As we head into the second week of COP30, negotiations are intensifying, with increasing calls for an ambitious outcome that... The post Halftime at COP30 appeared first on C40 Cities.| News Archive - C40 Cities
As the summer boating season has drawn to a close, it’s a moment to reflect on the challenges and achievements of the past summer. Drought conditions have tested our waterways and infrastructure - but they’ve also revealed resilience, innovation, and a shared commitment to protecting England’s canals and rivers.| Creating a better place
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) Request for Proposals (RFP) ended a few weeks ago with the submission deadline of October 16; successful| Wind Concerns Ontario
Over the past few months, the positions of two of the states — Colorado and Arizona — have emerged as one of the main sources of disagreement. The post No deal on Colorado River appeared first on Aspen Journalism.| Aspen Journalism
A “peaking” instream-flow water right would keep in the stream all of the water not claimed by someone else during years with high spring runoff, thereby maintaining these periodic floods, which are essential for growing new cottonwoods. The post Protecting the peak on the Crystal appeared first on Aspen Journalism.| Aspen Journalism
(WND News Center)—In a land that has been turned from a desert into lush croplands, a first-of-its-kind project is taking place: Israeli officials are replenishing a depleted water level in the freshwater Sea of Galilee with washed ocean water. Precipitation in the drainage has been scarce in recent years, only 40% of what was expected […] The post “Dangerously Low”: Israel Refilling Depleted Sea of Galilee With Washed Ocean Water appeared first on based underground.| based underground
"The place where I’m standing now was once the site of a water desalination unit that MECA installed. It used to provide clean water to about 2,500 people every single day — before everyone was displaced in March. Today, I came back to see what’s left… and I found nothing but emptiness. No [...]| Middle East Children's Alliance
I write to you as I move through the shattered streets of Gaza—between work meetings and aid distribution points—searching within myself for my sweetest memories in this city. But my heart aches. I no longer recognize the roads beneath my feet, nor the faces around me—only despair| Middle East Children's Alliance
Editor’s note: This article is adapted from a version published by the Center for Transportation Studies on October 8, 2025. After a big rainstorm has sent water rushing down the street, you may have noticed the oily sheen left behind. Unfortunately, this everyday scene—caused by contaminants such as metals and fossil fuels that collect on road surfaces—is a major source of water pollution in Minnesota. But new research from the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Natural Resources...| Streets.mn
Part One of this month’s bumper crop of books for reds and greens Source| Climate & Capitalism
About four inches of clear water pools around Mike Wagner’s rubber boots as he wades into one of his rice fields in northwestern Mississippi on a rainy late summer morning. Tufts of tall, dark green grasses grow dense across the flat landscape around him, stems arcing with the weight of... The post Migratory Birds and Rice Farmers Are Helping Each Other Soar appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.| Reasons to be Cheerful
California’s projected use of Colorado River water this year, 3.76 million acre feet as of Reclamation’s Oct. 29 modeling runs, would be, as near as I can tell, the state’s lowest…| jfleck at inkstain
Drought and budgets spent to relieve effected regions peaked this summer, but it remains unclear how the billions allocated for the "drought protection action plan" were spent. Source| English
Why Water Quality Deserves Attention + Understanding TDS Quick Summary: ✅ Best TDS level for drinking water in India: 150-300 mg/L (best taste & minerals) ⚠️ Below 50: Too low, lacks minerals ⚠️ Above 500: Needs RO or softening 💧 Safe packaged brands: Bisleri & Bailey ~120-180 ppm 🏡 Testing frequency: Every 6 months or […] The post Understanding Ideal TDS, Hardness & Microbial Load in Water appeared first on Perfect Pollucon Services.| Perfect Pollucon Services
The new program brings leaders, innovators to William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS to inspire, engage and collaborate.| W&M News
The second round of programmatic funding awarded by William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS totals $1.8M in support of 13 projects focused on removing derelict fishing gear from coastal waters.| W&M News
The Virginia Coastal Resilience Collaborative brought together prominent perspectives on important state and local issues.| W&M News
The third annual Undergraduate Research Opportunities Fair drew a record crowd to Sadler Center's Chesapeake Room Oct. 15, with more than 270 students exploring the expansive array of multidisciplinary research opportunities available on campus.| W&M News
En el episodio de hoy, Rebeca Arguedas se sienta con Edwin Fernández y Augusto Henao para explorar el papel de la economía […]| IFMA Knowledge Library
In 2022, scientists examined the brains of 22 stranded marine mammals and found something astonishing: Alzheimer's-like pathology in dolphins. And not just vague signs, actual amyloid plaques and tau tangles, the same hallmarks seen in human patients.| New Atlas
Find out what causes cloudy tap water, how to fix it, and when to call Enviroquest for professional water testing in Harrisburg, PA.| Enviroquest
Metro Vancouver has substantially finished construction on its award-winning, one-kilometre-long Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel, one of five new regional water supply tunnels designed to ensure delivery of drinking water in the event of a major earthquake. The tunnel lies 30 metres below the bottom of the Burrard Inlet, is 6.5 metres in diameter, and […] The post Vancouver’s earthquake-resilient Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel completes construction, begins connections appeared f...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The Town of Virden, Manitoba, is asking residents and businesses to conserve water as consultants warn that the aquifer supplying the community’s wells is running critically low — and a transition to an older aquifer could temporarily raise arsenic concerns in the local water supply. Consultants engaged by the Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB) recently […] The post Virden faces water shortage, arsenic concerns as Manitoba town shifts aquifers appeared first on Environmental Science &...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
More than $50 million from the Canada Community-Building Fund will be available this year to New Brunswick communities for local infrastructure projects, while Alberta municipalities and Indigenous communities can now apply for $25 million in funding through the Drought and Flood Protection Program. The Canada Community-Building Fund provides predictable and flexible funding to support 19 […] The post Alberta, New Brunswick invest in projects to strengthen drought and flood protection appea...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
A drinking water sample collected from the Georgina Water Treatment Plant in Ontario’s York Region, which treats water from Lake Simcoe using a membrane ultrafiltration process, has won a taste test hosted at the Ontario Water Works Association’s (OWWA) annual conference and tradeshow. York Region’s water is delivered through a two-tiered water system that consists […] The post York Region wins best tasting tap water at OWWA annual conference appeared first on Environmental Science & ...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Endress+Hauser has unveiled a new generation of its Micropilot radar level sensors, expanding the Swiss company’s 80GHz radar lineup for liquid and solid measurement. The redesigned family includes upgraded FMR10B and FMR20B models and the all-new FMR30B, which introduces a colour touchscreen display to the series for the first time. The new devices are aimed […] The post Endress+Hauser debuts next-generation Micropilot radar sensors appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering M...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Aiming to transform how communities monitor drinking water, researchers at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and Argonne National Laboratory have developed a handheld sensor capable of testing for and detecting trace PFAS levels in water in just minutes. Described in the September 25 edition of Nature Water, the researchers say they […] The post Handheld sensor detects PFAS in water within minutes, says UChicago team appeared first on Environmental Scien...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Communities across Canada are learning more about new and evolving tools at their disposal to make climate-smart infrastructure decisions using a suite of services from Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC). The Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure combines three coordinated services — the Climate Help Desk, the Climate Insight Platform, and the Climate-Ready Infrastructure […] The post A closer look at Canada’s Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure ap...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The strategy for the monitoring program was to seek community engagement at all levels. Living Lakes also recruited well owners.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
We are grateful to welcome back Monica Lewis-Patrick to State of Water for the first of a series of tribute episodes honoring our beloved friend and colleague, Holly (ba) T. Bird| Title Track
“There are some quite vulnerable systems in the Roaring Fork Valley — Snowmass being at the very top of that list — that really need some advance planning,” said a senior hydrologist with Wright Water Engineers. The post Snowmass Village’s wilderness water source poses unique wildfire risk appeared first on Aspen Journalism.| Aspen Journalism
The issue of stream access highlights a basic tension in Colorado’s laws and values: Are rivers just another category of property that can be privately owned and fenced off? The post Boaters, anglers want clarity around public access to Colorado’s streams appeared first on Aspen Journalism.| Aspen Journalism
For the first time in more than a century, salmon have reached the headwaters of the Klamath River Basin, a milestone made possible by the removal of four major dams along the California–Oregon border. The event marks a defining moment for both environmental restoration and the communities of southern Oregon that depend on the river’s ...Continue reading ‘Salmon return to the Klamath headwaters’ »| jfleck at inkstain
In carrying out its treaty obligations with the Indian tribes, the Government is something more than a mere contracting party. Under a humane and self imposed policy which has found expression in many acts of Congress and numerous decisions of this Court, it has charged itself with moral obligations of the highest responsibility and trust. ...Continue reading ‘Administration proposes budget cuts for Tribal clean water initiatives’ »| jfleck at inkstain
The utility of a model is seldom in its ability to deliver a precise value but rather in whether it provides an improved understanding of a system that would not have existed in its absence. – Kevin Wheeler, Modeling to Support Water Management Negotiations| jfleck at inkstain
We identified fallowed land—an unplanted agricultural land parcel—as a key anthropogenic dust source in California. Specifically, we find that the Central Valley accounts for about 77% of total fallowed land areas in California, where they are associated with about 88% of major anthropogenic dust events. We also find that the geographic coverage of these fallowed ...Continue reading ‘Externalities of fallowing’ »| jfleck at inkstain
Total flow to date on the Rio Grande at Otowi is the lowest since 1964. Otowi is the place where the river leaves the upper valleys and enters the canyons that lie at the head of the valley of Albuquerque, what we in New Mexico call the “Middle Rio Grande.” The graph shows total ...Continue reading ‘The driest year on New Mexico’s Middle Rio Grande since 1964’ »| jfleck at inkstain
A bunch of odds and ends cluttering my brain, blog posts that are half written in my mind that are in the way: Quoting Luis Villa on accessing the open data commons We’ve been talking about o…| jfleck at inkstain
Arizona’s lax water laws let corporate farms pump unlimited groundwater to grow alfalfa for cattle overseas, even as local families spend their savings drilling new wells.| Floodlight
Preliminary results from an ongoing long-term survey suggest that an average year class of young-of-year striped bass was produced in the Virginia tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay in 2025.| W&M News
“Cascades give me hope for the future. A single tank is a breathtaking infrastructure that provides for the ecosystem. In the past, there was a tank for elephants and birds and wildlife, rice paddies, baths for enjoyment, and drinking and household use… This affirms that our survival and climate resilience will come from Indigenous knowledge,… The post Reviving Ancient Water Systems appeared first on Green Empowerment .| Green Empowerment
Downham GP Dr Helen Tattersfield raises concerns over potential "serious detrimental effects" of microplastics on young players' health, as well as the risks to nature.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
It’s a strategic practice that affects tree health, fruit ....agricultural practice. Some key tips to optimize your water management are: ...| Citrus Industry Magazine
Community groups condemn Lewisham council's stewardship of the playing fields, which has allowed the ancient pond to dry out and progressed the plan for a 3G football pitch which will "dump microplastics into a nature reserve". They fear transfer of the site's lease will make things worse.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The mission of the Western Landowners Alliance (WLA) is to sustain working lands, connected landscapes and native species. As landowners and managers, we take seriously the privilege and responsibility of stewarding the land, wildlife and natural resource values in our care. Secure property rights are the bedrock of private investment, conservation and stewardship. Landowners purchase and maintain properties, pay taxes and create businesses based on constitutionally protected property rights ...| westernlandowners.org
Why is my water bill so high? It could be a leak, overuse of water, faulty water softener, or an irrigation system issue to name a few.| Enviroquest
East Anglia is one of several areas across England experiencing prolonged dry weather or drought. Nationally, the Environment Agency is coordinating efforts through the National Drought Group to protect water supplies and the environment during this challenging period. Whilst the …| Creating a better place
The Slant is Vanderbilt's funniest, snarkiest newspaper...since 1886.| The Slant
For some graduate students at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS, a new sub-concentration in shellfish aquaculture may be the shining pearl in their degree.| W&M News
Once locally extinct, the Virginia bay scallop population is increasing exponentially due to restoration work by W&M’s Batten School & VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory.| W&M News
A few weeks ago, if you were asked to place a bet on whether Chatham-Kent, with more than 500 wind turbines already operating since 2006, would say yes to two| Wind Concerns Ontario
The Great Basin Water Network and partners released a report this week with what they say are nine common-sense recommendations to avoid conflict and prepare for a drier future.| Aspen Journalism
Image: May Peng | Pexels Creative Commons Freshwater protection and restoration should be at the heart of how farming is managed in Europe, according to new recommendations. Reshaping the Common Ag…| The Freshwater Blog
Editor’s note: This article is adapted from a version published Aug. 27, 2025 by the Minnesota Women’s Press Minnesota is poised on the brink of a precedent-setting situation as it comes to the future of the state’s water. A hyperscale data center is currently in construction in Rosemount, and projects are in various stages of approval in cities such as Apple Valley, Cannon Falls, Farmington, Hermantown, Lakeville, and Pine Island. There have been few protections in place so far abo...| Streets.mn
Despite the hopeful strides the river has taken in healing, scientists say federal funding cuts pose a setback to continued scientific monitoring.| Underscore Native News
On this rainy September afternoon, Erik Schoen vacuums water from a backwater slough. The liquid will tell him if there are predators in this body of water.| www.uaf.edu
Water is life. It nourishes us, sustains ecosystems, and connects people across every corner of the globe. But water isn’t just practical—it’s deeply cultural, symbolic, and spiritual. From myths and legends to religious rituals and conservation movements, water has shaped human history and imagination. In this post, Emily Liebel, a Utah mom of three and […] The post Splash Culture: Global water beliefs and symbols for our kids appeared first on RUN WILD MY CHILD.| RUN WILD MY CHILD
Following a new 10-year positive milestone report on the health of Lake Simcoe, Ontario is investing in four new projects to further improve the lake.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
From source protection plans to feasibility studies, three First Nations leaders in Canada have been recognized for their dedication to ensuring clean and safe drinking water in their communities. The recipients of the Indigenous Services Canada 2025 National First Nations Water Leadership Award include Vernon Lewis of Onion Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan for individual […] The post First Nations water staff from Saskatchewan, B.C., honoured for advancing safe drinking water appeared firs...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
A team of scientists at Chalk River Laboratories, working with Health Canada’s Radiation Protection Bureau, is investigating how chronic exposure to uranium at different concentrations affects the body. Their findings could help determine whether Canada’s drinking water guidelines for uranium should be updated. Currently, the maximum acceptable concentration of natural uranium in Canadian drinking water […] The post New research could reshape Canada’s drinking water guidelines for ura...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
An upgraded 6,400-square-foot water treatment plant equipped with reverse osmosis filtration membranes and expanded capacity has opened in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, following nearly three years of construction. Nearly $14 million in upgrades to the town’s 36-year-old facility included the replacement of outdated filters, aiming to produce higher-quality finished water and enhanced access to safe, potable water, […] The post Moosomin water treatment plant online after nearly $14M upgrade app...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Wildfires often leave behind a second wave of threats — mudslides, flash floods, and water contamination — and NASA is working to give communities advance warning with its new online tool HydroFlame. Supported by NASA’s Earth Science Division and built with partners including the University of Texas at Arlington, Purdue University, and the U.S. Geological […] The post NASA tool forecasts wildfire impacts on water supplies appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Captured through breathtaking blackwater photography, the images show rarely seen encounters.| W&M News
The Line 5 pipeline has already leaked over 1 million gallons of oil to date and threatens the Great Lakes. Time is running out to stop one company’s dangerous plans to keep the oil flowing. The post An Oil Tunnel is Threatening the Great Lakes appeared first on Earthjustice.| Earthjustice
Joseph Goldstein found healing and purpose in the Boundary Waters. Now, the Trump administration says it wants to open the wilderness area's watershed up to mining. The post The Fight to Save a Beloved Midwest Wilderness appeared first on Earthjustice.| Earthjustice
Smart meters and undergrounding power lines are among promising innovations in addressing climate and fire risks. Source| UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Lőrinc Mészáros’s company continues to receive billions in public money to build waterworks for the battery plant which they were supposed to complete a year ag| English
Several news topics from El Salvador at the end of September involve water.Major Water Crisis in the Capital| El Salvador Perspectives
RO vs UV vs UF water purifier – which is better in India? After 25+ years of water monitoring, here’s our clear, tested advice. Clean drinking water is not a luxury – it is the foundation of good health. Yet, one of the most common questions I’ve come across in my 25+ years of working […] The post RO vs UV vs UF Water Purifier: Which is Better in India? appeared first on Perfect Pollucon Services.| Perfect Pollucon Services
Clean and safe drinking water is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. In India, most of us rely on borewell, tanker, or municipal water. Each source carries its own challenges: high TDS (salts), hardness, microbial load, and sometimes even chemical contaminants. Over the past 25+ years, our team at Perfect Pollucon Services (PPS) […] The post Best Water Purifiers for Home in India (2025) – Lab Tested Reviews appeared first on Perfect Pollucon Services.| Perfect Pollucon Services
Calgary-based rapid water testing technology firm, FREDsense, has closed a USD $7 million Series A funding round in relation to a new commercially available field-based PFAS detector. The funding round for the device, which allows customers to get results in hours rather than weeks, was led by HG Ventures with participation from Emerald Technology Ventures. […] The post Calgary’s FREDsense secures $7M to scale rapid PFAS water testing device appeared first on Environmental Science & Eng...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
A new study published in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series reveals American lobster embryos can handle ocean acidification surprisingly well, but increased temperatures may pose distinct challenges for the species.| W&M News
The Oil Sands Mine Water Steering Committee has released four new recommendations for Alberta and the federal government, calling for new treatment technologies, increased community involvement in monitoring programs, the establishment of standards for releasing treated oil sands mine water, and advancing end pit lakes. Alberta’s government announced on September 5 that it accepts all […] The post Alberta endorses four new steps for oil sands water reclamation appeared first on Environmen...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The Ontario Land Tribunal has conditionally approved the City of Kingston’s proposed tannery development, a major residential and commercial project planned for the city’s Inner Harbour. The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) ruling, released in August 2025 following a five-week hearing earlier in the year, clears the way for a scaled-down version of the development to […] The post Tribunal ruling allows Kingston’s revised Tannery brownfield redevelopment appeared first on Environmental Scie...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
For years, Canada’s cities have been bracing for wetter springs and rising floodwaters. Now, after one of the driest summers on record across much of the country, they are also confronting the opposite threat: how to secure drinking water in an age of prolonged drought. The post Racing against drought, Canadian cities build for a drier future appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
A cross-sector collaboration has launched the creation of the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence to minimize water impact in the age of AI, while also applying the problem-solving power of AI to water scarcity and management. The new partnership brings together water utilities, technology companies, and researchers to address the complex relationship between digital infrastructure […] The post New Water-AI Nexus hub tackles water scarcity, AI’s rising water use appeared first on Environm...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
An international team of scientists this summer confirmed the presence of a massive freshwater aquifer buried beneath the Atlantic Ocean, stretching from New Jersey to Maine, and has extracted nearly 50,000 litres of water samples for analysis. Reports from The Associated Press say that the $250 million Expedition 501 project, backed by the U.S. National […] The post Expedition 501 confirms vast freshwater supply beneath Atlantic appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Municipal water and wastewater employees for the City of Charlottetown, P.E.I., have been on strike for nearly two months in search of a wage increase beyond the 2% per year, which is on offer from the municipality. About 30 workers walked off the job on July 29 over issues like job security, seniority and wages, […] The post Charlottetown water workers enter second month of strike over wages, job security appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The Newfoundland and Labrador town of Conception Bay South had a stressful start to September when local officials feared they would run out of water before repairs could be made to a watermain break that led to a state of emergency. Just weeks out from a municipal election, the town’s businesses were ordered to close […] The post Watermain break shuts down Newfoundland town for 24 hours appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Two notable business developments in the water sector this month include U.S.-based Core & Main’s acquisition of water, wastewater and storm drainage product distributor Canada Waterworks, as well as the acquisition of Ontario-based consultancy Ecometrix by France-based Egis. According to Egis, the September acquisition of Ecometrix enhances the company’s environmental expertise, doubling the firm’s environmental […] The post Egis and Core & Main announce key Canadian acquisitions i...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
A southwestern Ontario sod farm and its director have been fined after years of failing to meet provincial water reporting requirements and submitting inaccurate information to regulators. The case also revealed problems with an on-site well that had not been properly documented or disinfected before being put into use, according to a August 2025 court […] The post Ontario sod farm fined $26K for false reports, well infractions appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
A new device costing just $70 can quickly detect E. coli in water using a gold-plated sensor about the size of a dime connected to a smartphone-sized board, say University of Waterloo researchers. The sensor is coated with antibodies that bind to E. coli if present, triggering a measurable shift in microwave resonance that a […] The post UWaterloo team develops handheld device to detect E. coli appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The Decew Falls WTP draws raw water from a protected manmade drinking-water reservoir. The post Improving debris management at a Niagara Region raw water intake facility appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The mayor of Saint-Léonard-d’Aston, a small town south of Quebec City, says thieves recently pumped some 41,000 litres out of the town’s water hydrants into tanker trucks on two separate occasions. As reported by CBC News, Laurent Marcotte, the mayor of the municipality of Saint-Léonard-d’Aston, says he is less interested in criminal charges for the […] The post Quebec town says thieves pumped out hydrant water into tanker trucks appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineeri...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The City of Moncton, New Brunswick, has added a temporary filtration system utilizing activated carbon to combat the growing risk of cyanobacteria from algal blooms, while the city faces supply delays for its permanent solution at the treatment plant level. Moncton council approved a $17 million construction contract in spring 2025 to expand the water […] The post Moncton adds temporary filtration as it waits for equipment to combat algal blooms appeared first on Environmental Science & Eng...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
A two-year research initiative led by a multidisciplinary team of engineers and 14 utilities has been launched to address the need for industry-wide guidance on smart sewer system implementation. The project, “Implementing a Smart Sewer System to Optimize Capacity to Reduce Surface Flooding and Surface Overflows”, aims to develop practical solutions for utilities from the […] The post International research project aims to create utility guidance for smart sewers appeared first on Envir...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Consulting engineering firm CIMA+ is partnering with the University of Toronto’s Drinking Water Research Group to lead 18 months of research into the presence and behaviour of microplastics in drinking water distribution systems. By advancing understanding of microplastic behaviour, sampling protocols and monitoring strategies, CIMA+ says the Ontario-based study intends to help water utilities around […] The post CIMA+ leads Ontario-based microplastics research for drinking water appear...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The annual Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) returns to Chicago, September 27 – October 1, representing the largest annual water quality exhibition in North America and a gathering of the global wastewater and stormwater community — including many Canadians. ES&E Magazine has put together details on what Canadian attendees can expect at […] The post Canadian preview for WEFTEC 2025 in Chicago appeared first on Environmental Science & Enginee...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
After decades of service, a vital wetland at Lake Laurentian Conservation Area (LLCA) in Sudbury, Ontario, faced increasing challenges which threatened wildlife, flood control, and community recreation. The post Sudbury restoration project ensures wetland mitigates impacts of rainfall, runoff appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
An international research project coordinated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has shown that isotope-based techniques can help cities better protect and manage their drinking water supplies. The five-year initiative, which ran from 2018 to 2023, brought together scientists and water experts from 10 countries to develop and apply high-resolution isotope tracing methods in […] The post IAEA research uses isotope techniques to help cities secure drinking water appeared first o...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Nineteen Ontario municipalities and two conservation authorities are backing the Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition as it lobbies provincial leaders at the annual AMO conference in Ottawa to reduce winter road salting. Currently, there are no provincial standards for salt use, but the group says awareness has been growing about the impact of salt on Ontario’s […] The post Coalition lobbies to reduce winter road salt at AMO national conference appeared first on Environmental Science & Engine...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Mine water treatment and management firm, BQE Water Inc., has discharged more than 600,000 m³ of treated water into the environment under its contract with PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., the court-appointed receiver of Victoria Gold Corp., for emergency treatment at the Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon. The heap leach failure and landslide occurred at the Victoria Gold […] The post BQE Water reaches remediation milestone at Yukon mine impacted by cyanide appeared first on Environmental Science & Eng...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Winnipeg Grant Park High School student, Aiyaan Faisal, is currently representing Canada in Sweden as the national finalist for the 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize. Faisal joins young innovators aged 15-20 from nearly 40 countries. During World Water Week from August 24–28, participants will share their research, attend ceremonies, and engage with international peers, leading […] The post Winnipeg student represents Canada at 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize appeared first on Environme...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The City of Brandon, Manitoba, has begun construction on its new $139-million membrane filtration building at the local water treatment facility, a project designed to treat the challenging Assiniboine River water and return the existing facility to a state of compliance. Brandon City Council approved a bid last month from NAC Constructors Ltd. to undertake […] The post Brandon begins WTP membrane upgrade to improve disinfection appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
By Mark Gimson Choosing the appropriate isolation valve for a municipal water system is crucial, as it significantly affects the system’s efficiency, reliability, and maintenance requirements. These valves are typically operated in either a fully open or fully closed position, serving to control water flow within the network. Among the various options available, gate valves […] The post Selecting the right isolation valve for municipal water solutions appeared first on Environmental...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Fifteen Quebec water technology companies were at a recent ceremony in Montreal to mark the launch of the fourth edition of AquaAction’s flagship commercialization program, AquaEntrepreneur, which showcases the province’s water technology ecosystem. The selected companies, representing several regions of Quebec, took the stage to present innovation concepts addressing water-related issues. All will participate in […] The post Fifteen new water tech companies join Quebec’s AquaAction e...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The registered owner of both the site and the on-site drinking water system, known as the Bay Ridge Apartments Well Supply in Belleville, Ontario, has been fined $10,000 for failing to meet regulatory requirements intended to protect residents’ health. Owner Kendra Hodgson has been convicted of two violations under Ontario’s Safe Drinking Water Act related […] The post Owner of Belleville apartment complex fined for lack of water testing and operator appeared first on Environmental Scie...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The design phase of a project for expanded water and wastewater infrastructure is underway for the next three years in Caledon, Ontario. Stantec will provide engineering services, program management, environmental assessment, design, and construction administration for all projects included in the program, which is expected to total more than 100 separate projects designed to address […] The post Stantec, RVA, GEI set to lead major water, wastewater expansion in Caledon, Ont. appeared first...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Fleming College has been awarded $450,000 from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to support a three-year research project aimed at identifying water system failures before they occur. The Applied Research and Development (ARD) grant project is a new phase in a longstanding collaboration between Fleming’s Centre for Advancement of Water […] The post Fleming College, Mueller Canada launch $450K project to predict water pipe failures appeared first on En...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Pumps with sealed piping systems can effectively mitigate odour concerns, creating a cleaner and more efficient environment. The post Exploring differences between pumps, conveyors for dewatered sludge cake transfer appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
