Compare and contrast: Egypt, UAE discuss cooperation in water resources development
Daily News Egypt During the meeting, Sweilem stressed the importance of concerted efforts in the Arab region, which is one of the most water-scarce regions in the world, to work […]
First of six units begin generating power at B.C.’s Site C dam
The Canadian Press BC Hydro says in a statement that the first of six generating units on the Site C dam has begun operations after completing testing and commissioning procedures. […]
Alberta chiefs seek clarity on Canada’s view of water rights following class action defence
CBC A committee of Alberta chiefs is questioning Canada’s commitment to upholding First Nations’ water rights following the government’s defence in a $1.1-billion national class-action lawsuit. Click here to […]
Rural water utilities in ‘poor condition’ and need $2.96 billion investment: report
CTV News There are thousands of kilometres of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure connecting homes and businesses in rural Alberta – and no matter the type of utility you look […]
Africa Week of Action Against Water Privatisation
Public Services International The Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) launched the 4th edition of its annual Week of Action Against Water Privatisation, coinciding with the World Bank’s Annual […]
Engineers invent high-yield atmospheric water capture device for arid regions
Tech Xplore The idea of turning the air around us into drinking water is a marvel on its own. And grabbing a sustainable amount of it from low-humidity environments has […]
Funding for design plan to expand Lethbridge’s water treatment plant announced
CTV News A design plan is now underway to increase the capacity of Lethbridge’s Water Treatment Plant. We know on peak days our demands exceed that 90 per cent of […]
Compare and contrast: Millions in the US may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies
Phys.org Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states more than 20% of the country’s population may rely on groundwater that contains detectable concentrations of per- and […]
Compare and contrast: Asheville Has Tap Water, but No One Knows When It Will Be Drinkable
The New York Times Nearly a month after the remnants of Hurricane Helene ravaged western North Carolina, running water has now been restored to most of the region around Asheville […]
Construction to start on major Foothills-Okotoks water project
CBC The Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project will see water pumped from the confluence of the Bow and Highwood rivers to treatment facilities in both the town and Foothills County. […]