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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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Review of Alberta's response to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic

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The influenza pandemic outbreak experienced in 2009 was recognized as an opportunity to review Alberta’s plans and preparedness and determine what could be improved in a future response to another... More ≫

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The influenza pandemic outbreak experienced in 2009 was recognized as an opportunity to review Alberta’s plans and preparedness and determine what could be improved in a future response to another pandemic or other public health emergency. The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) was asked to conduct a review of the Alberta response. The review focused on the activities of Alberta Health and Wellness, Alberta Health Services and Alberta Emergency Management Agency. The review revealed many good outcomes and commendable practices from Alberta’s response to the pandemic which should continue in future responses to public health emergencies. It also identified systemic shortfalls that limited Alberta’s ability to respond effectively. The report makes 18 recommendations to address these shortfalls.

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Chemical and isotopic characterization of shallow groundwater from selected monitoring wells in Alberta. Part I, 2006-2007

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The objectives of this project were to identify reliable methods for analyzing the chemical and isotopic composition of free and dissolved gases in shallow groundwater, and to thoroughly... More ≫

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The objectives of this project were to identify reliable methods for analyzing the chemical and isotopic composition of free and dissolved gases in shallow groundwater, and to thoroughly characterize the chemical and isotopic composition of shallow groundwater from selected wells in order to obtain a better knowledge of groundwater resources in the province. This information is crucial for future attempts to monitor potential impacts of produced fluids or gases from CBM operations on shallow aquifers.

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Rosebud and Redland monitoring well installation report

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The Alberta Research Council was contracted by Alberta Environment to supervise the drilling and installation of three new wells for the Groundwater Observation Well Network, which is a network of... More ≫

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The Alberta Research Council was contracted by Alberta Environment to supervise the drilling and installation of three new wells for the Groundwater Observation Well Network, which is a network of groundwater wells that monitor groundwater levels in aquifers across Alberta. This report details the site selection, drilling and well installation data for these monitoring wells.

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A comprehensive literature review on the applicability of free and dissolved gas sampling for baseline water well testing : final report

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This report summarizes and evaluates currently available methods for free gas and dissolved gas sampling from water wells and discusses their applicability to groundwater testing near coalbed... More ≫

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This report summarizes and evaluates currently available methods for free gas and dissolved gas sampling from water wells and discusses their applicability to groundwater testing near coalbed methane operations in Alberta. The ultimate goal is to assess advantages and disadvantages of the currently available techniques for determining the chemical and isotopic compositions of free and dissolved gases in groundwater obtained from water wells. Another objective was to evaluate whether suitable techniques exist to reliably analyze the chemical and isotopic composition of dissolved gas in groundwater, and if so, whether this would add important new information.

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Making the food-health connection : an Alberta framework for innovation

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The Alberta food and health innovation framework was developed by the Alberta Life Sciences Institute in collaboration with Alberta Health and Wellness, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development,... More ≫

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The Alberta food and health innovation framework was developed by the Alberta Life Sciences Institute in collaboration with Alberta Health and Wellness, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, Alberta Science Research Authority, and Alberta Agricultural Research Institute. The framework was developed as an overarching provincial approach to increase innovation in health and food, to meet challenges, and to take advantage of opportunities.

Alzheimer disease and other dementias : strategic directions in healthy aging and continuing care in Alberta

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The intent of this document is to provide information and advice to key stakeholders for the planning of continuing care services for this special population. This document will be made available... More ≫

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The intent of this document is to provide information and advice to key stakeholders for the planning of continuing care services for this special population. This document will be made available to the following individuals and organizations: • All government departments, in particular Alberta Health and Wellness, Alberta Seniors, Alberta Community Development, Alberta Learning and Alberta Infrastructure; • Health authorities, physicians and other health providers; and • Other agencies directly involved in the provision of dementia care services, community partners such as the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, housing providers and interested individuals from the public.

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Low flow conditions in the Lesser Slave River, 1999-2000

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The Lesser Slave River (LSR) supplies water to municipalities, industry, and other users, and supports fisheries and recreation. It also receives treated municipal and pulp mill effluent. Flows in... More ≫

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The Lesser Slave River (LSR) supplies water to municipalities, industry, and other users, and supports fisheries and recreation. It also receives treated municipal and pulp mill effluent. Flows in the LSR were extremely low within the last year, and emergency works were undertaken by users to ensure water supplies and flow maintenance in the river. As well, Alberta Environment (AENV) increased the monitoring and assessment of flow and water quality in the winter of 1999-2000. This included flow measurements, hydrologic analyses, two water quality synoptic surveys, dissolved oxygen (DO) recording, and enhanced water quality monitoring at the network site on the lower river. This document reports on those activities.

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