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View Surface Water Quality
2024-04-12
Water found in rivers, streams, ponds, and estuaries is known as surface water. You can search the surface water quality results to find information about the quality of surface water in PEI including sampling locations, down-loadable raw data, and graphs.
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View Groundwater Level Data
2024-04-02
Groundwater level search results include data from 14 groundwater level observation wells across PEI; mapped locations of observation wells; graphs; and downloadable raw data. The groundwater level data provides long-term trend information, both historical and real-time, on groundwater levels.
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Groundwater Exploration and Water Withdrawal Permits for Wells
2024-02-12
What kinds of wells need a permit?
The following types of wells require a Water Withdrawal Permit in order to use the well:
high-capacity wells;
low-capacity wells; or
wells used to supply a central water supply system
A low-capacity well supplies more than 25 m3/day while a high-capacity...
Groundwater Exploration Permit Application Form
2024-02-12
Groundwater Exploration Permit Application Form
Guidelines for Asphalt Plants (2024)
2024-01-11
Guidelines for Asphalt Plants (2024) - replaces 1985 Guidelines for Asphalt Plants
Air Quality Permit
2024-01-11
When do I need an Air Quality Permit?
You need an Air Quality Permit if your company operates any of the following:
fuel burning equipment (utility and non-utility boilers),
incinerators,
industrial sources (e.g., asphalt plants), or
used oil burners.
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Water Extraction Permitting Policy
2024-01-11
The Water Extraction Permitting Policy is the prime instrument utilized by the Department to make decisions around the use of both surface water and groundwater. The policy provides for sustainable protection of the province’s water resources and aquatic habitat. It was implemented in 2010...
Air Quality Reports
2023-11-30
What are air quality reports?
PEI Air Quality Reports provide the status of the air quality in Prince Edward Island. Each annual reports each cover a 3 year period. The Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action shares responsibilities regarding air quality and the monitoring of air...