O. Reg. 319/08 Systems

Small drinking water systems that are regulated under Ontario Regulation 319/08 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act include:

• Large municipal non-residential drinking water systems that serve such facilities as municipally-owned airports and industrial parks, and large sports and recreation facilities;
• Small municipal non-residential drinking water systems that serve such facilities as small community centres, libraries, and sports and recreation facilities;
• Non-municipal seasonal residential drinking water systems that serve such facilities as private cottages on communal drinking water systems;
• Large non-municipal non-residential drinking water systems that serve such facilities as large motels and resorts; and
• Small non-municipal non-residential drinking water systems that serve such facilities as motels, restaurants, gas stations, churches, and bed and breakfasts.

For more information about the requirements to operate the small systems listed above, contact your local public health unit or visit the Small Drinking Water Systems section of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website.

Small drinking water systems that are regulated under Ontario Regulation 319/08 are assessed by Public Health Inspectors (PHIs). The PHI will issue a directive outlining what the owner/operator of the system must do to keep the drinking water safe. The directive may include, but is not limited to, water testing requirements, treatment requirements, and operator training.

WCWC offers two courses for the owners and operators of Ontario Regulation 319/08 systems, Basics for Small Drinking Water Systems (O. Reg. 319/08) and Advanced for Small Drinking Water Systems (O. Reg. 319/08). To check when these courses are scheduled in your area or to register, please view our upcoming course schedule.