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The 'Guide to Groundwater Authorization' by Alberta Environment outlines the regulatory framework and procedures for obtaining authorization to divert groundwater in Alberta. It details the application process, including requirements for licenses, approvals, and temporary diversion licenses. The guide emphasizes the importance of monitoring and reporting on groundwater use, as well as addressing potential impacts on aquifers and surrounding water users. It also provides specific guidelines for various activities requiring authorization, such as oilfield injection and geothermal purposes, while ensuring compliance with environmental protection standards.

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What percentage of water usage comes from groundwater?

Groundwater accounts for 39 percent of all the water used by U.S. municipalities.

What is the major use of groundwater in Alberta?

The majority of groundwater that is allocated in Alberta is allocated to industry (41.0%), followed by agriculture (23.0%) and municipalities (19%) (see Figure 1).

What is California groundwater legislation?

The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) was enacted in order to halt overdraft and bring basins into balanced levels of pumping and recharge. SGMA requires local agencies to adopt groundwater sustainability plans for high- and medium-priority groundwater basins.

Can I take water from a river in Alberta?

The general rule is that you need a licence under the Water Act to divert or use any surface water or groundwater in Alberta. There are certain exceptions to this rule including exemptions for household purposes and agricultural use. These exemptions are described in further detail later on this fact sheet.

What percent of Albertans depend on groundwater for their water supply?

On a per capita basis, approximately 20% or over 600,000 Albertans rely on groundwater for domestic or household uses. Approximately 40,000 cubic kilometres (km3) of groundwater exists in Albertaenough to cover the entire province in about 60 meters of water.

Where does most of Albertas water come from?

The primary source of nonsaline water allocated in Alberta is surface water, accounting for over 96% of all water allocations. The remaining 4% comes from groundwater. The energy industry is allocated 11% of the licensed surface water and 49% of the licensed groundwater in Alberta (see the following figure).

Which Canadian province is most reliant on groundwater for its water supply?

In Canada, groundwater dependence has grown from 10% of the population to 30% in the past 45 years. Dependence varies between the provinces with PEI having 100% dependence on groundwater while Alberta has 23% dependence.

What is the water Rights Act in Alberta?

The Water Act is provincial legislation that supports and promotes the conservation and management of water in Alberta. Under the Responsible Energy Development Act, we are responsible for reviewing Water Act applications and submissions related to Albertas energy resource industry.

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