Directive A PHI will conduct a site-specific risk assessment and issue a for each SDWS “directive” outlining the operational requirements that must be carried out by the owner/operator. The directive is a legal document that is specific to each drinking water system, and can include requirements for sampling, testing, treatment, training, and posting signage. Both the owner/operator have a legal responsibility to ensure compliance with the directive and failure to do so may result in legal action. It is important to note the directive is in effect as long as the SDWS is operational, and is still applicable when a new owner or operator is designated. Amendments to the directive can be made, or a new directive can be issued when necessary (e.g. additional treatment). Appealing a Directive Section 38 of allows owners of SDWSs to request a review by the Ontario Regulation 319/08 local Medical Officer of Health (MOH) within seven days of a directive or an amendment to a directive being issued. Requests must be in writing and include: The sections of the directive or amendment to a directive to be reviewed Any submission that should be considered by the MOH A current mailing address for the purpose of receiving the MOH’s decision If you are considering seeking a review, please refer to for complete Ontario Regulation 319/08 details of the review process. Compliance Monitoring and Progressive Enforcement Owners/Operators are responsible for ensuring sampling, testing and maintenance of SDWSs is conducted in accordance with directives, applicable regulations and guidelines. Public Health Inspectors monitor compliance by: Reviewing water sampling test results and compliance in the Laboratory Results Management Application (LRMA) Following up during other public health routine inspections/assessments Responding to adverse water quality incidents, complaints and inquiries Non-compliance means the owner/operator is not following the requirements prescribed by the regulation or directive. Some examples of common non-compliance issues are failure to sample
Directive A PHI will conduct a site-specific risk assessment and issue a “directive” for each SDWS outlining the operational requirements that must be carried out by the owner/operator. The directive is a legal document that is specific to each drinking water system, and can include requirements for sampling, testing, treatment, training, and posting signage. Both the owner/operator have a legal responsibility to ensure compliance with the directive and failure to do so may result in legal action. It is important to note the directive is in effect as long as the SDWS is operational, and is still applicable when a new owner or operator is designated. Amendments to the directive can be made, or a new directive can be issued when necessary (e.g. additional treatment). Appealing a Directive Section 38 of Ontario Regulation 319/08 allows owners of SDWSs to request a review by the local Medical Officer of Health (MOH) within seven days of a directive or an amendment to a directive being issued. Requests must be in writing and include: The sections of the directive or amendment to a directive to be reviewed Any submission that should be considered by the MOH A current mailing address for the purpose of receiving the MOH’s decision If you are considering seeking a review, please refer to Ontario Regulation 319/08 for complete details of the review process. Compliance Monitoring and Progressive Enforcement Owners/Operators are responsible for ensuring sampling, testing and maintenance of SDWSs is conducted in accordance with directives, applicable regulations and guidelines. Public Health Inspectors monitor compliance by: Reviewing water sampling test results and compliance in the Laboratory Results Management Application (LRMA) Following up during other public health routine inspections/assessments Responding to adverse water quality incidents, complaints and inquiries Non-compliance means the owner/operator is not following the requirements prescribed by the regulation or directive. Some examples of common non-compliance issues are failure to sample
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