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 […]
Prep work underway for St. Mary Canal Siphon repair
CTV News On June 17, the St. Mary Canal Siphon north of Babb, Mont., suffered a catastrophic failure. The more-than-100-year siphon failed due to age. Prep work is underway to […]
Residents of Merritt, B.C., told to stop all non-essential water use
CTV News Residents of Merritt, B.C., are being told they will need to limit non-essential water use for at least another 48 hours due to a failure at the city’s […]
Dartmouth invests $32.5M in stormwater system
Water Canada The Province is investing nearly $14.1 million, with an additional $14.1 million from the municipality, and more than $4.3 million coming from the Halifax Water Regional Development Charge. […]
City continues to monitor water supply and demand through heat wave
City of Calgary On Monday, July 8, there were 540 million litres of water used, an increase from 507 million litres used the day before. This is expected to increase […]
Compare and contrast: Peering Inside the Pandora’s Box of Oil and Gas Waste
Inside Climate News A new book investigates what happens to the mountains of waste generated by the American oil and gas industry. Click here to continue reading
Compare and contrast: Rise in sewage pollution from Thames Water’s ageing treatment works
The Guardian Sewage pollution from ageing Thames Water treatment works that have not been upgraded increased last year, causing the company to again fail to meet its legal targets, according […]