Water – Actions
There are actions under other themes that are linked to water quality. This list was compiled through an eight-month engagement process, without filtering anything out. The actions are classified into categories, identified as being a legally mandated action or not, and prioritized as “easy to implement” and having a high impact (on the goal for the theme) if implemented. There is space provided to list the leading actions that have been identified, the time lines of when the actions can be achieved and updates on their progress.
Abbreviations
LG Local government, municipal government
GNB Provincial government
GOC Government of Canada
DFO Fisheries and Oceans Canada
GSSC Greater Shediac Sewerage Commission
CWS Canadian Wildlife Service
SERSC South East Regional Service Commission
SLR Sea level rise zone
RCBE Rural Community of Beaubassin-est
| Actions | Category | Government mandate | Easy to implement | High overall impact | Actively engaged | Timeline | Progress |
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| Assess sewage infrastructure to vulnerability from sea level rise and storm surges. | Research | GSSC, LG |  | GSSC, Cap-Acadie | on-going for GSSC 2020 | on-going for GSSC starts in 2018 |
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| Encourage the reduction of pesticides and fertilizers. | Regulation | GNB, LG | | ||||
| Conduct an inventory of coastal septic systems of homes and sewage treatment systems of businesses. | Evaluation | GNB | Shediac | 2019 | Completed | ||
| Develop and implement a water quality monitoring program for the entire region. | Testing | | SBWA, Vision H2O | On-going | On-going | ||
| Disinfect wastewater with ultraviolet light year-round. | Action | LG, GSSC | | | GSSC, Cap-Acadie | on-going | on-going |
| Ensure no dog waste enters water sources (coastal & inland). | Action | Cap-Acadie, GNB | | | Cap-Acadie | on-going | on-going |
| Implement a price on drinking water to reduce waste of freshwater and to encourage water conservation. | Regulation | LG | |||||
| Implement dumping stations at marinas for boats. | Regulation | GNB, GOC | | | Shediac | Completed | Completed |
| Improve / increase testing of outflow from sewage treatment plants. | Testing | GNB, LG, GSSC | | | GSSC | on-going | on-going |
| Include all boats under requirements for collecting wastewater, register boats, require log books, and enforce. | Enforcement | GNB, GC-DFO | | ||||
| Education campaign on the importance on the maintenance and inspection of private septic systems on a regular basis. | Communication | LG | | ||||
| Notify public immediately of sewage overflows (within 24 hours). | Communication | GSSC | | GSSC | on-going | on-going | |
| Place portable toilets on beaches and along trails. | Action | LG | | Shediac, Cap-Acadie | on-going | on-going | |
| Post reports and results of water quality online. | Communication | | Cap-Acadie | on-going | on-going | ||
| Protect municipal wells. | Regulation | Shediac, GNB | | Shediac | 2023 | on-going | |
| Raise more funding to improve sewage treatment systems. | Funding | GSSC | | GSSC, Cap-Acadie | on-going | on-going | |
| Require developers (residential, commercial) to have zero additional runoff from developed land (no increase in peak flow). | Regulation | GNB, LG | | | |||
| Work to reduce all discharge from malfunctioning lift stations. | Action | Cap-Acadie, GSSC | | Cap-Acadie, GSSC | on-going | on-going | |
| Work towards achieving Blue Flag certification for Aboiteau Beach and Parlee Beach. | Action | GNB, LG | | Completed | Completed |