Bacterial contamination is the most common water quality problem faced by private well owners. There are many different types of bacteria. The laboratory tests for only two types of “indicator” organisms; total coliform bacteria and E. coli. The results of these two tests tell us...
What is an Excavation Pit? An excavation pit refers to any excavation in the ground made for the purpose of searching for, or removal of, earthen material. What do I need to operate an excavation pit? In order to operate an excavation pit, you must: possess a valid Excavation Pit...
While most of Prince Edward Island has been heavily impacted by human activities, there are scattered areas across the province that still contain special ecological features. Many of these special areas have been designated as Natural Areas under the Natural Areas Protection Act...
Irrigation Strategy The Water Withdrawal Regulations have been amended to support the implementation of an Irrigation Strategy for Prince Edward Island. The Irrigation Strategy is designed to guide water usage both protecting a healthy aquatic environment and supporting the use...
Do I need to register to be a beverage distributor? Any person who sells, by wholesale or other means, beverages in beverage containers to a retailer in the province must be registered as a beverage distributor. How do I register as beverage distributor? To register as a beverage...
The Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat supports the provincial government on matters related to the Acadian and Francophone community of Prince Edward Island. The Secretariat advises the government on the provision of programs and services in French in order to align...
The French Language Services Act establishes a complaints mechanism to ensure that the government institutions that are subject to the Act comply with it. How can I use the French Language Services Act complaints mechanism? You can use the complaints mechanism to make a complaint...
The Acadian and Francophone Community Advisory Committee (AFCAC) was founded in 1977 and is established under the French Language Services Act. What is the role of the AFCAC? The AFCAC plays an important role in the implementation of the French Language Services Act. The AFCAC...
The French Language Services Act of Prince Edward Island is in effect since December 14, 2013. What are the key aspects of the French Language Services Act? The Act is based on the principle of aligning the service priorities of the Acadian and Francophone community with the...