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Document ID ca-on-sgwssuupxepa-2011-04-15 Title Soil, ground water and sediment standards for use under Part XV.1 of the Environmental Protection Act URL https://www.ontario.ca/page/soil-ground-water-and-sediment-standards-use-under-part-xv1-environmental-protection-act Jurisdiction /ca/on Subdomain(s) none Language Status completed Analyzed at 2026-05-12 04:23:14.611268+00:00 Relevance inventory_targeted_fetch

Q Qualitative Requirements (28)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Context Conditions Confidence
#Q001administrativeoperationalmandatoryApplication of Tables 6 and 7other, drinking waterTables 6 and 7 are to be used in situations where there is less than 2 m of overburden above bedrock. They can also be used in situations where the QP is not satisfied that Tables 2 and 3 are suitable due to shallow depth to groundwater.Less than 2 m of overburden above bedrock, or shallow depth to groundwater making Tables 2 and 3 unsuitable.high
#Q002administrativeoperationalmandatoryApplication of Tables 8 and 9other, drinking water, aquatic lifeTables 8 and 9 are to be used where all or part of a property lies within 30 m of a surface water body.Property lies within 30 m of a surface water body.high
#Q003reportingreportingmandatoryMethyl Naphthalene Compliance CalculationotherFor all tables, the methyl naphthalene soil standard is applicable to both 1-methyl naphthalene and 2 –methyl naphthalene, with the provision that if both are detected the sum of the two concentrations cannot exceed the standard.When both 1-methyl naphthalene and 2-methyl naphthalene are detected.high
#Q004monitoringoperationalguidanceBoron Parameter Selectionother, agricultural waterThe HWS boron can be used by itself for all surface soils, as plants are the most sensitive receptor for boron. For subsurface soils the total boron standard can be used by itself, since plant protection for soils below the root zone is not a significant concern.HWS boron for surface soils; total boron for subsurface soils.high
#Q005administrativeoperationalmandatoryVerification of Site Conditions by Qualified PersonotherThe QP must ascertain that the site conditions are appropriate for use of the generic standards such that he/she can be comfortable with signing the certifications on the RSC.high
#Q006monitoringoperationalguidanceSite-Specific Aquatic Protection Value Estimateaquatic life, otherIn such cases, the QP may need to consider whether a site-specific estimate of hardness and pH resulting from mixing of groundwater and surface water is needed to estimate an appropriate aquatic protection value for this site.If there is a surface water body that could be affected by the property from contaminant migration via groundwater, and the surface water has total hardness less than 70mg/L (as CaCO3) and/or has pH less than 6.7medium
#Q007administrativeoperationalrecommendedAssessment of Limiting Conditions by Qualified PersonotherThe QP should consider these types of factors in assessing the appropriateness of the use of the generic standards.high
#Q008monitoringoperationalmandatoryMethyl Mercury Analysis ConditionotherAnalysis for methyl mercury only applies when mercury (total) standard is exceededWhen mercury (total) standard is exceeded.high
#Q009reportingreportingguidanceF1 Fraction Analytical CalculationotherF1 fraction does not include BTEX; however, the proponent has the choice as to whether or not to subtract BTEX from the analytical result.high
#Q010reportingreportingguidanceElectronic delivery of CCRsdrinking waterLearn about how you can send CCRs to your customers electronically.Applies to water utilities providing Consumer Confidence Reports.high
#Q011administrativereportingguidanceLink home page to EPA CCRdrinking waterLink your home page and CCR to epa.gov/ccrWater utilities managing their own home pages.high
#Q012operationalreportingguidanceUse of CCR iWriter Tooldrinking waterUse EPA's iWriter tool to create your CCRhigh
#Q013prohibitionoperationalguidanceWebsite Security for Sensitive InformationotherShare sensitive information only on official, secure websites.When using official .gov websiteshigh
#Q014administrativereportingguidanceElectronic Linkage to CCRdrinking waterLink your home page and CCR to epa.gov/ccrFor water system utilities managing websiteshigh
#Q015operationalreportingguidanceUse of iWriter Tooldrinking waterUse EPA's iWriter tool to create your CCRFor water system utilities preparing Consumer Confidence Reportshigh
#Q016administrativeoperationalmandatoryRegulatory Applicability by SubcategorywastewaterThe regulation applies to facilities organized into four subcategories: Semiconductor (Subpart A), Electronic Crystals (Subpart B), Cathode Ray Tube (Subpart C), Luminescent Materials (Subpart D)high
#Q017administrativereportingmandatoryIncorporation of Standards into Control MechanismswastewaterThe E&EC Effluent Guidelines and Standards are incorporated into NPDES permits for direct dischargers, and permits or other control mechanisms for indirect dischargers (see Pretreatment Program).Direct or indirect dischargers in the E&EC categoryhigh
#Q018monitoringoperationalguidancePFAS Monitoring Intentwastewaterthe EPA intends to continue to monitor discharges of PFAS from this category and expects to review additional data in the coming years to help identify any significant sources of these chemicals in future reviews.Regarding the E&EC category detailed studyhigh
#Q019administrativeoperationalguidelineRegulatory Coverage VerificationwastewaterFor precise definitions of coverage, see the applicability sections in 40 CFR Part 469.When determining coverage of the E&EC categoryhigh
#Q020administrativereportingmandatoryNPDES Permit Incorporation for Direct DischargerswastewaterThe E&EC Effluent Guidelines and Standards are incorporated into NPDES permits for direct dischargers.Applies to point source facilities discharging pollutants directly to waters of the United States.high
#Q021administrativereportingmandatoryControl Mechanism Incorporation for Indirect DischargerswastewaterThe E&EC Effluent Guidelines and Standards are incorporated into... permits or other control mechanisms for indirect dischargers.Applies to facilities discharging pollutants to a publicly owned treatment works.high
#Q022administrativeoperationalmandatoryVerification of Regulatory CoveragewastewaterFor precise definitions of coverage, see the applicability sections in 40 CFR Part 469.Required when determining whether a facility is subject to E&EC guidelines.high
#Q023administrativeoperationalmandatoryRegulatory Applicability by SubcategorywastewaterThe regulation applies to facilities organized into four subcategories: Semiconductor (Subpart A), Electronic Crystals (Subpart B), Cathode Ray Tube (Subpart C), Luminescent Materials (Subpart D).Applies to facilities manufacturing these specific components.high
#Q024monitoringoperationalguidancePFAS Discharge Monitoring Intentwastewaterthe EPA intends to continue to monitor discharges of PFAS from this category and expects to review additional data in the coming years to help identify any significant sources of these chemicals in future reviews.high
#Q025prohibitionoperationalmandatorySecure Website Information SharingotherShare sensitive information only on official, secure websites.Applies when interacting with government web portals and sharing sensitive data.high
#Q026administrativereportingmandatoryNPDES Permit IncorporationwastewaterThe Effluent Guidelines are incorporated into NPDES permits.Applies to direct dischargers in the Gum and Wood Chemicals Manufacturing industry.high
#Q027administrativeoperationalmandatoryRegulatory Coverage VerificationwastewaterFor precise definitions of coverage, see the applicability sections in 40 CFR Part 454.When determining if a facility is subject to this regulation.high
#Q028prohibitiontreatmentmandatoryZero Discharge Requirement (Subpart A)wastewaterSubpart A has a zero discharge requirement.Applies to facilities in the Char and Charcoal Briquets subcategory.high

P Quantitative Requirements (41)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Limit Type Limit Value Context Conditions Confidence
#P001chemicalunknownmandatoryArsenicotherrequirement13 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P002chemicalunknownmandatoryArsenicotherrequirement6 µg/gTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsSediment - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P003chemicalunknownmandatoryBariumotherrequirement610 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P004chemicalunknownmandatoryBenzeneotherrequirement0.5 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P005chemicalunknownmandatoryCadmiumotherrequirement0.5 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P006chemicalunknownmandatoryCadmiumotherrequirement0.6 µg/gTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsSediment - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P007chemicalunknownmandatoryLeadotherrequirement1.9 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P008chemicalunknownmandatoryLeadotherrequirement31 µg/gTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsSediment - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P009chemicalunknownmandatoryMercuryotherrequirement0.1 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P010chemicalunknownmandatoryMercuryotherrequirement0.2 µg/gTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsSediment - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P011operationaloperationalmandatoryContaminated zone volume thresholdotherrequirement> 340 m3Assumptions for generic criteria validity (Section 5, Note 3.1)Applicable to pathways employing source depletion or groundwater transporthigh
#P012operationaloperationalmandatoryContaminant source dimension thresholdotherrequirement> 13 mAssumptions for generic criteria validity (Section 5, Note 3.1)Source length or widthhigh
#P013physicaloperationalmandatoryCapillary fringe distance thresholdotherrequirement< 0.8 mAssumptions for generic criteria validity (Section 5, Note 3.3)Distance from foundation outer edge gravel crushhigh
#P014chemicaloperationalmandatorySoil Organic Carbon content threshold (foc)otherrequirement< 0.002 fractionAssumptions for generic criteria validity (Section 5, Note 3.4)Soil above the water tablehigh
#P015chemicalhealthmandatorySurface water total hardness thresholdaquatic liferequirement< 70 mg/L (as CaCO3)Assumptions for generic criteria validity (Section 5, Note 3.6)Surface water affected by property migrationhigh
#P016physicalhealthmandatorySurface water pH thresholdaquatic liferequirement< 6.7 noneAssumptions for generic criteria validity (Section 5, Note 3.6)Surface water affected by property migrationhigh
#P017chemicalhealthmandatoryAcenaphthene (Ground Water)otherrequirement4.1 ug/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P018chemicalhealthmandatoryAcenaphthylene (Ground Water)otherrequirement1 ug/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P019chemicalhealthmandatoryAcetone (Ground Water)otherrequirement2700 ug/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P020chemicalhealthmandatoryAldrin (Ground Water)otherrequirement0.01 ug/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P021chemicalhealthmandatoryAnthracene (Ground Water)otherrequirement0.1 ug/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P022chemicalhealthmandatoryAntimony (Ground Water)otherrequirement1.5 ug/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P023chemicalunknownmandatoryBenz[a]anthracene (Ground Water)otherrequirement0.2 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P024chemicalunknownmandatoryBenzo[a]pyrene (Ground Water)otherrequirement0.01 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P025chemicalunknownmandatoryBoron (total) (Ground Water)otherrequirement1700 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P026chemicalunknownmandatoryChromium Total (Ground Water)otherrequirement11 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P027chemicalunknownmandatoryChloride (Ground Water)otherrequirement790000 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P028chemicalunknownmandatorySodium (Ground Water)otherrequirement490000 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P029chemicalhealthmandatoryBenzene (Potable Ground Water)drinking waterrequirement5 µg/LTable 2: Full Depth Generic Site Condition Standards in a Potable Ground Water ConditionPotable Ground Water - All Types of Property Usehigh
#P030chemicalunknownmandatoryBenzo[b]fluorantheneotherrequirement0.1 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P031chemicalunknownmandatoryBerylliumotherrequirement0.5 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P032chemicalunknownmandatoryAldrinaquatic liferequirement0.002 µg/gTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsSediment - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P033chemicalunknownmandatoryAnthraceneaquatic liferequirement0.22 µg/gTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsSediment - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P034chemicalhealthmandatoryCarbon Tetrachloridedrinking waterrequirement0.79 µg/LTable 2: Full Depth Generic Site Condition Standards in a Potable Ground Water ConditionPotable Ground Water - Coarse soil texturehigh
#P035chemicalhealthmandatoryCarbon Tetrachloridedrinking waterrequirement5 µg/LTable 2: Full Depth Generic Site Condition Standards in a Potable Ground Water ConditionPotable Ground Water - Medium and fine soil texturehigh
#P036chemicalunknownmandatoryBenzeneotherrequirement44 µg/LTable 3: Full Depth Generic Site Condition Standards in a Non-Potable Ground Water ConditionNon-potable ground water - Coarse soil texturehigh
#P037chemicalunknownmandatoryDioxane, 1,4otherrequirement1900000 µg/LTable 3: Full Depth Generic Site Condition Standards in a Non-Potable Ground Water ConditionNon-potable ground water - Coarse soil texturehigh
#P038chemicalunknownmandatoryBiphenyl 1,1'- (Ground Water)otherrequirement0.5 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P039chemicalunknownmandatoryCarbon Tetrachloride (Ground Water)otherrequirement0.2 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P040chemicalunknownmandatoryChlordane (Ground Water)otherrequirement0.06 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh
#P041chemicalunknownmandatoryHexachlorobenzene (Ground Water)otherrequirement0.01 µg/LTable 1: Full Depth Background Site Condition StandardsGround Water - All Types of Property Useshigh

D Definitions (20)

Req ID Category Name Context Confidence
#D001direct dischargersA point source that discharges pollutants to waters of the United States, such as streams, lakes, or oceans.high
#D002NAICSNorth American Industry Classification Systemhigh
#D003NPDESNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systemhigh
#D004BOD5biochemical oxygen demandhigh
#D005TSStotal suspended solidshigh
#D006NSPSNew Source Performance Standardshigh
#D007BPTBest Practicable Technology Currently Availablehigh
#D008BATBest Available Technology Economically Achievablehigh
#D009PSESPretreatment Standards for Existing Sourceshigh
#D010PSNSPretreatment Standards for New Sourceshigh
#D011water bubblealternative oil and grease limitations in NPDES permitshigh
#D012PFOAPerfluorooctanoic Acidhigh
#D013PFOSPerfluorooctane Sulfonic Acidhigh
#D014monofillsewage sludge-only landfillhigh
#D015Part 503EPA’s sewage sludge regulations, 40 CFR Part 503high
#D016BARBiosolids Annual Reporthigh
#D017POTWsmajor publicly owned treatment works (POTWs with a design flow rate greater than or equal to one million gallons per day)high
#D018Class I sludge management facilitiestreatment works that have an approved pretreatment program or have been classified as Class I sludge management facilities by the EPA or statehigh
#D019CDXCentral Data Exchangehigh
#D020Clean Water Actprimary federal law governing water pollutionhigh