Publications

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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Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's municipal wastewater program

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Provides an overview of the Department's wastewater program, which regulates wastewater treatment systems in the province.

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Renewal of Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) water & wastewater operator certificate of qualification fact sheet

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This fact sheet outlines requirements and procedures for the renewal of the Water and Wastewater Operator Certificate of Qualification.

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Envirokids find out about fish

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This activity book explores the anatomy of a fish, life cycle of a fish, fish habitat, water and waste in our environment.

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Alberta Environment water and wastewater certification program : continuing education unit evaluation and credit (non-current training)

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Provides a listing or approved water and wastewater operator certification programs prior to 2009.

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Standards and guidelines for municipal waterworks, wastewater and storm drainage systems [2006]

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Sets out Alberta Environment’s standards and guidelines for municipal waterworks, wastewater and storm drainage facilities, which are directed at ensuring public health and environmental... More ≫

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Sets out Alberta Environment’s standards and guidelines for municipal waterworks, wastewater and storm drainage facilities, which are directed at ensuring public health and environmental protection. The objective is to develop comprehensive and scientifically defensible standards and guidelines that are effective, reliable, achievable and economically affordable. Section 1 details all the critical elements of the drinking water program and the associated design and/or performance standards. Section 2 provides general guidance on how to achieve a certain level of system performance or reliability. Good engineering and best management practices are included under this section.

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A preliminary survey of pharmaceuticals and endocrine disrupting compounds in treated municipal wastewaters and receiving rivers of Alberta

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Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other known or suspected endocrine disrupting compounds have been widely detected in various waters throughout the world. Prior to this study, however, sampling for... More ≫

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Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other known or suspected endocrine disrupting compounds have been widely detected in various waters throughout the world. Prior to this study, however, sampling for these substances was rather limited within Alberta. In 2002 and 2003, due to concerns about potential impacts on humans, livestock, aquatic organisms, and wildlife, Alberta Environment collected wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluents and receiving river water from numerous locations throughout the province and analysed them for a broad range of organic wastewater contaminants (OWCs). This initial survey, encompassing an assortment of pharmaceuticals, antibiotics, steroids, surfactants, and plasticizers, was designed to determine which compounds are released by WWTPs in Alberta and to assess their presence in receiving river waters.

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Guide to requirements for wastewater systems using a wastewater lagoon

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Wastewater systems using wastewater lagoons must be registered with Alberta Environment prior to being constructed, expanded, operated, or reclaimed. They must be operated according to the Code of... More ≫

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Wastewater systems using wastewater lagoons must be registered with Alberta Environment prior to being constructed, expanded, operated, or reclaimed. They must be operated according to the Code of Practice for Wastewater Systems Using a Wastewater Lagoon. This is a guide to registering and understanding the Code of Practice.

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Guide to requirements for wastewater systems consisting solely of a wastewater collection system

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Wastewater systems consisting solely of a wastewater collection system must be registered with Alberta Environment prior to being constructed, expanded, operated, or reclaimed. They must be... More ≫

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Wastewater systems consisting solely of a wastewater collection system must be registered with Alberta Environment prior to being constructed, expanded, operated, or reclaimed. They must be operated according to the Code of Practice for Wastewater Systems Consisting Solely of a Wastewater Collection System. This is a guide to registering and understanding the Code of Practice.

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Recommendations for septage management in Alberta : final report

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This report provides advice from a wide range of stakeholders about : Acceptable methods for the disposal of septage, including management standards to address human and environmental health... More ≫

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This report provides advice from a wide range of stakeholders about : Acceptable methods for the disposal of septage, including management standards to address human and environmental health concerts; and Broad recommendations and in implementation plan for septage management. These recommendations are based, in part, on a separate report, "Technical and regulatory literature review," prepared by Associated Engineering with the advice and support of this committee. These recommendations do not apply to farmers or septage haulers who apply a farmer's own septage to his own land.

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