The application, storage and handling of pesticides is designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 (Risk Management Plan) where this activity could be a significant drinking water threat and is not subject to the requirements of the Cosmetic Pesticide Ban or Pesticide Act, 1990. This includes application of pesticides for public health & safety, natural resource management, golf courses and sports fields, and the existing commercial handling and storage of pesticides. The Risk Management Plan should be based on appropriate environmental standards and/or the Ontario Pesticide Education Program and shall specify that only licensed operators can apply pesticides.

Emergency response measures to address spills and an emergency response plan shall be updated to include identification of the vulnerable areas and contact information for the operator of the drinking water system.

Note: Additional policies apply. See: MONITORING-1, GENERAL-5 and GENERAL-6.

MONITORING-1: Part IV Clean Water Act, 2006 tools (restricted land uses, Risk Management Plans and prohibition):
The Risk Management Official shall report annually by February 1st to the Source Protection Authority on the significant threat policies that designate an activity for the purpose of Section 58 (Risk Management Plans) or Section 57 (prohibition) of the Clean Water Act, 2006. This report will include the information required in Section 65 of Regulation 287/07 (information on the establishment and enforcement of Risk Management Plans, inspections and abatement measures in addition to descriptions of the administrative, enforcement and compliance results) related to the previous calendar year. Additionally, the Risk Management Official shall inform the Source Protection Authority of the method/procedure used to implement GENERAL-6 (restricted land uses).