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Document ID ca-bc-ssapt-2026-02-26 Title Source and system assessments and planning tools URL unknown Jurisdiction /ca/bc Subdomain(s) Drinking water, Source water protection Language en Status completed Analyzed at 2026-03-15 07:12:31.426599+00:00 Relevance Outlines regulatory requirements for water source assessments and protection plans.

Q Qualitative Requirements (4)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Context Conditions Confidence
#Q001administrativeoperationalguidanceSource Water Assessment and Response Plan Requirementdrinking waterUnder the DWPA, drinking water officers can order water systems to prepare a source water assessment and response plan or they can require one as part of the water supplier’s operating permit.As ordered by a drinking water officer or required as part of the operating permit.high
#Q002administrativehealthmandatoryPHO Recommendation Criteria for DWPPdrinking waterThe PHO may only make such a recommendation if the following requirements under the Act are satisfied: * Based on monitoring or assessment results, the PHO is satisfied that a DWPP will assist in addressing or preventing a threat to drinking water that the PHO considers may result in a drinking water health hazard, and * No other practical measures available under the DWPA are sufficient to address or prevent the drinking water hazard.Prior to the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) making a recommendation to the Minister to designate an area for a Drinking Water Protection Plan.high
#Q003administrativehealthguidanceDWO Request for PHO Recommendationdrinking waterA Drinking Water Officer may make a request to the PHO to consider making a recommendation to the Minister, if they can demonstrate the above criteria have been met.If the Drinking Water Officer can demonstrate that a DWPP will assist in addressing or preventing a health hazard and no other practical measures are sufficient.high
#Q004administrativehealthguidanceLocal Authority or Water Supplier Request for DWPPdrinking waterIn addition, a local authority or a water supplier may request a Drinking Water Officer to make a request to the PHO on their behalf.high

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