Policy Edit

Policy Id:

SPR/SPA:

Risk:

Implementing Body

Legal Effect

Policy Tool

Threat Type

Status

Comment

Policy Text:

Municipalities should evaluate on a regular basis, the impact of climate change on their sources of drinking water. This can be accomplished using a variety of tools such as the Conservation Ontario Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Tool and/or developing a Climate Action Plan.
Municipalities should share the completed assessment results with the Quinte Source Protection Authority to aid in future amendments to the Quinte Source Protection Plan and Assessment Report.

Applicable Areas:
All vulnerable areas in the Quinte Source Protection Area.

Effective Date
Within 2 years of the Plan, or any Plan amendment, as applicable, taking effect.

Monitoring Text:

The municipality should provide an up-to-date copy of the climate change assessment by February 1st to the Quinte Source Protection Authority.