Prairie Water News sponsored the Rural Water Quality on the Prairies Workshop, June 13 -15, 1995 in Saskatoon. The event, attended by 150 people from across the prairie region, received extensive media coverage.
Session topics dealt with rural water quality issues in the three prairie provinces, including: water quality concerns for human health; drinking water treatment systems; household water treatment; small reservoir management and treatment; and water quality concerns for livestock and poultry. A tour of dugout management techniques and biological treatment systems concluded the workshop.
Participants' feedback indicated that those in attendance gained a better understanding of the problems and solutions related to rural water quality on the prairies. Of greatest interest were water quality concerns for human health and small reservoir management and treatment. Drinking water treatment systems were identified by numerous participants as a topic on which they would like additional information. The results of participant feedback will be made available to workshop organizers and sponsors.
The Workshop Organizing Committee extends its appreciation to the speakers, session chairs, and following sponsors: