Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Cost of Water Risks to Business Higher Than Cost of Taking Action: CDP
The cost of water risks to business could be over five times greater than the cost of taking action now to address those risks, according to a…
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Manitoba Government Welcomes Auditor’s Report on Drinking Water Safety Oversight
The Manitoba government has welcomed the Office of the Auditor General’s (OAG) report on Drinking Water Safety Oversight. The government has also advanced many of the…
Few Fashion Companies Show Awareness of Water Pollution Across Whole Value Chain: CDP
The global fashion and textiles industry is largely blind to the risks of water pollution and is failing to tap into water-related business opportunities, according…
Outdoor Watering Restrictions Only Work in Hottest, Driest Weather: Study
Municipal bylaws that restrict outdoor watering every summer effectively reduce consumption only during particularly hot, dry periods, according to a new study. Researchers at the University…
Ontario-based Greyter Water Systems Inc. Raises Funding
Greyter Water Systems Inc., the creator and manufacturer of the Greyter HOME water recycling system, announced that it has closed its Series A funding led…
Global Effort Required to Tackle Water Scarcity Challenges: Study
The Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) has published a study on water scarcity and the key challenges that lie ahead. It calls for definitive action…
Town of Stratford, P.E.I. Launches Water Audit Program
The Town of Stratford has partnered with the Stratford Area Watershed Improvement Group to launch a Water Audit Program for residential Stratford Utility customers. The…
Water Use by Plant Life to Make Less Water Available for Humans
A new study from Dartmouth College has found that consumption of water by plant life will increase in the future due to climate change, making…
Study Measures Impact of Built Environment on Water Use
How much water single-family residences use is closely related to a community’s built environment, according to a study led by the University of Arizona (U.A.).…
Coldwater River Watershed Reaches Level 4 Drought Condition
A Level 4 drought rating is being implemented for the Coldwater River watershed in response to extremely low stream conditions. All surface water and groundwater…
Drought Conditions Force Water Restrictions in Merritt
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has notified the City of Merritt that in spite of recent rain, the Drought Level in…
Risk Transfer can Help Utilities Manage Costs of Volatile Weather: Report
A new report highlights how water utilities can use weather risk transfer (WRT) contracts to mitigate the costs of floods, droughts, and fluctuations in water supply…
XPV Water Partners Invests in Metron-Farnier
XPV Water Partners announced that it has invested in Metron-Farnier, which offers a line of residential and commercial water meters augmented with smart meter technologies.…
City of Orillia Launches New Customer Portal to Manage Water Usage
The City of Orillia has launched a new online customer portal that will make managing water usage as easy as turning on the tap for…
Three Canadian Water Tech Companies to Participate in Mining Cleantech Challenge
Three Canadian water technology companies will be participating in the Colorado Cleantech Industries Association’s (CCIA) 3rd Mining Cleantech Challenge. “Mining companies are looking for ways…
RDCK and Corix Water Products Complete Meter Installations in Balfour, B.C.
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and Corix Water Products have completed the installation of water meters for customers on the Balfour Water System.…
Federal Gov. and FCM Invest $2.1 Million in Clean Innovation and Infrastructure
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) have announced support amounting to just over $2.1 million for 42 new initiatives across Canada. The…
Research Looks for the Most Energy Efficient Path to SDG 6
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) researchers have published a study that seeks the most efficient pathway to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6, while…
Cannabis Legalization Spurs a Need for Targeted Wastewater Treatment
With medical marijuana legal for five years and the door opening to recreational use on October 17, 2018, Canada’s cannabis growers are learning to navigate…
Substantial Water Loss in Landlocked Basins Affecting Sea Level Rise
Along with a warming climate and intensified human activities, recent water storage in global landlocked basins has undergone a widespread decline. A new study reveals…
Saskatchewan Releases Climate Resilience Measurement Framework
Saskatchewan’s Environment Minister Dustin Duncan has announced a new Climate Resilience Measurement Framework to help measure resilience to climate change within the province. The framework…
Beaconsfield, QC Recognized for Drinking Water Conservation
At the Water Excellence ceremony held by Réseau Environnement, the City of Beaconsfield, Quebec was awarded a certificate of recognition for its various initiatives relating to conserving…
Local Water Conservation Projects Receive Federal Support
Yesterday, the federal government announced support for 58 EcoAction Community Funding Programs to help support local action on climate change and water conservation. Announced by…
Southern Ontario Water Consortium Showcases Watertech Successes
Today, the Southern Ontario Water Consortium hosted an event to showcase the success of 35 companies under its Advancing Water Technologies (AWT) program. Launched in…