Drinking Water Quality and Compliance

Annual Notice to Consumers

Introduction

The Water Security Agency and the Ministry of Environment requires that at least once each year waterworks owners provide notification to consumers of the quality of water produced and supplied as well as information on the performance of the waterworks in submitting samples as required by a Minister’s Order or Permit to Operate a waterworks.  The following is a summary of the Town of Burstall water quality and sample submission compliance record for the 2023 time period.  This report was completed on January 16^th, 2024.  Readers should refer to Water Security Agency’s Municipal Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Guidelines, June 2015, EPB 502 for more information on minimum sample submission requirements and the meaning of type of sample.  Permit requirements for a specific waterworks may require more sampling than outlined in the department’s monitoring guidelines.  If consumers need more information on the nature and significance of specific water tests, for example, “what is the significance of Selenium in a water supply”, more detailed information is available from:  http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/water-eau/index_e.html .

Water Quality Standards

Bacteriological Quality

Regular Samples   Regular Samples     # of Positive Regular

Parameter/Location              Limit                                       Required                Submitted                Submitted (%)

Total Coliform                      0 Organisms/100 mL          _____24_______ _____26_______  ___  __0___________

E.coli                                      0 Organisms/100 mL            _____24_______ _____26________  _____0___________

Water Disinfection –

Chlorine Residual in Distribution System for Test Results Submitted with Bacteriological Samples

                        Minimum                   Total Chlorine         Free Chlorine      # Tests      # Tests              # Adequate

Parameter    Limit                           Residual Range      Residual Range  Required   Submitted         Chlorine (%)

Chlorine        0.1 mg/L free OR

Residual        0.5 mg/L total            __.69 – 1.44___       __.50 – 1.20____         __24__      __26___            ___100%_____

Water Disinfection – Free Chlorine Residual for Water Entering Distribution System from Waterworks Records-From Water Treatment Plant Records

                                                                                                          Test Level              # Tests                # Tests Not Meeting

Parameter                                  Limit (mg/L)                           Range                     Performed          Requirements

Free Chlorine Residual                   at least 0.1                                   _.43– 1.46____      _365__               __0______

A minimum of 0.1 milligrams per litre (mg/L) free chlorine residual is required for water entering the distribution system.  Tests are normally performed on a daily basis by the waterworks operator and are to be recorded in operation records.  This data includes the number of free chlorine residual tests performed, the overall range of free chlorine residual (highest and lowest recorded values) and the number of tests and percentage of results not meeting the minimum requirement of 0.1 mg/L free chlorine residual.

Turbidity – From Water Treatment Plant Records

Parameter        Limit                   Test Level    # Tests Not Meeting      Maximum             # Tests           # Tests                                                        

                            (NTU)                   Range                  Requirements           Turbidity (NTU)   Required        Performed                           

Turbidity            __1.0__             __.06 – .30__                    0                             __.30                           __365_____          365    

Chemical – Health Category

All waterworks serving less than 5000 persons are required to submit water samples for SE’s Chemical Health category once every 2 years.  The Chemical Health category includes analysis for arsenic, barium, boron, cadmium, chromium, fluoride, lead, nitrate, selenium and uranium.

The last sample for Chemical Health analysis was submitted on March 15, 2023.   Sample results indicated that the provincial drinking water quality standards were not exceeded

Limit                 Limit                           Sample  

Parameter        MAC(mg/L)    IMAC (mg/L)           Result(s)         

Arsenic                  0.010                                                          .00020_

Barium                   1.0                                                              .0682___

Boron                                                 5.0                                  _0.1   ___

Cadmium              0.005                                                          _.00015__

Chromium             0.05                                                            _.00019__

Fluoride (avg*)     1.5                                                              _.17        _

Lead                       0.01                                                            _.000010__

Nitrate (avg.*)       45.0                                                            _.9     ___

Seleniuum            0.01                                                            _.00113___

Uranium                0.02                                                          _.0013___

General Chemical

     Aesthetic                              Sample Results 

Parameter            Objectives * (mg/L)            (average)

Alkalinity                            500                                         __184_____

Bicarbonate                        No Objective                         __224______

Calcium                              No Objective                         __50  ______

Carbonate                          No Objective                         __0    ______

Chloride                             250                                         __25.8 _____

Conductivity                      No Objective                         __614______

Hardness                           800                                         __199______

Magnesium                       200                                         __18  ______

PH                                     No Objective                         __8.2_______

Sodium                             300                                         __39________

Sulphate                           500                                         __102.7_____

Total dissolved

Solids                               1500                                    ___464______

All waterworks serving less than 5000 persons are required to submit water samples for SE’s General Chemical category once every two years if a ground water source and once per three months every second year if a surface water or blended surface/groundwater source.  The General Chemical category includes analysis for alkalinity, bicarbonate, calcium, carbonate, chloride, conductivity, hardness (as CaCO₃), magnesium, sodium, sulphate and total dissolved solids.

The last sample for General Chemical analysis was required on 2023 and submitted on March 15, 2023. Sample results indicated that there were no exceedences of the provincial aesthetic objectives for the General Chemical category

*Objectives apply to certain characteristics of or substances found in water for human consumptive or hygienic use.  The presence of these substances will affect the acceptance of water by consumers and/or interfere with the practice of supplying good quality water.  Compliance with drinking water aesthetic objectives is not mandatory as these objectives are in the range where they do not constitute a health hazards.  The aesthetic objectives for several parameters (including hardness as CaCO_3, magnesium, sodium and total dissolved solids) consider regional differences in drinking water sources and quality.

More information on water quality and sample submission performance may be obtained from:

Town of Burstall

Box 250, Burstall, Sask.  S0N 0H0

Telephone Number:  306-679-2000/ Facsimile Number:  306-679-2275

E-mail address:  [email protected]

THE BURSTALL EMERGENCY CENTRE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A HUGE “THANK YOU” TO PEMBINA FOR THE GENEROUS DONATION OF $2666.

YOUR SUPPORT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.

Appendix C
FORM CC
[Clause 139(1)(b) of the Act]

Declaration of Results

COUNCILLOR: Town of Burstall

for the election held on the 25th day of October, 2023:

Name of Candidates Number of Votes

HAMMAR Derrick __66____

MARDIAN Ken ____20___

BALLOT ACCOUNT

Number of rejected ballots, except those on
which no vote was made:………………………………………………………… ________0______
*Number of ballots counted but objected to:……………………………… ________0_____
Spoiled: (e.g. Issued to a person who declined to vote)………………. _______0______
Total number of voters who voted as indicated on
each Form R ……………………………………………………………………….. _______86_______
I declare that this is an accurate statement of the votes cast for the office
of COUNCIL for the TOWN OF BURSTALL

Dated this 25th day of October, 2023.
Lucein Stuebing____
(Returning Officer)

TOWN OF BURSTALL NOTICE OF POLL

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:
A poll has been granted for the election of:

Councillor: Town of Burstall

Voting will take place on Wednesday the 25th day of October, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Office of the Town of Burstall.
I will declare the result of the election at The Town of Burstall Office on the 26th day of October, 2023, before the hour of 10:00 a.m.

Polling Place Address
Burstall & District Community Centre 957 Railway Avenue

Dated at Burstall, Saskatchewan, this 25th, day of September, 2023.

Lucein Stuebing
Returning Officer

Eligibility to vote
36(1) A person is eligible to vote in a municipality or school division who, on election day:
(a) is a Canadian citizen;
(b) is at least 18 years of age;
(c) in the case of a municipality other than a resort village or rural municipality, has resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the day of the election
and:
( i )has resided in the municipality, or on land now in the municipality, for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the day of the election;
or
(ii )- is the owner of assessable land in the municipality, or land now situated in the
municipality, for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the day of
the election;

TOWN OF BURSTALL  NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for an advance poll for electors who:
1. Are physically disabled;
2. Have been appointed as election official; or
3. Anticipate being unable to vote on the day of election.

Voting will take place Monday, October 16th, 2023 between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. at the Burstall & District Community Centre, 957 Railway Avenue.

Dated at Burstall, Saskatchewan, this 25th, day of September, 2023.

Lucein Stuebing

Returning Officer

Eligibility to vote
36(1) A person is eligible to vote in a municipality or school division who, on election day:
(a) is a Canadian citizen;
(b) is at least 18 years of age;
(c) in the case of a municipality other than a resort village or rural municipality, has resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the day of the election
and:
( i )has resided in the municipality, or on land now in the municipality, for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the day of the election;
or
(ii )- is the owner of assessable land in the municipality, or land now situated in the
municipality, for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the day of
the election;

THE BURSTALL LANDFILL SITE

WILL BE CLOSED ON

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16^TH     &    SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23^RD.

LANDFILL SITE WILL BE OPEN ON

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22^ND.

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Burstall intends to amend Bylaw No. 2022-198, the Official Community Plan and Bylaw No. 2022-197, the Zoning Bylaw, and Bylaw No. 2022, under the provisions of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to provide updated Land Use Map, and  to  amend Zoning Bylaw Map to accommodate rezoning of specific town lots to commercial development and provide proper designation of properties to reflect current and proposed uses land use management. The Ministry of Government Relations Community Planning Branch has requested that these changes to the bylaws are duly given public notice before approving the OCP and Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT and SPECIFIC CHANGES:

The proposed bylaw amendment specifically rezones:

• Lot 21, Blk 03, Plan AU76A from Residential Zoning to Commercial Zoning on the Zoning Districts Map in the “Zoning Bylaw”, which is attached to notice.
• Lot 28, Blk 2, Plan AU76A from C1 to C2 on the Zoning Districts Map in the “Zoning Bylaw”, which is attached to notice.

In addition, the Official Community Plan, Land Use Map is updated to reflect a wording change to accommodate more specific time frame reference of Future Land Use by:

• Changing the wording from Potential Commercial/Industrial and Potential Residential to Long-Term Potential Commercial/Industrial and Long-Term Potential Residential on the Future Land Use Map in the “Official Community Plan”, (Maps can be viewed at the town office or you can request a copy via email).

AFFECTED LANDS:

The Bylaws apply to all lands within the corporate boundaries of the Town of Burstall.

REASON:

The reason for adopting the bylaws is outlined in the intent and Council believes that the adoption of amended land use bylaws will provide better direction to developers and residents and show the long-term commitment to responsible management of infrastructure and community resources.

PUBLIC INSPECTION:

Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town of Burstall office between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 on Monday to Thursday excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available to review at the Town Office or copies can be requested via email.  Hard Copies are also available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the Burstall And District Community Centre to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing.

Issued at the Town of of Burstall this 16^th day of August 2023.

Signed:

Lucein Stuebing  CAO     Town of Burstall     Box 250     Burstall, Sk.   S0N 0H0

Phone:  306-679-2000   Fax:  306-679-2275   Email:  [email protected]  Website:  abetterwayoflife.ca