Policy Edit

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SPR/SPA:

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Policy Text:

To ensure the existing and future handling and storage of fuel ceases to be or never
becomes a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity is, or would be, a
significant drinking water threat, within five (5) years of the date that the Source Protection
Plan comes into effect, the City of Hamilton shall develop and implement an education and
outreach program for homeowners with home fuel oil tanks, regarding spill response and
the method and timing for contacting the Spills Action Centre.

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.