The implementation of the Source Protection Plan policies requires cooperation of various stakeholders. The Clean Water Act and the source protection planning process were initiated by the Province and enabled through legislation. The Minister of Environment is responsible for the review of and approval of this initial proposed Source Protection Plan as well as subsequent reviews and updates. The Province also plays a key role in the implementation of the Source Protection Plan through prescribed instruments administered by various ministries.
Implementation of the Source Protection Plan relies heavily on municipal participation. Municipalities need to protect vulnerable areas within their respective jurisdictions since activities within these areas can pose threats to the municipal drinking water systems. With the approval of the Source Protection Plan, municipalities will be responsible for implementing many of the requirements of the Clean Water Act and the approved Source Protection Plan.
The Conservation Authorities within the Thames-Sydenham and Region also have an important role in implementing the Source Protection Plan. Not only do policies identify the Conservation Authority as an implementer, but policies imply that Conservation Authorities would be responsible for providing assistance for other Source Protection Plan policies.
This section of the website provides a number of resources to implementers of Source Protection Plan Policies as well as background documents used throughout the planning process.
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- Background and Introduction
- Module 1: Establishing a Risk Management Office
- Module 2: Where Policies Apply
- Module 3: Land Use Planning
- Module 4: Annual Reporting & Information Management
- Module 5: Risk Management Plans
- Module 6: Prohibition
- Module 7: Non-Regulatory Policies
- Module 8: Other Obligations
- Implementation Resource Guide (Modules 1 – 8)
Use the new “Campaign in a Box” to educate your community about source water protection.
Plan a campaign using the template and ideas provided. Post the included infographics and articles to spread the word about protecting drinking water sources. Or develop new materials using content available in the Source Protection Education and Outreach Resource Catalogue.
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- On-Site Septic Systems and Holding Tanks Fact Sheet – TSR
- Agriculture Fact Sheet – TSR
- Establishment, Operation or Maintenance of a Waste Disposal Site – TSR
- Handling and Storage of Fuel Fact Sheet – TSR
- Storage of Road Salt and Snow Fact Sheet – TSR
- The Handling and Storage of DNAPLs and Organic Solvents Fact Sheet – TSR
- Waste Water Fact Sheet – TSR
- Keeping Your Drinking Water Safe – DNAPLs & Drinking Water – TSR
- Frequently Asked Questions – TSR
- Chemicals of Concern Listing – TSR
- Webmap Instructions
- Education and Outreach Resource Catalogue – MOE
- Home Heating Oil – CO
- What Every Real Estate Agent Should Know – CO
- Risk Management Officials and Inspectors Fact Sheet – CO
- Source Protection Plans on the Farm – OMAFRA
Wastewater
- Septic System Fact Sheet – TSR
- Wastewater and Sewage Threats – TSR Discussion Paper
- Conservation Ontario Education and Outreach Catalogue – Septics
- Wastewater Management – Pollution Probe
- Septic Smart Brochure
- On Site Sewage System Maintenance Inspections
- Ontario Association of Sewage Industry Services
- Trout Unlimited Canada’s Yellow Fish Road Program
Agriculture
- Agriculture Fact Sheet – TSR
- Agricultural Threats – TSR Discussion Paper
- Conservation Ontario Education and Outreach Catalogue – Agriculture
- Best Management Practices – OMAFRA
- Environmental Farm Plan Information Sheets
- Source Water Protection Framework and Assessment Tool, OFEC
- Canadian Fertilizer Industry Storage and Handling Guidelines
- 4R Nutrient Stewardship Program
- Rural Landowner Stewardship Guide for the Ontario Landscape
- Well Aware
Fuel Storage
Organic Solvents and DNAPLS
- Handling and Storage of Organic Solvents and DNAPLS Fact Sheet – TSR
- Handling and Storage of Organic Solvents and DNAPLS – TSR Discussion Paper
- Chemicals of Concern Listing
- Conservation Ontario Education and Outreach Catalogue – Hazardous Liquids
- Special Waste Collection Sites – Stewardship Ontario, Orange Drop Program
Pesticides
- Handling and Storage of Pesticides Fact Sheet – TSR
- MOECC – Technical Guidance: Pesticides Act and Ontario Regulation 63/09
- Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides
- Farm Pesticide Storage Facility – OMAFRA
- Pesticide Application and Safety- OMAFRA
- Pesticide Contamination of Farm Water Sources – OMAFRA
Road Salt and Snow Storage
- Road Salt and Snow Storage Fact Sheet – TSR
- Conservation Ontario Education and Outreach Catalogue – Road Salt and Snow Storage
- Winter Highway Maintenance – Ministry of Transportation
- Road Salts – Environment Canada
- Environment Canada – Code of Practice: The Environmental Management of Road Salts
- Transportation Association of Canada – Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management
- Transportation Association of Canada – Road Salt and Snow and Ice Control Primer
- Smart About Salt
Waste Disposal Sites
UTRCA System Summaries (2011)
SCRCA System Summaries (2011)
LTVCA System Summaries (2010)
- Conservation Ontario
- Source Water Protection – What Every Realestate Agent Should Know
- Source Water Protection – Risk Management Officials and Inspectors
- Farm Source Water Protection Framework and Assessment Tool
- Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
- Walkerton Commission Inquiry Reports
- Pollution Probe
- Pollution Probe – Source Proteection Primer
- Well Aware
- Ontario Groundwater Association
- Lake Simcoe SPA Resources
