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Bow River maximum allowable load, linkage of the total phosphorus sources and the dissolved oxygen target

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This study calculated the Maximum Allowable Load for total phosphorus that the Bow River can receive while maintaining water quality standards (eg. Dissolved Oxygen) based on best available data.

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Alberta water quality guideline for the protection of freshwater aquatic life : dissolved oxygen

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This guideline identifies the dissolved oxygen levels that are necessary to protect aquatic life in Alberta. The Government of Alberta, industries and municipalities will use the guideline to... More ≫

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This guideline identifies the dissolved oxygen levels that are necessary to protect aquatic life in Alberta. The Government of Alberta, industries and municipalities will use the guideline to assess the potential for impacts of oxygen-consuming discharges from industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants. The public can use the guideline as a reference when assessing the environmental health of their water.

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Temperature and dissolved oxygen criteria for Alberta fishes in flowing waters

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The objective of this document is to provide temperature dissolved oxygen criteria for selected Alberta fishes that provide for the protection of critical life stages while still retaining the... More ≫

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The objective of this document is to provide temperature dissolved oxygen criteria for selected Alberta fishes that provide for the protection of critical life stages while still retaining the flexibility for reasonable water use and other fisheries management options.

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