There are many simple things residents can do to protect drinking water sources, including:
- Maintaining their septic systems
- Disposing of hazardous waste properly
- Minimizing their use of pesticides, fertilizers and de-icing salt
- Storing fuels properly
Farmers can also protect groundwater sources by:
- Controlling field and stream bank erosion
- Using safe storage and handling systems for manure
- Creating a nutrient management plan
- Controlling barnyard runoff and diverting clean water
Landowners, including farmers, can apply for funding for projects that protect municipal drinking water through the Landowner Environmental Assistance Program in the Lake Simcoe watershed and the Rural Clean Water Program in the Toronto and Region watershed.
Source: York Region Web Site 2013-11-26
