Fact Sheets

The Ministry of the Environment has developed a number of helpful Fact Sheets to clarify Source Water protection. The following links contain specific information on the Clean Water Act and are useful for those looking for a general understanding of the Clean Water Act.

The Clean Water Act - Preparing and Implementing Source Protection Plans

The Clean Water Act - Roles and Responsibilities

The Clean Water Act - Facts

The Clean Water Act - Clean Water Act Myths and Facts

A Quick Reference Guide to the Clean Water Act

Roles and Responsibilities for the Clean Water Act, 2006

Clean Water Act Source Protection Committee Chair

Clean Water Act Source Protection Commitee Chair Questions and Answers

Legislation

If you are looking for more in-depth information and technical knowledge regarding the Clean Water Act the following links will be beneficial. These Legislation and Guidance documents provide the legal foundation for Source Protection Planning.

Review the Clean Water Act, 2006

Regulations.

Ontario Regulation 385/08.  This is a consolidated Reg. which amalgamates reg 285/07, 286/07 and 287/07

Guidance and Support Documents

Guidance on Areas and Regions Regulation under the Clean Water Act, 2006

Guidance on Source Protection Committees under the Clean Water Act, 2006

Clean Water Act Support Info Source Protection Committees, Source Protection Authorities and Areas and Regions

Clean Water Act Support Info Terms of Reference Regulation

Clean Water Act Support Info Miscellaneous Regulation

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