| Req ID | Category | Intent | Legal Status | Name | Subdomain(s) | Context | Conditions | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #Q001 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Report an environmental emergency | other | In the event of an environmental emergency, call the 24-hour telephone number below for the province or territory in which the event is occurring. | In the event of an environmental emergency | high |
| #Q002 | reporting | reporting | guidance | Notify other agencies | other | Note: you may be responsible for notifying other agencies as required under federal or provincial regulations. | As required under federal or provincial regulations | high |
| #Q003 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Report other pipeline emergencies | other | For environmental emergencies involving other pipelines, contact the province or territory in which the event is occurring. | For environmental emergencies involving other pipelines | high |
| #Q004 | administrative | operational | recommended | Consult individual guideline technical documents | recreational water | the individual guideline technical documents should be consulted for the most current and complete information. | to obtain current and complete information | high |
| #Q005 | monitoring | operational | recommended | Annual EHSS frequency | recreational water | An EHSS should be conducted on an annual basis, just before the start of the swimming season. | conducted just before the start of the swimming season | high |
| #Q006 | operational | operational | recommended | Development of monitoring plan | recreational water | Using the data from the EHSS, a well-structured and documented monitoring plan should be developed. | based on data from the EHSS | high |
| #Q007 | corrective_action | health | recommended | Trigger actions on BAV exceedance | recreational water | If E. coli or enterococci concentrations exceed the established BAVs, this should trigger actions. | concentrations exceed the established BAVs | high |
| #Q008 | reporting | health | recommended | Cyanobacteria swimming advisory | recreational water | A swimming/contact advisory should be issued as a precaution. | where a planktonic bloom has developed or total microcystins exceed guideline | high |
| #Q009 | reporting | health | recommended | Post warning signs for swimmer's itch | recreational water | Warning signs should be posted in recreational water areas where cases of swimmer's itch have been reported. | where cases of swimmer's itch have been reported | high |
| #Q010 | operational | operational | recommended | Compliance with analytical procedures | recreational water | All collection procedures and laboratory analyses should be carried out as directed by the responsible authority. | for the collection, transport and analysis of samples | high |
| #Q011 | monitoring | health | recommended | Identify sources of fecal contamination | recreational water | Responsible authorities are encouraged to identify the sources of fecal contamination impacting a recreational water area to aid in public health decisions and to inform remediation prioritization to improve water quality. | impacting a recreational water area | high |
| #Q012 | corrective_action | health | recommended | Cyanobacteria advisory duration | recreational water | Once issued, an advisory should remain in place until the associated health risk has returned to an acceptable level. | Once a cyanobacteria advisory is issued | high |
| #Q013 | reporting | health | recommended | Benthic mat avoidance advisory | recreational water | In areas where benthic mats can be reached, individuals should be advised to avoid these areas, including keeping pets away from the impacted areas. | In areas where benthic mats can be reached | high |
| #Q014 | operational | unknown | recommended | Pathogen testing laboratory standards | recreational water | If testing is necessary, it should be conducted by qualified staff in laboratories with proper biosafety level, design, equipment, and procedures. | If testing for pathogens is necessary | high |
| #Q015 | operational | unknown | recommended | Physical hazard inspection and mitigation | recreational water | Check for hazards in the water and on the beach, remove hazards or post warnings, when required. | when hazards are present or waterbody characteristics present risk of injury | high |
| #Q016 | reporting | health | mandatory | Public access to hazard information | recreational water | The public also need access to information on the recreational water areas they are visiting, including any existing water quality hazards and the steps they can take to protect themselves. | high | |
| #Q017 | monitoring | operational | recommended | Fecal indicator monitoring frequency | recreational water | In general, recreational areas used for primary contact activities are monitored for fecal indicators (such as E. coli or enterococci) at a minimum frequency of one sampling event per week during the swimming season. | recreational areas used for primary contact activities | high |
| #Q018 | administrative | operational | guidance | Cyanobacteria management plan | recreational water | Areas that are at greater risk for cyanobacteria impacts may need a cyanobacteria management plan in place. | Areas identified as greater risk for cyanobacteria impacts | high |
| #Q019 | administrative | operational | guidance | Secondary contact guideline development | recreational water | For recreational water areas that are used solely for secondary contact activities, responsible authorities may choose to develop secondary contact guidelines. | areas used solely for secondary contact activities | high |
| #Q020 | prohibition | unknown | recommended | Pesticide treatment for aquatic plants | recreational water | Actions that involve trying to remove these organisms from natural waters or to treat them using pesticides may be harmful to the aquatic environment and are discouraged. | relating to aquatic vascular plants and algae | high |
| #Q021 | monitoring | operational | recommended | Chemical characteristic assessment | recreational water | Assess on a case-by-case basis, taking local factors into account. | Organic and inorganic chemicals in recreational waters | high |
| #Q022 | administrative | operational | recommended | Consult individual technical documents | recreational water | the individual guideline technical documents should be consulted for the most current and complete information. | high | |
| #Q023 | operational | operational | recommended | Monitoring plan development | recreational water | Using the data from the EHSS, a well-structured and documented monitoring plan should be developed. | based on data from the EHSS | high |
| #Q024 | monitoring | operational | recommended | Weekly monitoring frequency | recreational water | In general, recreational areas used for primary contact activities are monitored for fecal indicators (such as E. coli or enterococci) at a minimum frequency of one sampling event per week during the swimming season. | recreational areas used for primary contact activities | high |
| #Q025 | reporting | health | mandatory | Public access to hazard information | recreational water | The public also need access to information on the recreational water areas they are visiting, including any existing water quality hazards and the steps they can take to protect themselves. | high | |
| #Q026 | administrative | operational | guidance | Secondary contact guideline development | recreational water | For recreational water areas that are used solely for secondary contact activities, responsible authorities may choose to develop secondary contact guidelines. | areas used solely for secondary contact activities | high |
| #Q027 | corrective_action | health | recommended | Cyanobacteria advisory duration | recreational water | Once issued, an advisory should remain in place until the associated health risk has returned to an acceptable level. | Once a cyanobacteria advisory is issued | high |
| #Q028 | reporting | health | recommended | Benthic mat avoidance advisory | recreational water | In areas where benthic mats can be reached, individuals should be advised to avoid these areas, including keeping pets away from the impacted areas. | In areas where benthic mats can be reached | high |
| #Q029 | prohibition | operational | recommended | Discourage pesticide treatment of aquatic plants | recreational water | Actions that involve trying to remove these organisms from natural waters or to treat them using pesticides may be harmful to the aquatic environment and are discouraged. | relating to aquatic vascular plants and algae | high |
| #Q030 | operational | unknown | recommended | Pathogen testing laboratory standards | recreational water | If testing is necessary, it should be conducted by qualified staff in laboratories with proper biosafety level, design, equipment, and procedures. | If testing for pathogens is necessary | high |
| #Q031 | operational | health | recommended | Physical hazard inspection and mitigation | recreational water | Check for hazards in the water and on the beach, remove hazards or post warnings, when required. | high | |
| #Q032 | monitoring | operational | recommended | Chemical characteristic assessment | recreational water | Assess on a case-by-case basis, taking local factors into account. | Organic and inorganic chemicals in recreational waters | high |
| #Q033 | monitoring | health | recommended | Benthic mat visual assessment | recreational water | In clear shallow areas, the presence of benthic mats should be visually assessed. | In clear shallow areas | high |
| #Q034 | operational | operational | recommended | Cyanobacteria monitoring integration | recreational water | This monitoring should be included as part of the overall risk management plan for a recreational water area. | For areas at risk of cyanobacteria impacts | high |
| #Q035 | operational | health | recommended | Preventive risk management for pathogens | recreational water | To reduce the risk of human exposure to both enteric and non-enteric pathogens, a preventive risk management approach should be implemented. This should include routine monitoring for fecal indicator organisms. | To reduce risk of exposure to enteric and non-enteric pathogens | high |
| #Q036 | operational | health | recommended | Beach user hygiene and conduct | recreational water | Beach users can also do their part by properly disposing of litter, using available facilities for hygiene practices, and complying with beach regulations or codes of conduct. | General conduct for recreational beach users | high |
| #Q037 | operational | health | recommended | UV and heat exposure protection | recreational water | Avoid overexposure to UVR and protect yourself from excessive heat. | Activities during high UV index or high temperature days | high |
| #Q038 | operational | health | recommended | Thermal safety during recreation | recreational water | Avoid recreating for time-temperature combinations that appreciably increase or decrease core body temperature. | Immersion in water, particularly cold water ≤ 15 °C | high |
No quantitative requirements.
No definitions.