Tag: drinking water
New Technology Aims to Improve Access to Safe Water in Refugee...
A new web-based tool aims to help aid workers ensure that water is safe to drink in refugee and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps.
Researchers...
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...
Waterloo Businesses Asked to Consider Closing Unused Parking Areas to Protect...
The Region of Waterloo is asking businesses to consider closing excess parking areas this winter to reduce winter salt use and the amount of...
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...
Water and Sewer Connection to Wauzhushk Onigum Nation Celebrated
Chief Chris Skead and the Council of the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation gathered with Elders, community members, other valued friends, and partners to celebrate the...
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...
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...
Enoch Cree Nation and EPCOR Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Enoch Cree Nation and EPCOR have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that formalizes their commitment to working together in the spirit of reconciliation...
City of Estevan, Sask. Celebrates Drinking Water System Upgrade Project
The City of Estevan hosted a ceremony to celebrate the upcoming completion of the community’s drinking water system upgrade project.
“We are excited to see...
Water Sector Needs in a Post-COVID-19 World
The Canadian water sector has proven to be one of the most resilient essential services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Water utilities,...
