36.2. If the water available to users that originates from a distribution system serving more than 20 persons and at least 1 residence does not comply with the lead-related standard set out in Schedule 1, the person in charge of the distribution system must, not later than 31 March of the following year, establish an action plan including a description of the measures to be taken to remedy the situation and a detailed schedule of those measures.
The person in charge of the distribution system updates the action plan not later than 31 March of each year. When the lead-related standard is again exceeded before the completion of the measures provided for in the action plan, the update is in lieu of the requirement set out in the first paragraph.
The action plan must be kept by the person in charge of the distribution system for a minimum period of 5 years after the completion of the measures provided for in the action plan and a copy must be made available to the Minister. The person in charge of the distribution system must also provide a copy of the action plan to the user who requests it.
When the distribution system is under the responsibility of a municipality, a copy of the action plan must also be published on the municipality’s website or, if it does not have a website, by any other means it considers appropriate.
163-2021O.C. 163-2021, s. 11.