https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?res_format=PDF&audience=General+Public&tags=water+wellsOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-28T09:20:34.459477+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: ''https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/da3f321f-6236-4201-a553-b45859b69454An independent review of coalbed methane related water well complaints filed with Alberta Environment2018-09-25T20:17:57.544832+00:00Alberta Research Council was contracted by Alberta Environment to conduct four reviews of complaints about coalbed methane activities affecting private water wells, to independently assess the scientific evidence and provide conclusions identifying whether or not the water wells had been impacted by coalbed methane or conventional oil/gas extraction activities.2018-09-18T20:04:28.930283+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/5bc817ba-3d6d-45cd-a403-2e727abe665eWater wells and ground source heat exchange systems directive2018-12-12T15:32:42.536116+00:00The directive outlines requirements for drilling, construction and reclamation of water wells previously found in Part 7 of the Water (Ministerial) Regulation and include requirements for the drilling of vertical closed-loop ground source heat exchange wells (cased or uncased boreholes) completed above Alberta’ base of groundwater protection (the depth at which groundwater is estimated to transition from non-saline to saline). The requirements in the Directive are deemed enforceable by reference in the Water (Ministerial) Regulation. The Directive does not apply to horizontal or submerged closed-loop ground source heat exchange systems.2018-12-11T17:57:09.912283+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/a6ef970f-923c-4297-8e29-0a61707a1d9fAlberta water well survey : a report prepared for Alberta Environment2019-12-02T22:34:31.631843+00:00The Alberta Water Well Survey was conducted to investigate the water well stewardship practices of private well owners in Alberta. The results of the survey will help determine how to best engage well owners in taking responsibility for proper well management. Approximately 400,000 to 450,000 Albertans rely upon privately-owned water wells for household needs.2018-09-14T18:43:59.506633+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/26bb0fd7-7431-403f-b837-d978a3f89076Pitless adaptors2020-02-25T18:44:56.310037+00:00Pitless adaptors are mechanical devices used to provide frost free, sanitary well connections. They are designed to replace pump houses, which are expensive, and well pits, which are no longer legal in Alberta.2015-07-29T16:11:19.226722+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/a8da31b1-3a3e-40d7-b033-83289b0bfae3Arsenic in groundwater from domestic wells in three areas of northern Alberta2020-02-25T20:21:11.185911+00:00This 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.2016-02-26T20:51:45.048013+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/b86f55b7-0040-4c36-a326-f2df7df930d9Water wells ... that last : a guide for private well owners in Alberta2020-04-03T21:31:23.780201+00:00Private 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.2019-10-30T16:48:20.407231+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/83ecbee1-69ce-4467-b2c4-23ff1e02a88dWorking well : clean water. Well protected : water well management for well owners2020-06-02T20:18:41.303625+00:00This 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.2018-05-28T15:32:54.132347+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/81a01bb3-2b1a-4b8d-92de-b95ee63f2026The free gas sampling standard operating procedure for baseline water well testing2022-02-08T16:46:01.505290+00:00This is the revised standard operating procedures for the field protocols to be used to collect gas, water and bacteria samples for baseline water well testing. The objective of baseline water well testing is to produce representative gas, water and bacteria samples of the water contributing zone or zones that a give well is screened across. The data collected will serve as a baseline for future testing if there is a concern of an impact on the water well by coal-bed methane activity.2018-03-12T17:27:52.687373+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/09b71647-f9f5-45e0-9fa5-36276471f4fcWorking well : clean water. Well protected [2017]2022-07-08T19:47:18.714836+00:00Private water well owners in Alberta are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. The Working Well program, and these fact sheets, provides well owners with information to properly care for their wells.2017-04-06T15:52:50.790462+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/be1ebe9f-2d5b-4069-9025-6d3ff7cba4b7Working well : clean water. Well protected [2015]2022-07-08T19:54:31.991992+00:00Private water well owners in Alberta are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. The Working Well program, and these fact sheets, provides well owners with information to properly care for their wells.2016-04-25T17:52:56.346770+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ba7632c6-c2f9-4a52-9e69-a257f8734ce9Water well investigations2022-12-02T20:22:42.668851+00:00Describes how Alberta Environment responds to concerns and complaints related to water wells.2020-06-30T19:44:52.965707+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/c5c2a189-b975-4f5a-b31f-07b163c6c13aNotice : private sewage and water well systems recovery and start up after a flood2023-01-27T16:44:00.072029+00:00A flood can affect the safety of well water as well as the operation and service of septic systems. This notice outlines specific steps to take to ensure a water supply is safe and to prevent damage to water wells and septic systems when flooding occurs.2020-04-29T22:19:19.568896+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/9f7989ed-d363-4dfe-8823-7d16f7185d0cWorking well : clean water. Well protected [2019]2023-02-17T19:02:39.724609+00:00These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are: to advise private well owners of their responsibility to manage and maintain their wells to ensure safe drinking water supplies; to provide them a basic understanding of groundwater science, how to operate and maintain water wells and how to recognize the potential impacts their land-use activities have on provincial groundwater resource; and to provide the knowledge and skills needed to adopt recommended best management practices.2019-09-04T15:09:17.561978+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/16260170-160f-4e0e-bb0c-cfaacf3f5be1Safety tips : private sewage and water well systems recovery and start up after a flood2023-06-23T15:54:01.434055+00:00A flood can affect the safety of your well water as well as the operation and service of your septic system. Your water may not be safe to drink if the well has been affected by the flood. Specific steps need to be taken to ensure your water supply is safe and to prevent damage to your water well and septic system.2016-01-27T20:38:39.498203+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/6fed4f3f-fec6-40e2-8dde-f7d6a7bacc89Spy Hill lands provincial aggregate operation hydrogeological assessment, 33-025-2 W5M2023-07-25T22:05:31.168903+00:00The Spy Hill subject site includes undeveloped land owned by the Province of Alberta and located within the City of Calgary which contain a significant deposit of high-quality, non-renewable aggregate resources. This report presents the results of a hydrogeological assessment of the lands to determine whether the Spy Hill Lands Development Project will present any risk to the existing water wells in the vicinity of the mining operation, and to determine if the mining will affect the surface water bodies west of the site. 2019-02-19T18:16:51.814879+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/d574a10d-b906-4518-baff-b9bff1af3c6fDrilling water wells in Alberta2023-08-21T14:48:14.756482+00:00This two-page fact sheet provides an overview of how the activity of water well drilling is regulated in Alberta.2017-09-13T17:50:51.675303+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e44250a2-95eb-4c09-9415-7dbfbece4ff7Uranium anomalies in shallow groundwater near Bonnyville, Alberta2023-09-05T19:45:55.829706+00:00This report presents the findings of an investigation into the source and controls of uranium in groundwater from two sites near Bonnyville, Alberta. Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures was contacted to investigate uranium concentrations in groundwater from water wells within the Cold Lake - Beaver River Basin and to develop a better understanding of the source and mechanisms controlling uranium concentrations in groundwater.2018-05-31T20:32:52.129474+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/2b8847b0-22dc-4747-9599-43b1d997563dWorking well : clean water. Well protected [2009-2011]2023-11-29T16:56:18.386206+00:00Private water well owners in Alberta are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. The Working Well program, and these fact sheets, provides well owners with information to properly care for their wells.2020-06-02T20:30:12.994278+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/fe83a9c1-6f5c-4464-a7db-8eee4387a64cWorking well : clean water. Well protected [2022]2023-11-29T18:00:47.687270+00:00These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are to: advise private well owners of their responsibility to manage and maintain their wells to ensure safe drinking water supplies; provide well owners with a basic understanding of groundwater science, how to operate and maintain water wells and how to recognize the potential impacts their land-use activities have on provincial groundwater resource; and provide the knowledge and skills needed to adopt recommended best management practices.2022-07-08T15:53:01.184051+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ba5012ec-e513-4ea8-a54e-b76ae054c1bbWorking well : clean water. Well protected [2023]2023-12-08T23:19:34.015152+00:00These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are to: advise private well owners of their responsibility to manage and maintain their wells to ensure safe drinking water supplies; provide well owners with a basic understanding of groundwater science, how to operate and maintain water wells and how to recognize the potential impacts their land-use activities have on provincial groundwater resource; and provide the knowledge and skills needed to adopt recommended best management practices.2023-11-29T17:16:33.742743+00:00