Where the handling and storage of non-agricultural pesticides is a significant drinking water threat and requires a Prescribed Instrument (i.e., Pesticide Permit), the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall ensure Prescribed Instruments include appropriate terms and conditions to ensure that the handling and storage of non-agricultural pesticides ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. At a minimum, the prescribed instrument shall include reference to the applicable vulnerable area and protocols for emergency responses related to protecting the drinking water source.


Applicable Areas:
- WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, and Tweed; and
- IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Belleville (IPZ 1), Deseronto (IPZ 1), Napanee (IPZ 1), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), and Point Anne (IPZ 1).


Effective Date: 
Within 1 year of the Plan, or any plan amendment, as applicable, taking effect for future activities and within 3 years for existing activities.

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.