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A Canadian City Brings Fluoride Back to Its Drinking Water

The New York Times

The taste and smell won’t change, but starting on Monday something was different about Calgary’s water supply fluoride is back in the taps across the city in Western Canada.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

From Roman drains to ancient filters, these artefacts show how solutions to water contamination have evolved

The Conversation – Africa

A new exhibition in London (open until February 2026) called Thirst: In search of freshwater highlights how civilisations have treasured – and been intrinsically linked to – safe, clean water.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

Cost hike for trucked water customers in Yellowknife considered by council

Groundwater

About four per cent of the city’s residents rely on trucked water which has councillors considering an increased rate to cover the service’s costs. The rate hasn’t seen an increase in more than 25 years. A committee report recommends a 38 per cent increase for those who depend on trucked water, but at least one resident has taken exception to the recommendation, saying those who have access to piped water are paying about half the cost of water that trucked water customers pay.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

Carleton researchers testing Rideau River water to fill in ‘knowledge gap’

Ottawa Citizen

When Banu Örmeci was approached by community members about conducting more water quality testing in the Rideau River, she was more than happy to oblige. The Carleton University researcher said the City of Ottawa typically does water testing only at a handful of beaches that are mostly along the Ottawa River. She said this left a “knowledge gap” she was willing to fill.   Click here to read the story.

A Century of Stewardship: San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District Surpasses 1.5 Million Acre Feet – or 489 Billion Gallons – Recharged

PR Newswire

In an era when aquifers across the globe are being depleted at alarming rates, the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District has achieved a historic milestone in sustainable groundwater management. The Redlands-based water district has now diverted and recharged 1.5 million acre-feet or 489.33 billion gallons of water into the local aquifer cumulatively since 1912.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.