Publications

Athabasca River water management framework : Alberta's regulatory backstop to protect the Athabasca River

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Alberta Environment is setting strict limits on how much water oil sands companies can remove from the Athabasca River under a new framework that sets maximum withdrawals. With this unprecedented... More ≫

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Alberta Environment is setting strict limits on how much water oil sands companies can remove from the Athabasca River under a new framework that sets maximum withdrawals. With this unprecedented action, Alberta Environment is putting in place a water management framework for immediate protection of the Athabasca. Alberta is providing this regulatory backstop as an interim measure while key stakeholders continue to work on long-term planning to safeguard the river.

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Drinking water survey for new parameters of interest/concern : final report

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This project involved sampling and analyses of drinking water at a series of locations and for a significant list of chemicals of emerging concern/interest, and identified the occurrence of... More ≫

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This project involved sampling and analyses of drinking water at a series of locations and for a significant list of chemicals of emerging concern/interest, and identified the occurrence of chemicals of emerging concern/interest as determined in the analytical work completed for a selection of drinking water systems. Results of the survey suggest it is not deemed necessary to upgrade the regulations and water treatment practices given the current body of knowledge.

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Optimisation of plumbosolvency control using computational modelling techniques : a demonstration project for the Government of Alberta, working with the City of Calgary and EPCOR (Edmonton)

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Reports on a demonstration project undertaken to illustrate the problems and potential solutions associated with the control of lead in drinking water.

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Water wells ... that last. Eighth edition.

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There are 12 modules in this workbook, many with worksheets for you to complete. There is a pocket on the back cover for storing your worksheets. The pocket on the front cover is for storing other... More ≫

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There are 12 modules in this workbook, many with worksheets for you to complete. There is a pocket on the back cover for storing your worksheets. The pocket on the front cover is for storing other well documents like your driller's report. Extra copies of worksheets are included in the back cover pocket. Some topics will be of more interest to you than others, but we urge you to start with Module 1 “Understanding Groundwater” and then move on to topics that relate to your situation.

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Reverse osmosis water treatment

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Reverse osmosis is a water treatment process that forces water through an extremely fine membrane to remove dissolved minerals. Purified water passes through the membrane and collects in a storage... More ≫

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Reverse osmosis is a water treatment process that forces water through an extremely fine membrane to remove dissolved minerals. Purified water passes through the membrane and collects in a storage container. Small household reverse osmosis systems will produce 1 to 5 gallons of water per day. If total dissolved solids is greater than 2,000 ppm, or more than 5 gallons of water per day is required, a booster pump will be required.

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Water distillers

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Water distillers can remove most minerals, metals, organic chemicals and micro-organisms from water. A clean, well-maintained distiller will remove over 95 per cent of the minerals, including... More ≫

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Water distillers can remove most minerals, metals, organic chemicals and micro-organisms from water. A clean, well-maintained distiller will remove over 95 per cent of the minerals, including sodium, sulfate, nitrate and arsenic. Biological contaminants such as bacteria, viruses and cysts are destroyed during distillation. Water distillers can be simple, versatile drinking water treatment devices.

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Small water filters for taste, odour and sediment removal

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Small water filters are relatively inexpensive and are intended for use at a single water outlet to remove specific contaminants. These are sometimes referred to as “Point of Use” (POU) devices.... More ≫

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Small water filters are relatively inexpensive and are intended for use at a single water outlet to remove specific contaminants. These are sometimes referred to as “Point of Use” (POU) devices. These filters are intended for use only with treated municipal water supplies or water that is free of microbial contaminants.

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Talk about water and the oil patch

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Presents summary information on the use of water by the oil and gas industries in Alberta. Companies are licensed and responsible users of water and abide by the same rules and regulations,... More ≫

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Presents summary information on the use of water by the oil and gas industries in Alberta. Companies are licensed and responsible users of water and abide by the same rules and regulations, standards and penalties as other licensed users. The use of water is essential to Alberta’s energy and mineral industries.

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Facts about water in Alberta

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This book was developed to inform Albertans about the province’s water, and some current challenges facing our water resources. It outlines where our water comes from, who uses water in the... More ≫

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This book was developed to inform Albertans about the province’s water, and some current challenges facing our water resources. It outlines where our water comes from, who uses water in the province, and how water quality and quantity is managed.

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Guidelines for licensing water diversion projects : pursuant to the Water Act [2010]

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Alberta's Water Act requires that an approval and/or license be obtained before undertaking an activity in a water body or before diverting and using water from a water body. This document... More ≫

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Alberta's Water Act requires that an approval and/or license be obtained before undertaking an activity in a water body or before diverting and using water from a water body. This document provides guidelines for filling out applications for a license to divert and use groundwater or to conduct an activity that could have a potential impact on groundwater.

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