Appendix 1 – Part 1 – Summary of Existing Watershed Resources – Brief Descriptions Additional Vulnerability Analysis for Almonte WHPA Model (2007) The vulnerability analysis for the Almonte Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) completed in 2003 was updated to the most recent Ministry of the Environment (MOE) groundwater vulnerability guidance module. Updates to the Almonte WHPA model included the delineation of a 5 year time of travel (TOT) capture zone, vulnerability scoring for the Nepean aquifer and uncertainty analysis. A Multidisciplinary, Community-Based Study of the Environmental Health of the Rideau River: Final Report (2001) This report documents the results of the Rideau River Biodiversity Project (RRBP) which was conducted from 1998 to 2000 on the Rideau River from Smiths Falls to Ottawa. The projects goals were to assess the biodiversity of the Rideau River and to reconcile local needs with long- term sustainable management of its biological diversity. Eight biological components were monitored as part of the project and included: aquatic birds, aquatic invertebrates, aquatic plants, amphibians, fish, freshwater mussels, phytoplankton, and reptiles. In addition to the biological components of the study, water chemistry was also sampled and analyzed. A Prioritization System for Wetlands within the Rideau Valley Watershed, Draft Report (2006) The purposes of this study were to develop an updated and comprehensive inventory of all Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) evaluated wetlands in the Rideau Valley Watershed, develop a wetland protection prioritization scheme that can be applied to all evaluated wetlands for identification of the most threatened wetland habitats and prepare a database containing information from the OMNR’s evaluated wetland data records and the prioritized results for each evaluated wetland. Aquifer Protection, Village of Carp (1992) The study was undertaken to address concerns regarding the protection of the groundwater supply for the proposed municipal supply well for the Village of Carp. The goals of the study were to define sensitive recharge areas for the Carp aquifer and determine the groundwater influence based on 20 years of pumping from the proposed well. Further information was required to define the sensitivity of the aquifer with regards to the sensitive recharge areas / clay thickness. Baseline Surface Water Quality Program – Technical Report Five-Year Analysis 1998 through 2002 (2004) The City of Ottawa compiled a summary of the surface water quality monitoring program and it was presented in the Baseline Surface Water Quality Program – Technical Report (2004). The data within the report was also extended through 2004 with an attached letter documented sampling results from 2003 and 2004. Results of the CCME Water Quality Index indicated that the larger rivers have good to excellent water quality, major tributaries have fair to marginal water quality, rural creeks are generally marginal water quality and urban creeks are generally fair water quality. Draft DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Watershed Characterization Report DO NOT CITE OR REFERENCE Appendix 1 1 Sept. 2007 Carp Communal Water Supply Project (1987) The study was undertaken to determine the viability of finding a groundwater source to supply the Village of Carp with drinking water. The municipal drinking water supply would be used to replace the private individual services within the Village of Carp. The private individual services in the Village of Carp were noted to be contaminated (type not specified). The study involved the installation of several groundwater monitoring wells and one test well in the Village of Carp and aquifer testing for both water quality and quantity. It was recommended that the aquifer is considered suitable for a municipal water supply and a number of potential well sites were identified. Carp – First Engineer’s Report (2001) The report documents the findings and recommendations for the Carp Water Treatment Plant which supplies the former Village of Carp (now the amalgamated City of Ottawa). The report was prepared for the Ontario Ministry of the Environment in accordance with O. Reg. 459/00 on behalf of the City of Ottawa. The Engineer’s reports document the description of the waterworks, certificates / permits for the facility, assessment of the potential for microbial contamination, characterization of the raw water source, assessment of the operational procedures and physical works and monitoring program. Carp, Munster Hamlet and Kings Park – Wellhead Protection Area Maps (2007) The vulnerability analysis for the Carp, King’s Park (Richmond) and Munster Hamlet Wellhead Protection Areas (WHPA) completed in 2003 were updated to the most recent Ministry of the Environment (MOE) groundwater vulnerability guidance module. Updates to the Carp, King’s Park (Richmond) and Munster Hamlet WHPA models included the delineation of a 5 year time of travel (TOT) capture zone, vulnerability scoring for the overburden aquifer (Carp) and Nepean aquifer (King’s Park and Munster Hamlet) and uncertainty analysis. Carp River Watershed / Subwatershed Study (2004) The Carp River Watershed / Subwatershed Study was completed to document the existing conditions of the watershed, establish watershed goals and objectives develop a watershed and subwatershed plans, and an implementation plan. The watershed study area is defined as consisting of all lands within the Carp River and its tributaries. The subwatershed study area defined for the project consists of only the lands within the headwaters of the Carp River, upstream of Richardson Side Road. The overall study goal was to develop and implement appropriate strategies in order to protect, enhance and restore the natural resources of the Carp Watershed under present conditions and as land use changes occur. Environmental goals and objectives were also set with regards to the following components: surface / ground water quantity, surface / ground water quality, aquatic resources, and terrestrial resources. Carp Road Corridor Groundwater Study (2004) This study was performed on behalf of the City of Ottawa with the purpose of determining if there are any area-wide groundwater quality or quantity concerns that may affect future development on private services. This study included five main tasks, including: [1] groundwater resource assessment; [2] groundwater use assessment; [3] potential contaminant source assessment; [4] groundwater sampling program; and [5] development of mitigation measures for new development. City of Ottawa, Britannia Water Purification Plant, Engineer’s Report (2001) The report documents the findings and recommendations for the Britannia Water Purification Plant which supplies a portion of the City of Ottawa. The report was prepared for the Ontario Draft DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Watershed Characterization Report DO NOT CITE OR REFERENCE Appendix 1 2 Sept. 2007 Ministry of the Environment in accordance with O. Reg. 459/00 on behalf of the City of Ottawa. The Engineer’s reports document the description of the waterworks, certificates / permits for the facility, assessment of the potential for microbial contamination, characterization of the raw water source, assessment of the operational procedures and physical works and monitoring program. City of Ottawa, Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant, Engineer’s Report (2001) The report documents the findings and recommendations for the Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant which supplies a portion of the City of Ottawa. The report was prepared for the Ontario Ministry of the Environment in accordance with O. Reg. 459/00 on behalf of the City of Ottawa. The Engineer’s reports document the description of the waterworks, certificates / permits for the facility, assessment of the potential for microbial contamination, characterization of the raw water source, assessment of the operational procedures and physical works and monitoring program. City of Ottawa, Munster Hamlet, Communal Well System, Engineer’s Report (2001) The report documents the findings and recommendations for the Munster Hamlet Communal Well System which supplies the former Munster Hamlet (now the amalgamated City of Ottawa). The report was prepared for the Ontario Ministry of the Environment in accordance with O. Reg. 459/00 on behalf of the City of Ottawa. The Engineer’s reports document the description of the waterworks, certificates / permits for the facility, assessment of the potential for microbial contamination, characterization of the raw water source, assessment of the operational procedures and physical works and monitoring program. City Stream Watch – 2003 Annual Report (2003) The City Stream Watch program was established in 2003 to obtain, record and manage information regarding the physical and biological characteristics of creeks and streams within the City of Ottawa. The four streams chosen for sampling during the 2003 season consisted of Black Rapids Creek, Cardinal Creek, Mud Creek and Sawmill Creek. City Stream Watch – 2004 Annual Report (2004) The City Stream Watch program was established in 2003 to obtain, record and manage information regarding the physical and biological characteristics of creeks and streams within the City of Ottawa. The four streams chosen for sampling during the 2004 season consisted of Bilberry Creek, Monterey Creek, Mosquito Creek and Stillwater Creek. Fish communities were also sampled on Bilberry Creek, Mosquito Creek and Stillwater Creek. In addition, three creek clean-up initiatives were organized