Sunday, October 26, 2025
Nature-based healing: case studies in communities
For years, DUC has been demonstrating the wide range of functions that wetlands can provide in both rural and urban landscapes, from naturalized wastewater lagoons,…
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Federal, provincial, and municipal governments invest in improved wastewater infrastructure for Northeastern New Brunswick
Tracadie, NB – Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie—Bathurst, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the…
Canada and New Brunswick invest in water and wastewater infrastructure in Northeastern New Brunswick
Bathurst, NB – Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie—Bathurst, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable…
Optimizing co-digestion for municipalities and agricultural feed stocks
There is currently significant momentum building with the renewable biogas industry in North America as it offers an opportunity to help reduce GHG emissions by…
BC’s Carl Data Solutions wastewater system software chosen for Los Angeles County sanitation districts
Vancouver’s Carl Data Solutions has announced that The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts has selected FlowWorks software for real-time reporting and analytics on a wastewater…
Niagara Region wins best tasting tap water at provincial water conference
Niagara Region’s team of highly trained and dedicated Water-Wastewater operations, maintenance and technical staff pride themselves on producing high quality drinking water for the community.…
Microplastics: Using technology to find a growing environmental threat
Carleton University – Plastic pollution was already viewed as one of the most pressing environmental issues on the planet when, this spring, researchers made a pair…
PHAC working groups and meetings related to wastewater surveillance for COVID-19
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is leading working groups and meetings related to wastewater surveillance for COVID-19 to discuss sampling, laboratory methods, data…
What monitoring COVID through wastewater can (and can’t) tell us
As pandemic restrictions have eased, many Canadians have begun enjoying gathering again with family, friends, and colleagues in a more carefree manner. While smoother waters…
Support for Saint John Airport wastewater infrastructure, setting the stage for further development
Saint John, NB – Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John—Rothesay, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and…
St. Marys, Ontario continues investment in LysteGro Fertilizer Program
The Town of St. Marys is partnering with Lystek International (Lystek) to reinvest in their Lystek THP wastewater resource recovery program with the replacement and upgrade of supporting…
Real-time bio-electrode wastewater monitoring allows operators to protect the plant and optimize treatment performance
Problem Statement: A client in Frankfort, Kentucky was having problems with intermittent toxic shock and organic overloading to their wastewater treatment plant. These changing wastewater…
Policy must accelerate to keep pace with emerging water concerns
Researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University are leading critical policy conversations as emerging issues and technologies impact how we consume and use water. While water research…
Canada’s Largest Water Infrastructure Projects
Each year, our sister publication ReNew Canada provides its report on the largest public sector infrastructure projects in Canada. This year’s report reached new heights:…
Innovation flowing at Sundre wastewater plant
Sundre, Alberta – The Town of Sundre will receive a one-time grant for upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant after a pilot project to test…
Canada and Saskatchewan invest in 24 infrastructure projects across the province
Melville, SASK – The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations announced…
Okanagan to benefit from several water protection projects
Kelowna, B.C. – As the Okanagan continues to grow, and the impacts of climate change continue to challenge the availability of sufficient clean water in the…
Nicholas Reid Memorial Award recipient selected
The Nicholas Reid Memorial Award has been established in the memory of Nick Reid. Nick was Executive Director of the Urban Water Research Centre and…
Alicia Fraser appointed President and CEO of Ontario Clean Water Agency
The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) has appointed a new President and CEO. Alicia Fraser will assume this new role starting March 31, 2022. Alicia…
Community collaboration studies microplastics in Okanagan Lake
Okanagan College, B.C. – In what they hope will be a watershed moment for raising awareness of microplastics and their impact on both our local…
Canada and FCM invest in sustainable communities across Quebec
Quebec City – The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Scott Pearce, Second…
Perfect score for Owen Sound drinking water
Owen Sound, ON – The city of Owen Sound has received a perfect score for drinking water quality from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and…
Canada and FCM announce new investments in Saskatchewan Communities
Regina – The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Taneen…
The path towards holistic water management
An urban water system (UWS) constitutes three main service components: drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater. Historically, these components have been managed in silos. Even today,…