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Alberta Environment is responsible for water policy and legislation to ensure the quality and quantity of our water resources and to ensure thriving ecosystems now and in the future. Water for Life: Alberta's Strategy for Sustainability is Alberta's strategy to address the province's current water challenges and proactively deal with water-related issues we may face in the future. The Water Act guides our work, such as approvals and licences, guidelines, and codes of practice. If you want to know what Alberta Environment is doing to manage water resources provincially and regionally –– go to the Water Management section of the Alberta Environment site. Where can I find information on surface water quality in Alberta?Alberta Environment's mandate to protect water quality is determined by the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) and by the Water Act . Under EPEA , the department regulates industrial and municipal discharges to surface waters, and approvals are required. These approvals take into consideration the protection of water quality. Other activities are managed by adherence to Codes of Practice . For more information visit the Alberta Environment water quality website (link to http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/water/SWQ/index.cfm). Where can I find information on drinking water quality in Alberta?In addition to managing our water resources, Alberta has a long history of providing safe drinking water to Albertans. Visit the Drinking Water Quality section of the Alberta Environment website to find detailed information about Alberta's regulated drinking water program. Assuring the safety of the public's regulated drinking water supply is a department priority. |
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