scholarly journals A capacity assessment and legislative review of the Clean Water Act in Ontario : past, present and future

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Torok
Keyword(s):  
Clean Water Act ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Source Water ◽  
Political Capacity ◽  
Unequal Distribution ◽  
Local Municipalities ◽  
Source Water Protection ◽  
Conservation Authorities ◽  
Legislative Review

Historically an unequal distribution of capacity existed among local Municipalities and Conservation Authorities with regards to protecting water in Ontario, as well there was no specific legislation pertaining solely to source water protection. The aim of this research project is to present and analyze through a comparative assessment, the financial capacity requirements and the technical, institutional, social and political capacity progress observed among the 19 Source Protection Regions across Ontario in terms of protecting source water following the Walkerton event and the enactment of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The results indicate that through the enactment of the CWA, capacity building initiatives have taken place through a top-down model with the provincial governments' guidance, direction and support to local municipalities and CAs. When the provincial government takes control and provides capacity related assistance, the lower level municipal and CA governments become regulated; functioning more effectively and with a level of consistency across the province.

scholarly journals A capacity assessment and legislative review of the Clean Water Act in Ontario : past, present and future

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Torok
Keyword(s):  
Clean Water Act ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Source Water ◽  
Political Capacity ◽  
Unequal Distribution ◽  
Local Municipalities ◽  
Source Water Protection ◽  
Conservation Authorities ◽  
Legislative Review

Historically an unequal distribution of capacity existed among local Municipalities and Conservation Authorities with regards to protecting water in Ontario, as well there was no specific legislation pertaining solely to source water protection. The aim of this research project is to present and analyze through a comparative assessment, the financial capacity requirements and the technical, institutional, social and political capacity progress observed among the 19 Source Protection Regions across Ontario in terms of protecting source water following the Walkerton event and the enactment of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The results indicate that through the enactment of the CWA, capacity building initiatives have taken place through a top-down model with the provincial governments' guidance, direction and support to local municipalities and CAs. When the provincial government takes control and provides capacity related assistance, the lower level municipal and CA governments become regulated; functioning more effectively and with a level of consistency across the province.

scholarly journals Risky business : the role of risk perception in the Ontario source water protection planning process

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary K Rollinson-Lorimer
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Clean Water Act ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Source Water ◽  
Water Protection ◽  
The Public ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Source Water Protection

The purpose of this research was: 1. to investigate whether the perception of drinking water-related risk differs between the public and a Source Protection Committee established under Ontario's new Clean Water Act to make decisions about source water protection, 2. to explore how the public makes risk-based decisions about drinking water-related risk, and, 3. to estimate how any differences in drinking water-related risk perception and decision making between the Committee and the public may affect the implementation of the Clean Water Act. Mail and telephone surveys were conducted in a Southern Ontario Region of Study, and were given to samples of the public and the Committee. The two groups had different perceptions of water risk, which could pose challenges for making collective decisions about water risks. Successful source water protection depends on the ability of the Committees and the public to make appropriate decisions about risks to drinking water sources.

scholarly journals Risky business : the role of risk perception in the Ontario source water protection planning process

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary K Rollinson-Lorimer
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Clean Water Act ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Source Water ◽  
Water Protection ◽  
The Public ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Source Water Protection

The purpose of this research was: 1. to investigate whether the perception of drinking water-related risk differs between the public and a Source Protection Committee established under Ontario's new Clean Water Act to make decisions about source water protection, 2. to explore how the public makes risk-based decisions about drinking water-related risk, and, 3. to estimate how any differences in drinking water-related risk perception and decision making between the Committee and the public may affect the implementation of the Clean Water Act. Mail and telephone surveys were conducted in a Southern Ontario Region of Study, and were given to samples of the public and the Committee. The two groups had different perceptions of water risk, which could pose challenges for making collective decisions about water risks. Successful source water protection depends on the ability of the Committees and the public to make appropriate decisions about risks to drinking water sources.

scholarly journals Exploring Attitudes Towards Water Collaboration for Source Water Protection Between First Nations and Ontario Municipalities

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalya Garrod
Keyword(s):  
First Nations ◽  
Water Security ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Source Water ◽  
Water Protection ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Source Water Protection ◽  
Conservation Authorities ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

My research will examine how collaborative source water protection planning involving First Nations, municipalities, and conservation authorities can act as an avenue for enhancing water security on-reserves in southern Ontario. There is plenty of academic literature that examines the extent of water quality issues on First Nations reserves in Canada, and on the factors that contribute to the problem. However, what is lacking are those focused on collaborative efforts between First Nations, municipalities, and conservation authorities. This gap has been acknowledged by other academics in the field. For example, Nelles and Alcantara (2011) claim scholars have ignored the variety of inter-governmental agreements between Indigenous communities and municipal governments in Canada. “We know very little about collaborative agreements, how or why they have emerged or failed to emerge, and whether or not they would be successful” (Nelles and Alcantara, 2011). Some questions have yet to been answered, such as, what collaborative models currently exist that would enable source water protection? What kind of relationships exist between First Nations and their neighbouring municipalities and conservation authorities? How can these relationships work to positively impact source water protection in the region? The goal of this research is to assess the attitudes, opinions, and experiences of First Nations, Municipalities, and Conservation Authorities in a shared watershed to determine how they might be able to work towards collaborative source water protection planning. A case study approach will be used with COTTFN, the City of London, and Upper and Lower Thames Conservation Authorities. This document will act as a guide to collaborative efforts and relationship building can enhance source water protection.

scholarly journals Biosecurity in agriculture [electronic resource] : a suggested strategy for the protection of source water against pathogenic contamination

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Earl
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Clean Water Act ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Source Water ◽  
Electronic Resource ◽  
Suggested Strategy ◽  
Treatment Technologies ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
The Government ◽  
Source Water Quality

To reduce the threat of pathogenic responses in humans, the Government of Ontario has introduced the Clean Water Act. The Act is intended to identify, characterize, and mitigate risks to vulnerable sources of drinking water. Applying the appropriate level of protection in those areas where land use activities contribute to the contamination of source water can be achieved through the use of biosecurity strategies comprised of operational measures to treat manure prior to storage and handling. Recent outbreaks of waterborne disease linked to manure management practices has resulted in an increased awareness of the potential risks that livestock operations pose to source water quality. This investigation demonstrated that currently available treatment technologies can significantly reduce pathogen concentrations in livestock manure; however the extent that these measures can be integrated into the proposed Clean Water Act is limited by the lack of controlled, replicated studies conducted at the commercial-scale.

scholarly journals Biosecurity in agriculture [electronic resource] : a suggested strategy for the protection of source water against pathogenic contamination

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Earl
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Clean Water Act ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Source Water ◽  
Electronic Resource ◽  
Suggested Strategy ◽  
Treatment Technologies ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
The Government ◽  
Source Water Quality

To reduce the threat of pathogenic responses in humans, the Government of Ontario has introduced the Clean Water Act. The Act is intended to identify, characterize, and mitigate risks to vulnerable sources of drinking water. Applying the appropriate level of protection in those areas where land use activities contribute to the contamination of source water can be achieved through the use of biosecurity strategies comprised of operational measures to treat manure prior to storage and handling. Recent outbreaks of waterborne disease linked to manure management practices has resulted in an increased awareness of the potential risks that livestock operations pose to source water quality. This investigation demonstrated that currently available treatment technologies can significantly reduce pathogen concentrations in livestock manure; however the extent that these measures can be integrated into the proposed Clean Water Act is limited by the lack of controlled, replicated studies conducted at the commercial-scale.

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