Environmental

When test results show elevated levels of bacteria in drinking water, the Department of Health & Wellness or Environmental Health may issue a “boil-water advisory” (BWA). Environmental Health recommends that you limit water exposure and practice due...

What is an Excavation Pit? An excavation pit refers to any excavation in the ground made for the purpose of searching for, or removal of, earthen material. What do I need to operate an excavation pit? In order to operate an excavation pit, you must...

A valid licence is required to operate a food premises or to prepare and/or serve food to the public at any location in PEI. The licence expires each year on March 31st, except class 4 licenses, which do not expire. Apply for a Licence to Operate a...

What kinds of wells need a permit? The following types of wells require a Water Withdrawal Permit in order to use the well: high-capacity wells; low-capacity wells; or wells used to supply a central water supply system A low-capacity well supplies...

Who needs a Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas Dispenser Operator License? Anyone who dispenses a liquefied petroleum gas must hold a valid LP Gas Dispenser Operator License. How do I obtain a LP Gas Dispenser Operator License? You must complete an...

Ozone depleting or regulated substances are used in many applications, including refrigeration, air conditioning, fire suppression, cleaning of electronics, and solvents. When these substances are released they enter the earth's atmosphere, are...

Companies that wish to apply a commercial class pesticide to client properties must have a pesticide application business licence. Pesticide application business licences are specific to the type of pesticides your business uses. They are available...

Some pesticides or uses of pesticides require a pesticide application permit in addition to a pesticide applicator certificate. This includes individuals or companies that wish to apply a pesticide: to any open body of water to control noxious weeds...

You must successfully complete a written exam to obtain a pesticide applicator certificate. This allows you to apply a commercial, restricted or manufacturing class pesticide. A pass mark of 75 per cent is required. All pesticide exams are...

Anyone that wants to buy a commercial, restricted or agricultural class pesticide that does not possess a Pesticide Applicator Certificate, must first obtain a Pesticide Purchase Permit. What are the requirements? To obtain a Pesticide Purchase...

You must successfully complete a written exam to obtain a Pesticide Vendor Certificate. This certificate allows you to provide information and recommendations to your customers concerning the use and purchase of a domestic or non-domestic pesticide...

Recreation Services Access PEI Site Availability Snowmobile Permits all sites online Angling (Fishing) Licenses all sites in-person and online Firearms Safety Course [PDF] all sites in-person and mail-in Hunting License/ Furbearer Hunting/ Harvesting...

If you notice an environmental situation that has the potential to cause injury or illness, you can report it to Environmental Health. Environmental Health Officers are available to discuss and, if necessary, investigate concerns related to health...

A retail vendor’s licence is required to sell tobacco products in PEI. A licence is not required to sell only electronic smoking devices and/or accessories. If you sell tobacco products or electronic smoking devices and accessories in PEI your retail...

Renewal Advisory - March 31, 2025 Please be advised that Septic Contractor and Site Assessor licencing is up for renewal on March 31, 2025 pursuant to subsection 3.(3) of the Water Act Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations. 3.(3) A septic contractor’s...

It is against the law to smoke in a public place or work place in PEI. Also, smoking is not permitted in any vehicle while a child under age 19 years is present, even if a window, door, sunroof or roof is open and allows fresh air into the vehicle...

A permit is required in order to operate a public or semi-public swimming pool, whirlpool or water fun park. It is valid for one year only and must be renewed annually. Public and semi-public pools are inspected up to three times each year for water...