Water First internship is training the next generation of First Nation water operators
National Observer For many First Nations, securing a treatment plant is only one hurdle. Finding experienced operators is another. Click here to read the story.
Compare and contrast: Wastewater bacteria can breakdown plastic for food
Science Daily Comamonadacae is a family of bacteria often found growing on plastics in water. A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for […]
Sask. irrigation analysis finds economic benefit
The Western Producer Rehabilitating the Westside Irrigation Project at Lake Diefenbaker will boost gross domestic product by at least $5.9 billion over 50 years, according to the Saskatchewan government. It […]
Here’s how to remove some persistent pollutants from your drinking water at home
The Conversation – Canada The most effective way to treat drinking water is to modernize treatment plants to eliminate PFAS, thereby guaranteeing safe drinking water for everyone, whatever their socio-economic […]
Compare and contrast: EPA’s drinking water limits for PFAS are under threat – and that’s nothing new
The Guardian Utilities have successfully helped kill, delay or weaken virtually all proposed limits on toxic substances like lead, the rocket fuel perchlorate, and carcinogenic disinfectants. Click here to […]
Compare and contrast: On Navajo Lands, Ancient Ways Are Restoring the Parched Earth
Yale Environment 360 Farming once thrived in the Black Mesa region, before overgrazing and climate change wreaked havoc with the land. Today, the Navajo are restoring their watersheds – and […]
Compare and contrast: Joliet, Illinois, Plans to Source Its Future Drinking Water From Lake Michigan. Will Other Cities Follow?
Inside Climate News The aquifer from which Joliet, Illinois, sources its drinking water is likely going to run too dry to support the city by 2030 – a problem more […]
Compare and contrast: Calls for failing English water firms to be taken over using special administration
The Guardian Triggering special administration would put Thames and other failing companies in government control, removing company directors and ending the dividends paid to shareholders. The companies could then be […]
Ontario announces $70M for Collingwood water treatment plant expansion
Water Canada The Ontario government has committed nearly $70 million towards the expansion of Collingwood’s water treatment plant, a critical project that will support housing and growth in both Collingwood […]
Lowering costs for municipalities
Government of Alberta Municipalities play an important role in shaping Alberta’s vibrant communities and contributing to a stronger province. The province will now lend money to local authorities, which include […]