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Protocol for electronic reporting of values above the total reduced sulphur (TRS) guideline

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Alberta Environment and Parks has finalized a new Alberta Ambient Air Quality Guideline for total reduced sulphur compounds, to be used for odour management. Alberta Environment and Parks... More ≫

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Alberta Environment and Parks has finalized a new Alberta Ambient Air Quality Guideline for total reduced sulphur compounds, to be used for odour management. Alberta Environment and Parks recognizes that further guidance is needed to reduce the operational burden related to reporting values above the Alberta Ambient Air Quality Guideline, while still achieving the desired outcome of odour management. The Air Monitoring Directive requires immediate reporting of exceedances of ambient air quality objectives and guidelines. This protocol is to outline electronic reporting procedures for ambient TRS monitoring for values above the Alberta Ambient Air Quality Guideline for both industrial operations and Alberta airsheds.

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Alberta ambient air quality guideline for total reduced sulphur

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Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives are developed to provide protection of human health and the environment to an extent technically and economically feasible, and reflective of Albertans’... More ≫

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Alberta Ambient Air Quality Objectives are developed to provide protection of human health and the environment to an extent technically and economically feasible, and reflective of Albertans’ social concerns. This document provides objective levels for Total Reduced Sulphur, as well as a short description of the substance and the effects of exposure to Total Reduced Sulphur on humans.

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Alberta ambient air quality objectives and guidelines 2024

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This document summarizes the ambient air quality objectives and guidelines that are currently in effect in Alberta. It provides additional descriptive information about ambient air quality... More ≫

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This document summarizes the ambient air quality objectives and guidelines that are currently in effect in Alberta. It provides additional descriptive information about ambient air quality objectives and guidelines, their regulatory application, and their development.

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Met-One E-BAM air quality monitor : real-time measurements of particulate matter for emergency response support & focused studies

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The resource is a fact sheet describing a portable monitor that has been used by Environment and Protected Areas. It describes what the sensor is, how the data is used and how it compares to other... More ≫

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The resource is a fact sheet describing a portable monitor that has been used by Environment and Protected Areas. It describes what the sensor is, how the data is used and how it compares to other monitors. It is directed to the general public and includes information about which pollutants it monitors and why. The fact sheet provides links to relevant resources and lists the limitations of the technology.

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Aeroqual AQY 1 air quality sensor system : real-time measurements of ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and particulate matter

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The resource is a fact sheet describing a new sensor that has been tested by Environment and Protected Areas staff. It describes what the sensor is, how the data is used and how it compares to... More ≫

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The resource is a fact sheet describing a new sensor that has been tested by Environment and Protected Areas staff. It describes what the sensor is, how the data is used and how it compares to other monitors. It is directed to the general public and includes information about which pollutants it monitors and why. The fact sheet provides links to relevant resources and lists the limitations of the technology.

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PurpleAir PA-II air quality sensor

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This fact sheet summarizes the capabilities, limitations, and uses of the PurpleAir particulate matter sensor in Alberta. The fact sheet also contains links to additional information, including... More ≫

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This fact sheet summarizes the capabilities, limitations, and uses of the PurpleAir particulate matter sensor in Alberta. The fact sheet also contains links to additional information, including how the general public can view and interpret the air monitoring data generated by the PurpleAir.

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Status of air quality in Alberta : air zones report

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These reports summarize the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards status for Alberta’s air zones for ambient concentrations of fine particulate matter, ground-level ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and... More ≫

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These reports summarize the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards status for Alberta’s air zones for ambient concentrations of fine particulate matter, ground-level ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulphur dioxide. These reports also summarizes the status of air quality in relation to the Air Quality Management Frameworks currently in place in Alberta: the Lower Athabasca AQMF supporting the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan and the South Saskatchewan AQMF supporting the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan.

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Working in smoky environments : OHS information for employers and workers

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Smoke from wildfires is common in Alberta in the spring, summer and autumn months. This resource discusses exposure risks when working in smoky environments, hazard control and related legislation.

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Guidance on common air monitoring directive questions

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This document provides guidance on common Air Monitoring Directive questions. Please note that the document is updated frequently; users should use the online version of this document rather than... More ≫

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This document provides guidance on common Air Monitoring Directive questions. Please note that the document is updated frequently; users should use the online version of this document rather than referencing a downloaded copy.

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Air quality index by municipality

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Lists the percentage of hours for each year at a given air quality level, by municipality. The Air Quality Health Index is calculated based on the relative risks of a combination of common air... More ≫

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Lists the percentage of hours for each year at a given air quality level, by municipality. The Air Quality Health Index is calculated based on the relative risks of a combination of common air pollutants that is known to harm human health. These pollutants are: ozone (O3) at ground level, particulate matter (PM2.5/PM10), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Risks are defined as follows: 1-3 High Quality; 4-6 Moderate Quality; 7-9 Low Quality; 10+ Very Low Quality.

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