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Respect our lakes : agriculture around Alberta lakes

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This brochure explains how agricultural activities around a lake can affect the water quality of the lake, and what agricultural producers can do to keep sediments and nutrients resulting from... More ≫

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This brochure explains how agricultural activities around a lake can affect the water quality of the lake, and what agricultural producers can do to keep sediments and nutrients resulting from agricultural activity out of Alberta's lakes.

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Well Water Restoration or Replacement Program (WWRRP)

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The purpose of the Well Water Restoration or Replacement Program is to mitigate impacts of energy activities on rural Albertans. This brochure provides a brief overview of the program along with... More ≫

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The purpose of the Well Water Restoration or Replacement Program is to mitigate impacts of energy activities on rural Albertans. This brochure provides a brief overview of the program along with information on how to apply for program funding.

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Water quality testing

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This set of information sheets was developed to provide water quality testing information that will assist rural residents using a private water supply. It provides information on the importance... More ≫

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This set of information sheets was developed to provide water quality testing information that will assist rural residents using a private water supply. It provides information on the importance of water quality monitoring, how to get private water supplies tested, and how to understand the test results.

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Leak detection groundwater sampling

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The purpose is to provide guidance on how to collect groundwater samples from leakage detection monitoring wells at confined feeding operations. And to ensure that groundwater samples are... More ≫

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The purpose is to provide guidance on how to collect groundwater samples from leakage detection monitoring wells at confined feeding operations. And to ensure that groundwater samples are correctly and consistently collected, to provide accurate data and support sound technical decisions

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Implementation plan and FAQs for the guide to Water Act authorizations required for dugouts, borrow pits and other types of pits/excavations

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This document is intended to help provide clarity to frequently-asked questions arising from the Guide to Water Act Authorizations Required for Dugouts, Borrow Pits and other types of... More ≫

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This document is intended to help provide clarity to frequently-asked questions arising from the Guide to Water Act Authorizations Required for Dugouts, Borrow Pits and other types of Pits/Excavations, and to clarify application requirements for the excavation types as listed in the title. Specific information related to other types of excavations not specifically referenced in the Guide or this document will follow the same general intent and application requirements as both the Guide and this document.

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Alternatives for iron removal

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This fact sheet presents alternatives for iron removal such as: Air injection with filtration, Shock chlorination, manganese greensand iron filter, water softener, Chlorination and filtration

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Reverse osmosis water treatment

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Reverse osmosis is a water treatment process that forces water through an extremely fine membrane to remove dissolved minerals. Purified water passes through the membrane and collects in a storage... More ≫

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Reverse osmosis is a water treatment process that forces water through an extremely fine membrane to remove dissolved minerals. Purified water passes through the membrane and collects in a storage container. Small household reverse osmosis systems will produce 1 to 5 gallons of water per day. If total dissolved solids is greater than 2,000 ppm, or more than 5 gallons of water per day is required, a booster pump will be required.

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Removing hydrogen sulphide from water

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Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a dissolved gas that gives water a characteristic “rotten egg” taste and odour. It corrodes piping, creates odours in the house and turns water black. Homemakers will... More ≫

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Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a dissolved gas that gives water a characteristic “rotten egg” taste and odour. It corrodes piping, creates odours in the house and turns water black. Homemakers will notice that it can change sterling silver to black almost instantly. H2S can cause odour problems at a concentration level as low as 0.05 mg/L in well water.

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Dissolved gases in well water

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Dissolved gases in well water are a common occurrence in Alberta. The major gases found in wells are methane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and hydrogen sulfide. Information on hydrogen sulfide, a gas... More ≫

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Dissolved gases in well water are a common occurrence in Alberta. The major gases found in wells are methane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and hydrogen sulfide. Information on hydrogen sulfide, a gas with a rotten egg odour, is discussed in Agrifacts 716 (D14) Removing Hydrogen Sulphide from Water, so hydrogen sulfide will not be discussed in this publication. Common problems with methane and carbon dioxide are “spurting” taps and priming problems (gas locking) in pumps. The gas problem varies in severity – from occasional “spurting” from the hot water taps to a constant flow of gas from the well casing.

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Hydrated lime treatment improves dugout water quality

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Although the dugout liming treatment has proven to be successful, it is only one management tool available for improving water quality. Aeration, sedimentation controls and other methods of algae... More ≫

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Although the dugout liming treatment has proven to be successful, it is only one management tool available for improving water quality. Aeration, sedimentation controls and other methods of algae and weed control should also be used. Liming has worked successfully on most dugouts; however, a small percentage of dugouts have not shown improvement after treatment by a qualified liming company. Dugouts with a high level of organic color (yellow to brown) fit into this category. It is recommended that another coagulant such as aluminum sulphate be considered instead of the hydrated lime. It is much more effective on dugouts with a high level of dissolved color

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