil tanks with storage of fuel greater than 250 Litres and less than or
equal to 2,500 Litres outlining the requirements of owning a heating oil system
including proper maintenance and the steps to be taken if there is a spill or leak
detected based on guidance information provided from the Technical Standards
and Safety Authority and other heating oil system provides/ agencies.

Monitoring Text:

CG-CW-1.9: The City of Guelph shall 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, where specifically required by the policies.