Small town on hook for $5M after B.C. Hydro impacts water quality
CBC Residents of a town affected by the construction of the Site C dam are set to vote on whether their district should borrow nearly $5 million to pay for […]
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Quebec’s Water Supply; Class Action Launched
Water Canada PFAS are synthetic chemicals used in various industrial and consumer products, including non-stick cookware and water-repellent fabrics. Known for their persistence in the environment and resistance to breaking […]
Compare and contrast: New tool to help decision-makers navigate possible futures of the Colorado River
Science Daily The Colorado River is a vital source of water in the Western United States, providing drinking water for homes and irrigation for farms in seven states, but the […]
Network promotes better farm drainage communication
The Western Producer “When it comes to drainage management and irrigation, I think we have a lot of leaders and experts across the province but not necessarily communicating all the […]
Clean water for First Nations needed before next elections, House committee hears
National Observer MP Charlie Angus, who represents the Neskantaga First Nation, 436 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, told a federal committee the community’s pipes are rotting. Click here to […]
Metro Vancouver moves forward with North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant audit
Water Canada Metro Vancouver has taken a key step toward an independent review of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program by retaining John J.L. Hunter, K.C., a retired judge […]
Alberta First Nation suing federal government over unclean tap water
CBC The Ermineskin Cree Nation says Ottawa’s proposed legislation on First Nations drinking water fails to recognize that people on reserves have the same right to trust what comes out […]
Compare and contrast: The solar pump revolution could bring water to millions of Africans but it must be sustainable and fair
The Guardian Solar power could enable 400 million Africans without water to tap into groundwater aquifers. However, we must ensure smaller projects do not lose out in the rush for […]
Compare and contrast: Water bosses could be jailed if they cover up sewage dumping under new law
The Guardian Water bosses in England and Wales could be jailed for up to two years if they cover up sewage dumping, under legislation proposed by the Labour government. […]
Important Notice: 2024 Water Shutoff and Storage Update
St. Mary River Irrigation District On August 30th, 2024, the SMRID updated that allocation will remain at 9 inches, and water shutoff for the irrigation season will be on October […]
