WWFMP - Objectives
Toronto's plan to handle stormwater pollution sets out to achieve 13 objectives which fall under four categories: water quality; water quantity; natural areas and wildlife; and sewer system.
Water quality
- meet guidelines for water and sediment quality
- virtually eliminate toxics through pollution prevention
- improve water quality in rivers and the lake for beaches that are healthy for swimming
- improve aesthetics
Water quantity
- preserve and re-establish a natural hydrologic cycle
- reduce erosion impacts on habitats and property
- eliminate or minimize threats to life and property from flooding
Natural areas and wildlife
- protect, enhance and restore natural features (eg., wetlands) and functions
- achieve healthy aquatic communities
- reduce fish contamination
Sewer system
- eliminate discharges of sanitary sewage
- reduce infiltration and inflow to sanitary sewers
- reduce basement flooding