Policy Edit

Policy Id:

SPR/SPA:

Risk:

Implementing Body

Legal Effect

Policy Tool

Threat Type

Status

Comment

Policy Text:

To ensure any existing or new handling and storage of road salt, where this activity is or would be a significant drinking water threat, ceases to be or never becomes a significant threat, the municipality and / or the Public Health Unit shall develop and implement an education initiative addressing the handling and storage of road salt. The education program shall encourage the implementation of best management practices that form the core of the Smart About Salt or similar accreditation program to reduce the impact of winter de-icing activities.

Monitoring Text:

N/A