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Air quality in Alberta

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Quarterly report on the air quality ratings for Alberta as measured by air monitoring stations in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and Fort Saskatchewan. Air pollutants monitored include carbon... More ≫

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Quarterly report on the air quality ratings for Alberta as measured by air monitoring stations in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and Fort Saskatchewan. Air pollutants monitored include carbon monoxide, dust and smoke, oxides of nitrogen, ozone, total hydrocarbons, hydrogen sulphide, sulphur dioxide, ammonia and particulates (PM10 and PM2.5).

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Ground-level ozone in Alberta

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At higher concentrations, ground-level ozone has adverse human health effects, and is one of the most damaging air pollutants to vegetation. In Canada, federal, provincial and territorial... More ≫

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At higher concentrations, ground-level ozone has adverse human health effects, and is one of the most damaging air pollutants to vegetation. In Canada, federal, provincial and territorial governments are in the process of reviewing ambient national objectives as well as setting new Canada-wide standards for ozone. Available ambient ozone monitoring information from Alberta has been reviewed, and government agencies, industries and associations involved in monitoring ozone and its precursors have been identified. Also, published literature from Alberta after 1980 has been reviewed.

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Recent changes in contaminant levels in the Bow River following the installation of a containment system at the Canada creosote site

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Alberta Envrionmental Protection has intensively monitored the Bow River ecosystem since 1989. This work was designed to determine the distribution of contaminants from the Canada Creosote site in... More ≫

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Alberta Envrionmental Protection has intensively monitored the Bow River ecosystem since 1989. This work was designed to determine the distribution of contaminants from the Canada Creosote site in the aquatic ecosystem, to protect domestic water supplies and to ensure the human consumption of fish was safe. This report evaluates changes in water quality over the two years since the containment system was intalled.

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Air quality monitoring in the County of Grande Prairie

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Alberta Environment conducted a comprehensive air quality monitoring survey in the County of Grande Prairie from December 1998 to August 2000, in response to air quality concerns from residents in... More ≫

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Alberta Environment conducted a comprehensive air quality monitoring survey in the County of Grande Prairie from December 1998 to August 2000, in response to air quality concerns from residents in the County of Grande Prairie. The focus was to collect air quality data downwind of industrial facilities and at communities in the area.

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Management of industrial sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions in Alberta : description of the existing system

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This paper presents an overview of the existing management system for controlling industrial emission sources, with emphasis on two of the key contributors to acidic deposition: sulphur dioxide... More ≫

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This paper presents an overview of the existing management system for controlling industrial emission sources, with emphasis on two of the key contributors to acidic deposition: sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

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Ambient particulate matter in Alberta

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In 1996-1997 the Federal-Provincial Working Group on Air Quality Objectives and Guidelines published a protocol for the development of national ambient air quality objectives, and two draft... More ≫

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In 1996-1997 the Federal-Provincial Working Group on Air Quality Objectives and Guidelines published a protocol for the development of national ambient air quality objectives, and two draft reports on national ambient air quality objectives for particulate matter. Alberta Environmental Protection commissioned a report to assess the ramifications on provincial data of recommended national objectives on particulate matter.

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Alberta surface water quality guidelines : a working compendium

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This document provides a summary of the numeric and descriptive water quality values applied in Alberta. It is intended to be used as a screening tool for the evaluation of water quality... More ≫

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This document provides a summary of the numeric and descriptive water quality values applied in Alberta. It is intended to be used as a screening tool for the evaluation of water quality monitoring date and for setting approvals limits for effluent discharges. If during the review of monitoring data guidelines are not exceeded, problems are unlikely. On the other hand, if the guidelines are exceeded, a detailed assessment might be required to determine the extent of and/or the possible sources of the exceedance and the potential adverse effects arising from the exceedance.

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Air toxics management program in Alberta

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Management of environmental toxics is a major issue on the environmental policy agenda in Canada and around the world. There is growing evidence that long-term, low-level exposure can occur from... More ≫

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Management of environmental toxics is a major issue on the environmental policy agenda in Canada and around the world. There is growing evidence that long-term, low-level exposure can occur from the atmospheric transport of pollutants over long distances and that the substances are associated with effects on human health and the environment. No region, however remote, is assured of being safe from airborne toxic pollutants. Recognizing the significance of air toxics, it is important to document the Alberta air toxics management program. This document presents an overview of the existing management system for controlling industrial air toxics emissions.

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A review of nitrogen conditions in the Wapiti River system with respect to Grande Prairie sewage effluent

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This report assembles data and information regarding conditions in the receiving river system, concentrations and loads in effluents and tributaries to the Wapiti River. It reviews pertinent... More ≫

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This report assembles data and information regarding conditions in the receiving river system, concentrations and loads in effluents and tributaries to the Wapiti River. It reviews pertinent reports and information from elsewhere to guide the City of Grande Prairie as they move forward with improvements to their sewage treatment.

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Alberta coal mining wastewater guidelines

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These guidelines are a general reference for wastewater management at new and existing coal mining operations. Alberta Environmental Protection's expectations for the collection, treatment and... More ≫

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These guidelines are a general reference for wastewater management at new and existing coal mining operations. Alberta Environmental Protection's expectations for the collection, treatment and disposal of mine wastewaters are described. Relevant sections of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) that must be followed by coal mine operators are outlined. These guidelines describe the types of mine wastewaters generated and how they should be managed. Included are guidelines pertaining to settling pond design requirements, the use of wastewater treatment chemicals, and general comments on areas of wastewater management that require particular attention. Typical EPEA approval requirements for mine wastewater release limits, monitoring, and reporting are discussed. This document is intended for general reference only.

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