Monday, December 29, 2025
A class of their own—PFAS compounds an emerging concern
A class of chemicals used for more than half a century in everyday goods such as clothing, cosmetics, and consumer electronics is finding itself under…
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WWTP in Brantford, Ontario receives Gold Recognition
At the Grand River Watershed-wide Wastewater Optimization Program (GRWWOP) workshop in November 2021, the City of Brantford received Gold Recognition for its wastewater treatment plant.…
H2Opinion: Hidden Leakages
A massive amount of drinking water is being pumped into the ground due to leaky and broken pipes, a recently released study by the Residential…
New Canada-wide maps show how floodplains may become inundated
A Western University professor has developed Canada-wide maps showing how floodplains—including low-lying areas of major cities like Vancouver and Montreal—may become inundated in the next 80…
SPONSORED: The problem with a “one-size-fits-all” approach to PFAS—and a solution
There is an expression that says, “when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” Until recently, the go-to and extremely effective…
Funding to help mitigate flood risk and support municipal infrastructure in N.S.
Sixteen municipal projects will receive funding to help mitigate flood risk and support municipal infrastructure. “The money will support key projects that make a difference…
Engineering consulting contract awarded for PFAS remediation
North Bay City Council has approved the award of a multi-million-dollar contract for engineering consulting services associated with the remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances…
B.C. accepting applications from local governments for infrastructure projects
The Province of B.C. is accepting applications from local governments and First Nations for the third intake of the Environmental Quality stream. Funding is available…
Early Adoption: ENWIN Utilities Ltd.
ENWIN Utilities Ltd. was recognized in the Early Adoption category of the 2021 Water’s Next Awards. A Windsor, Ontario utility’s need to improve its data…
Quebec-based H2O Innovation awarded three new projects
H2O Innovation Inc. announced that it recently won a water reuse project in California, two First Nations projects in Canada, and another small-scale one. These…
Young Professional: Wai Ying Lam
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s Wai Ying Lam was recognized in the Young Professional category of the 2021 Water’s Next Awards. Wai Ying Lam has…
Shutdown of WTP leads to state of emergency in Marten Falls First Nation
Marten Falls First Nation has declared a state of emergency in the community due to a shutdown of the water treatment plant. As of September…
Winners announced for 2021 Western Canada AquaHacking Challenge
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and AquaAction co-hosted a livestream of the 2021 Western Canada AquaHacking Challenge finals on September 14, 2021. Three teams…
Saltair, B.C. receives $3.9 million in funding for filtration upgrade project
The community of Saltair in British Columbia is receiving approximately $3.9 million in funding to complete a water filtration project required to meet provincial drinking…
CELA to launch lead removal campaign
The Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) is calling on Canadians to recognize the health impacts of hazardous lead in drinking water—and to help advocate for…
Infrastructure projects in Manitoba receive over $146.5 million in funding
More than $146.5 million in joint funding has been announced to support infrastructure projects in Manitoba. The projects will rehabilitate key water and wastewater infrastructure.…
Shediac, N.B. receives funding for infrastructure upgrades
Funding has been announced to renew and upgrade the water, wastewater, and stormwater systems in Shediac, New Brunswick. “This investment is key to ensuring the…
Funding announced for 35 community infrastructure projects across Ontario
Funding has been announced by the governments of Canada and Ontario for 35 community infrastructure projects across Ontario. “Ensuring our communities have access to reliable…
Second round of open for ICIP’s green infrastructure stream
Funds for drinking water infrastructure in Ontario will be available through the second intake of the Green Infrastructure stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure…
Blue Economy: Governing a blue economy
Water governance, often confused with water management, is as tricky as water itself to nail down. Streams, rivers, and lakes flow across multiple jurisdictions, and…
Communicating science in a crisis
Communicating science during a crisis is no simple task. Over the past year, governments across the world have faced the shared challenge of communicating the…
Preventing Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella was discovered after an outbreak in 1976 among people who went to a Philadelphia convention of the American Legion. Those who were affected suffered…
Finalists Selected for 2021 Western Canada AquaHacking Challenge
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Aqua Forum co-hosted a live-streaming of the 2021 Western Canada AquaHacking Challenge semi-finals on May 18, 2020. In…
New Website Helps People Identify Algae Blooms in B.C. Lakes
To better understand where and when algae blooms happen around British Columbia, the province has developed the educational Algae Watch website. The website helps people…