Developing Source Protection Plans PDF Print E-mail

Source protection plans must be based on sound science and should be a collaborative effort of local municipalities and stakeholders. This collaboration will ensure that community members will have the opportunity to offer their input as Source Protection Plans are being developed.

Developing a Source Protection Plan involves three major pieces of work from the Source Protection Committee. the Terms of Reference, Assessment Reports and Source Protection Plans, the table below outlines what is included at each of these stages as well as anticipated timing for each stage.

Terms of Reference 
Assessment Reports
Source Protection Plans
Implementation
Planning document which outlines tasks, timing and budget for developing the   Source Protection Plan

Public consultation period		 Examines drinking water sources

Identifies threats to municipal drinking water

Where are drinking water sources threatened?

How significant are the threats?

Provides rationale for the source protection plan

Scientific basis behind plans

Public consultation period		 Sets out policies to protect water quantity and water quality now and for the future

Considers issues like:
  • Should some areas be set aside from development?
  • What do we do with source protection areas already designated for development?
  • What do we do with areas that are already developed?
  • How do we plan for future water uses?
  • What actions need to be taken to address existing threats?
Public consultation period and consultation with all potentially affected property owners		 Tasks and budgets identified in the source protection plan assigned and carried out

Regular monitoring and updates of the source protection plans

Reduction of threats

Long term drinking water source management

Direct future developments in a sustainable manner

Public consultation by municipality when official plans amended and by-laws passed to implement
 2008  2009  2012  2013