Policy Edit

Policy Id:

SPR/SPA:

Risk:

Implementing Body

Legal Effect

Policy Tool

Threat Type

Status

Comment

Policy Text:

The local SPA, in collaboration with municipalities, shall undertake an education and outreach program, and use materials developed by the MOE where possible to target those, handling or storing:

15 ) fuel
16) dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs); and
17) organic solvents

within vulnerable areas where the activity would be a significant drinking water threat. The program will promote pollution prevention by explaining the importance of proper storage and disposal of hazardous waste, and will promote the use of alternatives to DNAPLs. The program will also focus on providing homeowners and fuel suppliers with information on the proper handling and storage of fuel from a source water protection perspective. The program will be carried out in consultation with the municipality responsible for waste and TSSA, where appropriate.

Monitoring Text:

MON-5: The local source protection authority shall include in the annual report, documentation on the risk reduction efforts they administered throughout the year.