Compare and contrast: Residents of Illinois town evacuate as officials warn of ‘imminent’ dam failure
The Guardian Nashville, a small city in Illinois with a population of nearly 3,000 people, and surrounding areas have been hit with severe storms which have caused flooding, overwhelming the […]
Calgary to increase water pressure in feeder main, could ease water restrictions Thursday
CTV News City officials say an additional pump at the Bearspaw water treatment plant will be activated by mid-day Monday to increase water speed and pressure on the feeder main. […]
Leaky pipes: How much water is Calgary losing from its distribution network? Billions of litres a year
Calgary Herald Leaky pipe connections caused Calgary to lose nearly one-quarter of its treated water in 2022, or more than 30 billion litres. Click here to read the story. […]
Only one bidder for initial contract in $10B Iona sewage plant replacement
Water Canada Metro Vancouver’s largest capital project ever, the replacement of the Iona Wastewater Treatment Plant, is about to begin now that the initial contract is set to be awarded. […]
Compare and contrast: Targeted home systems to remove PFAS more cost-effective than system-wide solutions
Science Daily PFAS, the potentially cancer-causing chemicals known as ‘forever chemicals’, have become an increasing concern in home drinking water. Solutions to reduce the risk of exposure range from mandated […]
Yukon gov’t orders Victoria Gold to provide plans aimed at treating, monitoring contaminated water
CBC The Yukon government has given Victoria Gold marching orders to deal with toxic chemicals in and around its Eagle mine, following last month’s major failure of a heap leach […]
Calgarian organizes ‘awesome’ gift package for San Diego water officials
Global News There’s a new effort to bring a bit of well-deserved recognition to some people who have made a big difference after the major water main break in Calgary. […]
Compare and contrast: Thames Water placed in special measures due to significant issues
The Guardian Ofwat says UK’s biggest water company will come under extra scrutiny as it faces prospect of restructuring or temporary renationalisation. Click here to read the story.
Alberta’s water conservation and management system needs major fixing, auditor finds
CBC The auditor’s team reviewed the system under the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas from Jan. 2019 to Nov. 2022. They found three main areas the province is lacking: […]
New concerns over major water mains mean no easing of outdoor restrictions, city says
Calgary Herald New failures of reinforcing wires found inside pipe along water network, the same type of wire that snapped during the initial water feeder main rupture in Montgomery on […]
