Non-Potable Groundwater Requests
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has non-potable site condition standards intended for use at properties where municipal drinking water is available and there are no wells located in the area. This ensures the application of standards do not pose a risk to local water supplies.
Non-potable requests may be on lands where industrial or commercial activity took place, such as factories, gas stations or where spills have occurred, which may need to be cleaned up before they can be redeveloped.
When commercial or industrial property is being redeveloped for more sensitive use, such as residential development, property owners are required to notify York Region under Ontario Regulation 153/04, section 35 of their intent to use non-potable site condition standards.
How to make a request
You will be prompted to pay during the submission process—no separate invoicing or manual payment steps are required. A copy of the application submission and receipt will be emailed to you.
Your request will be reviewed by York Region and you may receive a non-objection letter or objection letter depending on the current submission. If the current submission receives an objection letter, additional information may be required and comments or questions will be provided by the Region to determine if non-objection can be granted once all information is available for review.
Requests submitted by email or mail are no longer accepted.
Questions? Contact York Region
Phone: 1-877-464-9675 or dial 711 with a TTY device, Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends and holidays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email: @email
Related Resources
Environmental Site Assessment Requests
Drinking Water Source Protection
York Region’s Procedure for Responding to Requests to Use Non-Potable Standards
