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Code of practice for waterworks systems using high quality groundwater.

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Groundwater Waterworks Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Dispute settlement Data collection/reporting Monitoring Standards Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Code enacts the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Environmental Protection and Enhancement (Miscellaneous) Regulation (Alta. Reg. 18/93). The Code lays down provisions relating to the practice of waterworks systems using high quality groundwater. Section 2 of Part 2 establishes that any person who constructs, operates or reclaims a waterworks system that uses high quality groundwater must do so in accordance with this Code of Practice. Furthermore, any conflict between the registration application and the terms and conditions of this Code of Practice shall be resolved in favour of this Code of Practice. The text consists of 10 Parts as follows: Definitions (1); General provisions (2); Administration, design and construction requirements (3); Operational requirements (4); Limits and Monitoring requirements (5); Wastewater requirements (6); Reclamation requirements (7); Reporting requirements (8); Record keeping requirements (9); Code of practice administration (10). One Schedule is enclosed.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection and Enhancement Act (RSA 2000, c. E-12).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, EIA, Institution, Registration, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Potable water, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX