What is Source Water Protection? Why should you develop a Source Water Protection Plan? What are the benefits of Source Water Protection?

Having access to safe and secure drinking water sources is important for the health and well-being of Albertans, as stated in the Government of Alberta’s Water for Life strategy. [...] Additional guidance and information can be found in the SWP Operational Guide to the American Water Works Association’s Standard G300 and the Government of Alberta’s webpage for source water protection. [...] For example, the overarching goal of Camrose’s SWP Plan is to support the protection and improvement of surface water quality in the Battle River and Driedmeat Lake, which are critical water sources for the City of Camrose and many county residents. [...] Developing a Municipal Source Water Protection Plan: A Guide for Water Utilities and Municipalities: Step 5 Develop a Monitoring Program to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Source Water Protection Plan. [...] Often the resources and expertise needed to complete the plan can be found through in-kind support of the Government of Alberta, Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils, Water Treatment plants, and municipalities.