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Taking care of your drinking water and wastewater : a guide for members of municipal councils

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This guide is intended to help members of council understand the regulatory requirements on drinking water and wastewater systems, and to provide information about their statutory responsibilities.

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Water quality testing

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This set of information sheets was developed to provide water quality testing information that will assist rural residents using a private water supply. It provides information on the importance... More ≫

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This set of information sheets was developed to provide water quality testing information that will assist rural residents using a private water supply. It provides information on the importance of water quality monitoring, how to get private water supplies tested, and how to understand the test results.

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Drinking water safety plan - generic risk control measures

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Following a 2015 project which identified the top 21 risks found in drinking water safety plans in Alberta, generic risk control measures were developed to enable operators to maximize the safety... More ≫

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Following a 2015 project which identified the top 21 risks found in drinking water safety plans in Alberta, generic risk control measures were developed to enable operators to maximize the safety of their drinking-water systems. This document sets out these risk control measures and is meant to serve as general guidance for drinking-water system operators to develop their own site-specific risk control measures to address local needs and issues.

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Working well program update

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Working Well is a province-wide program that encourages Alberta’s water well owners to manage and protect their wells and common groundwater supplies. This resource provides regular updates on... More ≫

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Working Well is a province-wide program that encourages Alberta’s water well owners to manage and protect their wells and common groundwater supplies. This resource provides regular updates on what's happening in the Working Well program.

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Drinking water information letter

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Information letters are used to formally communicate with regional staff in the department and other external stakeholders on matters relating to regulatory expectations or guidance on specific... More ≫

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Information letters are used to formally communicate with regional staff in the department and other external stakeholders on matters relating to regulatory expectations or guidance on specific issues relating to drinking water quality that are not captured in the current version of the Standards and Guidelines for Municipal Waterworks, Wastewater and Storm Drainage Systems.

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Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership - Water Strategy Initiative : projects approved

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Lists projects approved for the Water for Life water strategy initiative, part of the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership. Includes the location, project description and grant amount.

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DWSP [Drinking Water Safety Plan] data assessment

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This report provides an analysis and evaluation of drinking water safety plan risk assessment data, voluntarily submitted from communities throughout Alberta. The goal of the project was to... More ≫

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This report provides an analysis and evaluation of drinking water safety plan risk assessment data, voluntarily submitted from communities throughout Alberta. The goal of the project was to identify the top key risks in drinking water safety plans completed to date, potential means of controlling the top key risks, and risk assessment improvements as part of the ongoing support provided to operators undertaking drinking water safety plan assessments.

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Our water, our future : a conversation with Albertans : summary of discussions

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In February 2013, the Government of Alberta began a renewed conversation with stakeholders, First Nations, Métis organizations and all Albertans about the province's water resources. this document... More ≫

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In February 2013, the Government of Alberta began a renewed conversation with stakeholders, First Nations, Métis organizations and all Albertans about the province's water resources. this document provides a summary of the discussions.

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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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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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