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Policy Id:

SPR/SPA:

Risk:

GENERAL-12

Raisin Region, South Nation

Non-specific

Implementing Body

Legal Effect

Policy Tool

Threat Type

Status

Comment

MECP - Source Protection

Strategic

Education / Outreach

Future & Existing

Implemented: Policy outcome(s) evaluated - No further action(s) required

The ministry has reviewed and considered the policy. Information on drinking water source protection is integrated into the certification program for farmers (growers) and pesticide vendors under the Ontario Pesticides Education Program. Education materials include information on safe handling, storage and application of pesticides to protect human health and the environment, including drinking water sources.

Policy Text:

It is recommended that the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change work with the Ontario Pesticides Education Program Committee to review the Ontario Pesticides Education Program and consider the incorporation of Source Protection information into the education. The pesticide education materials should teach pesticide applicators how to find out if their lands are in a Wellhead Protection Area or an Intake Protection Zone.

Monitoring Text:

N/A.