2007 Water Quality Results

Dissolved Oxygen (DO): The majority of water sampled for the AWQA Day program was above 4 ppm, meaning moderate to healthy levels were observed at the time of sampling.

pH: The majority of surface waters tested had a pH between 7 and 10, which is ideal for sustaining healthy aquatic plants and animals.

Water Temperature: The various waterways tested, from ponds and dugouts to rivers and wetlands, mainly had temperatures ranging from 16 oC to 20 oC. Waters under 20 oC are favourable, as cooler waters are able to hold more oxygen.

Turbidity: Almost 90% of the water sampled for the AWQA Day program had low to moderate turbidity (0-4 JTU).

2007 Water Quality Results by Major Alberta Watershed

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Please note: Information in the file was collected and entered by volunteer samplers using AWQA Day test kits. The names of samplers have not been provided. While the data collected for AWQA Day creates a snapshot of provincial water quality, it is not intended to provide rigorous scientific information. The true value of the program comes from the educational opportunities that arise during sampling and by bringing people together across Alberta's watersheds to demonstrate the impact that collective action can have.