Compare and contrast: Recycling sewage is a sensible way to improve water security – but would you swallow it?
The Conversation – Europe In his book Purified: How Recycled Sewage is Transforming our Water, Peter Annin, director of the Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation in Wisconsin, US, explores the […]
Compare and contrast: Water fluoridation helps prevent tooth decay – how growing opposition threatens a 70-year-old health practice
The Conversation – Canada Fluoride is naturally present in most water sources, but typically at concentrations too low to prevent tooth decay. By adjusting the fluoride level to the recommended […]
Greater Moncton rises to the challenge with modernized wastewater treatment facility
Water Canada Growing communities have growing needs, and Greater Moncton, New Brunswick was no exception. The region, one of the fastest growing in Canada, was faced with a population explosion […]
Compare and contrast: ‘Forever chemical’ found in mineral water from several European countries
The Guardian The finding is startling because mineral water should be pristine and insulated from manmade chemicals. The contamination is thought to stem from the heavy application of pesticides containing […]
Rosthern wins award for having the ‘best water in Saskatchewan’
Sask Today When asked what distinguishes the municipality’s water from other communities, Green said Rosthern’s water is drawn from a series of wells linked to spring outfalls and naturally filtered […]
BlueTriton’s exit from Ontario shows the effectiveness of bottled water opposition movements
The Conversation – Canada The exit from Ontario by BlueTriton a private equity consortium that purchased Nestl ‘s North American bottled water business in 2021 is a clear victory for […]
Compare and contrast: ‘Brexit problem’: UK tap water safety at risk after testing labs shut down
The Guardian The safety of tap water in the UK could be at risk because water companies are unable to use products to clean it, industry insiders have said, as […]
Compare and contrast: Scientists urged to pull the plug on ‘bathtub modeling’ of flood risk
Science Daily Recent decades have seen a rapid surge in damages and disruptions caused by flooding. Experts call on scientists to more accurately model these risks and caution against overly […]
Compare and contrast: Lake Mead Water Levels Could Rise Thanks to California
Newsweek Californians reliant on the Colorado River have saved over 1.2 million acre-feet of water in just two years, potentially raising Lake Mead’s water levels by an estimated 16 feet. […]
Water storage review underway
Government of Alberta Alberta’s government has now begun a provincewide study looking at more than 100 locations across the province. Click here to read the story. Click the […]
