Stewardship Funding
If you own property in a vulnerable area near a municipal drinking water source, conditions and activities on your property can potentially impact that water supply. You may be eligible for Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program - Early Response funding to implement projects that will help protect sources of municipal water Property owners who voluntarily complete projects to address significant drinking water threats or remove pathways (e.g., unused wells) identified in Source Water Protection Assessment Reports are eligible. |
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Eligible Projects
(This is a guideline only, please contact us for more information, a list of terms and conditions and to determine if there are other cost-sharing opportunities in your area.)
Wells
| Eligible Projects | Grant Rate ** | Maximum Grant ** |
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- upgrade existing well |
80% | $4,000 |
- connect to municipal water service (where available) and decommission existing well (note: both projects must be completed) |
80% | $80,000 |
* Conditions apply. Total value of all projects on property must be less than $100,000.
** For a business with more than 500 total employees or a municipality with more than 20,000 residents:
Grant rate is as specified in the table, or 50%, whichever is less;
Maximum grant amount is as specified in the table, or $50,000, whichever is less.
Septics
| Eligible Projects | Grant Rate ** | Maximum Grant ** |
| - septic tank pumping and inspection - upgrade/repair or replace existing system | 80% | $7,000 (conventional system) $15,000 (advanced system |
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connect to municipal sewer line and decommission existing septic system (note: where this option exists, funding is not available for septic upgrades or replacement) | 80% | $14,000 |
* Conditions apply. Total value of all projects on property must be less than $100,000.
** For a business with more than 500 total employees or a municipality with more than 20,000 residents:
Grant rate is as specified in the table, or 50%, whichever is less;
Maximum grant amount is as specified in the table, or $50,000, whichever is less.
Runoff and Erosion Protection
| Eligible Projects | Grant Rate ** | Maximum Grant ** |
| Primarily for agricultural properties | 25 - 70% (depends on project) | $1,500 to $60,000 (depends on project) |
* Conditions apply. Total value of all projects on property must be less than $100,000.
** For a business with more than 500 total employees or a municipality with more than 20,000 residents:
Grant rate is as specified in the table, or 50%, whichever is less;
Maximum grant amount is as specified in the table, or $50,000, whichever is less.
Other Approved Risk Management Measures
| Eligible Projects | Grant Rate ** | Maximum Grant ** |
Such as improved storage and management of: - pesticides and commercial fertilizer |
80% | $80,000 |
* Conditions apply. Total value of all projects on property must be less than $100,000.
** For a business with more than 500 total employees or a municipality with more than 20,000 residents:
Grant rate is as specified in the table, or 50%, whichever is less;
Maximum grant amount is as specified in the table, or $50,000, whichever is less.
Approved Risk Management Measures for DNAPLs
| Eligible Projects | Grant Rate ** | Maximum Grant ** |
Such as: - on-site treatment |
80% | $80,000 |
* Conditions apply. Total value of all projects on property must be less than $100,000.
** For a business with more than 500 total employees or a municipality with more than 20,000 residents, the grant rate is 50% up to the maximum specified or $50,000, whichever is less.
What are DNAPLs?
DNAPLs are dense, non-aqueous phase liquids - chemicals that are heavier than water and do not dissolve readily. If spilled, they can sink into the ground and contaminate large areas of groundwater. Many industries and industrial processes use DNAPLs. Products that may contain DNAPLs include: glues and adhesives, paint removers and strippers, varnishes, aerosols, degreasers, dry cleaning fluid, coolants and automotive products.
Even a small amount of DNAPL can cause a toxic level of contamination for human and environmental health. Some compounds persist in the environment for decades, and others can become more toxic as they break down. DNAPL contamination is very difficult to detect and clean up, so spill prevention, and proper storage and disposal are critical.
Questions?
Contact your local delivery agency as follows:
Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority
Attn: Maggie Simpson
120 Bayview Parkway
PO Box 282
Newmarket ON L3Y 4X1
1-800-465-0437 ext 277
m.simpson@lsrca.on.ca
Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authority
Attn: Shannon Stephens
8195 8th Line
Utopia ON L0M 1T0
705-424-1479 ext 239
sstephens@nvca.on.ca
Severn Sound Environmental Association
Attn: Michelle Hudolin
67 Fourth St
Midland ON L4R 3S9
705-527-5166 ext 202
