Policy brief
Groundwater for Municipal Water Supplies and Community Environmental Health
Authors: Sophie Bhalla, Beth L. Parker, et al.
Published: 22 October 2026
Groundwater provides drinking water for millions of Canadians and is the primary water source for many rural, small, and Indigenous communities. As population growth, climate change, and increasing water demands place greater pressure on groundwater resources, this policy brief explores how Ontario can strengthen groundwater governance, monitoring, planning, and public engagement to support safe, sustainable, and resilient municipal water supplies.
Drawing on insights from a multi-stakeholder science-policy workshop, the brief presents practical recommendations to advance drinking water security and community environmental health
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