The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Spills Action Centre should update spill response procedures and emergency response plans for the purpose of protecting drinking water sources within a wellhead protection area or intake protection zone along highways, railway lines, and shipping lanes.


Applicable Areas: 
- All vulnerable areas where the release of contaminants in an IPZ or WHPA could result in contamination of the drinking water supply.

Effective Date: Within one year of the Plan, or any plan amendment, as applicable, taking effect.  

The Ministry shall prepare an annual summary of the actions it has taken to achieve the outcomes of this Source Protection Plan policy and make that report available to the Quinte Source Protection Authority February 1st each year. It is recommended this annual report include any occurrence of spills in the vulnerable areas.