Tag: drinking water
Nestlé Sells Pure Life Bottled Water Business to Ice River Springs
Nestlé Canada Inc. has announced an agreement to sell its Nestlé Pure Life bottled water business to Ice River Springs. The sale is contingent...
New Brunswick Asking Residents to Conserve Water
Surface water and groundwater levels are lower than normal throughout the province, which is why New Brunswickers are advised to conserve water.
“The heat wave,...
Cold Lake South, Alta. to Undertake Water Reservoir Modernization Project
One of two water reservoirs in Cold Lake South, Alberta will be modernized so that it can continue to supply residents with water during...
Government of Canada Supports Water Projects Through Gas Tax Fund
The Government of Canada is providing support through the Gas Tax Fund for a number of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects across the...
Upgrading WHO Forms Could Help Improve Water Quality in Vulnerable Communities
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) sanitary inspection (SI) forms need an urgent upgrade to help improve the quality of small water supplies in some...
Climate Change Threatens Drinking Water Quality Across Great Lakes
“Do Not Drink/Do Not Boil” is not what anyone wants to hear about their city’s tap water. But the combined effects of climate change...
What is Needed to Remove Lead from Drinking Water in Canada?
What’s holding us back from replacing lead pipes in Canada? What are some tools that can be used to incentivize and accelerate the replacement...
Second Crew Isolates at Water Treatment Facility in Brandon, Man.
To ensure that a safe supply of potable water remains available for residents, institutions, and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Brandon...
New Toolkit Highlights Role of Water Sector in Coronavirus Response
A new toolkit from the Water Environment Federation (WEF) aims to raise public awareness about the vital role that water utilities and workers play...
Vaughan, Ont. Cancels 2020 Water and Wastewater Rate Increases
Vaughan City Council has voted to cancel its planned 2020 water and wastewater rate increases.
“The City of Vaughan is committed to protecting the health...
