Navigating Interactive Maps
When you first view an interactive map the pan tool is on by default. You can move the map by clicking and dragging with this icon.
Using the Navigation Controls
The navigation controls you see on the Interactive Maps are shown on the left. Navigation controls include:
- Arrows – click the appropriate arrow buttons to move the view north, south, east or west. The centre button resets the map at its original position.
- Zoom – Click + to zoom in on the centre of the map. Click – to zoom out.
- Zoom Slider – Drag the zoom slider up or down to zoom in or out incrementally.
Note: You can also zoom in and out using the wheel on your mouse
Searching Interactive Maps
You may search the interactive maps to zoom to specific locations containing your data of interest.
Using the Search
Possible search options have been provided as examples below each search. Advanced options may also be accessed through the link provided. To perform a search, enter your text into the text box and click the search button. If your data search returns no results, it will perform a search for ocations/addresses and return the closest result. Only one search criteria can be entered at one time.
Some interactive maps contain additional options.
These include:
Current Map Display (will search only on the extent of the current display of the map, while meeting the criteria you have entered into the search box.). You can turn this feature on or off with the checkbox.* Limiting a search to the current map display is useful when you are interested in performing multiple search types in one specific location.
You may have the option to searching by specific categories. Select which category is of interest with the radio buttons.*
Note: You can select a category as well as turn on current map display at the same time.
| Type of Search | Radio Box/Keyword | Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Searches | |||
| Toxic Substance and CAS Number | Search Substance | Chlorine 7782-50-5 | Must be exact name and CAS Number: see list of toxic substances. |
| Organization or Facility Name | Search Map Location | ABC Company Inc, - Toronto terminal | Returns all facilities with submitted words in either name. If none are found, finds a place name in Ontario. |
| NPRI ID | Search Map Location | 000123456 | NPRI ID is a number unique to each facility. |
| NAICS Code or Sector Description | Search Sector | 311 - Food Manufacturing | NAICS code is a number, but must be selected from the dropdown, including the description. Either can be typed. |
| Town/city | Search Map Location | Ottawa Ontario | Google location search; either Ontario or ON is acceptable. |
| Address | Search Map Location | 125 Resources Road, Toronto | Google location search; either Ontario or ON is acceptable. |
| Postal Code | Search Map Location | M9P 3V6 | Google location search |
| Advanced Searches | |||
| Township | TWP or Township (required) | Abinger TWP, Ivanhoe Township | |
| Township, Lot and Concession | TWP, LOT, CON (required) | Abinger TWP, Lot 8, Con 14 | |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees | latitude, longitude | 43.71, 79.54 | The search term order does not matter (latitude/longitude or longitude/latitude) and a negative longitude is not necessary. |
| Latitude, Longitude Degrees Minutes Seconds | d m s or ° ' " (required) | 43d42m37.05s, 79d32m28.92s 43°42'37.05", 79°32'28.92" | The search term order does not matter (latitude/longitude or longitude/latitude) and a negative longitude is not necessary. |
| UTM Coordinates | UTM Zone, Northing, Easting | 17, 617521.28, 4840730.67 or 617521.28, 4840730.67 | Default UTM zone is 17. The search term order does not matter. |
| Current Map Display | |||
| Any of the above searches can be performed with the "Current Map Display" box checked. This will limit the search to the area displayed. | Checkbox | Search for "Barrie, Ontario"; then check the "Current Map Display" box; then search for Chlorine 7782-50-5 | |
Find a map error?
If you find an error in the location of a facility, please inform the facility public contact listed in the report.
If you are a facility and have noticed an error in the data, please return to Environment Canada’s Single Window, update your annual report and re-submit it.
This map is frequently refreshed to represent updated data.
Units
Units are common standards such as kg (kilograms), g (grams) and tonnes. One unfamiliar unit is the "g TEQ(EQ)" (grams Toxicity Equivalent/Équivalent Toxique). It is defined on the Environment Canada website.
Comments
For comments and suggestions, email us at toxics.reporting@ontario.ca.
What facilities are shown on the map?
Facilities that have filed reports under Ontario’s Toxics Reduction Program are shown on the map with a yellow marker.
Clicking on the red teardrop or yellow marker will bring up a bubble through which you may access additional information about the facility. In the bubble, you will find links to the facilities' annual reports related to the requirements of the Toxics Reduction Program if the documents have been submitted. Clicking these links will open other windows with more information, including the types and quantities of toxic substances reported by the facility.
More information about the Toxics Program is available on the Ministry of the Environment’s website
