Usage
  • 273 views
  • 174 downloads

Summary report: Athabasca River pollution survey 1969-1970

  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
  • Five sampling surveys were conducted on the waters of the Athabasca River and its tributaries during the winter of 1969 - 1970. Samples were taken to analyze the river waters for chemical composition and bacteriological constituents on a regular basis. Loadings of Biochemical Oxygen Demanding materials were not found to be high. Dissolved Oxygen levels remained above the Provincial Board of Health guideline of 5 mg/l. The water quality in the Athabasca River and its tributaries was found to be generally acceptable throughout the winter of 1969 - 1970. However, relatively high odor and colour values were observed on occasions during the past winter. The color can be attributed to a large extent on natural causes.

  • Date created
    1970
  • Subjects / Keywords
  • Type of Item
    Report
  • DOI
    https://doi.org/10.7939/R3M902621
  • License
    The source of the material is Alberta Health http://www.health.gov.ab.ca. The use of this material by the end user is done without any affiliation with or endorsement by the Government of Alberta. This material is provided solely for the user's information and is provided strictly \"as is\" without warranty of any kind. Users should exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials. Reliance upon this material is at the risk of the user. The Government of Alberta, its agents, employees or contractors will not be liable for any damages arising out of a person's use of the information contained in this material.