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Domestic Well Water Quality in Alberta - Trace Elements

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In rural Alberta, 90 per cent of people use private well water supplies for domestic use (e.g., drinking, cooking, bathing). Domestic well water systems are not regulated by the provincial or... More ≫

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In rural Alberta, 90 per cent of people use private well water supplies for domestic use (e.g., drinking, cooking, bathing). Domestic well water systems are not regulated by the provincial or federal governments. The Government of Alberta along with Alberta Health Services (AHS) provides water chemistry testing of private well water and information and advice on safe water for domestic purposes; however, it is the responsibility of well owners to ensure the quality and safety of their water supply. Water quality may be impacted by contamination from natural sources or human activities and cause noticeable aesthetic issues or potential health concerns. Water samples are collected and submitted by well owners through local AHS sites for analysis of routine chemistry and trace element parameters. Routine chemistry testing focuses on the suitability of the water for drinking and household use with two health-related parameters. For trace elements, testing used to be conducted only when...

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Domestic Well Water Quality in Alberta - Routine Chemistry

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In rural Alberta, 90 per cent of people use private well water supplies for domestic use (e.g., drinking, cooking, bathing). Domestic well water systems are not regulated by the provincial or... More ≫

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In rural Alberta, 90 per cent of people use private well water supplies for domestic use (e.g., drinking, cooking, bathing). Domestic well water systems are not regulated by the provincial or federal governments. The Government of Alberta along with Alberta Health Services (AHS) provides water chemistry testing of private well water and information and advice on safe water for domestic purposes; however, it is the responsibility of well owners to ensure the quality and safety of their water supply. Water quality may be impacted by contamination from natural sources or human activities and cause noticeable aesthetic issues or potential health concerns. Water samples are collected and submitted by well owners through local AHS sites for analysis of routine chemistry and trace element parameters. Routine chemistry testing focuses on the suitability of the water for drinking and household use with two health-related parameters. For trace elements, testing used to be conducted only when...

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Domestic well water quality in regions of Alberta : physical & chemical testing

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Under the framework of the Alberta Water for Life Strategy initiative, Alberta Health initiated a domestic well water quality monitoring and human health assessment program in 2009. This report... More ≫

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Under the framework of the Alberta Water for Life Strategy initiative, Alberta Health initiated a domestic well water quality monitoring and human health assessment program in 2009. This report presents the findings of a project undertaken in 2010 and 2011 as part of this program, which involved monitoring domestic well water quality in eleven selected regions where more intensive agricultural activities are present. The objectives of this project were to: assess long-term suitability of domestic well water quality for well owners; collect information on drinking water consumption patterns; assist well owners through education to improve well water quality; and build a better understanding of domestic well water quality in specific regions of the province.

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Domestic well water quality in Alberta : 2002 – 2008 characterization : physical & chemical testing

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Under the framework of the Alberta Water for Life Strategy initiative to ensure safe drinking water for all Albertans, Alberta Health initiated a domestic well water quality monitoring and human... More ≫

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Under the framework of the Alberta Water for Life Strategy initiative to ensure safe drinking water for all Albertans, Alberta Health initiated a domestic well water quality monitoring and human health assessment program in 2009. This report presents the findings of the initial project conducted under this program. The objects of the project were to: provide baseline information on the occurrence and geographic distribution of physical and chemical properties of domestic well waters; assess drinking water quality and safety; develop and select relevant indicators for well water quality monitoring programs; provide province-wide, science-based information on domestic well water quality to enhance domestic well owners’ awareness and encourage involvement in the protection of their domestic well water quality; and assist other government departments by generating reliable scientific evidence to address practical and effective groundwater management and strategies.

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Domestic well water quality in the Beaver River Basin : drinking water quality and human health assessment : physical & chemical testing

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Under the framework of the Alberta Water for Life Strategy initiative to ensure safe drinking water for all Albertans, Alberta Health initiated a domestic well water quality monitoring and human... More ≫

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Under the framework of the Alberta Water for Life Strategy initiative to ensure safe drinking water for all Albertans, Alberta Health initiated a domestic well water quality monitoring and human health assessment program in 2009. An initial project provided an overview of the domestic well quality between 2002 and 2008 in all regions of Alberta. The Beaver River Basin region was selected for follow-up domestic well water quality monitoring and human exposure assessment in 2009. This report presents the findings of the follow-up project.

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Domestic well water quality in Alberta : fact sheets

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Presents information on various topics related to well water quality. Topics covered include: natural groundwater quality, domestic well water quality, testing domestic well water and interpreting... More ≫

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Presents information on various topics related to well water quality. Topics covered include: natural groundwater quality, domestic well water quality, testing domestic well water and interpreting test results. Also includes information on various elements that may be found in well water, including arsenic, fluoride, hardness, nitrates and nitrites, and lead.

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