Alberta's Drinking Water Program

Alberta has a long history of providing safe drinking water to Albertans.  Potable water is regulated by Alberta Environment under the environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) and the Potable Water Regulation.  The Potable Water Regulation makes the health-related parameters of the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines legal requirements for drinking water treatment systems in Alberta.

• Environmental Protection & Enhancement Act (EPEA)
• Potable Water Regulation
• Activities Designation Regulation

The province's drinking water program adopts the multi-barrier approach, and includes the following key elements:

• Watershed Assessment and Protection
• Legislation, Regulations, Standards and Guidelines supported by scientifically defensible design and performance standards and approvals
• Treatment facilities and Infrastructure using state-of-the-art technology
• Operator Training and Certification
• Drinking Water Monitoring/Risk Assessments
• Appropriate Compliance Action (Regulatory Approach)
• Consumer Confidence (Education, Communication & Database availability)