The City of Greater Sudbury shall create and deliver an education and outreach program to residents in the vulnerable areas where on-site septic systems could be significant threats. The program may include, but is not limited to, information regarding:

The importance of properly maintaining their septic system;
The potential impact of septic systems on drinking water and the natural environment; and
How to reduce use of phosphorus and sodium-containing products.

The education and outreach program may include information about available incentive programs to help upgrade failing septic systems. The program may also include other components such as information about the maintenance and inspection program managed by the Sudbury and District Health Unit. The City of Greater Sudbury shall also consider delivering the program in conjunction with the inspection program managed by the Sudbury and District Health Unit.

Monitoring policy M4 applies.

M4: By February 1 of each year, the City of Greater Sudbury and the Municipality of Markstay Warren (if applicable) shall report to the Source Protection Authority with a description of the measures taken to implement the education and outreach program in the Source Protection Plan in the previous calendar year. The report could also include a description of the steps taken to determine the extent to which the program has achieved its objectives, any information on the results of those steps, and any suggestions for improvement. The municipalities could also provide a copy of any materials produced and the number of participants reached by the program.