Tag: water systems
Nanaimo Increases System Efficiency Through New Facility
In May, the City of Nanaimo's Engineering and Public Works Department completed the annual water main flushing program. This year, Nanaimo’s new water treatment...
Ont. Bill Would Mandate Public Reporting of Diverted Sewage
On May 31st, Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament for Dufferin—Caledon, Sylvia Jones, brought forward Bill 141, Sewage Bypass Reporting Act, 2017. The bill would...
Feds, Que. Invest $48M in Shawinigan Water Projects
The governments of Canada and Quebec have announced $48 million for projects to maintain water systems and ensure their ongoing efficiency in the City...
Port Perry, Ont., New Pollution Control Plant Commissioned
Yesterday, the Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department celebrated the official opening of the new Nonquon Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). The new facility...
Nunavut Faces a Water Security Crisis
According to a recent study by a team of Canadian researchers, Iqaluit is facing an imminent water security crisis, so too is the territory.
“Even...
Survey Suggests Canadian Perception of Water’s Importance Conflicted
FluksAqua, a collaborative, online platform for water utility professionals has released the results of a survey on the public perceptions of water across Canada.
The...
Windsor, Ont., Receives $9M for Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Both Ontario and the federal government are investing in the City of Windsor’s water infrastructure.
Kate Young, Member of Parliament for London West, joined Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens to...
$4.5M to Corner Brook, Nfld., for Water Quality, Culverts
Yesterday, Newfoundland and Labrador announced more than $4.5 million for water systems in the City of Corner Brook.
Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and...
Funding for 75 New Saskatchewan Water Projects
On June 2nd, the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced funding for 75 new water and wastewater projects throughout the province.
This investment represents combined...
Sector Comments on Ont. Water Systems Energy, Climate Report
The report, Every Drop Counts, released this week by the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, is exactly what’s needed to move the water and wastewater...
