Chloride is a naturally occurring element that is common in most natural waters and is most often found as a component of salt (sodium chloride) or in some cases in combination with potassium or calcium. The presence of chloride in groundwater can result from a number of sources...
Sodium is a naturally occurring element that is widely distributed throughout the Earth’s rocks and soils, most often found in combination with chloride in the form of salt (sodium chloride). The presence of sodium in groundwater can result from a number of sources including the...
L’Île-du-Prince-Édouard suit les Recommandations pour la qualité de l’eau potable au Canada pour évaluer la salubrité de l’eau potable et son utilisation à des fins domestiques. Les valeurs les plus importantes sont les « concentrations maximales acceptables », des...
Les bouteilles de prélèvement pour l’analyse chimique et bactériologique des échantillons et les formulaires requis sont disponibles dans les centres Accès Î.-P.-É. ou aux Laboratoires d’analyse de l’Î.-P.-É., 23, voie de l’Innovation, Charlottetown. Il existe deux types de...
La Semaine des éducatrices et éducateurs de la petite enfance, qui a lieu du 5 au 9 février, reconnaît le rôle essentiel que jouent les éducateurs et éducatrices de la petite enfance dans le développement intellectuel, physique, social et affectif des enfants. « Les éducateurs et...
When do I need a Well Contractor’s or a Well Driller's License? Any person who undertakes in the drilling, construction or reconstruction of a water or geothermal well, needs a Well Driller's License. Holders of a Well Driller’s License must be employed by a company that has a...
About one half of PEI residents and business are serviced by central water supply or wastewater treatment systems, including systems that meet the needs of municipal and industrial customers, private developments or other establishments that serve the public. The requirements for...
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...