Water resources

Policies related to water resources are being reviewed and updated

Peel's water resources help sustain social, economic and environmental wellbeing. We will update the Region's official plan policies as best practice guidance and provincial policies for protecting water resources advance.

Peel 2041 proposed policies would:

• ensure consistency with provincial legislation;
• strengthen policy direction for stormwater management;
• provide policy direction for integrating watershed planning and growth management;
• direct local municipalities in identifying, protecting and enhancing water resources, features and areas; and,
• protect drinking water from land uses that may have negative impacts.

Supporting documents

• Roles and responsibilities discussion paper (PDF)
• Policy options discussion paper (PDF)
• Source protection plan implementation discussion paper (PDF)
• Water resources fact sheet (PDF)

Other resources

• CTC Source Protection Region
• South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Water Protection
• Hamilton Halton Source Water Protection

For more information, email Regional Planning or call (905) 791-7800 ext. 4350.