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2015 Annual Report

Fort MacKay Waterworks System

Approval No.: 685-02-03

Submitted to:

Alberta Environment and Parks

Submitted on:

March 2, 2016

March 2, 2016

Alberta Environment and Parks Twin Atria 111 – 4999 98th Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3

RE: 2015 Annual Report for the Fort McKay Waterworks System

Dear Sir/Madam:

The Environmental Services (ES) Department is pleased to submit the 2015 Annual Report for the Fort McKay Waterworks System.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the information contained within this report, please contact the undersigned.

Sincerely,

Robert Rondeau Supervisor, Water Treatment Branch Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Hughie Gillis Manager, Underground Services Branch Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 3

Environmental Services .................................................................................................................................. 5

Water Treatment ....................................................................................................................................... 5

Underground Services ............................................................................................................................... 5

Fort McKay Waterworks System .................................................................................................................... 6

Personnel ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

Water Treatment ....................................................................................................................................... 6

Underground Services ............................................................................................................................... 7

Operator Certification .................................................................................................................................... 8

Incidents ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

UGS Work Orders ......................................................................................................................................... 11

Water Quality ............................................................................................................................................... 11

Raw Water ............................................................................................................................................... 11

Treated Water ......................................................................................................................................... 13

Additional Monitoring .................................................................................................................................. 19

Equipment Calibration .................................................................................................................................. 19

Problems and Corrective Actions ................................................................................................................. 19

Improvements and Changes to the System .................................................................................................. 19

Summary ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

Appendix 1: Additional Monitoring Results .................................................................................................. 20

Appendix 2: Additional Information ............................................................................................................. 21

2015 Fort McKay Waterworks System Annual Report

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FIGURES AND TABLES

Figure 1: Fort McKay Water Treatment Plant. Source: Pictometry Canada, 2015. ........................................ 6

Figure 2: Water Treatment Organizational Chart as of December 29, 2015. ................................................. 7

Figure 3: Underground Services Organizational Chart as of December 29, 2015. ......................................... 8

Table 1: Urban Water Treatment Operators .................................................................................................. 9

Table 2: Rural Water Treatment Operators.................................................................................................... 9

Table 3: UGS Operators .................................................................................................................................. 9

Table 4: WTP Incident Summary .................................................................................................................. 11

Table 5: Monthly summary of raw water data. ............................................................................................ 12

Table 6: Volume of raw water entering the treatment plant reported as a monthly summary of the daily total volume, and monthly totals. ................................................................................................................ 12

Table 7: Membrane filtration of Train 1; membrane integrity tests, particle counts, and treated water turbidity. ....................................................................................................................................................... 14

Table 8: Membrane filtration of Train 2; membrane integrity tests, particle counts, and treated water turbidity. ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

Table 9: Total chlorine residual, daily volume, pH and turbidity of treated water entering the distribution system. ......................................................................................................................................................... 16

Table 10: Results of sampling conducted in the distribution system including total residual chlorine, turbidity, and bacteriological. ...................................................................................................................... 17

Table 11: Name and concentration of chemicals added to the treatment process. There is no Maximum Use labelled or in NSF standard 60 for carbon (PAC). ......................................................................................... 17

Table 12: Dosage of chemicals added to the treatment process. Max Use is from Standard 60 (NSF/ANSI). ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Table 13: Results of Trihalomethane (THM) and Haloacetic acid (HAA) sampling. ...................................... 18

Table 14: Analytical results of sampling required in Section 6.1.7 of the Approval. .................................... 20

Table 15: Additional THM and HAA sampling results. .................................................................................. 21


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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Solid waste, water, and wastewater services, including the associated collection and distribution systems, are provided in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) by the Environmental Services (ES) Department. The mandate of the Department is to be an industry leader in providing diligent, reliable and efficient environmental services and protection while sustaining a workplace that is enjoyable, innovative, and respected by its peers.

Branches within the ES Department include: Water Treatment (WT), Wastewater Treatment (WWT), Underground Services (UGS), Trade Services, and Solid Waste & Landfill. Trade Services became their own branch in 2015, and they are responsible for the repairs and preventative maintenance in support of the other ES branches. In the beginning of 2015, Sustainability became its own department; Sustainable Operations. The ES branches that support the Fort McKay Waterworks System are discussed in more detail in the following subsections.

WATER TREATMENT

The WT branch provides a sufficient, reliable, and safe supply of potable water to municipal customers by operating and maintaining all municipal potable water treatment facilities to surpass regulatory standards. The WT branch is responsible for the operation and maintenance of:

• Class IV Water Treatment Plant in Fort McMurray;• Four Class II Water Treatment Plants in Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Janvier, and Conklin;• Four rural commercial and residential fill reservoirs;• FM Bulk Water Station;• Nine pump stations located throughout the Region in both rural and urban communities; and• Nine reservoirs located throughout the Region in both rural and urban communities.

UNDERGROUND SERVICES

The UGS Branch ensures potable water is delivered to the customer in a sufficient, reliable, and safe manner by operating and maintaining all municipal potable water distribution systems and surpasses regulatory standards. The UGS Branch also protects the environment by operating and maintaining all municipal wastewater collection systems. The UGS Branch is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repairs of the following infrastructure:

• Class IV Wastewater Collection and Class IV Water Distribution systems in Fort McMurray;• Rural water distribution and wastewater collection systems in Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Saprae

Creek, Janvier, and Anzac;• Water transmission lines leading from Fort McMurray to Anzac; and• Bulk water delivery in Anzac, Conklin, Janvier, Draper, Saprae Creek, and Gregoire Lake Estates.


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FORT MCKAY WATERWORKS SYSTEM

The hamlet of Fort McKay is located 58 kilometers north of Fort McMurray on the west bank of the Athabasca River. According to the 2012 census, there are 59 people living in Fort McKay but the census did not account for transient oil sands workers or residents living on the nearby first nations reserve. Drinking water in the hamlet is sourced from the Ells River and it is treated in a Class II Water Treatment Plant.

Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) provides approvals for water treatment and distribution systems under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA). The Fort McKay Waterworks System’s approval number is 685-02-00 and was approved on July 20, 2005. We have received amendment 685-02-03 which is valid until July 1, 2016 or until a new EPEA approval is issued, whichever occurs first.

Figure 1: Fort McKay Water Treatment Plant. Source: Pictometry Canada, 2015.

PERSONNEL

WATER TREATMENT

Certified WT operators ensure a clean, safe, and uninterrupted supply of potable water. All operations staff are fully involved with operating the RMWB water facilities. As of December 2015, the WT Branch had a total 27 positions with 23 full-time staff, two vacancies, and two temporary positions. The WT staff related to certification consist of a Manager, a Supervisor, an Urban Foreman and a Rural Foreman. The Urban foreman, responsible primarily for the Fort McMurray Waterworks System, has ten Utility Treatment Technicians and two Laboratory Technicians. The Rural Foreman, responsible primarily for the


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rural waterworks systems, has seven Utility Treatment Technicians and a Rural Utility Treatment Technician.

Figure 2: Water Treatment Organizational Chart as of December 29, 2015.

UNDERGROUND SERVICES

RMWB’s UGS staff operate and maintain all of the municipal potable water distribution systems within the Municipality. As of December 2015, the UGS Branch had a total of 48 full-time positions including five temporary positions and three vacancies. The UGS staff consists of a Manager, two Supervisors, three Foremen, eight Utility Operators, three Utility Technicians, thirteen Equipment Operators, eight Laborers, two Planners (one utility and one metering) and two Schedulers (one utility and one metering), six Meter Technicians, and three Clerks. The operations staff, other than those working in the metering section, are fully involved with operating the water distribution and waste water collections systems listed above. A year-end organizational chart is provided below.


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Figure 3: Underground Services Organizational Chart as of December 29, 2015.

OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

The operators that are responsible for the Fort McKay Waterworks system are supported by the Municipality to achieve the highest level of certification possible. Provided in the following tables are lists of the operators and their certifications. The primary fax number for the Water Treatment Plant, 780-799-5909, can be used if required.


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Table 1: Urban Water Treatment Operators

Name Position Contact Certification Date Resigned Manager WTIV Foreman WTIII Operator WTIV Operator WTIV Operator WTIV, WWTI Operator WTIV, WWTI October 2 Operator WTIII, WWTI, WDII, WWCII Operator WTIV Operator WTII Operator WTII Operator WWTIV, WTII, WCII, WDII Operator WTII, WWTII Operator WTIV

Table 2: Rural Water Treatment Operators

Name Position Contact Certification Date Resigned Supervisor WTIII,WDIV,WWCIII,WTI Foreman WTII Operator Small Systems Operator WTIII September 9

Operator WTII, WWTII, WDI Operator WTII, WDI Operator WTIV, WDIII, WWTIII Operator WTII Operator WTII, WDI

Operator Trainee

Table 3: UGS Operators

Name Position Contact Certification Manager WDIV, WWCIII Supervisor WDI, WWCI

Supervisor None

Foreman WDI, WWCII

Foreman WDII, WWCII

Foreman WDII

Meter Technician None


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Scheduler-Metering None

Utility Operator WDIV, WWCIII,WTI

Equipment Operator None

Utility Technician None

Utility Technician None


Meter Technician WDI

Utility Operator WDII, WWCII



Scheduler WDI, WWCII

Utility Operator None

Utility Operator WDII, WWCII, WTII

Labourer WDI

Meter Planner WDI

Utility Operator None


Meter Technician WDI

Planner WDIV, WWCIV

Utility Operator WDI, WWCI


Labourer WDII, WWCII

Utility Technician WDI, WWCI

Equipment Operator WDI

Equipment Operator II WDI, WWCI



Labourer WDI

Meter Technician WDI, WWCI

Labourer None

Equipment Operator I None

Equipment Operator II None

Labourer None


Equipment Operator I None


Equipment Operator WDI, WWCI


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INCIDENTS

There were 4 incidents relating to the Fort McKay Waterworks System in 2015 (Table 4). There were also three notifications for the distribution system, reference numbers: 296760, 296874, and 296887.

Table 4: WTP Incident Summary

Ref. Number Date of Incident

Description

298700 May 25 pH in the clearwell was below limits

298707 May 26 Failure to report low pH level 304311 October 6 Incorrectly labelled data columns on 2014 annual report 305457 November 6 Log sheet for daily results of particle counts and MIT testing for

membrane units was lost prior to digital entry

UGS WORK ORDERS

A separate report submitted to AEP provides a complete list of all UGS work orders in the Municipality. In Fort McKay, there were a total of 14 UGS work orders for maintenance.

WATER QUALITY

RMWB’s water quality monitoring program ensures that the public receives clean and safe drinking water by meeting legislated standards including the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (GCDWQ). Through frequent testing of raw and treated water, RMWB ensures that the quality of water provided to the consumers is of the highest standard.

Routine water quality testing is generally performed by the internal laboratories. All bacteriological testing is done at the Provincial Laboratory for Public Health in Edmonton and any additional analysis is done at accredited external laboratories. Results of the 2015 water quality monitoring program are summarized in the following sections and additional results are attached as appendices.

RAW WATER

Raw water grab samples are taken daily entering the treatment plant to monitor turbidity, pH, and temperature. Raw water fluoride is analyzed monthly by an independent laboratory. Grab samples are taken entering the treatment plant, prior to chemical addition.


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Table 5: Monthly summary of raw water data.

Month Turbidity

(NTU) pH

Temp (°C)

Fluoride

Max Min Avg Max Min Avg Max Min Avg mg/L

Jan 5.87 1.98 2.95 7.11 6.91 7.03 5.00 3.00 3.79 0.097 Feb 4.75 2.60 3.02 7.31 7.04 7.17 5.20 1.00 2.61 0.097 Mar 32.72 2.60 4.16 7.33 6.92 7.11 5.00 1.00 2.50 0.096 Apr 12.80 3.04 6.84 8.05 7.20 7.59 6.00 1.80 4.35 0.085 May 13.30 2.13 6.55 7.85 7.21 7.58 15.00 6.00 10.35 0.074 Jun 5.39 1.69 3.16 8.04 7.50 7.82 20.00 13.00 17.02 0.083 Jul 7.03 1.38 2.57 8.05 7.55 7.81 21.00 18.00 19.53 0.117 Aug 7.61 1.05 3.31 8.60 7.65 7.91 21.00 17.00 19.19 0.136 Sep 9.41 1.11 2.79 8.00 7.71 7.87 17.00 12.00 14.23 0.135 Oct 8.19 1.16 1.96 8.32 7.78 8.00 14.00 7.80 10.87 0.105 Nov 4.75 1.14 2.03 8.11 7.56 7.84 8.00 4.00 5.07 0.104 Dec 10.80 1.16 2.77 7.76 7.06 7.41 12.00 2.00 5.61 0.127

Raw water volume is recorded once per day entering the treatment plant, as a total, by continuous monitoring.

Table 6: Volume of raw water entering the treatment plant reported as a monthly summary of the daily total volume, and monthly totals.

Month Volume per day (m3) Volume (m3)

Max Min Avg Total

Jan 643.0 342.0 425.1 13179.0 Feb 694.0 284.0 473.5 13259.0 Mar 832.0 209.0 537.8 16673.0 Apr 800.0 117.0 509.3 15278.0 May 790.0 326.0 537.5 16663.0 Jun 709.0 242.0 468.6 14058.0 Jul 786.0 27.0 391.7 12143.0

Aug 712.0 260.0 410.6 12728.0 Sep 493.0 263.0 413.4 12401.0 Oct 446.0 275.0 354.0 10975.0 Nov 526.0 278.0 334.9 10048.0 Dec 434.0 245.0 326.1 10109.0


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TREATED WATER

Direct membrane integrity tests (MIT) are required to be applied at least once a month to ensure the integrity of the filter (Section.5.1.2). Table 4-1 of the Approval refers to treatment methods of membrane filtration and chlorine disinfection to achieve the log reduction requirements. The conditions included are filter effluent turbidity and particle counts after each membrane unit, and CT for viruses.

Treated water particle counts are conducted after each membrane unit via continuous monitoring at five minute intervals. Particle counts are recorded as an average once per day. The Approval requires the particle detection range to be 2-15 microns; however, the two units at the Fort McKay facility have a range of 2-10 microns. A non-compliance was reported to AEP and given reference number 307915.

Treated water turbidity is also sampled after each membrane unit via continuous sampling at five minute intervals and is recorded as an average once per day. Table 5-1 of the Approval includes limits for the cumulative minutes of both particle counts and treated water turbidity. We do not have the data stored to determine the cumulative minutes for neither the particle count nor membrane turbidities because the system was not configured to capture those data sets. These were reported to AEP as contraventions to the Approval and AEP provided reference numbers for cumulative minutes of particle counts (308763) and membrane turbidity (308764). Modifications will be made in the SCADA programming to include this in the future.

The July 2015 monthly log sheet for the Zenon Water Treatment Plant for the Fort MacKay Waterworks System was misplaced before digital entry and filing could be completed. The sheet contained the daily results for the particle counts and MIT testing for the membrane units. This contravention was reported to AEP and given reference number 305457. Moving forward, there will be a computer station available at the plant to enhance administrative controls and increase the frequency of electronic data entry.


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Table 7: Membrane filtration of Train 1; membrane integrity tests, particle counts, and treated water turbidity.

Train 1 Membrane Integrity Tests

(kPa/s) Particle Counts Turbidity (NTU)

Month Max Min Avg Max Min Avg Max Min Avg

Jan 0.0498 0.0165 0.0341 15.46 4.00 6.35 0.09 0.04 0.08 Feb 0.0020 0.0012 0.0016 8.95 1.30 4.43 0.09 0.05 0.06 Mar 0.0047 0.0018 0.0028 7.00 3.97 4.75 0.10 0.04 0.07 Apr 0.0037 0.0018 0.0023 8.78 1.61 4.89 0.09 0.05 0.06 May 0.0038 0.0008 0.0020 9.10 1.30 4.46 0.08 0.04 0.07 Jun 0.0056 0.0020 0.0024 17.77 3.90 10.69 0.09 0.03 0.05 Jul ND ND ND ND ND ND 0.08 0.04 0.06 Aug 0.0155 0.0008 0.0036 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08 0.05 0.06 Sep 0.0191 0.0019 0.0043 4.92 0.00 2.04 0.08 0.04 0.06 Oct 0.0051 0.0020 0.0036 16.82 0.40 2.44 0.09 0.04 0.06 Nov 0.0099 0.0043 0.0066 5.00 0.27 2.24 0.09 0.04 0.06 Dec 0.0105 0.0049 0.0073 19.85 0.71 4.27 0.08 0.03 0.05

Limits Not to exceed 0.083 KPa/s

≤ 20 count/mL; ≥ 20 count/mL and ≤ 200 count/mL for cumulative 15 min/day

≤ 0.1 NTU; For cumulative 15 min/day ≥ 0.1 NTU and ≤ 0.3 NTU

Note: ND signifies no data available.


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Table 8: Membrane filtration of Train 2; membrane integrity tests, particle counts, and treated water turbidity.

Train 2 Membrane Integrity Tests Particle Counts Turbidity (NTU) Month Max Min Avg Max Min Avg Max Min Avg

Jan 0.0411 0.0222 0.0355 10.00 4.07 6.60 0.08 0.02 0.05 Feb 0.0028 0.0022 0.0024 9.00 3.00 5.68 0.08 0.03 0.06 Mar 0.0055 0.0027 0.0034 8.00 1.10 4.88 0.09 0.03 0.06 Apr 0.0075 0.0030 0.0039 6.97 1.78 4.66 0.08 0.04 0.05 May 0.0067 0.0028 0.0039 10.00 2.77 6.02 0.08 0.03 0.06 Jun 0.0045 0.0030 0.0034 12.10 3.25 7.89 0.09 0.03 0.05 Jul ND ND ND ND ND ND 0.09 0.04 0.06 Aug 0.0089 0.0017 0.0040 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08 0.04 0.06 Sep 0.0099 0.0033 0.0060 2.92 0.00 0.65 0.08 0.05 0.06 Oct 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050 OL OL OL OL OL OL Nov 0.0167 0.0100 0.0132 4.00 0.00 0.80 0.07 0.05 0.06 Dec 0.0375 0.0102 0.0162 8.49 0.00 2.18 0.06 0.04 0.05

Limits Not to exceed 0.083 KPa/s

≤ 20 count/mL; ≥ 20 count/mL and ≤ 200 count/mL for cumulative 15 min/day

≤ 0.1 NTU; For cumulative 15 min/day ≥ 0.1 NTU and ≤ 0.3 NTU

Note: ND signifies no data available. : OL signifies that equipment was offline.

Chlorine disinfection is used to achieve a ≥ 4.0 log reduction in viruses. A contravention was reported in February 2016, as per Section 6.1.11 (b) of the EPEA approval No. 685-02-03; “the approval holder shall compile an Annual Waterworks Report which shall include the following: (b) maximum and minimum daily value of each parameter monitored, as outlined in TABLE 4-1 and TABLE 6-1, for each month.” The Fort McKay Water Treatment Plant has not recorded or reported CT values for viruses since the approval was issued. This contravention was reported to AEP and given reference number 307916. Going forward, the CT actual value will be recorded daily along with the CT required and CT performance ratio for viruses. A daily calculation log sheet has been established on site to aid operators with the calculations and records.

Total chlorine residual of treated water entering the distribution system is recorded as an average once a day from data collected continuously at five minute intervals. Treated water volume is recorded once per day as a total, by continuous monitoring. Treated water volume is measured entering the distribution system. The pH of treated water entering the distribution system is analyzed once a day from a grab sample. Treated water turbidity is sampled entering the distribution system via continuous sampling at five minute intervals. Treated water turbidity is recorded as an average once per day.


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Table 9: Total chlorine residual, daily volume, pH and turbidity of treated water entering the distribution system.

Month Chlorine Residual (mg/L) Volume (m3) per day Volume (m3) pH Turbidity (NTU)

Max Min Avg Max Min Avg Total Max Min Avg Max Min Avg

Jan 1.64 0.71 1.11 426.6 228.1 315.8 9,788.9 7.03 6.65 6.82 0.48 0.15 0.25 Feb 1.45 0.80 1.15 447.2 273.4 353.0 9,883.7 7.20 6.83 7.02 0.34 0.10 0.18 Mar 1.37 0.83 1.12 589.2 216.2 417.2 12,932.2 7.07 6.66 6.84 0.19 0.06 0.12 Apr 1.35 0.70 1.06 530.4 136.7 398.7 11,962.3 6.96 6.57 6.76 0.19 0.05 0.07 May 1.30 0.70 1.00 636.6 294.1 422.4 13,094.5 6.83 6.47

*6.63 0.24 0.06 0.08

Jun 1.23 0.88 1.07 562.5 159.4 372.6 11,179.4 6.99 6.74 6.85 0.28 0.10 0.17 Jul 1.23 0.86 1.07 464.1 207.2 309.4 9,592.4 7.90 6.86 7.01 0.47 0.08 0.12 Aug 1.38 0.82 1.11 458.0 206.3 324.4 10,056.1 7.30 7.04 7.15 0.20 0.06 0.11 Sep 1.56 0.80 1.21 430.5 202.4 327.6 9,829.2 7.30 7.02 7.16 0.29 0.05 0.11 Oct 1.64 0.91 1.18 427.3 193.1 276.9 8,582.9 7.58 7.08 7.27 0.12 0.05 0.08 Nov 1.60 0.88 1.19 368.8 176.6 261.9 7,857.1 7.34 6.89 7.13 0.13 0.05 0.08 Dec 1.25 0.85 1.07 367.2 133.6 250.8 7,773.8 7.38 6.79 7.04 0.32 0.09 0.18 Limits ≥ 0.5 and ≤ 2.5 mg/L NA 6.5-8.5 NA

*Contravention reported: reference number 298700

Sampling is required to be conducted within the distribution system. Total chlorine residual and treated water turbidity are required to be sampled from random locations within the distribution system once per week. Bacteriological sampling was conducted at random locations in the distribution system. Grab samples were collected at least 4 times a month and analysis was conducted as per the latest edition of the GCDWQ.


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Table 10: Results of sampling conducted in the distribution system including total residual chlorine, turbidity, and bacteriological.

Month Chlorine Residual (mg/L) Turbidity (NTU) Bacteriological Samples

Max Min Avg Max Min Avg Sample Date Result Monthly Total

Jan 0.95 0.62 0.85 0.41 0.24 0.33 5, 12, 19, 27 7 Absence/ 1 Resample* 8

Feb 0.79 0.71 0.75 0.40 0.18 0.31 2, 9, 17, 23 7 Absence/ 1 Resample* 8

Mar 1.26 0.61 0.83 0.25 0.13 0.19 2, 10, 16, 23, 30 11 Absence 11

Apr 1.12 0.69 0.89 0.18 0.10 0.13 7, 20, 27, 28 8 Absence 8

May 1.07 0.64 0.81 0.23 0.07 0.14 5, 11, 19, 25 8 Absence 8

Jun 0.91 0.61 0.76 0.35 0.15 0.27 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10 Absence 10

Jul 0.96 0.63 0.77 0.20 0.13 0.17 6, 13, 14, 20, 27 7 Absence/ 1 Resample* 8

Aug 0.97 0.66 0.78 0.28 0.12 0.17 4, 10, 17, 24, 31 10 Absence 10

Sep 0.96 0.70 0.83 0.76 0.15 0.32 8, 14, 17, 21, 28 8 Absence/ 1 Resample* 9

Oct 0.89 0.55 0.77 0.19 0.11 0.15 5, 13, 19, 26 8 Absence 8

Nov 1.25 0.67 0.91 0.31 0.10 0.19 4, 9, 16, 23, 30 10 Absence 10

Dec 1.22 0.32 0.85 0.35 0.08 0.21 7, 14, 15, 22 5 Absence 5

Limits ≥ 0.1 mg/L ≤ 5 NTU Zero detectable E. coli and coliform/100 mL *Sample label missing information

The name, concentration, and dosage of chemicals added to the treatment process are required to be reported (Section 4.3 and Table 6-1 of the Approval). Dosage is reported once per day and is less than the Max Use dosage as specified in Standard 60, published by National Sanitation Foundation and American National Sanitation Standards Institute (NSF/ANSI). During 2015, the supplier of Sodium Hypochlorite and PAC (carbon) was changed. The chemicals used in the water treatment process, and their suppliers, are summarized in the following tables.

Table 11: Name and concentration of chemicals added to the treatment process. There is no Maximum Use labelled or in NSF standard 60 for carbon (PAC).

Manufacturer Name Chemical Name Concentration Max Use (mg/L)

Univar Canada Ltd Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) 12 % 97 ClearTech Industries Inc. Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) 12 % 72 Chemtrade Logistics Isopac (PACl) 62 % 200 Premium Chemicals Asia Ltd Potassium Permanganate (KmNO4) 0.45 % 50

Cabot Carbon (PAC) Variable NA Jacobi Carbon (PAC) Variable NA

*Note: NA signifies not available.


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Table 12: Dosage of chemicals added to the treatment process. Max Use is from Standard 60 (NSF/ANSI).

Month NaOCl (mg/L) ISOPAC (mg/L) KMnO4 (mg/L) PAC (mg/L)

Max Min Avg Max Min Avg Max Min Avg Max Min Avg Jan 4.8 1.1 3.1 186.7 22.5 149.9 0.6 0.2 0.4 152.8 0.0 94.9 Feb 3.4 1.9 2.7 155.6 121.0 139.2 0.5 0.2 0.3 125.7 67.0 97.3 Mar 3.7 0.5 2.4 150.8 113.3 131.3 0.3 0.0 0.1 228.6 0.0 87.8 Apr 2.7 1.5 2.0 194.9 50.8 137.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 130.2 8.8 88.2 May 2.7 0.7 2.1 167.2 92.8 124.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 119.9 0.0 87.1 Jun 3.3 1.7 2.6 157.9 108.8 128.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 183.0 59.3 102.0 Jul 5.2 2.6 3.3 172.8 15.5 132.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 163.2 0.0 178.0 Aug 4.2 2.6 3.5 160.1 108.1 128.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 154.1 60.2 112.5 Sep 3.9 2.2 3.1 158.8 106.8 129.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 190.1 74.1 120.3 Oct 2.7 1.4 2.0 149.0 107.7 127.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 233.0 71.4 141.9 Nov 2.5 1.2 1.9 145.7 116.2 132.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 218.2 97.5 151.6 Dec 2.8 1.3 2.1 188.0 117.8 140.6 2.5 0.0 0.3 204.3 126.5 155.6

Section 6.1.8 of the Approval requires Trihalomethanes (THM) to be analyzed once every three months from three grab samples taken at random locations in the distribution system. A grab sample is also required at the location in the distribution system furthest from treatment. All four samples should be collected within a 24 hour period. As per Section 6.1.10, because the results from the last four monitoring events are below the MAC the RMWB could reduce sampling as outlined in the Approval. Haloacetic acids (HAA) are included in the GCDWQ, and are sampled at the same frequency and locations as THM.

Table 13: Results of Trihalomethane (THM) and Haloacetic acid (HAA) sampling.

Sample Date

WTP Health Centre School Elder/ Day Care

THM (mg/L)

HAA (mg/L)

THM (mg/L)

HAA (mg/L)

THM (mg/L)

HAA (mg/L)

THM (mg/L)

HAA (mg/L)

Mar 11 0.0342 0.0414 0.0412 0.0440 0.0405 0.0451 0.0420 0.0486

Jun 18 0.0331 0.0226 0.0357 0.0252 0.0370 0.0219 0.0345 0.0217

Sep 16 0.0405 0.0399 0.0453 0.0450 0.0431 0.0432 0.0445 0.0453

Dec 9 0.0176 0.0205 0.0183 0.0248 0.0199 0.0235 0.0216 0.0247

Avg 0.03135 0.0311 0.0351 0.0348 0.0351 0.0334 0.0357 0.0351

Limits 0.1 0.08 0.1 0.08 0.1 0.08 0.1 0.08


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ADDITIONAL MONITORING

Additional monitoring is required a minimum of two times per year; one grab sample in the summer and one grab sample in the winter. Samples are to be taken from the treated water entering the distribution system and sent to an independent laboratory for analysis. Additional monitoring results for all parameters indicated in Section 6.1.7 of the Approval are included in Appendix 1.

EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION

Calibration for critical online equipment has been conducted by the RMWB Trade Services Instrumentation Group. They have calibrated all sampling equipment referred to within Table 5-1 to satisfy annual requirements. The certificates of calibration and accuracy are available upon request. All instruments are on a preventative maintenance schedule, which includes calibration.

PROBLEMS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

As part of our maintenance schedule, GE Zenon was on site in December of 2015 to inspect membranes and provide training to operators and members of the Trades Services branch. We have noted excess air bubbles coming off the train, however, water quality has maintained compliance. To resolve this issue we will review manufacturer recommendations and investigate if there have been any hardware updates that could be procured to address this field observation. We’ll also look into updating our SCADA system to record and trend as necessary to meet the manufacturer’s requirements.

IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGES TO THE SYSTEM

New membrane cartridges were installed in January 2015. The installation of these cartridges increased the plant’s capacity by approximately 33 %. The pH chemical system was changed in 2015 from caustic to soda ash. To date, the new system has not been needed to adjust pH but it’s capable of doing so if it becomes necessary.

SUMMARY

The Municipality remains committed to providing high-quality water services. Through continued investment by the Municipality, in staff, capital projects, and improved procedures the Municipality aims to achieve its goal of full legislative compliance.


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APPENDIX 1: ADDITIONAL MONITORING RESULTS

Table 14: Analytical results of sampling required in Section 6.1.7 of the Approval.

Parameter Limit January 7 July 16 Turbidity MAC: None 1.82 NTU 0.18 NTU

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) MAC: None 159 mg/L 139 mg/L

Calcium AO:<500mg/L 30.2 mg/L 25.0 mg/L

Magnesium MAC: None 8.19 mg/L 7.36 mg/L

Hardness (CaCO₃) MAC: None 109 mg/L 92.7 mg/L

Sodium MAC: None 14.9 mg/L 13.9 mg/L

Nitrite-Nitrate (NO₂-NO₃) MAC: None 0.108 mg/L <0.022 mg/L

Ammonia (NH₃) AO: <200 mg/L <0.050 mg/L <0.050 mg/L

T-Alkalinity 45 mg/L as nitrate; 10 mg/L as nitrate-nitrogen

46.8 mg/L 29.6 mg/L

Fluoride MAC: None 0.042 mg/L 0.024 mg/L

Nitrite (N) MAC: None <0.010 mg/L <0.010 mg/L

Total Organic Carbons (TOC) 1.5 mg/L 5.0 mg/L 2.8 mg/L

Aluminum 3 mg/L as nitrite; 1 mg/L as nitrite-nitrogen

0.0599 mg/L 0.0283 mg/L

Copper MAC: None 0.0030 mg/L 0.00385 mg/L

Lead None <0.00010 mg/L <0.0000050 mg/L

[This report shall not be reproduced except in full without the written authority of the Laboratory.]

07-JAN-15

Lab Work Order #: L1565190

Date Received:Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

1 Silin Forest RoadFort McMurray AB T9H 5A1

ATTN: Rick GuerinFINAL 15-JAN-15 08:53 (MT)Report Date:

Version:

Certificate of Analysis

ALS CANADA LTD Part of the ALS Group A Campbell Brothers Limited Company

____________________________________________

STEPHANIE CHAULKAccount Manager

ADDRESS: Bay 1, 245 MacDonald Cresent, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4B5 Canada | Phone: +1 780 791 1524 | Fax: +1 780 791 1586

Client Phone: 780-799-7488

Job Reference: 4500009936Project P.O. #:

15-tw-fk-sa1C of C Numbers: Legal Site Desc:

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water

water

Routine Water Analysis

Alberta Tier 1 Metals (Total)

Chloride (Cl)

Calcium (Ca)-DissolvedMagnesium (Mg)-DissolvedPotassium (K)-DissolvedSodium (Na)-Dissolved

Fluoride (F)

Ion BalanceTDS (Calculated)Hardness (as CaCO3)

Nitrate (as N)

Nitrate and Nitrite (as N)

Nitrite (as N)

Sulfate (SO4)

pHConductivity (EC)Bicarbonate (HCO3)Carbonate (CO3)Hydroxide (OH)Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3)

Mercury (Hg)-Total

Aluminum (Al)-TotalAntimony (Sb)-TotalArsenic (As)-TotalBarium (Ba)-TotalBoron (B)-TotalCadmium (Cd)-TotalCalcium (Ca)-TotalChromium (Cr)-TotalCopper (Cu)-TotalIron (Fe)-TotalLead (Pb)-TotalMagnesium (Mg)-TotalManganese (Mn)-TotalNickel (Ni)-TotalPotassium (K)-TotalSelenium (Se)-Total

mg/L

mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

mg/L

%mg/Lmg/L

mg/L

mg/L

mg/L

mg/L

pHuS/cmmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

mg/L

mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

09-JAN-15

11-JAN-1511-JAN-1511-JAN-1511-JAN-15

09-JAN-15

12-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-15

09-JAN-15

12-JAN-15

09-JAN-15

09-JAN-15

09-JAN-1509-JAN-1509-JAN-1509-JAN-1509-JAN-1509-JAN-15

12-JAN-15

12-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-15

56.2

30.28.191.4514.9

0.042

97.9159109

0.108

0.108

<0.010

19.0

7.3233057.1<5.0<5.046.8

<0.0000050

0.0599<0.00040<0.000400.03470.061

<0.00001030.5

<0.00100.0030<0.010

<0.000109.09

0.0692<0.0020

1.48<0.00040

Chloride in Water by IC

Dissolved Metals in Water by CRC ICPMS

Fluoride in Water by IC

Ion Balance Calculation

Nitrate in Water by IC

Nitrate+Nitrite

Nitrite in Water by IC

Sulfate in Water by IC

pH, Conductivity and Total Alkalinity

Mercury (Hg)

Total Metals in Water by CRC ICPMS

0.50

0.500.100.501.0

0.020

0.020

0.022

0.010

0.30

0.100.205.05.05.02.0

0.0000050

0.00300.000400.000400.00500.050

0.0000100.50

0.00100.00100.010

0.000100.10

0.00200.00200.10

0.00040

Matrix:

Matrix:

R3130154

R3130328R3130328R3130328R3130328

R3130154

R3130154

R3130154

R3130154

R3129641R3129641R3129641R3129641R3129641R3129641

R3130498

R3130572R3130572R3130572R3130572R3130572R3130572R3130572R3130572R3130572R3130572R3130572R3130572R3130572R3130572R3130572R3130572

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Sampled By:

Sampled By:

Sampled By:

water

water

water

water

Miscellaneous Parameters



Silver (Ag)-TotalSodium (Na)-TotalUranium (U)-TotalZinc (Zn)-Total

Ammonia, Total (as N)Phenols (4AAP)Total Kjeldahl NitrogenTotal Organic CarbonPhosphorus (P)-Total

Total Dissolved SolidsTotal Suspended Solids

Turbidity

mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

mg/Lmg/L

NTU

12-JAN-15

13-JAN-15

12-JAN-1509-JAN-15

12-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-1512-JAN-15

12-JAN-1514-JAN-1512-JAN-1509-JAN-1514-JAN-15

13-JAN-1509-JAN-15

09-JAN-15

<0.00002017.1

<0.000100.0057

<0.050<0.0010<0.205.0

<0.020

164<3.0

1.82

Total Metals in Water by CRC ICPMS0.000020

1.00.000100.0040

0.0500.00100.201.0

0.020

123.0

0.10

Matrix:

Matrix:

Matrix:

Matrix:

R3130572R3130572R3130572R3130572

R3130308R3131541R3130292R3129161R3131573

R3130987R3129835

R3129723

C-TOT-ORG-ED

CL-IC-N-ED

F-IC-N-ED

HG-T-L-CVAA-ED

IONBALANCE-ED

MET-D-CCMS-ED

MET-T-CCMS-ED

NH3-CFA-ED

NO2+NO3-CALC-ED

NO2-IC-N-ED

NO3-IC-N-ED

P-T-COL-ED

PH/EC/ALK-ED

PHENOLS-4AAP-ED

SO4-IC-N-ED

SOLIDS-TDS-FM

SOLIDS-TOTSUS-FM

TKN-CFA-ED

TURBIDITY-ED

Reference Information

Total Organic Carbon



Mercury (Hg)




Ammonia in Water by Colour

Nitrate+Nitrite



Total P in Water by Colour


Phenols (4AAP)


Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

TKN in Water by Colour

Turbidity

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Inorganic anions are analyzed by Ion Chromatography with conductivity and/or UV detection.


This analysis is carried out using procedures adapted from APHA Method 4500 NH3 "NITROGEN (AMMONIA)". Ammonia is determined using the automated phenate colourimetric method.



This analysis is carried out using procedures adapted from APHA Method 4500-P "Phosphorus". Total Phosphorus is determined colourimetrically after persulphate digestion of the sample.

All samples analyzed by this method for pH will have exceeded the 15 minute recommended hold time from time of sampling (field analysis is recommended for pH where highly accurate results are needed)

This analysis is carried out using procedures adapted from ENVIRODAT VMV 06537 689, Method Code 154, in "Methods Manual for Chemical Analysisof Water and Wastes" published by the Alberta Environmental Centre. This automated method is based on the distillation of phenol and subsequent reaction of the distillate with alkaline ferricyanide and 4-aminoantipyrine to form a red complex which is measured at 505 nm.


Gravimetric determination of solids in waters by filtration and evaporating filtrate to dryness at 180 degrees Celsius.

Gravimetric determination of solids in waters by filtration and drying filter at 104 degrees Celsius.

This analysis is carried out using procedures adapted from APHA Method 4500-Norg "Nitrogen (Organic)". Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen is determined by sample digestion at 380 celcius with analysis using an automated colourimetric finish.

L1565190-2 HG-T - Water sample(s) for total mercury analysis was not submitted in glass or PTFEcontainer with HCl preservative. Results may be biased low.

Qualifiers for Individual Samples Listed:Sample Numbe

TREATED WATER FORT MC

ALS Test Code Test Description

Client ID Description

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

Water

WSMT

APHA 5310 B-Instrumental

EPA 300.1 (mod)

EPA 300.1 (mod)

EPA 245.7 / EPA 245.1

APHA 1030E

APHA 3030 B&E / EPA SW-846 6020A

APHA 3030 B&E / EPA SW-846 6020A

APHA 4500 NH3-NITROGEN (AMMONIA)

CALCULATION

EPA 300.1 (mod)

EPA 300.1 (mod)

APHA 4500-P PHOSPHORUS

APHA 4500-H, 2510, 2320

AB ENV.06537-COLORIMETRIC

EPA 300.1 (mod)

APHA 2540 C

APHA 2540 D

APHA 4500-NORG (TKN)

APHA 2130 B-Nephelometer

Method Reference**

** ALS test methods may incorporate modifications from specified reference methods to improve performance.

Qualifier

Matrix

The last two letters of the above test code(s) indicate the laboratory that performed analytical analysis for that test. Refer to the list below:

Laboratory Definition Code Laboratory Location

Test Method References:

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ALS Test Code Test Description Method Reference** Matrix

FM

ED

ALS ENVIRONMENTAL - FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA, CANADA

ALS ENVIRONMENTAL - EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA

Test Method References:

Chain of Custody Numbers:

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GLOSSARY OF REPORT TERMSSurrogates are compounds that are similar in behaviour to target analyte(s), but that do not normally occur in environmental samples. For applicable tests, surrogates are added to samples prior to analysis as a check on recovery. In reports that display the D.L. column, laboratory objectives for surrogates are listed there.mg/kg - milligrams per kilogram based on dry weight of samplemg/kg wwt - milligrams per kilogram based on wet weight of samplemg/kg lwt - milligrams per kilogram based on lipid-adjusted weight mg/L - unit of concentration based on volume, parts per million.< - Less than.D.L. - The reporting limit.N/A - Result not available. Refer to qualifier code and definition for explanation.

Test results reported relate only to the samples as received by the laboratory.UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, ALL SAMPLES WERE RECEIVED IN ACCEPTABLE CONDITION.Analytical results in unsigned test reports with the DRAFT watermark are subject to change, pending final QC review.

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ResultCDWQG

MACUnits of MeasureTest Description Aesthetic

ObjectiveDate

AnalyzedQualifier

ALS CANADA LTD Part of the ALS Group A Campbell Brothers Limited CompanyADDRESS: Bay 1, 245 MacDonald Cresent, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4B5 Canada | Phone: +1 780 791 1524 | Fax: +1 780 791 1586

L1643725-116-JUL-15 Date Collected:

WATER

Hardness

Total Metals


Hardness (as CaCO3)

Aluminum (Al)-TotalAntimony (Sb)-TotalArsenic (As)-TotalBarium (Ba)-TotalBeryllium (Be)-TotalBismuth (Bi)-TotalBoron (B)-TotalCadmium (Cd)-TotalCalcium (Ca)-TotalCesium (Cs)-TotalChromium (Cr)-TotalCobalt (Co)-TotalCopper (Cu)-TotalIron (Fe)-TotalLead (Pb)-TotalLithium (Li)-TotalMagnesium (Mg)-TotalManganese (Mn)-TotalMolybdenum (Mo)-TotalNickel (Ni)-TotalPhosphorus (P)-TotalPotassium (K)-TotalRubidium (Rb)-TotalSelenium (Se)-TotalSilicon (Si)-TotalSilver (Ag)-TotalSodium (Na)-TotalStrontium (Sr)-TotalSulfur (S)-TotalTellurium (Te)-TotalThallium (Tl)-TotalThorium (Th)-TotalTin (Sn)-TotalTitanium (Ti)-TotalTungsten (W)-TotalUranium (U)-TotalVanadium (V)-TotalZinc (Zn)-TotalZirconium (Zr)-Total

Hardness (from Dissolved Ca and Mg)


Matrix:Lab Sample ID:

Sampled By:1 Silin Forest Road

Fort McMurray AB T9H 5A1Robert RondeauATTN:

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

mg/L

mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

0.0060.01

1

50.005

0.05

0.01

0.05

0.02

500

0.1

1.00.3

0.05

200

5.0

92.8

0.0283<0.000100.000370.0345

<0.00010<0.000050

0.060<0.0000050

24.40.0000140.00038

<0.000100.003850.010

<0.0000500.01366.79

0.01310.0005180.00069<0.0501.43

0.00148<0.000050

0.690<0.000010

13.60.1175.50

<0.00020<0.000010<0.00010<0.00010<0.00030<0.00010<0.000010<0.000500.0133

<0.00030


Sample ID:

L1643725

Date:PO No.:

WO No.:450000993606-AUG-15

06-AUG-15

21-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-1521-JUL-15

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ResultCDWQG


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AnalyzedQualifier



WATER


Nitrate and Nitrite (as N)

pHConductivity (EC)Bicarbonate (HCO3)Carbonate (CO3)Hydroxide (OH)Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3)

Sulfate (SO4)

Nitrite (as N)

Nitrate (as N)

Ion BalanceTDS (Calculated)Hardness (as CaCO3)

Fluoride (F)

Dissolved Metals Filtration LocationAluminum (Al)-DissolvedAntimony (Sb)-DissolvedArsenic (As)-DissolvedBarium (Ba)-DissolvedBeryllium (Be)-DissolvedBismuth (Bi)-DissolvedBoron (B)-DissolvedCadmium (Cd)-DissolvedCalcium (Ca)-DissolvedCesium (Cs)-DissolvedChromium (Cr)-DissolvedCobalt (Co)-DissolvedCopper (Cu)-DissolvedIron (Fe)-DissolvedLead (Pb)-DissolvedLithium (Li)-DissolvedMagnesium (Mg)-Dissolved












mg/L

pHuS/cmmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

mg/L

mg/L

mg/L

%mg/Lmg/L

mg/L

mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

10

1

10

1.5

0.0060.01

1

50.005

0.05

0.01

6.5-8.5

500

500500

0.1

1.00.3

<0.022

7.5029136.1<5.0<5.029.6

16.0

<0.010

<0.020

98.113992.7

0.024

LAB

0.0312<0.000100.000400.0335

<0.00010<0.000050

0.063<0.0000050

25.00.0000130.00028

<0.000100.004290.012

0.0000630.01407.36


Sample ID:

L1643725

Date:PO No.:

WO No.:450000993606-AUG-15

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22-JUL-15

22-JUL-1522-JUL-1522-JUL-1522-JUL-1522-JUL-1522-JUL-15

17-JUL-15

17-JUL-15

17-JUL-15

06-AUG-1506-AUG-1506-AUG-15

17-JUL-15

04-AUG-15

05-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-15

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ObjectiveDate

AnalyzedQualifier



WATER


Manganese (Mn)-DissolvedMolybdenum (Mo)-DissolvedNickel (Ni)-DissolvedPhosphorus (P)-DissolvedPotassium (K)-DissolvedRubidium (Rb)-DissolvedSelenium (Se)-DissolvedSilicon (Si)-DissolvedSilver (Ag)-DissolvedSodium (Na)-DissolvedStrontium (Sr)-DissolvedSulfur (S)-DissolvedTellurium (Te)-DissolvedThallium (Tl)-DissolvedThorium (Th)-DissolvedTin (Sn)-DissolvedTitanium (Ti)-DissolvedTungsten (W)-DissolvedUranium (U)-DissolvedVanadium (V)-DissolvedZinc (Zn)-DissolvedZirconium (Zr)-Dissolved

Chloride (Cl)

Alkalinity, Total (as CaCO3)Ammonia, Total (as N)

Nitrate (as NO3)

Nitrite (as NO2)

Phenols (4AAP)

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen

Total Dissolved Solids

Total Haloacetic Acids 5

Total Organic Carbon

Phosphorus (P)-Total

Total Suspended Solids

Turbidity







mg/L

mg/L

mg/Lmg/L

mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

mg/L

mg/L

mg/L

mg/L

mg/L

mg/L

mg/L

mg/L

mg/L

mg/L

mg/L

mg/L

NTU

0.05

0.02

45

3.2

0.080

0.1

0.05

200

5.0

250

500

0.0173

0.000611

0.00083<0.050

1.380.00130

<0.0000500.688

<0.00001013.90.1195.39

<0.00020<0.000010<0.00010<0.00010<0.00030<0.00010<0.000010<0.000500.0166

<0.00030

57.3

29.6

<0.050

<0.089

<0.033

<0.0010

<0.20

183

0.0286

2.8

<0.020

<3.0

0.18


Sample ID:

L1643725

Date:PO No.:

WO No.:450000993606-AUG-15

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*

*

05-AUG-15

05-AUG-15

05-AUG-1505-AUG-15

05-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-1505-AUG-15

17-JUL-15

22-JUL-15

06-AUG-15

22-JUL-15

22-JUL-15

20-JUL-15

05-AUG-15

22-JUL-15

29-JUL-15

19-JUL-15

06-AUG-15

22-JUL-15

18-JUL-15

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ResultCDWQG


ObjectiveDate

AnalyzedQualifier



WATER

ChloroformBromodichloromethaneDibromochloromethaneBromoform1,2-Dichloroethane d4Toluene d84-BromofluorobenzeneTotal THMs

Monobromoacetic AcidMonochloroacetic AcidBromochloroacetic AcidDibromoacetic AcidDichloroacetic AcidTrichloroacetic Acid2,3-Dibromopropionic Acid (SS)

Trihalomethanes

Haloacetic Acids





mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

%%%

mg/L

mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

%

0.1

0.03830.00610.0011

<0.0050100.5103.398.1

0.0455

<0.0010<0.00500.0022

<0.00100.01270.0159111.0

Surr:Surr:Surr:

Surr:


Sample ID:

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19-JUL-1519-JUL-1519-JUL-1519-JUL-1519-JUL-1519-JUL-1519-JUL-1519-JUL-15

24-JUL-1524-JUL-1524-JUL-1524-JUL-1524-JUL-1524-JUL-1524-JUL-15

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* CDWQG for Nitrate+Nitrite-N is the limit for nitrate only. If present as Nitrate then the limit is 10mg/L < or N.D. = less than detection limit.* Turbidity guideline based on membrane filtration. For guidelines on conventional treatment and slow sand or diatomaceous earth filtration please see Summary Table of Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality- A blank entry designates no known limit.- A shaded value in the Results column exceeds CDWQG MAC and/ or Aesthetic Objective.

CDWQG = Health Canada Guideline Limits updated OCTOBER 2014

Approved byNancy NguyenAccount Manager

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Guidelines & Objectives

L1643725 CONTD....

Health Canada MAC Health Related Criteria LimitsNitrate/Nitrite-N* Criteria limit is 10 mg/L (1.0 mg/L if present as all Nitrite-N). High concentrations may contribute to blue baby syndrome in infants.Lead* A cumulative body poison, uncommon in naturally occurring hard waters.Fluoride* Present in fluoridated water supplies at 0.8 mg/L to reduce dental caries. Elevated levels causes fluorosis (mottling of teeth).Total Coliforms* Criteria is 0 CFU/100mL. Adverse health effects.E. Coli* Criteria is 0 CFU/100 mL. Certain E. Coli bacteria can be life threatening.

*Health Canada Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines (MAC limit)

Aesthetic Objective Concentration LevelsAlkalinity Acid neutralizing capacity. Usually a measure of carbonate and bicarbonates and calculated and reported as calcium carbonate.Balance Quality control parameter ratioing cations to anionsBicarbonate See Alkalinity. Report as the anion HCO3-1Carbonate See Alkalinity. Reported at the anion CO3-2Calcium See Hardness. Common major cation of water chemistry.Chloride Common major anion of water chemistry.Conductance Physical test measuring water salinity (dissolved ions or solids)Hardness Classical measure or capacity of water to precipitate soap (chiefly calcium and magnesium ions). Causes scaling tendency in water if carbonates/bicarbonates are present (if >200 mg/L). For drinking water purposes waters with results <200 mg/L are considered acceptable, results >200 mg/L are considered poor but can be tolerated. Results >500 mg/L are unacceptable.Hydroxide See alkalinityMagnesium See hardness. Common major cation of water chemistry. Elevated levels (>125 mg/L) may exert a cathartic or diuretic action.pH Measure of water acidity/alkalinity. Normal range is 7.0-8.5.Potassium Common major cation of water chemistry.Sodium Common major cation of water chemistry. Measure of salinity (saltiness).Sulphate Common major anion of water chemistry. Elevated levels may exert a cathartic or diuretic action.Total Dissolved Solids A measure of water salinity.Iron Causes staining to laundry and porcelain and astringent taste. Oxidizes to red-brown precipitate on exposure to air.Manganese Elevated levels may cause staining of laundry and porcelain.HeterotrophicPlate Count Criteria is 500 cfu/mL Measure of heterotrophic bacteria present.

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ResultCDWQG


ObjectiveDate

AnalyzedQualifier


L1713289-109-DEC-15 Date Collected:

water




Trihalomethanes

Haloacetic Acids





mg/L

mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

%%%

mg/L


%

0.080

0.1

0.0205

0.01350.0041

<0.0010<0.0050101.6104.494.6

0.0176

<0.0010<0.0050<0.0010<0.00100.00800.0125110.0

Surr:Surr:Surr:

Surr:


Sample ID:

L1713289

Date:PO No.:

WO No.:450000993623-DEC-15

22-DEC-15

15-DEC-1515-DEC-1515-DEC-1515-DEC-1515-DEC-1515-DEC-1515-DEC-1515-DEC-15

21-DEC-1521-DEC-1521-DEC-1521-DEC-1521-DEC-1521-DEC-1521-DEC-15

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CDWQG = Health Canada Guideline Limits updated DECEMBER 2015

Approved bySara BurryAccount Manager

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ResultCDWQG


ObjectiveDate

AnalyzedQualifier



water




Trihalomethanes

Haloacetic Acids


Sampled By:

1 Silin Forest RoadFort McMurray AB T9H 5A1

Robert RondeauATTN:


mg/L

mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

%%%

mg/L


%

0.080

0.1

0.0235

0.01620.0037

<0.0010<0.0050101.1103.089.5

0.0199

<0.0010<0.0050<0.0010<0.00100.00960.013999.9

Surr:Surr:Surr:

Surr:

TREATED WATER FORT MCKAY SCHOOLSample ID:

L1713289

Date:PO No.:

WO No.:450000993623-DEC-15

22-DEC-15



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ResultCDWQG


ObjectiveDate

AnalyzedQualifier



water




Trihalomethanes

Haloacetic Acids





mg/L

mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

%%%

mg/L


%

0.080

0.1

0.0248

0.01350.0048

<0.0010<0.0050104.4110.995.6

0.0183

<0.0010<0.00500.0010

<0.00100.00990.0148106.9

Surr:Surr:Surr:

Surr:

TREATED WATER FORT MCKAY HEALTH CENTRE

Sample ID:

L1713289

Date:PO No.:

WO No.:450000993623-DEC-15

22-DEC-15



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ResultCDWQG


ObjectiveDate

AnalyzedQualifier



water




Trihalomethanes

Haloacetic Acids





mg/L

mg/Lmg/Lmg/Lmg/L

%%%

mg/L


%

0.080

0.1

0.0247

0.01700.0046

<0.0010<0.0050102.0101.587.4

0.0216

<0.0010<0.00500.0010

<0.00100.00970.0150112.2

Surr:Surr:Surr:

Surr:

TREATED WATER FORT MCKAY ELDER/ DAY CARE CENTRE

Sample ID:

L1713289

Date:PO No.:

WO No.:450000993623-DEC-15

22-DEC-15



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ResultCDWQG


ObjectiveDate

AnalyzedQualifier



water

Fluoride (F)





mg/L 1.50.127

RAW WATER FORT MCKAY (WATER TREATMENT PLANT)

Sample ID:

L1713289

Date:PO No.:

WO No.:450000993623-DEC-15

12-DEC-15

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Guidelines & Objectives

L1713289 CONTD....

Health Canada MAC Health Related Criteria LimitsNitrate/Nitrite-N* Criteria limit is 10 mg/L (1.0 mg/L if present as all Nitrite-N). High concentrations may contribute to blue baby syndrome in infants.Lead* A cumulative body poison, uncommon in naturally occurring hard waters.Fluoride* Present in fluoridated water supplies at 0.8 mg/L to reduce dental caries. Elevated levels causes fluorosis (mottling of teeth).Total Coliforms* Criteria is 0 CFU/100mL. Adverse health effects.E. Coli* Criteria is 0 CFU/100 mL. Certain E. Coli bacteria can be life threatening.

*Health Canada Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines (MAC limit)

Aesthetic Objective Concentration LevelsAlkalinity Acid neutralizing capacity. Usually a measure of carbonate and bicarbonates and calculated and reported as calcium carbonate.Balance Quality control parameter ratioing cations to anionsBicarbonate See Alkalinity. Report as the anion HCO3-1Carbonate See Alkalinity. Reported at the anion CO3-2Calcium See Hardness. Common major cation of water chemistry.Chloride Common major anion of water chemistry.Conductance Physical test measuring water salinity (dissolved ions or solids)Hardness Classical measure or capacity of water to precipitate soap (chiefly calcium and magnesium ions). Causes scaling tendency in water if carbonates/bicarbonates are present (if >200 mg/L). For drinking water purposes waters with results <200 mg/L are considered acceptable, results >200 mg/L are considered poor but can be tolerated. Results >500 mg/L are unacceptable.Hydroxide See alkalinityMagnesium See hardness. Common major cation of water chemistry. Elevated levels (>125 mg/L) may exert a cathartic or diuretic action.pH Measure of water acidity/alkalinity. Normal range is 7.0-8.5.Potassium Common major cation of water chemistry.Sodium Common major cation of water chemistry. Measure of salinity (saltiness).The aesthetic objective (not related to health) for sodium in drinking water is 200 mg/L. However, where sodium concentration of the drinking water exceeds 20 mg/L, it is recommended that any person on a sodium restricted diet consult with his/her physician or Medical Officer of Health concerning the use of that water.Sulphate Common major anion of water chemistry. Elevated levels may exert a cathartic or diuretic action.Total Dissolved Solids A measure of water salinity.Iron Causes staining to laundry and porcelain and astringent taste. Oxidizes to red-brown precipitate on exposure to air.Manganese Elevated levels may cause staining of laundry and porcelain.HeterotrophicPlate Count Criteria is 500 cfu/mL Measure of heterotrophic bacteria present.

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APPENDIX 2: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

THM and HAA were monitored at a greater frequency than required by the Approval at the WT Plant in 2015. Results have been lower than required values, but we choose to maintain a higher sample frequency to ensure current information can be provided to the community.

Table 15: Additional THM and HAA sampling results.

Sample Date

Treated Water WTP THM

(mg/L) HAA

(mg/L) Mar 11 0.0342 0.0414 Jun 18 0.0331 0.0226 Sep 16 0.0405 0.0399 Dec 9 0.0176 0.0205 Limits 0.1 0.08

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