Lake Erie North Shore Watershed Plan - Niagara Peninsula ...

LAKE ERIE NORTH SHORE WATERSHED PLAN
Groundwater Intrinsic
Susceptibility Studies
Potential Contaminant
Sources of Point Source
Pollution
Site Specific Water Quality
Sampling
The Groundwater Study (2005) has identified areas with a high shallow intrinsic susceptibility (Figure 16a & 16b)
The intrinsic susceptibility of groundwater considers only the physical factors affecting the flow of water to, and
through, the groundwater resource. Additional studies should be conducted in this watershed to ensure that
current and future land uses do not conflict with the protection of groundwater resources in susceptible areas as
part of the NPCA‟s Groundwater Study (2005) and proposed Source Protection Plan.
An inventory of potential contaminant sources and threats to water quality was identified as part of the objectives
for the NPCA‟s Groundwater Study (2005). An updated inventory to confirm potential contaminant sources and
locations is recommended as well as further investigation into the possible effects these potential contaminants
may have on surface water quality and aquatic habitat and whether or not a contaminant management plan is
needed.
Enhanced sampling methods upstream and downstream of potential points of contamination should be
considered to help identify priority areas for remediation and/or restoration.
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