Drinking Water Management Division

14th Floor, 135 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, M4V 1P5
General Inquiry: (416) 314-4475
Fax: (416) 314-6935

The Drinking Water Management Division, led by the Chief Drinking Water Inspector, has lead responsibility for program and operational activities related to the protection and provision of safe drinking water in Ontario. The Division delivers its mandate through three branches: the Drinking Water Program Management Branch, the Education and Outreach Branch and the Safe Drinking Water Branch.

Drinking Water Program Management Branch

18th Floor, 2 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, M4V 1L5
General Inquiry: (416) 212-1509
Fax: (416) 212-2757

The Drinking Water Program Management Branch has the lead for program design and management. It conducts program analysis to support policy development and the division's compliance program.

Safe Drinking Water Branch

8th Floor, 2 St. Clair Ave. W.
Toronto, M4V 1L5
General Inquiry: (416) 212-7318
Fax: (416) 314-1037

The Safe Drinking Water Branch has the overall responsibility for drinking water compliance and delivery of the drinking water approvals and licensing program. The branch is also responsible for responding to and resolving adverse water quality incidents through its 21 field offices.

Source Protection Programs Branch

8th Floor, 2 St. Clair Ave. W
Toronto, M4V 1L5
General Inquiry: 416-212-5296
Fax: 416-212-2757

The Source Protection Programs Branch is responsible for implementation of the Clean Water Act, in partnership with municipalities, conservation authorities and other stakeholders. The Branch provides strategic leadership, program coordination and support to drinking water source protection activities.