| #Q001 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | General Prohibition of Unauthorized Discharge | wastewater | All discharges of Private Water to the City of Toronto's sewage works are prohibited unless authorized through the issuance of a Private Water discharge approval by the General Manager of Toronto Water under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 681, Sewers (the "Sewers ByLaw"). | | high |
| #Q002 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Notification of Application Changes | wastewater | If any information or representation set out in or relating to this application changes at any time after the date of submission, then the applicant must notify the City immediately and provide all necessary details of the change. | | high |
| #Q003 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Application Completeness and Professional Stamp | wastewater | All applicable sections must be: completed in full, including submission of all supporting documentation; true and accurate in all respects; and signed by the applicant... Applications, or parts or supporting documents thereof, that require an professional engineer's stamp, must be signed and stamped by a professional engineer licensed to practice in the Province of Ontario, Canada and qualified in the subject matter. | | high |
| #Q004 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Application Submission Format | wastewater | All completed applications, together with all supporting required documentation must be submitted both electronically and by mail as indicated below. The submission of the application by mail must include all forms and must be printed on standard letter size pages (8.5" x 11") with the exception of all engineering drawings which must be submitted at a minimum size of 24" x 36". | | high |
| #Q005 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Short Term Discharge Location Documentation | wastewater | INCLUDE as an Attachment: a photograph of the Discharge Location and a map or sketch of the Discharge Location... a written summary from the applicant must be included with this application outlining the proposed alternative method for the disposal of private water. | Short Term Private Water Discharge | high |
| #Q006 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | MECP PTTW/EASR Documentation | wastewater | If the Applicant has a PTTW or EASR for the premises, attach a true copy of the PTTW or EASR, as applicable... If the PTTW or EASR holder is not the same as the Applicant named in this application, an authorization letter from the PTTW or EASR holder must be attached to this form. | If Applicant has a Permit to Take Water (PTTW) or Environment Activity Sector Registry (EASR) | high |
| #Q007 | design | operational | mandatory | Short Term Flow Meter Installation and Specifications | wastewater | properly functioning flow meter(s), approved by Toronto Water, shall be installed at the Applicant's cost and by the Applicant in a manner satisfactory to the General Manager prior to any discharge... The flow meter(s) must be digital and non-resettable... flow meter(s) shall be installed between 60 cm to 120 cm above grade level, in a location accessible to EM&P staff, and upstream of the sampling access point. | Short Term Private Water Discharge | high |
| #Q008 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Short Term Water Quality Sampling | wastewater | A sample of Private Water proposed to be discharged from the premises must be collected by the Applicant and submitted for analysis to a Canadian laboratory accredited and licensed... Field or laboratory filtered samples will not be accepted... The sample must have been collected within 9 months prior to the date of this Application. A true copy of the complete analysis report, Certificate of Analysis and a Chain of Custody Record (COCR) for the sample must be included with this Application. | Short Term Private Water Discharge | high |
| #Q009 | design | operational | mandatory | Short Term Sampling Access Points | wastewater | The City requires a separate sampling access point at the premises to exclusively monitor the quality, quantity and flow rate of the Private Water flow... This separate sampling access point must be in a location that can be easily accessible at grade... A sampling access point 25mm or larger such as a hose bib or ball valve with dampener or a port will be required which must be installed 60-120 cm above grade level. | Short Term Private Water Discharge | high |
| #Q010 | prohibition | treatment | mandatory | Pre-treatment Bypass Prohibition | wastewater | Provisions to by-pass the pre-treatment system(s) or dilution are prohibited. | If pre-treatment is required for short-term discharge | high |
| #Q011 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Pre-treatment Documentation and Sampling | wastewater | Provide a detailed description of the proposed pre-treatment system(s)... A drawing/schematic indicating the installation location... A mechanical drawing... A cross section... A process flow chart... Provide pre and post treated water quality analysis reports... The post treated water quality analysis reports must only be collected downstream of a properly functioning on-site pre-treatment system approved by Toronto Water. | If pre-treatment is required for short-term discharge | high |
| #Q012 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Soil/Groundwater Contamination Additional Information | wastewater | If soil or groundwater contamination is known or suspected at the site... additional information must be submitted. Provide a description of the contamination source(s), chemical characteristics, and include recent water quality and/or soil quality data, including reports from environmental audits, Phase I and/or Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, spill reports, certificates of laboratory analysis and any other relevant information. | If soil or groundwater contamination is known or suspected | high |
| #Q013 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Hydrogeological Report Submission | wastewater | If Yes [discharge greater than 50,000 litres of Private Water per day], attach a copy of a hydrogeological report for the premises indicating the maximum Private Water discharge flow rate and maximum total daily discharge volume. | If discharging greater than 50,000 litres per day | high |
| #Q014 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Watertight Structure Certification without PWDS | wastewater | If YES and the applicant is not proposing to install a PWDS which is connected to the City sewage works, then prior to a site plan approval, occupancy or a registration of the condominium corporation, the property owner agrees to provide to the City a signed and stamped letter from a Professional Engineer confirming that all buildings on the premises referenced in this application can be constructed and can be maintained in a manner which shall be completely watertight. | If the building/structure is designed to be watertight without a PWDS | high |
| #Q015 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Cease Discharging and Notification Requirement | wastewater | Cease discharging and notify City staff, as required, immediately where there is any non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the Permit or Agreement or Chapter 681; | In event of non-compliance | high |
| #Q016 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Short Term Discharge Daily Log Reporting | wastewater | Record an onsite daily log on the Private Water Discharge Log Form (provided city-designated form) of the total volume discharged and flow rate during each 24 hour period for the duration of the Permit or Agreement term... Digitally submit the Private Water Discharge Log Form (provided city-designated form) to pwreporting@toronto.ca within 7 calendar days from the end of the month to which it applies... | Short Term Discharge | high |
| #Q017 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Long Term Proposed Discharge Documentation | wastewater | include as an Attachment: a site servicing and grading plan... a written summary from the applicant must be included with this application outlining the proposed alternative method for the disposal of private water. | Long Term Private Water Discharge | high |
| #Q018 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Alternative Options Summary for Sanitary Sewer Discharge | wastewater | In the case where the long term discharge is proposed to be discharged to the City's sanitary/combined sewer, a written summary of alternative options that the Applicant had considered prior to making the proposal to discharge to the City's sanitary/combined sewer must be included. | If proposing long term discharge to sanitary/combined sewer | high |
| #Q019 | design | operational | mandatory | Long Term Flow Meter Installation | wastewater | properly functioning flow meter(s), approved by Toronto Water, shall be installed at the Applicant's cost and by the Applicant in a manner satisfactory to the General Manager prior to any discharge... The flow meter(s) must be digital and non-resettable. | Long Term Private Water Discharge | high |
| #Q020 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Long Term Water Quality Sampling Requirements | wastewater | A sample of Private Water proposed to be discharged from the premises must be collected by the Applicant and submitted for analysis to a Canadian laboratory accredited... Field or laboratory filtered samples will not be accepted. The quality of water to be discharged must meet the City's discharge requirements of the Chapter 681. No exemptions or exclusions are possible for any parameter. The sample must have been collected within 9 months prior to the date of this Application. | Long Term Private Water Discharge | high |
| #Q021 | design | operational | mandatory | Long Term Sampling Access Point Siting | wastewater | The City requires a separate sampling access point at the premises to exclusively monitor the quality, quantity and flow rate... This separate sampling access point must be in a location that can be accessed at all times (24/7) by Toronto Water's Environmental Monitoring & Protection staff ("EM&P") and that is upstream of any other sanitary or storm sewer maintenance access hole ("MAH") required for the premises. | Long Term Private Water Discharge | high |
| #Q022 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Long Term Pre-treatment Third-Party Sampling | wastewater | The post treated water quality samples must be collected by an independent third party qualified to collect such samples and at arm's length from the supplier of the pre-treatment system. The post treated samples must be collected downstream of a properly functioning on-site pre-treatment system approved by Toronto Water. | If pre-treatment is required for long term discharge | high |
| #Q023 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Pre-treatment Installation Notification | wastewater | To allow testing to begin, a notification e-mail must be sent to pwapplication@toronto.ca and to the assigned reviewer once the pre-treatment system is installed. | If pre-treatment is installed | high |
| #Q024 | prohibition | treatment | mandatory | Pre-treatment System Substitution Prohibition | wastewater | The pre-treatment system must not be replaced or substituted by any other pre-treatment system unless pre-approved by Toronto Water. | If a pre-treatment system has been reviewed and approved | high |
| #Q025 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Spill Response Plan Submission | wastewater | Provide a Spill Response Plan with the following details:: Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) licensed wastewater hauling contractor (in case of spills, and any other emergency related to Private Water discharge) emergency, spill containment, and cleaning procedures spill report and Inspection (daily/weekly/monthly) forms and Spill reporting procedures | If applying for long term pre-treatment | high |
| #Q026 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Engineer Stamped Drawings Requirements | wastewater | A Mechanical Drawing must be submitted showing... Ensure all drawings are stamped by a Professional Engineer licensed to practice in Ontario, Canada and qualified in the subject matter. | Long Term Discharge Applications | high |
| #Q027 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Long Term Discharge Log Reporting | wastewater | Record an onsite daily log on the Private Water Discharge Log Form (provided city-designated form) of the total volume discharged and flow rate during each 24 hour period for the duration of the Permit or Agreement term and submit a true copy of such daily log each month... Digitally submit the Private Water Discharge Log Form (provided city-designated form) to pwreporting@toronto.ca, ensure that all required fields on the form are completed and that the submission of the forms falls within the first seven calendar days of the next month. | Long Term Private Water Discharge | high |
| #Q028 | design | operational | mandatory | Sampling Port Specification and Configuration | wastewater | The sampling access point (sampling port) must be pre-approved by Toronto Water and contain a minimum 200mm port. This "200mm x 200mm x 200mm" cut-in "TEE" connection must provide two breather holes on the top lid for the monitoring of any possible harmful or explosive gases. Note that a clean out is not permitted. | | high |
| #Q029 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Flow Meter Photographic Verification | wastewater | Digital photographs, with date stamp and time stamp, clearly showing a properly installed flow meter approved by the City and the initial totalizer reading, shall be forwarded by e-mail to pwreporting@toronto.ca, one (1) day prior to the start of any discharge under the discharge approval. | Prior to start of any discharge | high |
| #Q030 | operational | operational | mandatory | Health and Safety Precautions at MAH | wastewater | If discharging to a MAH, the Permit/Agreement holder shall ensure all Health & Safety (H&S) precautions are in place, including fencing off the area, work signage, prior to the commencement of any work on or near any connection(s) to the sewage works, such as maintenance access hole(s), catch basin(s), and/or sampling port(s). | If discharging to a Maintenance Access Hole (MAH) | high |
| #Q031 | operational | operational | mandatory | On-site Permit Storage and Emergency Contact | wastewater | A copy of the discharge Permit/Agreement entered into between the Applicant and the City, including any amendments thereto, must be kept at the premises at all times during the discharge period and must be made available for inspection by City of Toronto staff. A 24 hour (emergency) contact name and phone number of those individuals who have control and management of the discharge entering the City sewage works is required to be posted near the discharge location. | During the discharge period | high |
| #Q032 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Storm Sewer Discharge Identification | wastewater | Storm Sewer Discharge Applications must also: identify the natural receiver and the location(s) where the private storm sewer connects to the City sewage works | Storm Sewer Discharge Applications | high |
| #Q033 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Conservation Authority Consultation and Impact Assessment | wastewater | If applicable, Storm Sewer Discharge Applications must also: assess the condition of the natural receiver and determine the sensitivity... determine whether or not the proposed discharge would have an impact to the receiving environment... contact the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to ensure they have no concerns with the discharge... and provide a copy of all correspondence from the Conservation Authority regarding the discharge | Storm Sewer Discharge Applications (if applicable) | high |
| #Q034 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Confirmation of Proceeding without Subwatershed Plan | other | The decision to proceed without a subwatershed plan must be confirmed with the approval agencies. | When development is proposed to proceed without a subwatershed plan | high |
| #Q035 | design | operational | mandatory | Resource Mapping Preparation | other | Resource mapping, as described in Appendix A, must be prepared since there will not be any commensurate mapping from a subwatershed plan. | In the absence of watershed/subwatershed planning | high |
| #Q036 | design | operational | recommended | Site-Specific Water Balance Calculation | other | Water balances should be calculated on a site by site basis. | | high |
| #Q037 | operational | treatment | recommended | Adherence to Existing Water Quality Plans | aquatic life | The level of water quality protection given in watershed management plans, fisheries management plans, official plans, official plan amendments, plans of subdivision, site plans, or other environmental management plans should be adhered to when designing stormwater management facilities. | When existing environmental management plans are available | high |
| #Q038 | administrative | operational | recommended | Aquatic Biologist Consultation | aquatic life | the decision regarding the level of protection needed should be made based on input from a qualified aquatic biologist. | In the absence of established plans to select the desired level of protection | high |
| #Q039 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Basic Protection Level Approval | aquatic life | Proponents proposing basic treatment must seek approval from the appropriate agencies with fisheries and habitat management responsibilities with clear rational and site-specific supporting data collected from baseline studies or from existing resource management agency data bases (such as, fishery management plans, watershed management plans, etc.). | When basic protection level is proposed | high |
| #Q040 | design | treatment | mandatory | SWMP Bypass Performance Calculation | aquatic life | For SWMPs designed with a by-pass, the calculation of long-term suspended solids removal must be based on both suspended solids removal in the facility plus suspended solids by-passed around the facility. | For SWMPs designed with a by-pass | high |
| #Q041 | administrative | operational | recommended | Temperature Mitigation Consultation | aquatic life | Where temperature is a significant concern it is recommended that the designer consult with the local conservation authority, the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Fisheries and Habitat Management) and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, during the design process. | Where temperature is a significant concern for cold water streams | high |
| #Q042 | design | operational | mandatory | Site-Specific Peak Flow Determination | other | Peak flow rates must be determined on a site by site basis. | | high |
| #Q043 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Simplified Design Approach Agreement | other | Application of the Simplified Design Approach requires agreement by both the reviewing agency and the proponent of the development. | When using the Simplified Design Approach for erosion control | high |
| #Q044 | administrative | unknown | guidance | MTO Approval for Land Development | other | Land development proposals may require approvals from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) before proceeding. | When stormwater may be discharged to a receiving drainage system that is part of a highway drainage system | high |
| #Q045 | treatment | operational | recommended | Enhanced Protection for Sensitive Habitat | aquatic life | Enhanced protection or greater should be used when sensitive aquatic habitat will be impacted by end-of-pipe discharge. | When sensitive aquatic habitat will be impacted by end-of-pipe discharge | high |
| #Q046 | administrative | unknown | recommended | Agency Consultation for Downstream Distance | aquatic life | Responsible agencies should be contacted early in the design process in order to establish a reasonable downstream distance based on specific studies and local conditions. | If there is no subwatershed plan or fisheries information available on the receiving waters | high |
| #Q047 | design | operational | mandatory | Peak Flow Rate Limit Performance | other | maximum peak flow rates must not exceed pre-development values for storms with return periods ranging from 2 to 100 years. | | high |
| #Q048 | design | unknown | recommended | Attenuated Runoff Impact Calculation | other | The potential impacts of site attenuated runoff on downstream watershed peaks should be calculated on a site by site basis. | | high |
| #Q049 | design | unknown | recommended | Proposed Alternative Feasibility Confirmation | other | It should be confirmed that the proposed alternatives are feasible. | | high |
| #Q050 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Notice of Terms of Reference Preparation | drinking water | If any part of a municipality is included in a source protection area, the source protection committee shall give the clerk of the municipality notice when the committee begins preparation of the terms of reference for the source protection area. | When preparation of terms of reference begins | high |
| #Q051 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Terms of Reference Form and Content | drinking water | The terms of reference for a source protection area shall be in a form approved by the Director and shall contain the following: 1. A map showing the boundaries... 3. A list of all of the municipalities... 5. A table setting out the information for each existing and planned drinking water system... 9. A work plan that identifies all of the major tasks to be completed... | | high |
| #Q052 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Consultation on Draft Terms of Reference | drinking water | A source protection committee that is preparing terms of reference for a source protection area shall, before submitting proposed terms of reference to the source protection authority under section 9 of the Act, prepare a draft of the proposed terms of reference and, (a) publish the draft on the Internet... and (b) give a copy of the draft to [specified entities]. | During preparation of terms of reference | high |
| #Q053 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Source Protection Committee Record Retention | drinking water | A source protection committee shall retain every record that it creates or acquires for the purpose of preparing or updating an assessment report for a period of 15 years after the later of the following dates: 1. The date the record is created or acquired. 2. The date the assessment report is approved by the Director. | | high |
| #Q054 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Notice to Potential Significant Threat Actors | drinking water | When the source protection committee begins preparation of a source protection plan for a source protection area, the committee shall give notice to... every person who the source protection committee believes could be engaging in one or more activities that are or would be significant drinking water threats in the source protection area. | When preparation of a source protection plan begins | high |
| #Q055 | design | operational | mandatory | Mandatory Source Protection Plan Objectives | drinking water | Every source protection plan shall set out the following as objectives of the plan: 1. To protect existing and future drinking water sources... 2. To ensure that... the activity never becomes a significant drinking water threat, or... if the activity is occurring... the activity ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. | | high |
| #Q056 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Notice of Transport Pathway Proposal | drinking water | If a person applies to a municipality for approval of a proposal to engage in an activity in a wellhead protection area or a surface water intake protection zone that may result in the creation of a new transport pathway or the modification of an existing transport pathway, the municipality shall give the source protection authority and the source protection committee notice of the proposal. | Application for activity potentially creating or modifying a transport pathway | high |
| #Q057 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Annual Progress Reports Submission | drinking water | Each report [required by section 46 of the Act] shall be submitted to the Director by May 1 in the year following the year to which the report applies. | | high |
| #Q058 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Retention of Risk Management Plan Records | drinking water | For the purposes of subsection 54 (1) of the Act, the period of time for which a record shall be retained is... A risk management plan... shall be retained for 15 years from the date the plan ceases to be in effect. | | high |
| #Q059 | administrative | operational | mandatory | RMP Transfer Consent Requirement | drinking water | Every risk management plan shall contain a provision stating that it cannot be transferred to another person without the written consent of the risk management official. | | high |
| #Q060 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Annual Reporting by Risk Management Official | drinking water | Each report [prepared by a risk management official under section 81 of the Act] shall be submitted to the source protection authority by February 1 in the year following the year to which the report applies. | | high |
| #Q061 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Notice of Imminent Drinking Water Health Hazard | drinking water | A person who is required to notify the Ministry under subsection 89 (1) of the Act shall do so by telephoning the Ministry’s Spills Action Centre (1-800-268-6060) and providing [specified information]. | Upon becoming aware of a discharge causing an imminent drinking water health hazard while exercising entry powers | high |
| #Q062 | design | operational | mandatory | Environmental Assessment for Settlement Expansion | wastewater | For a proposed settlement area expansion, establishment of a new settlement area or a development proposal outside of a settlement area that requires an increase in the existing rated capacity of a sewage treatment plant or the establishment of a new sewage treatment plant, an environmental assessment of the undertaking shall be completed or approved prior to giving any approvals for the proposal under the Planning Act or the Condominium Act, 1998. | Settlement area expansion or new sewage plant requiring capacity increase | high |
| #Q063 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Sewage Treatment Plant Compliance and Characterization | wastewater | the Director shall review and amend the approvals for all sewage treatment plants in the Lake Simcoe watershed to ensure each sewage treatment plant owner and operator is required to do the following: 1. demonstrate compliance with the Average Concentration Limit for total phosphorus specified in the approval: i. at a minimum on a monthly basis, or ii. in the case of a sewage treatment plant with a seasonal discharge, on the frequency specified in the approval; 2. conduct an initial characterization of effluent using a manner specified by the Director within five years of the amendment; and 3. report back to the Director within six months of the initial characterization of effluent being completed. | | high |
| #Q064 | prohibition | treatment | mandatory | New Municipal Sewage Treatment Plant Prohibition | wastewater | No new municipal sewage treatment plant shall be established in the Lake Simcoe watershed unless: 1. the new plant is intended to replace an existing municipal sewage treatment plant; or 2. the new sewage treatment plant will provide sewage services to, i. a development that is on partial services, or ii. a development where one or more subsurface sewage works or on-site sewage systems are failing. | | high |
| #Q065 | prohibition | treatment | mandatory | New Non-Municipal Sewage Treatment Plant Requirements | wastewater | No new non-municipal sewage treatment plant shall be established in the Lake Simcoe watershed unless the person applying to establish the plant can demonstrate that: 1. the plant will result in a net reduction of phosphorous loadings to the watershed from the baseline conditions for the property that would be serviced by the new plant; or 2. the undertaking that the plant will serve will not add phosphorous loadings to the Lake Simcoe watershed. | | high |
| #Q066 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Official Plan Stormwater Management Policies | aquatic life, other | Municipalities shall incorporate into their official plans policies related to reducing stormwater runoff volume and pollutant loadings from major development and existing settlement areas including policies that: 1. encourage implementation of a hierarchy of source, lot-level, conveyance and end-of-pipe controls; 2. encourage the implementation of innovative stormwater management measures; 3. allow for flexibility in development standards to incorporate alternative community design and stormwater techniques... 4. support implementation of programs to identify areas where source control or elimination of cross connections may be necessary to reduce pathogens or contaminants; and 5. support implementation of source control programs, which are targeted to existing areas that lack adequate stormwater controls. | | high |
| #Q067 | design | operational | mandatory | Stormwater Management Plan for Major Development | aquatic life, other | An application for major development shall be accompanied by a stormwater management plan that demonstrates: 1. consistency with stormwater management master plans prepared under policy 4.5, when completed; 2. consistency with subwatershed evaluations prepared under policy 8.3 and water budgets prepared under policy 5.2, when completed; 3. an integrated treatment train approach will be used to minimize stormwater management flows and reliance on end-of-pipe controls... 4. through an evaluation of anticipated changes in the water balance between pre-development and post-development, how such changes shall be minimized; and 5. through an evaluation of anticipated changes in phosphorus loadings between pre-development and post-development, how the loadings shall be minimized. | Major development applications | high |
| #Q068 | design | treatment | mandatory | Stormwater Design Enhanced Protection Level | aquatic life | Stormwater management works that are established to serve new major development in the Lake Simcoe watershed shall not be permitted unless the works have been designed to satisfy the Enhanced Protection level specified in Chapter 3 of the MOE's “Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual 2003”, as amended from time to time. | New major development (exceptions for infill/redevelopment where not feasible) | high |
| #Q069 | operational | operational | mandatory | Stormwater Works Inspection and Maintenance | other | Every owner and operator of a new stormwater management works in the Lake Simcoe watershed shall be required to inspect and maintain the works on a periodic basis. | | high |
| #Q070 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Priority Stormwater Monitoring | other | Every owner and operator of a new priority stormwater management works in the Lake Simcoe watershed shall be required to monitor the operation of works, including monitoring the quality of the effluent from the works, on a periodic basis. | | high |
| #Q071 | prohibition | treatment | mandatory | On-Site Sewage System Proximity Restriction | wastewater, aquatic life | Subject to other policies of the Plan, a new on-site sewage system or subsurface sewage works shall not be permitted within 100 metres of the Lake Simcoe shoreline, other lakes, or any permanent stream except in the following circumstances: 1. a proposal... that would serve an agricultural use, an agricultural-related use or a public open space; 2. a proposal... that would replace or expand the capacity of an existing... system...; or 3. a proposal... for only one dwelling... permitted by the applicable zoning by-law... | | high |
| #Q072 | operational | operational | mandatory | Construction and Site Plan Erosion Measures | aquatic life, other | Municipalities shall ensure that the following measures are incorporated into subdivision agreements and site plan agreements: 1. keep the removal of vegetation, grading and soil compaction to the minimum necessary to carry out development activity; 2. removal of vegetation shall not occur more than 30 days prior to grading or construction; 3. put in place structures to control and convey runoff; 4. minimize sediment that is eroded offsite during construction; 5. seed exposed soils once construction is complete and seasonal conditions permit; and 6. ensure erosion and sediment controls are implemented effectively. | | high |
| #Q073 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Enhanced Water Quality Monitoring Program | aquatic life | The MOE, in partnership with the MNR and the LSRCA, shall develop and implement an enhanced scientific water quality monitoring program that builds upon the monitoring program implemented through the LSEMS. At a minimum this monitoring program shall include: 1. routine monitoring of the water quality of Lake Simcoe and its tributaries; 2. monitoring of water quality parameters that affect the health of the Lake Simcoe ecosystem... 3. monitoring of biological indicators linked to water quality; and 4. performance monitoring and reporting that evaluates the effectiveness of protection measures... | | high |
| #Q074 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Municipal Water Conservation and Efficiency Plan | other | Within five years of the date the Plan comes into effect, the municipalities of Barrie, Orillia, New Tecumseth, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Innisfil, Oro-Medonte and Ramara will prepare and begin implementation of a water conservation and efficiency plan, that has regard to the recommended standards and practices for the municipal sector including those recommended by the Ontario Water Works Association. | Applies to specified municipalities | high |
| #Q075 | design | operational | mandatory | Major Recreational Use Water Plan | recreational water, other | An application to establish or expand a major recreational use shall be accompanied by a recreation water use plan that demonstrates: 1. water use for maintenance or snow-making or both are kept to a minimum; 2. grassed, watered and manicured areas are limited to sports fields surfaces, golf fairways, tees and greens...; 3. crossings of intermittent and permanent streams are kept to a minimum; 4. water-conserving technologies... are used in clubhouses and restaurants where applicable; 5. water-conserving technologies... are used in the irrigation and watering of sports field surfaces...; 6. other water conservation technologies... will be used to reduce water use; and 7. stormwater treatment facilities are used to capture and treat runoff from areas with impervious surfaces. | Establishment or expansion of major recreational use | high |
| #Q076 | administrative | operational | mandatory | City Park and Ravine Authorization Submission | wastewater | If the discharge route involves any part of a City park or ravine submit a copy of the City of Toronto park and ravine department authorization with this application | If the discharge route involves any part of a City park or ravine | high |
| #Q077 | design | operational | mandatory | Flow Meter Unit and Display Requirements | wastewater | The flow meter(s) ... must be designed in a manner that cumulatively records the readings in the units of litres only and the instantaneous flow rate must be displayed in litres per minute only. | Applicable to all Private Water discharge flow meters | high |
| #Q078 | operational | operational | mandatory | Emergency Contact Information Posting | wastewater | A 24 hour (emergency) contact name and phone number of those individuals who have control and management of the discharge entering the City sewage works is required to be posted near the discharge location. | Required for duration of discharge | high |
| #Q079 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Sampling Port Clean Out Prohibition | wastewater | The sampling access point (sampling port) ... Note that a clean out is not permitted. | Applicable to sampling access point installation | high |
| #Q080 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | New System Information Notice | drinking water | The owner of a drinking water system that commences operation after this section comes into force shall give the Director a written notice containing information about the system within 30 days after the system commences operation. | Systems commencing operation after section 10.1 comes into force | high |
| #Q081 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Annual Report Preparation | drinking water | The owner of a drinking water system shall ensure that an annual report is prepared in accordance with this section. | | high |
| #Q082 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Public Information Availability | drinking water | The owner of a drinking water system shall ensure that the following information is available for inspection in accordance with subsection (4): 1. A copy of every test result... 2. A copy of every approval... 3. A copy of every annual report... 4. A copy of every report prepared under Schedule 21 or 22. 5. A copy of this Regulation. | | high |
| #Q083 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Record Retention (Two Years) | drinking water | The owner of a drinking water system shall ensure that the following documents and other records are kept for at least two years: 1. Every record or report related to a test required under any of the following provisions: i. Section 7. ii. Schedules 6 to 12. iii. Sections 17-5 to 17-9 of Schedule 17. iv. Sections 18-5 to 18-9 of Schedule 18. | | high |
| #Q084 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Water Treatment Equipment Operation | drinking water | The owner of a drinking water system and the operating authority for the system shall ensure the following: 1. The water treatment equipment is in operation whenever water is being supplied. | Large and Small Municipal Residential Systems | high |
| #Q085 | operational | operational | mandatory | Equipment Adjustment Restrictions | drinking water | The owner of a drinking water system and the operating authority for the system shall ensure the following: ... 5. Adjustments to the water treatment equipment are carried out only by certified operators or emergency substitute operators. | Large and Small Municipal Residential Systems | high |
| #Q086 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Adverse Result Reporting (Oral) | drinking water | An immediate report required under section 16-4 or 16-5 or under subsection 18 (1) of the Act... must be given by speaking in person or by telephone with a person referred to in subsection (3). | Occurrence of adverse test result or specified observation | high |
| #Q087 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Adverse Result Reporting (Written) | drinking water | A person who is required to report immediately in accordance with subsection 16-6 (2) shall, in addition to speaking in person or by telephone with a person referred to in subsection 16-6 (3), provide a written notice in accordance with this section and section 16-8 within 24 hours after the immediate report is given under section 16-4 or 16-5 or under subsection 18 (1) of the Act. | Occurrence of adverse test result or specified observation | high |