Developing a strategy for ensuring confidence in drinking water quality andquantity for the Samson Cree Nation

The Samson Cree Nation, near Hobbema, Alberta, relies on groundwater aquifers for its water. In the
Samson Nation faced worsening water quality that has resulted in the issue of
more than 65 boil-water advisories to residences, affecting almost ten percent of the wells on the
The source of the problem is unclear, and residents are concerned for their safety. This
to 1) determine source of the well-water contamination, 2) understand water use and
of exposure to water-borne pathogens, and 3) develop best management practices to
ensure water quality and supply for Samson Cree Nation. We will use a combination of water
and meters individual well-sites, computer simUlation models, and geographic visualization
tools to understand the problem, develop solutions, and represent our findings in an approachable,
user-friendly format…

Faculty Supervisor:

Evan Davies

Student:

Partner:

Samson Cree Nation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate