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An overview of recent studies on Wabamun Lake

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To learn more about sediment and water quality in Wabamun Lake and how it compares to other area lakes, Alberta Environment started several comprehensive studies of the lake in the summer of 2002,... More ≫

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To learn more about sediment and water quality in Wabamun Lake and how it compares to other area lakes, Alberta Environment started several comprehensive studies of the lake in the summer of 2002, including assessments of differences in water quality across the lake, metals and trace organic contaminants in sediments, the significance of sediment quality to aquatic biota and the occurrence of disinfection by-products from the Wabamun Lake Water Treatment Plant. Additionally, a report summarizing the 20-year history of water quality of Wabamun Lake hasbeen compiled to provide a historical perspective on water quality of the lake.

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Water quality based effluent limits procedures manual

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This manual describes procedures for setting water quality based effluent limits for industrial and municipal discharges in Alberta. Appendix 8 of this manual is no longer effective, replaced by... More ≫

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This manual describes procedures for setting water quality based effluent limits for industrial and municipal discharges in Alberta. Appendix 8 of this manual is no longer effective, replaced by the Environmental Quality Guidelines for Alberta Surface Waters.

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Guidelines for the location of stationary bulk ammonia storage facilities

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This publication is intended to assist owners, operators and local approval authorities in locating new stationary ammonia storage facilities with a view to eliminating the possibility of a public... More ≫

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This publication is intended to assist owners, operators and local approval authorities in locating new stationary ammonia storage facilities with a view to eliminating the possibility of a public becoming exposed to harmful concentrations of ammonia. It includes a summary of the properties of ammonia, a brief description of the agencies and authorities from which approvals are required, and a brief reference list for additional information.

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