Protecting sources of drinking water in the Quinte Area improves the quality of life for local families and supports sustainable communities now and into the future.

Protecting Water Sources:

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  • Protects public health
  • Avoids the cost and need to clean up contaminated water
  • Reduces the cost of water treatment
  • Ensures a long-term supply of clean water
  • Ensures an adequate supply for economic growth
  • Eliminates the need to search for new drinking water sources when existing ones become contaminated or depleted

What you can do to protect water

Landowners can follow these simple steps to protect water quantity and quality or read the following for more specific steps to protect water.

Drinking Water from a Tap
Drinking Water Wise Webinars
2023 Drinking Water Protection Radio Contest Winning Class Visits Water Treatment Plant
Drinking Water Protection Radio Contest