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Alberta Tier 2 soil and groundwater remediation guidelines

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Alberta's framework for the management of contaminated sites is designed to achieve three policy outcomes: pollution prevention, health protection, and productive use. Under this framework, three... More ≫

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Alberta's framework for the management of contaminated sites is designed to achieve three policy outcomes: pollution prevention, health protection, and productive use. Under this framework, three management options are provided: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Exposure Control. Under Tier 2 it may be possible to screen out certain exposure pathways and/or modify the Tier 1 guidelines on the basis of site conditions. This companion document describes how the Tier 2 approach might be used to develop remediation objectives for a site.

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Community-based fish monitoring project

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Presents an overview of the Community-Based Fish Monitoring Project, which is funded under the Oil Sands Monitoring Program and designed to co-produce knowledge about monitoring and assessment of... More ≫

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Presents an overview of the Community-Based Fish Monitoring Project, which is funded under the Oil Sands Monitoring Program and designed to co-produce knowledge about monitoring and assessment of fish health, based on scientific information and Indigenous knowledge, through shared field experiences, data collection, and interpretation.

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Soil remediation guidelines for boron : environmental and human health

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This report compiles and summarizes background information from literature as well as newer toxicological studies from Alberta to derive updated, risk-based soil remediation guidelines for boron.... More ≫

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This report compiles and summarizes background information from literature as well as newer toxicological studies from Alberta to derive updated, risk-based soil remediation guidelines for boron. Boron is relatively unique among the metals and metalloids in terms of being highly soluble in water and thus generally more mobile in soil and groundwater.

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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 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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Canada Creosote site - North Bow human health risk assessment

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Presents findings of a study on the human health risk assessment conducted on the former Canada Creosote site located north of the Bow River in Calgary, now a primarily residential area. The... More ≫

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Presents findings of a study on the human health risk assessment conducted on the former Canada Creosote site located north of the Bow River in Calgary, now a primarily residential area. The purpose of the study was to assess the potential risk to human health associated with possible exposure to subsurface contamination originating from the Canada Creosote site by residents.

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Final report on Phase I environmental site assessment report North Bow River area, Calgary, Alberta

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Presents findings of a Phase I environmental site assessment conducted on the former Canada Creosote site located north of the Bow River in Calgary, now a primarily residential area. The purpose... More ≫

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Presents findings of a Phase I environmental site assessment conducted on the former Canada Creosote site located north of the Bow River in Calgary, now a primarily residential area. The purpose of the study was to support a human health risk assessment for the site with respect to creosote soil and groundwater contamination.

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Environmental public health field manual for private, public and communal drinking water systems in Alberta. Second edition.

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This field manual was originally developed by the Technical Advisory Committee on Safe Drinking Water, which was established in 2001 to address the public health issues pertaining to drinking... More ≫

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This field manual was originally developed by the Technical Advisory Committee on Safe Drinking Water, which was established in 2001 to address the public health issues pertaining to drinking water. It was designed to be used by health agencies for the inspection and investigation of public, private and communal drinking water supplies. PLEASE NOTE that this manual is no longer in use and is kept here for informational purposes only.

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Arsenic in groundwater from domestic wells in three areas of northern Alberta

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This report provides information on the occurrence of arsenic in groundwater from domestic wells in the Lakeland Regional Health Authority (RHA), Aspen RHA, and Keeweetinok RHA in Northern... More ≫

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This report provides information on the occurrence of arsenic in groundwater from domestic wells in the Lakeland Regional Health Authority (RHA), Aspen RHA, and Keeweetinok RHA in Northern Alberta. The report examines arsenic concentrations in relation to various underlying bedrock geological formations, seasons of the year, other trace metals, and with water treatment. A human health risk assessment based on available information is then presented.

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