The handling and storage of pesticides for non-agricultural uses is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and is therefore prohibited in the applicable areas where it could be a significant drinking water threat.

Exemptions to this prohibition policy are only permitted:
(a) where pesticides are applied to protect public health or safety, or
(b) in instances where the pesticide is named on the List of Active Ingredients Authorized for Cosmetic Uses (Allowable List) as amended.

Applicable Areas: 

- WHPA A (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed; and
- IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) -  Ameliasburgh, Picton and Point Anne. 


Effective Date: When the Plan, or any plan amendment, as applicable, takes effect for future activities and within 2 years for existing activities. 

The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006.