Manganese occurs naturally in PEI rocks and soils. Usually it is not easily dissolved from these sources and its concentration in well water is low. In some cases, particularly in swampy areas where oxygen levels in groundwater are low, manganese is more easily dissolved and can...
Nitrate is a naturally occurring form of nitrogen that is commonly found throughout the environment. It is present at low levels in most groundwaters, but can be present significantly higher levels in areas with extensive use of fertilizers, storage and spreading of manure or...
Selenium is a naturally occurring element that is widely distributed throughout the Earth’s rocks and soils and is found in trace quantities in most plant and animal tissues. Selenium can be dissolved by weathering of minerals in the soil or rock or deposited from atmospheric...
Uranium is a naturally occurring element that is widely distributed throughout the Earth’s rocks and soils. Uranium can be dissolved from minerals in the soil or rock and be present in groundwater. The concentration of uranium in water is typically very small, but varies from...
Dois-je faire analyser mon eau potable? Il est généralement recommandé aux propriétaires de faire analyser au moins une fois par année l’eau potable provenant de leur propre puits afin d’y déceler la présence de bactéries et de faire analyser chimiquement tout nouveau puits dès...
Avant la construction ou la modification d’un système central d’approvisionnement en eau ou de traitement des eaux usées, un « permis de construire » doit être obtenu auprès du ministère. Ce permis résumera les travaux que le promoteur est autorisé à entreprendre et précisera...
Existe-t-il des exigences réglementaires concernant les rejets d’eaux usées? Oui, il existe plusieurs exigences réglementaires relatives au rejet d’eaux usées, qui varient en fonction du type de rejet. Les rejets d’eaux usées peuvent être classés en deux catégories : les rejets...
What are CEUs? Operator certificates must be renewed every four years. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required for renewal, and proof of completion is required. CEU requirements are based upon the certification class. It is the certificate holder's responsibility to keep...
The regulations require that all water and wastewater systems need to be registered with the Department and each system is assigned a unique registration number. This provides the department with important contact information to ensure system owners and operators are aware of any...