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Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership approved projects

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Lists projects approved for the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership, including the location, project description and grant amount.

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Drinking water regulations in Alberta

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Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is responsible for the drinking water program for municipal drinking water systems in Alberta, which supplies nearly four million Albertans with... More ≫

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Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is responsible for the drinking water program for municipal drinking water systems in Alberta, which supplies nearly four million Albertans with drinking water. These regulations set design, operation, monitoring and reporting requirements.

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Public health guidelines for non-municipal drinking water

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The Public Health Guidelines for Drinking Water are intended to provide clear direction and best practices for the management of drinking water in non-municipal drinking water systems not... More ≫

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The Public Health Guidelines for Drinking Water are intended to provide clear direction and best practices for the management of drinking water in non-municipal drinking water systems not regulated under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, and the transportation of drinking water. The guidelines encompass the assessment of microbial and chemical risks to drinking water, health based water quality targets, practices for source water protection and treatment and operation of the system, and operator knowledge.

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Rural lead sampling : follow-up investigative guidance. Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) lead management plans

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The AEP Guidance document for Managing Lead in Municipal Drinking Water Systems in Alberta: Phase 1 tools for utilities to plan, assess and implement lead management plans for 2020-2024 does not... More ≫

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The AEP Guidance document for Managing Lead in Municipal Drinking Water Systems in Alberta: Phase 1 tools for utilities to plan, assess and implement lead management plans for 2020-2024 does not consider how the different design configurations between urban and rural/trickle fill systems would impact investigative follow-up procedures. Therefore, this guidance document was created to assist operators on how to properly follow-up with investigative sampling for rural/trickle fill waterworks systems.

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AEP guidance document for managing lead in municipal drinking water systems in Alberta : Phase 1 tools for utilities to plan, assess and implement lead management plans for 2020-2024

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Provides direction to drinking water facility owners and operators to support their assessment of lead hazards and development of lead management plans that address the risks of consumption of... More ≫

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Provides direction to drinking water facility owners and operators to support their assessment of lead hazards and development of lead management plans that address the risks of consumption of lead in drinking water at the customer's tap. (See the Related tab for support materials to this guidance document.)

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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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Managing lead in drinking water systems - Phase 1 : FAQ for waterworks owners and operators

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Provides information to drinking water facility owners and operators to support their assessment of lead hazards and development of lead management plans. Supports interpretation and... More ≫

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Provides information to drinking water facility owners and operators to support their assessment of lead hazards and development of lead management plans. Supports interpretation and implementation of AEP Guidance Document for Managing Lead in Municipal Drinking Water Systems in Alberta.

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Managing lead in drinking water systems - Phase 1 : fact sheet

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Provides information to drinking water facility owners and operators to support their assessment of lead hazards and development of lead management plans. Supports interpretation and... More ≫

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Provides information to drinking water facility owners and operators to support their assessment of lead hazards and development of lead management plans. Supports interpretation and implementation of AEP Guidance Document for Managing Lead in Municipal Drinking Water Systems in Alberta.

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Working well : clean water. Well protected : water well management for well owners

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This brochure provides an overview of the Working Well program, a province-wide program that encourages Alberta’s water well owners to manage and protect their wells and common groundwater... More ≫

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This brochure provides an overview of the Working Well program, a province-wide program that encourages Alberta’s water well owners to manage and protect their wells and common groundwater supplies. Includes information about Working Well workshops, which are designed to help landowners protect their water wells and drinking water supplies.

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Water wells ... that last : a guide for private well owners in Alberta

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Private water well owners are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. This publication provides information for private well owners about how to properly manage water wells... More ≫

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Private water well owners are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. This publication provides information for private well owners about how to properly manage water wells which is key to protecting groundwater supplies. Topics include: groundwater basics, water system planning, water well construction, contamination risks, monitoring, maintenance, water well rehabilitation, shock chlorination, troubleshooting well problems, water well decommissioning, water treatment, groundwater management and water well licensing.

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