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Lead and copper in drinking water in schools and daycares : assessment and response guide

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This guide was developed to support schools and daycares when they undertake an assessment of lead and copper in drinking water in their facilities. It provides details on how to conduct an... More ≫

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This guide was developed to support schools and daycares when they undertake an assessment of lead and copper in drinking water in their facilities. It provides details on how to conduct an assessment of potential lead and copper, how to interpret the results when lead and copper levels exceed Health Canada's maximum acceptable concentration, and how to access support from Alberta Health Services throughout the assessment process.

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Guide to source water protection planning : protecting sources of drinking water in Alberta

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The growing challenges of ensuring safe, reliable drinking water in Alberta have increased the need for a more integrated, collaborative approach to minimize water treatment costs, reduce public... More ≫

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The growing challenges of ensuring safe, reliable drinking water in Alberta have increased the need for a more integrated, collaborative approach to minimize water treatment costs, reduce public health risks and protect drinking water sources. In 2018, the Government of Alberta partnered with the Alberta Water Council to form a multi-sector project team to provide guidance for protecting sources of drinking water in Alberta. This guide provides advice on how to protect drinking water sources through source water protection planning.

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Drinking water safety plan - generic risk control measures

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Following a 2015 project which identified the top 21 risks found in drinking water safety plans in Alberta, generic risk control measures were developed to enable operators to maximize the safety... More ≫

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Following a 2015 project which identified the top 21 risks found in drinking water safety plans in Alberta, generic risk control measures were developed to enable operators to maximize the safety of their drinking-water systems. This document sets out these risk control measures and is meant to serve as general guidance for drinking-water system operators to develop their own site-specific risk control measures to address local needs and issues.

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DWSP [Drinking Water Safety Plan] data assessment

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This report provides an analysis and evaluation of drinking water safety plan risk assessment data, voluntarily submitted from communities throughout Alberta. The goal of the project was to... More ≫

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This report provides an analysis and evaluation of drinking water safety plan risk assessment data, voluntarily submitted from communities throughout Alberta. The goal of the project was to identify the top key risks in drinking water safety plans completed to date, potential means of controlling the top key risks, and risk assessment improvements as part of the ongoing support provided to operators undertaking drinking water safety plan assessments.

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Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's municipal water drinking program

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Provides an overview of the Department's drinking water program, which regulates the waterworks systems in the province.

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Enhanced treated drinking water [data sheets]

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Enhanced water quality monitoring programs for both ambient (raw) water in rivers, streams and reservoirs, and treated drinking water were implemented in response to the 2013 flood events in... More ≫

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Enhanced water quality monitoring programs for both ambient (raw) water in rivers, streams and reservoirs, and treated drinking water were implemented in response to the 2013 flood events in southern Alberta. These data sheets present the results of the monitoring for treated drinking water, which was undertaken between July 2 and July 31, 2013.

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Drinking water safety plans : proactive risk management for water supply systems

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This two-page brochure describes a system-wide approach to ensuring that the quality of water delivered to consumers is of good and consistent quality.

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Drinking water safety plan training course

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A self-guided training course for completing drinking water safety plans using the template provided by Environment and Sustainable Resource Development.

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Alberta Environment's Drinking Water Program : a 'source to tap, multi-barrier' approach

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Safe, secure drinking water is essential to Albertans and the Government of Alberta is committed to the wise management of water through Water for Life: Alberta's Strategy for Sustainability. One... More ≫

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Safe, secure drinking water is essential to Albertans and the Government of Alberta is committed to the wise management of water through Water for Life: Alberta's Strategy for Sustainability. One goal of the strategy is to assure Albertans that their drinking water is safe. This document provides a description of Alberta Environment's Drinking Water Program and the 'Source to Tap, Multi-Barrier Approach'.

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Grants to municipalities : Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program

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Lists grant allocations to municipalities under the Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program. The program commenced in 2005 to assist municipalities in addressing their municipal capital... More ≫

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Lists grant allocations to municipalities under the Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program. The program commenced in 2005 to assist municipalities in addressing their municipal capital infrastructure needs by providing financial assistance for core capital municipal infrastructure projects, including municipal roads, bridges, public transit vehicles and facilities, water and wastewater systems and facilities, storm drainage systems and facilities, emergency service vehicles and facilities, and infrastructure management system software. Funds were provided over the years of 2005 to 2009.

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