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Bacterial Contamination Safety Recommendations for Residential Water Use
2023-12-20
In a situation in which the drinking water in a residence is found to contain unacceptably high levels of bacteria, the occupant is advised to follow the recommendations listed below:
Safety Recommendations
1. Drinking Water and Food Preparation
Bring all drinking water to...
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...
How to Disinfect Your Well
2023-11-09
Chemical disinfection or chlorination of a water supply is suggested when a well has been found to be contaminated by bacteria. New wells and repaired wells, and any associated plumbing, should be disinfected before being put into service. The routine annual disinfection of a well will also help to...
Water Analysis Fee Schedule
2023-11-09
Water Analysis Fee Schedule
TYPE of ANALYSIS
TEST
FEES
(Rates do not include HST)
Drinking Water Analysis
As of January 1, 2022, free bacteria and general chemistry testing of well water used as a source of drinking is available...
Electric Vehicle Incentive
2023-11-02
The Government of Prince Edward Island is offering one of the most generous electric vehicle (EV) incentive in Canada by providing $5,000 to Islanders who purchase a new or used EV. Government will also offer $2,500 to those who buy a plug-in hybrid from April 1, 2021 onwards.
Previously, these...
Electric Vehicles
2023-10-30
Supporting more sustainable transportation in Prince Edward Island will help Islanders lower their impact on the environment, while encouraging more walking, cycling, and community transit. Encouraging the use of electric vehicles is part of the Sustainable Transportation Action Plan.
What are the...
Domestic (Home & Garden) Lawn Care Pesticides
2023-10-19
The Province of Prince Edward Island regulates the sale and use of domestic class lawn-care pesticides.
What are the pesticides that homeowners can purchase and use?
Lower Risk Domestic Class Pesticide
There are 39 different active ingredients that are considered lower risk. These include...
Commercial Grade Products Banned Pesticide List
2023-09-21
The Province of Prince Edward Island has banned selected uses of commercial class pesticides that contain the active ingredient 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D).
Banned Uses
Commercial class pesticides containing the active ingredient 2,4-D may not be used to control weeds on residential or...
Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
2023-09-08
Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae blooms, are not common in PEI but can be a concern as some strains can produce toxins that are harmful to human or animal health. In PEI cyanobacteria can be found in shallow, warm, and slow moving or still water (including freshwater ponds). Under certain...
Nitrate in Surface Water
2023-08-09
Nitrate is a form of nitrogen. It can readily dissolve in water and can travel easily through soil to the water table. As a result, nitrate is common in our groundwater, ponds, streams, and estuaries.
Human activity is responsible for over 90% of the nitrates in many Island waterways. The...