York Water System: A Case Study

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The Regional Official Plan is a set of policies that help guide economic, environmental and community-building decisions affecting the use of land and is one tool that is used to manage growth. The policies within the Official Plan help coordinate and provide a framework for more detailed planning by the area Municipalities. These efforts can provide certainty as to the form of development and provide for the protection of the environment in York Region. A balanced approach to growth will ensure that the Region remains an attractive place to live and work.
The Region of York Official Plan was first approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing on October 17, 1994. The Office Consolidation version of the Plan reflects the status of the …show more content…

The York Water System (YWS), serving the Municipalities of Markham, Vaughan and Richmond
Hill is an extension of the Lake Ontario-based system from the City of Toronto. Municipalities are typically divided into geographical areas that have a range of water pressures that can be supplied by common facilities. These are called Water Pressure Districts (PD). In the YWS, there are 12 service areas within the 6 Water Pressure Districts (PD4 to PD9), in addition to local intermediate zones within these districts. The York Water System obtains its water from the City of Toronto and Peel Region, in accordance with the water supply agreements signed with each jurisdiction.
The York Region Official Plan, York Region Long Term Water Master Plan and Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) are key documents which are referenced in this Phase 1 and 2 Study Report and are available from York Region and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
KMK Consultants Limited were retained by the Regional Municipality of York to undertake

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