Are there regulatory requirements for wastewater discharges? Yes, there are several regulatory requirements for wastewater discharges, which vary depending upon the type of discharge. The discharge of wastewater can be categorized into planned and unplanned discharges. How do I...
Find an energy efficiency contractor If you're looking for a contractor, search efficiencyPEI's Network of Excellence contractor list. Network of Excellence contractors have up to date information on efficiencyPEI programs and services, and participate in ongoing trade-specific...
Who requires a pumper’s license? Any person/business that undertakes the cleaning of a sewage disposal system or the disposal of septage or biosolids. What is septage? Septage is material removed from a septic tank. Septic tanks should be cleaned as needed (every 3 to 5 years) using a Licensed Pumper. Licensed Pumpers are required to haul this material to an approved facility for processing and treatment. Charlottetown or Summerside both have approved disposal facilities. What are sludge and biosolids? Sludge, or biosolids, is the semi-liquid material removed from wastewater treatment systems...
Your active participation is welcome as we work together to protect our environment, and ensure the health and safety of our residents and visitors. Your feedback, requests for information and reporting of environmental concerns are important. Reporting unusual activity or a significant change in the environment will assist us in achieving environmental stewardship goals and addressing climate change. How do I report my environmental concern? If you are concerned about something you have observed; you may use the online form below to let us know. Please provide as much detail as possible to...
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...
The province is asking Islanders to submit their bold ideas about ways to reach the goal of Net Zero energy consumption by 2030. Net Zero energy consumption means that the total amount of energy used is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created. In order to reach...
Maple syrup consumers Prince Edward Island has a small but vibrant maple syrup industry. Most producers are small scale, family owned and operated businesses that produce a range of high quality maple products. Many producers welcome people to their maple bush during tapping...
The Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat values your input. We want to hear from you so we can better understand what we are doing right and what we can do better. Your feedback, including both concerns and compliments, helps us continuously improve French language services provided by the Government of Prince Edward Island. How can I share my feedback? Online Submit feedback to the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat through the webform link at the bottom of this page. By mail Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat P.O. Box 2000 500 Queen Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8...
What is an environmental records review? An environmental records review shares property information related to: incidents of property contamination (e.g. oil spills); presence of underground petroleum storage tanks; status of any environmental protection orders or environmental...
The 2026/2027 intake for the Climate Challenge Fund is now closed. For detailed information about the PEI Climate Challenge Fund and the application process, download the PEI Climate Challenge Fund Guidelines and Criteria. Please feel free to send any further questions you may have to: ClimateChallenge@gov.pe.ca. The 2026-27 Climate Challenge Fund will support projects that will start in April 2026 and that will finish before September 30, 2027. What is the Climate Challenge Fund (CC Fund)? In 2020, the Government of Prince Edward Island established an annual Climate Challenge Fund (CC Fund)...