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Municipal policies and procedures manual [2024]

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This document outlines policies and procedures followed by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas in dealing with some situations related to regulated drinking water and wastewater systems that... More ≫

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This document outlines policies and procedures followed by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas in dealing with some situations related to regulated drinking water and wastewater systems that are not covered by the regulations. The information is used by EPA staff when assessing applications related to EPEA approvals or authorizations of municipal drinking water and wastewater systems. This includes procedures for protecting water bodies, calculating effluent limit for discharge too water bodies and land, considering alternative treatment technology and for options for improving quality of stormwater. The manual has been revised to stream processes for considering new technology and to remove outdated material on the protocol for responding to failed bacterial tests in drinking water systems.

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Alberta's irrigation : a strategy for the future : strategy measures

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In 2014 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development released Alberta's Irrigation: A Strategy For The Future. The document included five key strategies which together laid out the department's... More ≫

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In 2014 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development released Alberta's Irrigation: A Strategy For The Future. The document included five key strategies which together laid out the department's blueprint for the future of the irrigation industry in Alberta. In an effort to manage and measure each of these strategies, an annual measurement and reporting of results was implemented.

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Industrial heartland designated industrial zone : regulatory process description for the authorization of new water intake works on the North Saskatchewan River

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Describes the regulatory process for applicants looking to construct new water intake works on the North Saskatchewan River for industrial developments in the Industrial Heartland Designated... More ≫

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Describes the regulatory process for applicants looking to construct new water intake works on the North Saskatchewan River for industrial developments in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone. Identifies the provincial and federal regulatory and Indigenous consultation processes and information requirements for new water intake works.

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Industrial heartland designated industrial zone : surface water supply and distribution operational guidance

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This document provides guidance for applicants of new water intake works on the North Saskatchewan River to support developments in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone. Alberta... More ≫

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This document provides guidance for applicants of new water intake works on the North Saskatchewan River to support developments in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone. Alberta Environment and Parks recognizes that access to water from the North Saskatchewan River for expanding industrial development in the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone is necessary to supply projected demand for water given the insufficient volumes that can be drawn from alternative sources.

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Designated industrial zone pilot project : regional water systems feasibility study

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This resource includes a summary, highlights and background information of a study undertaken to provide information on long-term planning and opportunity for handling water within the Designated... More ≫

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This resource includes a summary, highlights and background information of a study undertaken to provide information on long-term planning and opportunity for handling water within the Designated Industrial Zone in Alberta's Industrial Heartland, with the aim of developing a regionalized hybrid water supply and distribution model to optimize the use of new and existing water supply infrastructure within the area. The study, prepared by Stantec Consulting under contract to Alberta Environment and Parks, also considered options for wastewater management and explored management approaches through the use of a jurisdictional review. The full Stantec report is included as an attachment to the publication.

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Guide to source water protection planning : protecting sources of drinking water in Alberta

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The growing challenges of ensuring safe, reliable drinking water in Alberta have increased the need for a more integrated, collaborative approach to minimize water treatment costs, reduce public... More ≫

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The growing challenges of ensuring safe, reliable drinking water in Alberta have increased the need for a more integrated, collaborative approach to minimize water treatment costs, reduce public health risks and protect drinking water sources. In 2018, the Government of Alberta partnered with the Alberta Water Council to form a multi-sector project team to provide guidance for protecting sources of drinking water in Alberta. This guide provides advice on how to protect drinking water sources through source water protection planning.

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