To ensure the existing and future application of commercial fertilizer to land, for those not phased in under the Nutrient Management Act, ceases to be, or never becomes, a significant drinking water threat, where such an activity is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat, it shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.

The Risk Management Plan should require fertilizers to be applied using best agronomic practices on the advice of a certified crop advisor, that soil tests (NPK) be carried out and that proper farm practices regarding crop rotation be applied, as appropriate.

DC-M-CW-1.10: The Risk Management Official shall provide a report to the Source Protection Authority, by February 1st of each year, summarizing the actions taken by the Risk Management Official to implement the Source Protection Plan policies, in accordance with the Clean Water Act, 2006.