To increase awareness about best practices to protect drinking water sources for users of
septic systems and holding tanks located within vulnerable areas where their use is or
would be a significant drinking water threat, within five (5) years of the date the Source
Protection Plan comes into effect, the City of Hamilton, in collaboration with the
Conservation Authority, is requested to continue and broaden education and outreach
programs.

The programs should inform landowners about the proper disposal of toxic chemicals, the
operation and maintenance of sewage systems, and the benefits of installing effluent
filters, performing tank inspections, and having tanks regularly pumped out.

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.