MONDAY
Where does the water from Lac Beauvert come from?
Glaciers high above Maligne Lake
The Athabasca Watershed
Our pumphouse uses a UV treatment on the water from Lac Beauvert to purify from?
Viruses!
What is the name of the glacier above Maligne Lake which feeds water to Lac Beauvert?
Brazeau Glaciers
1%!!
What ocean does Lac Beauvert outflow into via the Athabasca River?
The Arctic Ocean.
Beyond fish, the lake and its marshy edges provide crucial habitat for a specific class of vertebrates, often hidden from casual view. What types of animals thrive there?
Various amphibian species, including different types of frogs and salamanders.
Water being treated in the Jasper reservoir before flowing down to town for use, is treated with what chemical?
Chlorine Gas.
Where does the Fire Bridage get their water from on property?
Lake Mildred
What is the average depth of Lac Beauvert?
14ft
How many liters of water is consumed in a 1 minute shower?
12 Liters
What time of day sees the highest usage of water in Jasper?
Breakfast time!
What percentage of Canadians are confident that their tap water is clean and drinkable?
84%
We have two colours of fire hydrants on property - yellow and red. Which colour is the one we use operationally and which colour is dormant?
We use Yellow and Red is out of order.
What item in a household amounts for the most water usage?
Toilets!
What is the Karst System?
A series of underground caves filtering water from Maligne Lake to Maligne Canyon and finally to Lac Beauvert.
Where does Jasper draw its water from?
A natural aquifer about 90 meter below ground in the west end of town
Across the river to the municipal treatment plant
What other departments use water from Lake Mildred to support their operations?
Golf and Grounds
What is the percentage of Earth's surface that is covered in water?
71%
What is the sub-theme for Accor Water Week?
Every Drop Matters
Name three things we do to conserve water on property.
Low flush toilets, low flow taps and showers, proper treatment of waste water, encourage guests to re-use linen and towels.
On average, how many liters of water does a human use in one day?
430L! 230L at home and 200L at work!
What percentage of Canadian First Nations communities' water systems are at medium or high risk for contamination?
73%
What is a method of waterless cooking that you probably already do in your kitchen?
Searing and roasting