Most rural homes and cottages in Ontario use a septic system — a sewage system that typically consists of a tank and a leaching bed or tile bed. Septic system owners are responsible for its safe operation, maintenance and repair. If you don’t maintain your septic system, you could be endangering your family’s health, the integrity of the natural environment and nearby water sources. Learn more about the importance of mainitaining your septic system by viewing our latest video on Drinking Water Source Protection: Septic System Tips VIEW VIDEO HERE

This interactive map allows you to determine if and how a property is affected by Drinking Water Source protection. Users can look up zones, scores, threats and policies for any area in the Trent and Ganaraska watersheds. Learn more and check out our awesome interactive map here

Ontario's comprehensive approach to protect drinking water reached a milestone this month when the province approved the 22nd and final source water protection plan, covering more than 450 municipal drinking water systems across Ontario.To read the official News Release click here

The Minister’s Annual Report on Drinking Water 2015 includes an overview of Ontario’s drinking water systems’ performance, our efforts to manage the impacts climate change may have on our water resources and our work to protect the Great Lakes and improve drinking water for First Nations.

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