Policy Text:
The Municipality shall establish an education and outreach program where activities could be a significant drinking water threat. The program shall be targeted at residents, farms, and businesses. The program shall promote:
General Source Protection awareness including the location of vulnerable areas
Best management practices to reduce or eliminate impacts from activities which pose a threat to source water
Proper septic system care and maintenance
Awareness of Ontario's cosmetic pesticide ban and best management practices where pesticides are used under an exemption from the ban
The importance of complying with all content of the Pesticide Safety Course and best management practices regarding the handling and storage of pesticides
Area-wide education and outreach programs promoting integrated pest management and alternative pest control, targeting golf courses and sports fields
Participation in the Environmental Farm Plan Program
Awareness regarding non-agricultural source material application for landowners
Safer alternatives to dense non-aqueous phase liquids and organic solvents
Proper disposal of dense non-aqueous phase liquids and organic solvents; program will target both commercial/industrial and residential landowners
Awareness of stormwater management relating to storm-drains and the dangers linked to dumping chemicals into drains within the urban sewer catchment area
The creation and promotion of a year-round depot drop-off for hazardous wastes
Working with the Source Protection Authority to access funding or other applicable incentive programs
Best management practices for waste that is not regulated by the MOECC through means other than Prescribed Instruments.
The Municipality shall establish an education and outreach program to inform people about the importance of proper construction, operation and maintenance of their oil burning equipment (furnace, generator) and promote alternative fuel options. The program could include:
Distribution of a sticker to be placed on oil tanks that indicates that the tank is located in a vulnerable area and provides a procedure to be followed in the event of a fuel spill or leak, including a spill response contact number
Promotion of existing incentive programs including incentive programs for switching to alternative fuel sources
Provide information relating to:
The mandatory requirements for fuel tank usage and maintenance
The best management practices for fuel tank usage and maintenance
Promotion of the importance of having pollution liability insurance
Once established, these programs shall be on-going with materials being disseminated intermittently as deemed appropriate. Education and outreach programs should be harmonized with existing education and outreach programs where this would result in an increase in efficiency or cost-effectiveness.
The Municipality may enter into an agreement with a third party to implement the education and outreach program and/or any related reporting.
The program shall be implemented within two years of the Plan taking effect.
Note: Additional policies apply. See: MONITORING-4.