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Document ID ca-ab-dwrso-2003 Title Drinking Water Regulatory System Overview URL https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/aep-drinking-water-regulatory-fact-sheet.pdf Jurisdiction /ca/ab Subdomain(s) Drinking water, Wastewater, Stormwater Language en Status completed Analyzed at 2026-03-25 01:49:38.570365+00:00 Relevance Summarizes legislation, regulations, and standards for waterworks systems.

Q Qualitative Requirements (15)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Context Conditions Confidence
#Q001operationalhealthmandatoryPublic Water Potability Requirementdrinking waterThis regulation requires that water that is accessible to the public, which may be used as drinking water, be potable.water that is accessible to the public, which may be used as drinking waterhigh
#Q002monitoringoperationalmandatoryWaterworks Systems Audits and Inspectionsdrinking waterRisk based audits and inspections are conducted on waterworks systems regulated by AEP.waterworks systems regulated by AEPhigh
#Q003administrativeoperationalmandatoryCertification Advisory Committee Responsibilitiesdrinking water, wastewaterThe Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Advisory Committee is responsible for providing review and recommendations concerning the AEP Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program.high
#Q004administrativeoperationalmandatoryDWOS Technical Assistance and Educationdrinking waterThe provincial DWOS team provides technical assistance and education to inform the design and operations of waterworks systems regulated by AEP.high
#Q005corrective_actionhealthmandatoryDWOS Emergency Situation Coordinationdrinking waterThey also work closely with regional health authorities, municipalities, and consultants during emergency situations involving drinking water supplies.during emergency situations involving drinking water supplieshigh
#Q006administrativeoperationalmandatoryEnvironmental Activity Authorization Requirementdrinking waterThe ADR identifies activities affecting the environment for which an approval, registration, or notifications are required.for activities affecting the environment identified in the Activities Designation Regulationhigh
#Q007administrativereportingmandatoryApplication Information Submission Requirementdrinking waterThis regulation provides rules, provisions and stipulations regarding information that must be submitted with an application for an approval or registration.with an application for an approval or registrationhigh
#Q008administrativeoperationalmandatoryPotable Water Regulation Applicabilitydrinking waterThe PWR applies to all waterworks in Alberta and provides rules, provisions, prohibitions and stipulations related to water treatment requirements, potable water quality, water system design, performance standards, and certification of operators.all waterworks in Albertahigh
#Q009monitoringhealthmandatoryCanadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines Referencedrinking waterGuidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality ... These are drinking water quality guidelines that are used to regulate waterworks in Alberta. They are published by Health Canada and are referenced in AEP Standards and authorizations.waterworks in Albertahigh
#Q010treatmentoperationalmandatoryMunicipal Waterworks Treatment and Operational Standardsdrinking waterThe standards and guidelines for municipal waterworks outline the minimum treatment and operational requirements for municipal waterworks systems that are regulated by AEP.municipal waterworks systems regulated by AEPhigh
#Q011administrativeoperationalmandatoryWater and Wastewater Operator Certification Requirementsdrinking water, wastewaterThese guidelines outline the Certificate of Qualification requirements for operators of waterworks and wastewater systems as per the EPEA.operators of waterworks and wastewater systemshigh
#Q012operationaloperationalmandatoryCodes of Practice for Registered Systemsdrinking waterSystems that receive a registration are regulated through Codes of Practice as outlined in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement (Miscellaneous) Regulation.Systems that receive a registrationhigh
#Q013monitoringoperationalmandatoryAudit and Inspection Pass/Fail Criteriadrinking waterAudits and inspections pass or fail based on administrative, operational, and health risks.waterworks systems regulated by AEPhigh
#Q014administrativeoperationalmandatorySite-Specific Requirements for Approval-Based Systemsdrinking waterSystems that receive an approval are subject to more site-specific requirements.systems that receive an approval under the Activities Designation Regulationhigh
#Q015administrativeoperationalmandatoryEnvironmental Protection and Enhancement (Miscellaneous) Regulation Scopedrinking waterThis regulation describes the publication of notices, detailing of regulatory offences, codes of practice, and describes the duration of certificates of qualification and approvals under the EPEA.high

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