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Contractor (Earth-mover) Licensing Program
2024-03-25
The Contractor Licencing Program and related certifications allow contractors to carry out high quality work in and adjacent to watercourses, wetlands and buffer zones with benefit of an expedited response time from Environment, Energy and Climate Action.
Eligible activities include shoreline...
Obtaining a Water and Wastewater Operator Certificate
2024-03-11
Do I need an Operator's Certificate to operate a water or wastewater facility?
You do not need a certificate to operate a water/wastewater system. You do need a certificate to be designated an Operator in Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) of a facility.
What if I do not have a licensed DRC operator...
Beverage Container Program
2024-02-14
The Beverage Container Program was established to increase the range of beverage options available to consumers while encouraging the recovery, reuse and recycling of used beverage containers.
What beverage containers are included in the program?
Beverage containers sold, with the exception of...
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...
Permit to Construct or Modify a Water Supply or Wastewater Treatment System
2024-02-05
Prior to the construction or modifications of a central water or a wastewater system, a “Permit to Construct” is required from the Department. The permit will summarize the work the proponent is authorized to undertake and outline any special conditions for the construction.
Are there any...
Water and Wastewater Facility Registration and Classification
2024-02-05
The regulations require that all water and wastewater systems need to be registered with the Department and each system is assigned a unique registration number. This provides the department with important contact information to ensure system owners and operators are aware of any new developments...
Well Contractor’s and Well Driller's Licenses
2024-02-05
When do I need a Well Contractor’s or a Well Driller's License?
Any person who undertakes in the drilling, construction or reconstruction of a water or geothermal well, needs a Well Driller's License. Holders of a Well Driller’s License must be employed by a company that has a Well Contractor’s...
Central Water and Wastewater Systems
2024-02-05
About one half of PEI residents and business are serviced by central water supply or wastewater treatment systems, including systems that meet the needs of municipal and industrial customers, private developments or other establishments that serve the public. The requirements for how these systems...
Water and Wastewater Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
2024-02-05
What are CEUs?
Operator certificates must be renewed every four years. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required for renewal, and proof of completion is required. CEU requirements are based upon the certification class. It is the certificate holder's responsibility to keep any certification...
Water Sample Collection Procedure
2024-02-05
Sample bottles for chemistry and bacterial analysis and the required forms are available at Access PEI sites or at the PEI Analytical Laboratories, 23 Innovation Way, Charlottetown.
There are two analysis bottles available:
Bacteria analysis uses a sterile clear plastic bottle with a tamper-...