To provide a forum for the exchange of information on rural water quality issues, problems and solutions. To develop plans and recommendations which will help motivate people to work together to improve and protect rural water supply and quality on the Prairies.
AudienceThe workshop will be of interest to representatives from provincial and federal agriculture, environment, water and health agencies, farmers, small communities, suppliers of water treatment equipment and chemicals, engineering consultants, and members of the research and academic communities who are involved in issues related to rural water quality.
RegistrationReduced rates are available for those who register before May 26, 1995, and for students. To receive a registration form, contact your local PFRA office or one of the contacts listed below.
Contacts: Alberta: Bob Buchanan| TUESDAY - JUNE 13 (Day 1) Overview of Rural Water Quality Issues (Dr. Hans Peterson) Results of 1990 Workshop Myron Hawryliw, PFRA, Red Deer Manitoba Perspective Richard Pasquill, Manitoba Water Services Board Saskatchewan Perspective Dave Richards, Sask Water Alberta Perspective Bob Buchanan, Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Water Quality Concerns for Human Health (Dr. William Osei) Overview of Bacteriological Concerns Will Robertson, Health Canada, Ottawa Giardia/cryptospiridium in Surface Water Dr. Peter Wallis, Hyperion Research, Medicine Hat Chemical Concerns in Water Dr. Barry Thomas, Health Canada, Ottawa Drinking Water Treatment Systems (Ken Williamson) Health Issues Pertaining to Point of Use Treatment Devices Will Robertson, Health Canada, Ottawa Practical Aspects of Point of Use Treatment Devices Richard Pasquill, Manitoba Water Services Board Biofiltration and Dissolved Organics Dr. Hans Peterson, Saskatchewan Research Council Panel Discussion and Questions (Moderator: Darrell Corkal) Panel: .....Will Robertson WEDNESDAY - JUNE 14 (Day 2) Household Water Treatment (Darrell Corkal) Water Softening and Alternativesfor Iron Removal Water Group Representative Membrane Filtration System John Rickert, Osmonics, Minnesota Small Reservoir Management and Treatment (Bill Andresen) Alberta Projects Bob Buchanan, A.A.F.R.D. The Saskatchewan Surface Water Quality Initiative Darrell Corkal, PFRA Batch Coagulation of Dugouts Jim Kidd, Sask Water Other Reservoir Treatments and Techniques Dr. Hans Peterson Water Quality Concerns for Livestock and Poultry (Darcy Fitzgerald) Overview of Concerns Dr. Meg Smart, University of Saskatchewan Giardia Affect on Livestock Dr. Merl Olsen, University of Calgary Pasture Water Quality Study and Cattle Performance Alternative Pasture Water Systems Ken Williamson, A.A.F.R.D. Workshop Recommendations and Discussions Group Discussion Topics:
Evening Barbecue at Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) Building Tour of SRC Lab Dr. Hans Peterson THURSDAY - JUNE 15 (Day 3) Rural Water Quality Tour Rob May and Darrell Corkal, PFRA Closing Remarks Dr. Hans Peterson |