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Steps taken to safeguard water Continued from pg. 1 driven and science-based." The first round of public consultation was completed last month-about a dozen residents turned out to an Susan Self, (right) chair of the CTC Source Protection Committee and Halton Hills Councillor information session at the Civic CenDave Kentner. Photo by Cynthia Gamble tre- with a second round scheduled for July. Plans are due to Minister of Envi- mittee. "People are going to have to start to ronment by August 20, with implementation at the local level expected some think about the water, where it comes from and how the actions they take in time next year. Self added that these policies only the home or business affects that waapply to municipal wells at this stage, ter," said Kentner. As an example, he explained, it could and does not affect residents with primean more sand on the roads during vate wells. She said only lands directly around the winter rather than salt or whether the well-heads will be affected by the a farmer in a well-head protection zone new policies. Residents and property could use fertilizer. "There is no threat owners near municiat any time in Halton pal drinking water View the video at: region to any well, wells have been notiwww.theifp.ca/videos/ but what we are talkfied that they may be ing about are the poaffected by this Plan. tential future threats Prohibition seems to be a word raising a red flag with a to those wells. So if we don't allow a lot of people, said Self, adding its use business who uses DNAPLs, which is on properties will be "the absolute last a chemical used in dry cleaning right on top of a well-head then there's never resort." "Wherever possible we would rather going to be a problem of DNAPLs getmanage threats than prohibit them," ting into the well," said Kentner. He added his committee has been she said. Water quality threats are: waste using Halton Region's "futuristic" wadisposal sites, sewage from septic sys- ter management policies as guidance. Halton Region Manager of Water tems, untreated stormwater, industrial run-off, manure, fertilizer, pesticides, Planning David Simpson agreed. The road and water softener salt- a signifi- Region, he said, has been at the forecant threat in Halton Hills, storage of front of water protection policies-- snow, fuel storage, DNAPLs (Dense even before Walkerton-- and has had Non Aqueous Phase Liquid) such as an aquifer management plan in place cleaning chemicals and solvents, or- since 1995. "Halton Region has one of the most ganic solvents, chemicals to de-ice aircraft, and use of land for livestock. Wa- sophisticated water treatment systems ter quantity threats include an activity in the province," he said, adding Halthat takes water without returning it ton's compliance with provincial stanto same aquifer or lake and an activity dards is one of the highest in the GTA. "Our water systems are not failing, that reduce the recharge of an aquifer. "There are no threat today to (local and what's being presented (by CTC water supplies), I don't see any threat Source Protection Committee) is the in the future, but we do have to have last piece to the Walkerton era where the policies in place to prevent any we are dealing with potential threats to threat," said Halton Hills Councillor drinking water source," said Simpson. For more information go to www. Dave Kentner, the local representative on the CTC Source Protection Com- ctcswp.ca Heritage Decks Ltd. 905-873-0368 Heritage Decks specializes in the design and construction of custom cedar decks and built-in spas. Every Heritage deck is meticulously constructed with top quality material and totally original design. Call for a free cheerful estimate. Ask about our lifetime warranty! 'Shop Local' EST. 1984 See customer testimonials and pictures at www.heritagedecks.com 3 ·The IFP· Halton Hills, Thursday, May 10, 2012 Deck of the Week Lifetime Warranty Honda Civic - Made in Canada from 0 LEASE or FINANCING #1 Selling Car in Canada for 14 Years Running! + OAC .99% 2012 Civic DX $ $ 0 97 @ 1.99% BI-WEEKLY FINANCE FOR 84 MONTHS** DOWN PAYMENT /OAC $ SELLING PRICE INCLUDES FREIGHT, PDI, LEVIES AND OMVIC/FEE. EXCLUDES LICENSE AND HST. 16,520 SELLING PRICE 50 OVER SE HOO TO C FROM $ 188 1.99 1500 CASHBACK $ Lease from $ 0 @ SECURITY DEPOSIT %** /MTH 48 MTHS APR · Auto · A/C · Cruise · PW/PL · Keyless Entry · CD/MP3 · Bluetooth *On cash purchase. ** With $2397 down. +See dealer for details. 316 3 1 16 Guelph Street, Georgetown 905-873-1818 georgetownhonda.ca 905-874-3021 HONDA e-mail: hassellsauto@bellnet.ca www.hassellautomotive.com Extended for Just 1 more week due to popular demand!!! + EXTRAS - Tim Card - Windshield Washer Fluid - Oil & Filter and complete top to bottom check over. - Installation of summer tires (already on rims) included. CALL $ 39 95