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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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Our water, our future : a conversation with Albertans : summary of discussions

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In February 2013, the Government of Alberta began a renewed conversation with stakeholders, First Nations, Métis organizations and all Albertans about the province's water resources. this document... More ≫

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In February 2013, the Government of Alberta began a renewed conversation with stakeholders, First Nations, Métis organizations and all Albertans about the province's water resources. this document provides a summary of the discussions.

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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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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 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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Lead in drinking water : questions and answers

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Discusses issues around the presence of lead in drinking water, Alberta's standard for acceptable lead concentrations, how to get drinking water tested, and what to do if water tests show high... More ≫

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Discusses issues around the presence of lead in drinking water, Alberta's standard for acceptable lead concentrations, how to get drinking water tested, and what to do if water tests show high levels of lead.

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