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Renewal Advisory - Be advised that Septic Contractor and Site Assessor licencing must be renewed before March 31 of your expiry year. You need to have a Septic Contractor's Licence for the installation, reconstruction, modification or decommissioning of a sewage disposal (septic) system. You need to have an On-site Sewage Disposal System Installer Licence for the installation, reconstruction, modification or decommissioning of a sewage disposal (septic) system under the supervision of a licensed Septic Contractor. You can apply for both in the online form below. What do I need to get a Septic...

A valid licence is required to work on equipment that contains a regulated or ozone-depleting substance such as heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, fire suppression, electronics cleaning, and solvents. A licence is valid for up to two years and must be renewed by October 31st of the second year after it is issued. All PEI licences will expire October 31, 2027. Click on the button below to purchase or renew your licence online. At the same time, you can also “Add a Reminder” to receive an automated email when it’s time to renew your licence. What do I need to become or remain a registered...

What is a high capacity well? Any well where 4 L/second or more of water is extracted is a high capacity well. What are high capacity wells used for? High capacity wells are used for drinking water supplies, aquaculture, food processing, irrigation for agriculture and golf courses, and various industrial or commercial uses. Does the government regulate high capacity wells? Yes, the province permits the use of high capacity wells through the Groundwater Permitting Process. How many high capacity wells are located on PEI? There are over 300 high capacity wells on Prince Edward Island. What...

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. How can I search the results? Surface water quality data include both historical and current monitoring data. Filter using one of the following: watershed water type station ID parameter sampling date How do I access the data? You can access the data through the province's open data portal.

You will need an activity permit if you wish to conduct work in a watercourse, wetland or 15 m buffer zone on or near your property. Unauthorized changes made to a watercourse, wetland or buffer zone may result in damage to the environment, water quality, infrastructure and property. What kind of activities can be done in or around a watercourse, wetland, or buffer zone, and how much do they cost? Boardwalk construction in a buffer zone - $50 Boardwalk construction in a wetland or sand dune - $100 Boat launch or shoreline access - $100 Dam or impoundment maintenance - $100 Dredging - $100...

The Air Quality Health Index or "AQHI" is a public information tool. Using the AQHI can help you to protect yourself better from the negative effects of air pollution. You can do this by: limiting short-term exposure to air pollution, and adjusting your activity when air pollution levels are high. The Air Quality Health Index measures air quality on a scale from 1 to 10. The higher the number, the greater the health risk associated with breathing the air. When the amount of air pollution is very high, the number will be reported as 10. How do I see the air quality index in my area? Information...