Regulations

Question 1

Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 (SDWA)

Answer 1

To protect human health through the control and regulation of drinking water systems and drinking water testing in Ontario

Question 2

O. Reg. 128/04

Answer 2

Certification of Drinking Water System Operators and Water Quality Analysts. Establishes training and certification requirements

Question 3

O. Reg. 169/03

Answer 3

Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards. To provide minimum level drinking water quality acceptable for human consumption.
-Microbiological
-Chemical
-Radiological

Question 4

O. Reg. 170/03

Answer 4

Drinking Water Systems. Covers eight categories of drinking water systems plus any system that serves a designated facility.

Question 5

O. Reg. 171/03

Answer 5

Definitions of Words and Expressions Used in the SDWA

Question 6

O. Reg. 172/03

Answer 6

Definitions of “Deficiency” and “Municipal Drinking Water System”

Question 7

O. Reg. 242/05

Answer 7

Compliance and Enforcement Regulations

Question 8

O. Reg. 248/03

Answer 8

Drinking Water Testing Services

Question 9

Ontario Water Resources Act

Answer 9

Covers permits to take water, wells, and a variety of other topics related to water in Ontario

Question 10

O. Reg 903/90

Answer 10

Wells

Question 11

O. Reg. 387/04

Answer 11

Water taking and transfer regulations

Question 12

O. Reg. 319/08

Answer 12

Small Drinking Water Systems