Please note, the Clean Water Act does not regulate non-municipal drinking water sources. Also, neither Conservation Authorities nor Source Protection Authorities have a role in regulating non-municipal drinking water sources. Material below is being provided only for information and to support local municipalities and landowners within the CTC region.
Best Practices for Source Water Protection
Protecting sources of drinking water is one part of Ontario’s strategy to ensure drinking water safety, sustainable water use and water security for future generations. For those water sources and drinking water systems that are not included in a source protection plan or are not regulated by the Clean Water Act, the Province has put together a series of Best Practices to manage risk and identify protective action.
CTC Non-Municipal Well Susceptibility Screening - A Decision Support Tool
The CTC drinking water source protection program, in collaboration with the Oak Ridges Moraine Groundwater Program (ORMGP), has developed susceptibility mapping for private wells and other non-municipal water supply systems within their region as a:
(i) data-informed method of focusing outreach activities aimed at areas not connected to a municipal drinking water system; and
(ii) screening tool to support municipal decisions on development relying on private services.
CVC Online Assessment Tools
Free online assessment tools are available that are quick, convenient and easy to use for private wells and septic systems, developed by the CVC Rural Residential Outreach program. In just minutes, you can identify potential threats to your drinking water and receive personalized recommendations and resources to keep your water safe.
Public Health Ontario’s New Online Water Testing Portal
Public Health Ontario offers drinking water testing services to individuals who rely on private water sources, such as wells, cisterns, or treated lake water. To improve how people submit their information and receive their test results, Public Health has launched the Online Water Testing Portal. This new portal allows users to complete an electronic requisition form online before dropping off their water sample at a designated location. Once the sample is received and tested, clients can return to the portal to securely access and download their test results.