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Health Canada Drinking Water Program Updates Webinar
Health Canada will update participants on the development of the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines. This will include upcoming finalized guidelines, consultations and future guidance. For…
Fluoride reintroduced to Calgary’s drinking water
On June 30th, the City of Calgary reintroduced fluoride to its drinking water as a safe and effective public health measure to prevent dental cavities…
First Manitoba Drinking Water interns graduate
June is Indigenous History Month, and the graduation of 11 new Indigenous water operators marks a reason to celebrate. The graduates, from seven communities in…
Acciona hosts tour of Saint John Safe Clean Drinking Water Project
ACCIONA hosted a delegation of senior company executives and public officials for a tour of the Saint John Safe Clean Drinking Water Project —a flagship…
Ontario’s non-municipal drinking water needs better oversight and support
Nearly 3 million Ontario residents (almost 20% of the population), as well as many businesses and other facilities, rely on non-municipal drinking-water supplies for drinking, preparing food,…
Federal government invests to secure Joliette’s drinking water supply
Securing Joliette’s drinking water supply is made possible after an investment of $1.4 million from the federal government. By rehabilitating and raising the walls of…
The impact of road salt on drinking water in Ontario
Every winter, Ontario applies millions of tonnes of road salt to keep highways, streets, and sidewalks safe from ice and snow. While this practice helps prevent accidents,…
Canada updates guidelines for iron in drinking water
In an effort to uphold the highest standards for drinking water quality, Health Canada has released the latest Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Guideline…
City of Saint John drinking water once again places among the top in Atlantic Canada
Saint John Water secured third place in the Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association’s (ACWWA) annual “Best of the Best” tap water taste-testing competition. This…
Star Blanket Cree Nation lifts long-term drinking water advisory
STAR BLANKET CREE NATION, TREATY 4 TERRITORY, SK – A new state-of-the-art water treatment plant is providing clean drinking water to all homes and supporting…
Town of Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s to receive improved drinking water system
Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, NL – A cost-shared investment of approximately $3.8 million between the Provincial Government and the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s will support…
CELA and OMWA call for action to reduce lead amounts in Ontario drinking water
Toronto, ON – Ontario’s lead in drinking water standard remains too high to protect public health. Lead is a serious public health concern, especially for…
York Region annual drinking water inspection receives top marks for fifth straight year
17,309 laboratory samples analyzed in 2023 with 24/7 monitoring, controls and a multi-barrier approach to protect drinking water and public health Newmarket – The Regional Municipality…
How can Canada deliver safe drinking water to First Nation communities? A Q&A with Wilfrid Laurier’s Sheri Longboat
By Wilfrid Laurier University Media Relations WATERLOO, Ont. – Sheri Longboat (MA ’96, PhD ’13) has always felt a deep personal connection to water. Since…
U.S. court approves 3M settlement with PWS over PFAS in drinking water
ST. PAUL, Minn. — 3M announced that on Friday, March 29, the company’s previously announced settlement agreement with U.S. public water suppliers (PWS) received final approval from the…
Pictou County to receive drinking water and wastewater upgrades
PICTOU COUNTY, NS – Residents of Pictou County will have enhanced access to clean water and municipalities will be better able to manage wastewater with…
U.S. announces $5.8B to ensure clean drinking water in all states
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vice President Kamala Harris and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania February 20, 2024 as part…
Port Williams receives drinking water and wastewater management investment
Port Williams, NS – Port Williams will improve the quality of its drinking water and increase its capacity to manage wastewater after to a combined…
First Nations Drinking Water Settlement Claims Closing in March
TORONTO – Eligible First Nations communities and individuals have until March 7, 2024, to submit a claim under the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement. “There’s…
California to Convert Wastewater to Drinking Water
SACRAMENTO – Further advancing the Administration’s all-of-the-above Water Supply Strategy to make California more resilient to hotter, drier conditions, the State Water Resources Control Board…
Researchers Turn Seawater into Drinking Water
Brooklyn, NY – Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering achieved a major breakthrough in Redox Flow Desalination (RFD), an emerging electrochemical technique that can…
Metro Vancouver celebrates 100 years of providing drinking water to the region
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Greater Vancouver Water District, which has, through the collaboration of its members, consistently provided high-quality drinking water…
Together with First Nations leadership, Minister Patty Hajdu introduces a Bill to support clean drinking water in First Nations communities
Ottawa – Everyone in Canada should have access to safe and clean drinking water. First Nations have long called for legislation that affirms their inherent…