Saturday, July 5, 2025
Drinking Water: Intuitive Water Systems Inc.
Intuitive Water Systems Inc. was recognized in the Drinking Water category of the 2021 Water’s Next Awards. Whether a pump has failed, a disinfection system…
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Niagara Region takes steps to protect drinking water from blue-green algae
Niagara Region is taking steps to protect Niagara’s drinking water after identifying a small quantity of blue-green algae upstream in the reservoirs serving the DeCew…
ISC provides update on drinking water advisories in First Nations communities
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has provided an update on short-term and long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserves in First Nations communities. Three…
Agreement in Principle to resolve class action litigation related to drinking water
An Agreement in Principle has been reached through a negotiation process to resolve a national class action litigation related to safe drinking water in First…
Update on clean drinking water in First Nations communities
Today, Indigenous Services Canada provided an update on progress toward clean drinking water in all First Nations communities. As of July 6, 2021, 32 First…
Significant amount of drinking water being wasted due to leaky pipes: Report
Millions of cubic metres of treated drinking water are being pumped into the ground every year across Ontario municipalities as a result of broken and…
Funding Announced for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects in Central Newfoundland
More joint funding has been announced for drinking water and wastewater projects in 21 communities in Central Newfoundland. “Investments in essential public infrastructure are vital…
May 2021 Progress Update on Access to Clean Drinking Water in First Nations Communities
Indigenous Services Canada has provided an update on progress toward clean drinking water in all First Nations communities. As of May 17, 2021, 106 long-term…
Legislative Gaps Leave Drinking Water Vulnerable to Impacts of Resource Extraction: RDNO
The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is calling on the Government of British Columbia to address the gaps in legislation that leave drinking water…
Analysis: The True State of Drinking Water Advisories in First Nations
Indigenous Services Canada has announced it won’t end long-term advisories until 2023 at the earliest. In 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to ending all…
Progress Update on Drinking Water Advisories in First Nations Communities
Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, has provided an update on the Government of Canada’s commitment to end all long-term drinking water advisories on public…
Government of Canada Provides Update on Drinking Water Advisories
The Government of Canada has provided an update on drinking water advisories on reserve in First Nations. “Our government is committed to ensuring all long-term…
University of Guelph Researcher Leading Study on Drinking Well Water
A University of Guelph researcher is leading a US$3.6-million study focused on reducing preventable waterborne disease in residential drinking well water. Dr. Heather Murphy, who…
Many First Nations Communities Lack Reliable Access to Safe Drinking Water: Auditor General
A report from Auditor General Karen Hogan concludes that the support provided by Indigenous Services Canada has not been adequate to address long-standing problems with safe…
Serious Action Needed to Ensure Clean Drinking Water for All First Nations
During a national virtual gathering focused on protecting water in uncertain times, hosted by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), a committee of Knowledge Keepers…
Top Five Drinking Water Stories of 2020
1. Government of Canada Announces New Investments for Clean Drinking Water in First Nations Communities While most Canadians have reliable access to clean drinking water,…
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Receive Funding to Improve Access to Safe Drinking Water
The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ) and Marc Miller, minister of Indigenous services, have announced funding to support the last phase of the…
Government of Canada Announces New Investments for Clean Drinking Water in First Nations Communities
While most Canadians have reliable access to clean drinking water, many First Nation communities still face pressing water issues; something that has been further exacerbated…
Bill Introduced to Provide Safe Drinking Water to Two Alberta Communities
Residents living in the Hamlet of Entwistle and the Summer Village of Nakamum Park could soon be connected to a reliable supply of safe drinking…
Waterloo Businesses Asked to Consider Closing Unused Parking Areas to Protect Drinking Water
The Region of Waterloo is asking businesses to consider closing excess parking areas this winter to reduce winter salt use and the amount of chloride…
Grassy Narrows First Nation Ends All Long-Term Drinking Water Advisories
Asubpeechoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) has recently completed upgrades to its water treatment system. The improved water treatment system now provides the community…
Essential Watershed Management—Remembering the Walkerton Drinking Water Tragedy
Twenty years ago, in May 2000, a municipal well in the Town of Walkerton, Ontario became contaminated with deadly bacteria. Seven people including a child…
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…
New Criteria in Drinking Water Standard Tighten Lead Leaching Allowance for Plumbing Products
Newly published changes to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, the drinking water product standard required in the United States and Canada, further restrict the amount of lead that…