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Spatial variability of water quality in Wabamun Lake (July 2002) data report

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The objective of the sampling program initiated by AENV in July 2002 was to scope out the degree of spatial variability in Wabamun Lake water quality. Eight other lakes were also sampled to allow... More ≫

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The objective of the sampling program initiated by AENV in July 2002 was to scope out the degree of spatial variability in Wabamun Lake water quality. Eight other lakes were also sampled to allow comparisons of the intra- and inter-lake variability in water quality. This document provides a compilation of the data and highlights the major findings

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A survey of metals and trace organic compounds in sediments from Wabamun Lake and other Alberta lakes

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In 2002 Alberta Environment (AENV) initiated several studies (including this one) in response to complaints about murky water in the lake near the TransAlta Utilities Corporation (TAU) ash lagoon... More ≫

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In 2002 Alberta Environment (AENV) initiated several studies (including this one) in response to complaints about murky water in the lake near the TransAlta Utilities Corporation (TAU) ash lagoon outfall and in support of an investigation on fish mortality. The specific objectives of this study were to document surficial sediment quality of Wabamun Lake with respect to metals and trace organics and to compare results with those from other lakes.

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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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