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Communication and action protocol for failed bacteriological results in drinking water for waterworks systems authorized under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

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This protocol is intended to ensure that test results that exceed the bacteriological criteria as described in the latest editions of the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, or other... More ≫

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This protocol is intended to ensure that test results that exceed the bacteriological criteria as described in the latest editions of the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, or other potential failures, are communicated to the appropriate parties so that follow-up action can be taken immediately.

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Cold Lake-Beaver River Basin water management plan

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The Cold Lake-Beaver River Water Management Plan was adopted in 1985 to provide direction on managing water resources in the combined Cold Lake and Beaver River basins located approximately 300 km... More ≫

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The Cold Lake-Beaver River Water Management Plan was adopted in 1985 to provide direction on managing water resources in the combined Cold Lake and Beaver River basins located approximately 300 km northeast of Edmonton. The intent of the plan was to provide for an adequate quantity and quality of water to meet the long-term user requirements of the basin. Over the past 20 years, the region has experienced increased industrial development, considerable population growth, and years of below-normal precipitation. Collectively, these factors have lead to record low water levels in the area's lakes, rivers and streams. This resulted in a need to assess the current situation, including demands on water resources in the basin, and update the 1985 to meet current and future water needs.

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Water conservation and allocation policy for oilfield injection

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Reliable water supplies for a sustainable economy is one of the key goals of Water for Life, Alberta’s strategy for water sustainability. This policy takes a place-based approach to water... More ≫

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Reliable water supplies for a sustainable economy is one of the key goals of Water for Life, Alberta’s strategy for water sustainability. This policy takes a place-based approach to water management, guiding industry working in naturally water-short areas and areas with development pressures to maximize water conservation efforts. The ultimate goal of the policy and accompanying guideline is to reduce or eliminate allocation of non-saline water for oilfield injection, while respecting the rights of current licence holders.

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Municipal policies and procedures manual

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This document outlines the policies followed by Alberta Environment staff when developing municipal effluent limits for approvals under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. General... More ≫

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This document outlines the policies followed by Alberta Environment staff when developing municipal effluent limits for approvals under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. General procedures interpreting these polices are provided and further detailed in associated procedures manuals. The objective is to ensure that: the most appropriate pollution prevention and control technologies are adopted; and the receiving stream is protected.

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Framework for water management planning

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During the 1990s, guided by extensive public consultation, Alberta Environment reviewed water management policies and legislation and a comprehensive new statute, the Water Act, was enacted.... More ≫

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During the 1990s, guided by extensive public consultation, Alberta Environment reviewed water management policies and legislation and a comprehensive new statute, the Water Act, was enacted. Throughout the review process, Albertans made it clear that government needed to ensure sustainable water management and a healthy aquatic environment. The government agreed that effective and efficient water management planning is essential and made a commitment to develop a document to guide such planning, called The Framework far Water Management Planning. A major component of the Framework and a requirement of the Water Act is the Strategy far the Protection of the Aquatic Environment. The Strategy details the government's commitment to maintaining, restoring or enhancing the condition of the aquatic environment. Both the Framework and Strategy are presented in this document.

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