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Drinking Water Safety in Newfoundland and Labrador

Drinking Water Safety in Newfoundland and Labrador. “Water – A Mixed Solution” Provincial Rural Water Quality Workshop The Harris Center, MITACS and NEIA November 18, 2009 Haseen Khan, P.Eng. Overview of Government Initiatives. Drinking water safety is one of high priority areas

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Drinking Water Safety in Newfoundland and Labrador

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  1. Drinking Water Safety in Newfoundland and Labrador “Water – A Mixed Solution” Provincial Rural Water Quality Workshop The Harris Center, MITACS and NEIA November 18, 2009 Haseen Khan, P.Eng. Water Resources Management Division Department of Environment & Conservation

  2. Overview of Government Initiatives • Drinking water safety is one of high priority areas • Actively involved in drinking water safety since 2001 Water Resources Management Division Department of Environment & Conservation

  3. Government Initiatives • Multi-Barrier Strategic Action Plan Water Resources Management Division Department of Environment & Conservation

  4. Accomplishments of MBSAP • Source to Tap Report (2001) • Annual Drinking Water Safety Report (2002 – present) • Annual Drinking Water Safety Workshop (2001 – present) Water Resources Management Division Department of Environment & Conservation

  5. Accomplishments of MBSAP • Source water protection program • Drinking water quality monitoring program Water Resources Management Division Department of Environment & Conservation

  6. Accomplishments of MBSAP • Operator, Education and Training Section established in 2003 • Provides training and certification to operators through: • Classroom training • Hands-on training • Certification exams Water Resources Management Division Department of Environment & Conservation

  7. Accomplishments of MBSAP • Public Reporting • Quarterly and annual interpretive reports • Annual report to the House of Assembly • On-line DWQ GIS Application • Boil water advisories ALL DRINKING WATER DATA IS PUBLIC Water Resources Management Division Department of Environment & Conservation

  8. Accomplishments of MBSAP • Boil Water Advisories are issued as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of drinking water quality Water Resources Management Division Department of Environment & Conservation

  9. Government Initiatives • Rural Drinking Water Safety Initiative • Issues identified in rural communities • The Initiative was announced in 2008 • Designed to deal with only rural areas • $20 million allocated over a three year period Water Resources Management Division Department of Environment & Conservation

  10. Accomplishments of RDWSI • Completion of: • Sustainable Options for the Management of Drinking Water Quality in Small Water Systems Report • Studies underway: • PWDUs • Operation and maintenance of water systems Water Resources Management Division Department of Environment & Conservation

  11. Accomplishments of RDWSI • 7 potable water dispensing units (PWDUs) currently in operation • Received 47 applications for PWDUs • Design completed for 26 PWDUs to be installed in Spring 2010 Water Resources Management Division Department of Environment & Conservation

  12. Areas of Collaboration Government Regulatory Agency Academia Research and Development • DBP formation • Community outreach • Drinking water treatment technologies • Other projects as agreed upon through mutual discussion Water Resources Management Division Department of Environment & Conservation

  13. Newfoundland and Labrador The approach undertaken by the Government of NL has made us a leader in the country on Drinking Water Safety Water Resources Management Division Department of Environment & Conservation

  14. Thank You Questions? Water Resources Management Division Department of Environment & Conservation

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