Figures & data
Figure 1. Generalized GIS-based framework of risk assessment model outlining model steps of data preparation, risk classification, weighting assignment, and risk map preparation.
![Figure 1. Generalized GIS-based framework of risk assessment model outlining model steps of data preparation, risk classification, weighting assignment, and risk map preparation.](/cms/asset/bca35950-c982-4c9b-bc5e-bb2c27a4acc2/tcwr_a_10636594_o_f0001.gif)
Table 1. Modeled risk parameters and associated risk values on a scale of 1 to 5 (low to high) based on their characteristics
Table 2. Developed parameter weightings from Ontario-wide survey of on-site system experts across Ontario based on median importance and certainty values.
Figure 2. The location of Huron-Kinloss Township study area on the east shore of Lake Huron in Southern Ontario [inset].
![Figure 2. The location of Huron-Kinloss Township study area on the east shore of Lake Huron in Southern Ontario [inset].](/cms/asset/f53c3c71-b5ce-4b2a-ae0f-a3d242f2384c/tcwr_a_10636594_o_f0002.gif)
Figure 3. Individual risk parameter ratings of each of the risk parameters within the model developed for Huron-Kinloss Township.
![Figure 3. Individual risk parameter ratings of each of the risk parameters within the model developed for Huron-Kinloss Township.](/cms/asset/e3a99872-2527-4947-804c-7cd076be441e/tcwr_a_10636594_o_f0003.gif)
Figure 4. Developed recharge area risk ratings in Huron-Kinloss Township provided by Maitland Valley and Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authorities for Huron-Kinloss Township (10 m resolution) based on significant recharge areas.
![Figure 4. Developed recharge area risk ratings in Huron-Kinloss Township provided by Maitland Valley and Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authorities for Huron-Kinloss Township (10 m resolution) based on significant recharge areas.](/cms/asset/81ebd62a-acd4-44fe-91f5-d6f1cfa872b5/tcwr_a_10636594_o_f0004.gif)
Figure 5. Final (before validation) relative risk areas based on the developed risk contours for Huron-Kinloss Township risk model.
![Figure 5. Final (before validation) relative risk areas based on the developed risk contours for Huron-Kinloss Township risk model.](/cms/asset/827d5ed3-ac0f-451c-a717-ac3cda0fe56a/tcwr_a_10636594_o_f0005.gif)
Figure 6. Proportion of area within Huron-Kinloss Township that fall under different risk categories under the final modeled results.
![Figure 6. Proportion of area within Huron-Kinloss Township that fall under different risk categories under the final modeled results.](/cms/asset/4dcd16cf-d69d-46ef-9c7d-eab5acbf2c2d/tcwr_a_10636594_o_f0006.gif)