Transport Pathways are human-made channels that allow water to flow directly to drinking water sources. These pathways bypass the natural protection provided by rock and soil layers, resulting in a greater risk of contamination of the raw water source.

Click on a title below to download the Transport Pathway Fact Sheet.

• Fact Sheet for Residents
• Fact Sheet for Municipalities
• Transport Pathways Notification Form

Download a PDF Copy of the Groundwater Protection Workbook

Visit the water wise webinars page to view recordings of past webinars and details on registration for upcoming webinars.

https://www.quintesourcewater.ca/protecting-water/education-and-outreach/drinking-water-webinars/

Download a PDF copy of the Septic Care: Drinking Water Protection Through Septic System Care Brochure.

Download a PDF copy of the Well Care: Drinking Water Protection Through Well Care & Maintenance Brochure.

Download a PDF copy of the Household Hazardous Waste: Protecting Drinking Water with Proper Care & Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste Brochure.

Download a PDF copy of the Landscaping & Pesticides: Drinking Water Protection Through Landscaping & Gardening Brochure.

Our friends at South Nation Conservation and Raisin Region Conservation have put together a series of educational brochures that include information and helpful tips on how to protect your drinking water sources.

Visit https://www.yourdrinkingwater.ca/page.php?id=61 to view the brochures.

Our friends at the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region have put together resources and information regarding highly vulnerable aquifers.

Visit their website for further details https://www.mrsourcewater.ca/en/library/educational-resources/85-highly-vulnerable-aquifer-education-collection-highly-vulnerable-aquifer-education-collection