On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island and the PEI Energy Corporation, Doane Grant Thornton examined the ownership model of PEI’s electrical utilities, the Canadian electricity environment, and critical infrastructure alternatives.
PEI’s minister responsible for forestry has extended the fire closure order that bans all fires in the province, including campfires, until September 8 or further notice. Campfires and bonfires are banned, including fires on private property and at provincial parks and...
The Acadian and Francophone Community Advisory Committee (AFCAC) was founded in 1977 and is established under the French Language Services Act. What is the role of the AFCAC? The AFCAC plays an important role in the implementation of the French Language Services Act. The AFCAC...
efficiencyPEI was recognized with a national award for its work in providing Islanders with energy efficiency information and programs. The ENERGY STAR ® Canada Awards acknowledge outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy achievements. This...
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Hardness is commonly referred to as the ability of your water to neutralize soap, or the inability of the water to form soap lather. Hard water is caused by high concentrations of calcium and magnesium in the water, and can cause scale to form on hot water pipes, boilers and...
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that is widely distributed throughout the Earth’s rocks and soils. Arsenic can be dissolved from arsenic bearing minerals in the soil or rock and be present in groundwater. On a more local basis, arsenic can also be released into water...
Barium is a naturally occurring element that is found in small quantities in a variety of minerals. Varying amounts of barium can be dissolved as water passes through rocks and soils and be present in groundwater. Barium may also be present in the air as a result of industrial...
Iron is a naturally occurring element that is common in PEI rocks and soils. Iron can occur in well water for two reasons; it may be present in fine sediment particles, or it may be present in dissolved form in the water. A reddish-brown colour to the water, or an accumulation or...
Lead is a naturally occurring element that is present in some minerals in rocks and soils, but the main source of lead in drinking water is generally through contact with plumbing components containing lead. The amount of lead dissolved into drinking water depends on a number of...