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Policy Id:
SPR/SPA:
Risk:
CH-CW-2.2
Grand River
Significant
Implementing Body
Legal Effect
Policy Tool
Threat Type
Status
Comment
Hamilton City of - (Municipality)
Conform with
Education / Outreach
Future
Implemented
The Municipality includes information related to Hazardous waste on the public website (https://www.hamilton.ca/home-neighbourhood/garbage-recycling/waste-recycling-facilities/household-hazardous-waste) plus on the Source Water Protection website, for 2023 there were 1652 unique page views for the Source protection page (website analytics)
Policy Text:
To ensure the disposal of hazardous materials at waste disposal sites never becomes a
significant drinking water threat, where such an activity would be a significant drinking
water threat, the City of Hamilton shall continue their established education and outreach
programs on hazardous waste disposal and reduction of waste. The programs shall
include messaging consistent with source water protection and the diligent use and
disposal of substances.
Monitoring Text:
CH-CW-1.4: The City of Hamilton 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.
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