Applying Manitoba's Water Policies - Government of Manitoba
Applying Manitoba's Water Policies - Government of Manitoba
Applying Manitoba's Water Policies - Government of Manitoba
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<strong>Applying</strong> the <strong>Policies</strong>Use & Allocation• monitor changes in aquifer level and groundwaterquality.• monitor and regulate groundwater use:- to ensure that withdrawals do not exceed the sustainableyield <strong>of</strong> the aquifer, and- to support aquifer management guidelines andpriorities established through the basin, watershed,and aquifer planning processes.• undertake appropriate incentives, promotion andregulation to support groundwater allocation decisionsand the protection and wise use <strong>of</strong> groundwater.• protect aquifer quality by guiding and regulatingland use activities in sensitive recharge areas andpollution hazard areas.• protect aquifers by promotional, informational, andregulatory initiatives to guide drilling contractors inwell design and construction, and to guide landdevelopers in planning groundwater development.• support research and enhance public awarenessconcerning the effects <strong>of</strong> non-point source pollutionon groundwater quality and human health.• promote, plan, and control local development tosupport the protection <strong>of</strong> groundwater quality andthe sustainable yield <strong>of</strong> aquifers.• incorporate appropriate pricing systems for waterfrom municipal or community groundwater suppliesto encourage wise use and conservation <strong>of</strong> water.3. Landowners, corporations, industry, and allother groundwater consumers can:• ensure that well construction is in accordance withstandards and guidelines provided in legislation andas specified by provincial authorities.• ensure that development is undertaken in accordancewith legislation and the guidelines developedby provincial and local authorities.• adopt appropriate land and water managementpractices to protect the integrity <strong>of</strong> aquifers.• adopt appropriate water conservation measures toensure that groundwater withdrawals do not exceedthe recharge capability <strong>of</strong> aquifers.• explore and promote suitable alternative farm managementtechnology and land use practices whereexisting farming technology and practices may harmgroundwater quality.• promote conservation <strong>of</strong> groundwater, through informationaland water pricing initiatives, particularlyin areas where the growth in the rate <strong>of</strong> use threatensto exceed the sustainable yield <strong>of</strong> aquifers.2. Local authorities can:• maintain effective liaison with the provincial governmentto ensure that aquifer conditions and developmentconstraints and guidelines are adequatelyunderstood.35