Wabana water upgrades a ‘dream come true’ after a decades-long boil order
CBC An unhealthy municipal water system in the Bell Island community of Wabana is slowly being rid of contaminants like arsenic, manganese and iron, with 150 households being removed this […]
Higher-than-recommended levels of lead remain in Yellowknife school’s drinking water
Groundwater Further testing has confirmed high levels of lead remain in the water at a local high school. It’s reported more work is to be done to learn the origin […]
A water-saving tool in drought-hit Chile: human hair
Reuters Small mats of human hair line the base of plants, helping lock in moisture for crops in orchards around Chile that have been struggling with drought for years. The […]
A Canadian City Brings Fluoride Back to Its Drinking Water
The New York Times The taste and smell won’t change, but starting on Monday something was different about Calgary’s water supply fluoride is back in the taps across the city […]
From Roman drains to ancient filters, these artefacts show how solutions to water contamination have evolved
The Conversation – Africa A new exhibition in London (open until February 2026) called Thirst: In search of freshwater highlights how civilisations have treasured – and been intrinsically linked to […]
Cost hike for trucked water customers in Yellowknife considered by council
Groundwater About four per cent of the city’s residents rely on trucked water which has councillors considering an increased rate to cover the service’s costs. The rate hasn’t seen an […]
A Century of Stewardship: San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District Surpasses 1.5 Million Acre Feet – or 489 Billion Gallons – Recharged
PR Newswire In an era when aquifers across the globe are being depleted at alarming rates, the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District has achieved a historic milestone in sustainable […]
Calgary set to reintroduce fluoride to its water supply on Monday
CBC Nearly four years after Calgarians voted in favour of reintroducing fluoride to their drinking water, the city is preparing to follow through on public support this week. The City […]
How building near Edmonton’s river could mean more housing and higher flood risk
CBC A proposal to build several residential buildings up to 17 storeys, in the heart of Edmonton’s river valley, stands out in more ways than one. Beyond the height changing […]
Systems-based approach examines six major water conservation strategies for agriculture
Phys.org Water is at the heart of agriculture. Every stage of the food-growing process depends on having reliable access to water. However, water levels are declining in many rivers and […]