Policy Text:
Where it could be a significant drinking water threat, the existing and future handling and storage of road salt is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is therefore prohibited.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) and IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9) - Where the quantity of road salt is greater than 5,000 tonnes (Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, Tweed, Belleville IPZ 1, Deseronto IPZ 1, Napanee IPZ 1, Ameliasburgh IPZ 2 and Picton IPZ 2).
b) IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Where the quantity of road salt is
greater than 500 tonnes (Ameliasburgh, Point Anne and Picton).
Tools: Prohibition pursuant to Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List G)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within one year for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006.