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Water and wastewater operators' certification guidelines [2020]

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This resource outlines the Certificate of Qualification requirements for operators of waterworks and wastewater systems as per the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. It provides... More ≫

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This resource outlines the Certificate of Qualification requirements for operators of waterworks and wastewater systems as per the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. It provides municipal officials and facility managers with the information necessary to determine certification requirements, and provides operators the necessary details on applying for, and obtaining certification.

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Synthesis report of the enhanced monitoring program on the Lower Athabasca River 2019-2020

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This document summarizes work completed for the Lower Athabasca River enhanced monitoring program for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Data that has been generated from this program to date includes... More ≫

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This document summarizes work completed for the Lower Athabasca River enhanced monitoring program for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Data that has been generated from this program to date includes surface water quality, sediment quality, fish health endpoints, and fish communities.

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Ecotoxicity assessment of treated oil sands process-affected water (OSPW) : 2019 toxicity and mesocosms studies

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This technical report, compiled by Hatfield Consulting, describes the experimental design used to determine the toxicity of oil sands process-affected water (OSPWW) treated using Syncrude's... More ≫

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This technical report, compiled by Hatfield Consulting, describes the experimental design used to determine the toxicity of oil sands process-affected water (OSPWW) treated using Syncrude's coke-slurry treatment process. The three primary components of the study design are: chemical characterization of untreated and treated OSPW; toxicological testing of treated OSPW; and assessment of aquatic invertebrate community mesocosm responses to treated OSPW.

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Assessing toxicity of treated oil sands process-affected water : experimental study design

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Describes efforts being taken by provincial regulators (Alberta Environment and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator) to gather scientific information to inform future decisions around the... More ≫

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Describes efforts being taken by provincial regulators (Alberta Environment and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator) to gather scientific information to inform future decisions around the potential for the release of treated oil sands process water into the Lower Athabasca River.

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Alberta Community Resilience Program : program overview

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The Alberta Community Resilience Program is a province-wide capital funding program intended to focus on long-term community resilience. Building resilience means Alberta's communities,... More ≫

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The Alberta Community Resilience Program is a province-wide capital funding program intended to focus on long-term community resilience. Building resilience means Alberta's communities, infrastructure and watershed systems are sustainable in the long term. This program is not intended to provide emergency funds.

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Drinking water information letter

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Information letters are used to formally communicate with regional staff in the department and other external stakeholders on matters relating to regulatory expectations or guidance on specific... More ≫

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Information letters are used to formally communicate with regional staff in the department and other external stakeholders on matters relating to regulatory expectations or guidance on specific issues relating to drinking water quality that are not captured in the current version of the Standards and Guidelines for Municipal Waterworks, Wastewater and Storm Drainage Systems.

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Administrative guideline for transfer of water allocations (and agreements to assign water, and licence amendments)

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This guideline provides information about transfers and the process for completing a transfer of a licence. The guideline also differentiates between transfers, assignments, and licence... More ≫

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This guideline provides information about transfers and the process for completing a transfer of a licence. The guideline also differentiates between transfers, assignments, and licence amendments. The general intent is to ensure transfers are handled in a consistent manner across the province, and to provide assistance to those who are contemplating a transfer

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Approved water management plan for the Battle River Basin (Alberta)

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This plan is the Approved Water Management Plan for the Battle River Basin (Alberta) and provides direction for the management of surface water and groundwater that has hydrologic connection to... More ≫

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This plan is the Approved Water Management Plan for the Battle River Basin (Alberta) and provides direction for the management of surface water and groundwater that has hydrologic connection to surface water within the Battle River Basin. The recommended options and strategies presented in this plan were developed through a Stakeholder Advisory Group, and are designed to strike a balance between a healthy aquatic ecosystem, a vibrant economy, and sustainable communities. Primary emphasis is placed on the need to live within the carrying capacity of the watershed, and the need to improve the health of the aquatic ecosystem.

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Drinking water survey for new parameters of interest/concern : final report

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This project involved sampling and analyses of drinking water at a series of locations and for a significant list of chemicals of emerging concern/interest, and identified the occurrence of... More ≫

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This project involved sampling and analyses of drinking water at a series of locations and for a significant list of chemicals of emerging concern/interest, and identified the occurrence of chemicals of emerging concern/interest as determined in the analytical work completed for a selection of drinking water systems. Results of the survey suggest it is not deemed necessary to upgrade the regulations and water treatment practices given the current body of knowledge.

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Inspection report : Kneehill regional water services commission

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There is little doubt that had the Villages involved in this Commission presented this water supply system that was to only involve their water usage volumes alone, the project would not have been... More ≫

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There is little doubt that had the Villages involved in this Commission presented this water supply system that was to only involve their water usage volumes alone, the project would not have been approved or supported by the Alberta Government. Other alternatives to their water issues would have had to be determined and examined. If it concluded that the Municipal District of Rocky View No.44 and Kneehill County's decision not to annually contribute in net water volume based on their 55% water allocation share nor to be responsible for their 55% share of the debenture debt is not appropriate and lead exclusively to the direct financial deficits of the Commission, then these rural municipalities and tem alone should be held responsible for the financial demise of the Commission.

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