PEI is affected by coastal erosion and coastal flooding. Because of our changing climate, inland flooding is also a risk in certain areas across the province. Erosion and flooding are hazards that impact everyone in PEI, in particular, residents and property owners in shoreline...
Installing a heat pump can help you save money on your energy bills and make your home more comfortable. Islanders with an annual household net income of $100,000 or less may be eligible for a free heat pump and electric water heater for their home, and those who heat with oil may be eligible for heat pumps systems and other benefits, based on household size with an income threshold of up to $129,000 for larger families. The Government of Prince Edward Island has finalized agreements with the Government of Canada to deliver the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA) benefits through the...
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...
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 a...
Morell River is a warm water system, which can be a challenge for two of PEI’s native fish: Atlantic salmon and brook trout, because they prefer cold water. But the Morell River Management Cooperative (MRMC) is helping the fish by keeping track of water temperatures and enhancing...
The provincial government wants to encourage beverage container recycling so people will return more cans and bottles for recycling to help reduce litter on Island roadways. A review of beverage container deposit and refund amounts is currently underway. “We are looking at a made...