Lead is a naturally occurring element that is present in some minerals in rocks and soils, but the main source of lead in drinking water is generally through contact with plumbing components containing lead. The amount of lead dissolved into drinking water depends on a number of...
Iron is a naturally occurring element that is common in PEI rocks and soils. Iron can occur in well water for two reasons; it may be present in fine sediment particles, or it may be present in dissolved form in the water. A reddish-brown colour to the water, or an accumulation or...
Chloride is a naturally occurring element that is common in most natural waters and is most often found as a component of salt (sodium chloride) or in some cases in combination with potassium or calcium. The presence of chloride in groundwater can result from a number of sources...
Barium is a naturally occurring element that is found in small quantities in a variety of minerals. Varying amounts of barium can be dissolved as water passes through rocks and soils and be present in groundwater. Barium may also be present in the air as a result of industrial...
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that is widely distributed throughout the Earth’s rocks and soils. Arsenic can be dissolved from arsenic bearing minerals in the soil or rock and be present in groundwater. On a more local basis, arsenic can also be released into water...
Public Sector Pension Plan (PSPP) The Public Sector Pension Plan (PSPP) provides pension benefits for all permanent employees of the Participating Employers. The Minister of Finance is responsible for the administration of the PSPP and has delegated the day-to-day administrative...
Antimony occurs naturally in small amounts in several minerals in the earth’s crust, is used in various manufacturing processes, and is present in plumbing solder. It can enter drinking water as a result of the weathering of rocks and soils, from wastewater from some...
The Youth Storyboard Showcase for family violence prevention highlights the characteristics of healthy relationships in a very unique way said Minister of Family and Human Services Tina Mundy. “This year’s event encouraged teachers and youth-based organizations across the Island...
The complete story of Prince Edward Island’s population, social makeup, and economy can be found in the 42nd edition of the province’s Annual Statistical Review for 2015. “The Annual Statistical Review is one of the most important documents produced by the Government of Prince...
Island fishers are cleaning up the oceans to show their collective support and appreciation of our waters on World Oceans Day, June 8, 2016, said Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “The oceans are a changing environment for our fish stocks and we need to be...