Residents want clarity on water quality from West Kelowna council
Lake County Calendar A group of residents is calling for increased transparency and better communication regarding water quality and testing at the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (RVWTP), citing concerns […]
Compare and contrast: New Jersey declares drought warning and urges residents to reduce water use
NBC News New Jersey’s governor issued a drought warning Wednesday and said the state could implement mandatory water restrictions if conditions worsen. A record dry spell has led to the […]
Drinking Water Operator and Municipality Fined a Total of $10,000 for Safe Drinking Water Act Violations
Government of Ontario Court Bulletin The conviction against Terrance Zapf is for, as the operator in charge of a drinking water system, failing to operate processes in a safe and […]
Massive infrastructure deficits trigger huge water and wastewater budget increase
The Niagara Independent Niagara Region will be hitting taxpayers with significant water bill increase after the budget committee voted to approve a 12.27 per cent 2025 budget increase for water […]
Compare and contrast: ‘ PFAS may be contaminating drinking water for up to 27% of Americans – study
The Guardian PFAS may be contaminating drinking water for up to 70% of about 140 million people in the US who draw water from the nation’s aquifers via private or […]
$450 million water supply tunnel running on budget and on time, officials say
CTV News The project is Metro Vancouver’s third soft ground tunnel. The Port Mann water supply tunnel was completed in 2017, while the Second Narrows supply tunnel is nearing completion. […]
Jasper recovery centre updates; council seeks funding for $4.7M wastewater upgrades
CTV News Upgrades to the town’s wastewater systems are estimated to cost a total of $4.7 million. The money would cover an emergency wastewater storage facility upgrade and a new […]
Federal government partners with City of Delta to protect community from flood risks
Water Canada The federal government is investing $7.6 million to protect people, essential transportation corridors, farmlands, and businesses in the City of Delta, B.C. from increasingly intense rainstorms due to […]
Dalhousie researchers design low-cost device that can help fight water scarcity
CBC A dome-shaped device floating in Halifax’s Northwest Arm could easily be confused with a buoy, but it is actually a contraption meant to turn ocean water into fresh water. […]
Flood protection milestone puts new waterfront city in within reach
Water Canada The three orders of government, through Waterfront Toronto, reached a major milestone in a promise made to protect Toronto residents and businesses from the damages from severe flooding […]