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Region of Peel Source Water Protection Clearance (Clean Water Act s. 59)
Peel's Risk Management Office issues a Section 59 notice to proceed or a source protection clearance. Some activities are prohibited or need a risk management plan [PEEL].
You need it when: Planning or building applications for non-residential uses in a Peel drinking water vulnerable area (wellhead protection areas, largely in Caledon).
Why it's needed
- Source protection plan policies are legally binding; Peel lists all non-residential land uses for Section 59 screening [PEEL].
When to apply
- Before the planning approval or building permit is issued.
Review time
Plan for about 15 business days. estimate; longer when a risk management plan is needed
Documents for a complete application
- Source protection screening form
- Description of activities and any chemical/fuel storage
- Risk management plan or studies if required [PEEL]
How to submit
- Peel Risk Management Office [PEEL].
Official pages
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