Legal / Regulatory Info

OCWA's certified staff can advise, plan and develop your response to:

• Provincial Orders
• Regulation 170/03
• Certificates of Approval and Permits to Take Water
• Drinking Water Quality Management Standard
• Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act
• Nutrient Management Act
• Source Water Protection

Workers in Confined Spaces Now Better Protected: New Regulations A Major Advancement in Workplace Safety

Backgrounder - Working in Confined Spaces

Drinking Water Systems Regulation O.Reg 170/03: Municipal and private water systems that provide water to year-round residential developments and designated facilities that serve vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly.

Drinking Water Systems Regulation O.Reg 252/05: - Drinking water systems serving non-residential and seasonal residential.

Clean Water Act

Ministry of Environment Water Home Page

E-Laws: A complete listing of all consolidated laws and regulations.

Environmental Bill of Rights: The EBR establishes a formal framework for notifying the public about proposed legislation, policies, regulations and other legal instruments that could have a significant effect on the environment and then considering the public's input before the government makes a final decision.

Nutrient Management Act: Governs the disposal of biosoilds from wastewater treatment systems.