| #Q001 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Spill Reporting to MOE | wastewater, recreational water | they shall also report the spill to the Ministry of the Environment (MOE), the municipality and the owner of the material spilled. | In addition to containing and cleaning up the spill | high |
| #Q002 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition of Salt Water Discharge to Storm Sewer | wastewater, recreational water | Discharge of wastewater from Salt Water pools to storm sewer is prohibited | | high |
| #Q003 | design | operational | mandatory | Sanitary Sewer Discharge Requirement for Salt Water Pools | wastewater, recreational water | All salt water pools shall be discharged to the sanitary sewer | | high |
| #Q004 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Permit for Sanitary Sewer Connection | wastewater, recreational water | Salt water pool owners must obtain a permit from Toronto Buildings to connect the discharge to the sanitary sewer. | | high |
| #Q005 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition of Ravine and Valley Discharge | wastewater, recreational water | Under no circumstances is pool water discharge allowed to flow onto adjacent lands or in a manner that causes or may cause erosion of the walls or slopes of a ravine or valley. | | high |
| #Q006 | monitoring | operational | recommended | Chlorine and Bromine Pool Method Test | wastewater, recreational water | Recommend DPD (N, N-diethyl - p - phenylendiamine) Test | | high |
| #Q007 | treatment | treatment | mandatory | Calculate Chlorine Neutralizer Amount | wastewater, recreational water | If chlorine/ bromine levels are below 10 ppm, calculate amount of neutralizer to reduce the chlorine / bromine residual to acceptable level. | If chlorine/ bromine levels are below 10 ppm | high |
| #Q008 | monitoring | operational | recommended | Chlorine and Bromine Wastewater Method Test | wastewater, recreational water | Recommend DPD (N, N-diethyl - p - phenylendiamine) Test | | high |
| #Q009 | treatment | treatment | mandatory | Add Dechlorination Tablet | wastewater, recreational water | Place dechlorination tablet in the wastewater. | If chlorine/ bromine levels are below 10 ppm | high |
| #Q010 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Verify Wastewater Neutralization | wastewater, recreational water | Test wastewater to ensure neutralization. | | high |
| #Q011 | operational | operational | mandatory | Standing Time for High Chlorine Residuals | wastewater, recreational water | If chlorine / bromine residual in the pool is over 10 mg/L or 10 parts per million (ppm), let the pool water stand for a week before trying to neutralize the wastewater. | If chlorine / bromine residual in the pool is over 10 mg/L or 10 parts per million (ppm) | high |
| #Q012 | treatment | treatment | mandatory | pH Maintenance Before Discharge | wastewater, recreational water | Maintain proper pH in the pool water before the wastewater is discharged to the sewers. | | high |
| #Q013 | operational | operational | recommended | Avoidance of Algaecides or Fungicides | wastewater, recreational water | Avoid use of algaecides or fungicides, if possible. | | high |
| #Q014 | operational | operational | recommended | Avoidance of Copper Based Algaecides | wastewater, recreational water | Avoid use of copper based algaecides as in addition to copper they may also contain NPs & NPEs. | | high |
| #Q015 | operational | operational | recommended | Timing of Algaecide Application | wastewater, recreational water | As the levels of algaecides will dissipate over time, it is recommended not to add any algaecide two weeks prior to the pool closing. | | high |
| #Q016 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition of Algaecide Discharge to Storm Sewers | wastewater, recreational water | If algaecides are present in the pool, the pool water CANNOT be discharged into the storm sewers. | If algaecides are present in the pool | high |
| #Q017 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Copper Testing Requirement | wastewater, recreational water | Use a copper test kit to determine concentration in the pool water. | | high |
| #Q018 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | High Copper Concentration Discharge Requirement | wastewater, recreational water | If the copper concentration is above 0.04 mg/L, the pool water CAN NOT be discharged to the storm sewer and MUST be discharged to the sanitary sewer or on the owner's property or use a hauled sewage hauler, approved by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, permitted to discharge the pool water to the City's wastewater Treatment Plants | If the copper concentration is above 0.04 mg/L | high |
| #Q019 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition of Salt Discharge to Storm Sewers | wastewater, recreational water | If sodium chloride (salt) is present in the pool water, it CAN NOT be discharged to the storm sewer. | If sodium chloride (salt) is present in the pool water | high |
| #Q020 | operational | operational | mandatory | Mandatory Salt Discharge Destinations | wastewater, recreational water | If sodium chloride is present in the pool water, it shall either be discharged on the owner's property or into the sanitary sewer. | If sodium chloride is present in the pool water | high |
| #Q021 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Permit for Permanent Salt Water Sanitary Connection | wastewater, recreational water | A permit from the Building Division is needed for pool water to be permanently discharged to sanitary sewer connection. | | high |
| #Q022 | operational | operational | mandatory | Off-site Disposal of Salt Water | wastewater, recreational water | If the discharge to sanitary sewer or owner's property is not possible, the pool water shall be trucked away for off-site disposal, using a hauled sewage hauler, approved by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. | If the discharge to sanitary sewer or owner's property is not possible | high |
| #Q023 | operational | operational | guidance | Discharge of Winter Cover Water | wastewater, recreational water | Rain water or snowmelt water on the pool covers can be discharged to the storm sewer, as long as the water is free of debris and leaves are removed from the water before discharge. | as long as the water is free of debris and leaves are removed from the water before discharge | high |
| #Q024 | operational | operational | mandatory | Absorption Requirements for Discharge to Property | wastewater, recreational water | Ensure that the water is absorbed on the owner's property and there is no run-off on to the neighbour's property or on the road. | | high |
| #Q025 | operational | operational | mandatory | Flow Control for Sanitary Discharge | wastewater, recreational water | Ensure to control the flow so as not to flood/ block the drain or otherwise cause a hazard to persons or property | | high |
| #Q026 | operational | operational | mandatory | Direct Catch Basin Discharge | wastewater, recreational water | Run the water directly into the storm catch basin or as close as possible. | If the pool water meets all the criteria as described in this BMP, it can be discharged to the storm sewer | high |
| #Q027 | operational | operational | mandatory | Debris Free Verification for Storm Discharge | wastewater, recreational water | Ensure that the water is free of any debris | If the pool water meets all the criteria as described in this BMP, it can be discharged to the storm sewer | high |
| #Q028 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | General Prohibitions for Pool Water Discharge | wastewater, recreational water | Pool water SHALL NOT be discharged: (a) into a storm drainage system, unless otherwise permitted under § 681-11.T (3) of the Municipal Code; or (b) in a manner that may cause or causes the wastewater to flow onto an adjoining property; or (c) over a valley or ravine wall or slope in a manner that may cause or causes the erosion or instability of the valley or ravine wall or slope; or (d) in a manner other than is permitted under § 681-11.T (2) or (3) of the Municipal Code. | | high |
| #Q029 | operational | operational | mandatory | Filter Backwash Discharge Requirements | wastewater, recreational water | The backwash water from the filter shall only be discharged to the sanitary sewer; or On the owners property in such a manner that it does not flow onto the street or onto a neighbour's property | | high |
| #Q030 | operational | operational | mandatory | Service Contractor Employee Training and Awareness | wastewater, recreational water | The service contractor of a private pool operation shall ensure that all employees: are well trained in using existing and new equipment and processes... are familiar with the health and safety hazards associated with the products and processes (WHMIS)... have ready access to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)... are fully aware of the discharge requirements of this BMP and the Sewer Use Bylaw in relation to pool water discharges. | | high |
| #Q031 | operational | operational | mandatory | Owner and Operator Responsibilities for BMP | wastewater, recreational water | The owner/ operator/ service contractor of a private pool shall ensure that: they understand and implement the requirements of this BMP for the type of pool used and, are fully aware of the discharge requirements of this BMP and the Sewer Use Bylaw in relation to pool water discharges. | | high |
| #Q032 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Spill Reporting Requirement | wastewater, recreational water | Report a spill to provincial and municipal authorities if a spill occurs and chemicals have entered natural environment such as a stream, river or lake, and/or sewer systems | if a spill occurs and chemicals have entered natural environment such as a stream, river or lake, and/or sewer systems | high |
| #Q033 | operational | operational | mandatory | System Operation Compliance | drinking water | the drinking water system identified above shall be altered and operated in accordance with the conditions of this drinking water works permit and the licence # 010-101. | | high |
| #Q034 | treatment | treatment | mandatory | Disinfection of Water Contact Components | drinking water | All parts of the drinking water system in contact with drinking water that are added, modified, replaced, extended shall be disinfected in accordance with a procedure approved by the Director or in accordance with the applicable provisions of the following documents: a) The ministry's Watermain Disinfection Procedure, dated August 1, 2020... | | high |
| #Q035 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Director Notification for Alterations | drinking water | The owner shall notify the Director in writing within thirty (30) days of the placing into service or the completion of any addition, modification, replacement, removal or extension of the drinking water system | which had been authorized through Schedule B, Schedule C, or prior approvals respecting works other than watermains. | high |
| #Q036 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Watermain Alteration Verification Record (Form 1) | drinking water | The verifications required in conditions 3.1.7 and 3.1.8 shall be: Recorded on 'Form 1 - Record of Watermains Authorized as a Future Alteration' | prior to the watermain addition, modification, replacement or extension being placed into service | high |
| #Q037 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Minor Modification Verification Record (Form 2) | drinking water | The verifications and documentation required in condition 4.5 shall be: Recorded on 'Form 2 - Record of Minor Modifications or Replacements to the Drinking Water System' | prior to the modified or replaced components being placed into service | high |
| #Q038 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Record Retention Requirement | drinking water | Retained for a period of ten (10) years by the owner. | Applies to Form 1, Form 2, and Form 3 verifications. | high |
| #Q039 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition of Non-Emergency Generator Use | drinking water | The emergency generators identified in condition 5.1.13 shall not be used for nonemergency purposes including the generation of electricity for sale or for peak shaving purposes. | | high |
| #Q040 | operational | operational | mandatory | Update of System Drawings | drinking water | The owner shall update any drawings maintained for the drinking water system to reflect the modification or replacement of the works, where applicable. | | high |
| #Q041 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Licence Incorporation | drinking water | The definitions and conditions of licence # 010-101 are incorporated into this permit and also apply to this drinking water system. | | high |
| #Q042 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Legal Owner Notification | drinking water | The owner shall notify the legal owner of any part of the drinking water system that is prescribed as a municipal drinking water system by section 2 of O. Reg. 172/03 of the requirements of the licence and this drinking water works permit as applicable to the prescribed system. | | high |
| #Q043 | design | operational | mandatory | Professional Engineering Design | drinking water | The design of the watermain addition, modification, replacement or extension: a) Has been prepared by a licensed engineering practitioner; | | high |
| #Q044 | design | health | mandatory | Minimum Distribution Pressure | drinking water | The watermain addition, modification, replacement or extension will not adversely affect the distribution system's ability to maintain a minimum pressure of 140 kPa at ground level at all points in the distribution system under maximum day demand plus fire flow conditions. | | high |
| #Q045 | treatment | health | mandatory | Secondary Disinfection Requirement | drinking water | Secondary disinfection will be provided to water within the added, modified, replaced or extended watermain to meet the requirements of O. Reg. 170/03. | | high |
| #Q046 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Watermain Record Retention and Update | drinking water | The document or file referenced in Column 1 of Table 1 of Schedule A of this drinking water works permit that sets out watermains shall be retained by the owner and shall be updated to include watermain additions, modifications, replacements and extensions within 12 months of the addition, modification, replacement or extension. | | high |
| #Q047 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Alteration Impact Prohibitions | drinking water | Any alteration of the drinking water system made under conditions 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3 shall not result in: An exceedance of a treatment subsystem rated capacity or a treatment subsystem component maximum flow rate as specified in the licence; The bypassing or removal of any unit process within a treatment subsystem; The addition of any new unit process other than coagulation within a treatment subsystem; A deterioration in the quality of drinking water provided to consumers; A reduction in the reliability or redundancy of any component of the drinking water system; A negative impact on the ability to undertake compliance and other monitoring necessary for the operation of the drinking water system; or An adverse effect on the environment. | Applies to alterations under 4.1, 4.2, or 4.3 | high |
| #Q048 | operational | operational | mandatory | Standby Power Emissions Compliance | drinking water | The owner shall ensure that the criteria outlined for standby power sources in s.20.4 of O. Reg. 419/05 (Air Pollution - Local Air Quality) are met for all discharge that occurs from the use of emergency generators added, modified or replaced under condition 5.1.13. | | high |
| #Q049 | operational | aesthetic | mandatory | Noise Emission Compliance | drinking water | The noise emissions comply at all times with the limits set out in publication NPC-300, as applicable. | | high |
| #Q050 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Emissions Equipment Recording (Form 3) | drinking water | The verifications and documentation required in conditions 5.6 and 5.7 shall be: Recorded on 'Form 3 - Record of Addition, Modification or Replacement of Equipment Discharging a Contaminant of Concern to the Atmosphere', as published by the Ministry, prior to the additional, modified or replacement equipment being placed into service; | prior to the additional, modified or replacement equipment being placed into service | high |
| #Q051 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Equipment Disinfection for Maintenance and Inspection | drinking water | For greater certainty, where an activity has occurred that could introduce contamination, including but not limited to repair, maintenance, or physical / video inspection, all equipment that may come in contact with the drinking water system shall be disinfected in accordance with the requirements of condition 2.3. above. | where an activity has occurred that could introduce contamination | high |
| #Q052 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Director Notification Form Requirement | drinking water | The notification required in condition 2.4 shall be submitted using the 'Director Notification Form' published by the Ministry. | When submitting notification for alterations under condition 2.4 | high |
| #Q053 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Pre-Alteration Legal Obligations | drinking water | the owner may only carry out alterations to the drinking water system in accordance with this drinking water works permit after having satisfied other applicable legal obligations, including those arising from the Environmental Assessment Act , Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act , Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001 and Greenbelt Act, 2005 . | | high |
| #Q054 | design | operational | mandatory | Watermain Design Capacity Verification | drinking water | The maximum demand for water exerted by consumers who are serviced by the addition, modification, replacement or extension of the watermain will not result in an exceedance of the rated capacity of a treatment subsystem or the maximum flow rate for a treatment subsystem component as specified in the licence, or the creation of adverse conditions within the drinking water system. | | high |
| #Q055 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Owner Written Consent for Watermains | drinking water | The owner of the drinking water system consents in writing to the watermain addition, modification, replacement or extension. | | high |
| #Q056 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Watermain Record Detail Requirements | drinking water | The updates required by condition 3.5 shall include watermain location relative to named streets or easements and watermain diameter. | | high |
| #Q057 | monitoring | treatment | mandatory | Coagulant Feed System Impact Review | drinking water | Prior to making any alteration to the drinking water system under condition 4.1.1, the owner shall undertake a review of the impacts that the alteration might have on corrosion control or other treatment processes | Prior to making alterations to coagulant feed systems | high |
| #Q058 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Coagulant Feed Alteration Reporting | drinking water | The owner shall notify the Director in writing within thirty (30) days of any alteration made under condition 4.1.1 and shall provide the Director with a copy of the review. | | high |
| #Q059 | monitoring | treatment | mandatory | Chemical Replacement Impact Review | drinking water | Prior to making any alteration to the drinking water system under condition 4.3.3, the owner shall undertake a review of the impacts that the alteration might have on corrosion control or other treatment processes | Prior to replacing coagulants or pH adjustment chemicals | high |
| #Q060 | reporting | aesthetic | mandatory | Noise Abatement Documentation | drinking water | The owner shall document how compliance with the performance limits outlined in condition 5.5.3 is being achieved, through noise abatement equipment and/or operational procedures. | | high |
| #Q061 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Disinfection Procedure Implementation | drinking water | The ministry documents described in condition 2.3.3 shall be implemented within the timeframe specified in condition 2.3.3 and once implemented all parts of the drinking water system in contact with drinking water that are added, modified, replaced or extended shall be disinfected in accordance with the applicable provisions of the document or a procedure approved by the Director. | Within the timeframe specified in condition 2.3.3 | high |
| #Q062 | design | operational | mandatory | Watermain Jurisdictional Limit | drinking water | The watermain addition, modification, replacement or extension is wholly located within the municipal boundary over which the owner has jurisdiction. | | high |
| #Q063 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Non-Drinking Water Emissions Prohibition | drinking water | The owner shall not make an addition, modification, or replacement described in condition 5.1 in relation to an activity that is not related to the treatment and/or distribution of drinking water. | | high |
| #Q064 | operational | operational | mandatory | Emissions Performance Verification | drinking water | The owner shall verify in writing that any addition, modification or replacement of works in accordance with condition 5.1 has met the requirements of the conditions listed in condition 5.5. | | high |
| #Q065 | operational | operational | mandatory | Emissions Equipment Drawing Updates | drinking water | The owner shall update any drawings maintained for the works to reflect the addition, modification or replacement of the works, where applicable. | In respect of works described in Section 5.0 | high |
| #Q066 | treatment | treatment | recommended | Secondary Level Treatment Achievement | wastewater | Under the Strategy, all wastewater facilities should eventually achieve a minimum of secondary level treatment. | | high |
| #Q067 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Effluent Quality Monitoring and Reporting | wastewater | Facilities must regularly monitor and report on the quality of the effluent being discharged. | Applicable to wastewater facilities discharging in Canada. | high |
| #Q068 | operational | operational | mandatory | Compliance with National Performance Standards | wastewater | While all municipal wastewater facilities are required to meet the National Performance Standards immediately, provisions for staggered deadlines to the end of 2020, 2030 and 2040 were offered to existing facilities that needed upgrades. | The standards do not apply to sanitary or combined sewer overflows or to facilities in extreme climatic conditions (Far North). | high |
| #Q069 | treatment | treatment | mandatory | Effluent Dechlorination Requirement | wastewater | Chlorine is toxic to aquatic organisms so it must be removed from wastewater before it is discharged to lakes, rivers and oceans. | Applicable where chlorine is used as a disinfectant. | high |
| #Q070 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Spill Containment and Cleanup Duty | wastewater, recreational water | In addition to containing and cleaning up the spill, they shall also report the spill to the Ministry of the Environment (MOE), the municipality and the owner of the material spilled. | Applies to persons who cause a spill or are in control of a material that is spilled | high |
| #Q071 | operational | health | mandatory | Fire Code Chemical Management Compliance | other | The Ontario Fire Code (O. Reg. 388/97) has specific requirements on the storage, handling and identification of corrosive and oxidizing materials. | Applies to pool owners and service contractors handling corrosive and oxidizing materials | high |