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
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Metro Vancouver officials say a new approach to upgrades at the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) will cut the project’s pricetag by $4 billion and prioritize measures necessary to achieve secondary treatment by 2030. The project in Richmond, B.C., will now shift from the 2022 plan of building an entirely new facility to rehabilitating […] The post Metro Vancouver shifts to phased upgrades for Iona WWTP to reach secondary treatment quicker appeared first on Environmental Scien...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
U.K.-based private utility Southern Water says electronic sewer monitors utilizing AI helped to discover a 15-lb dumbbell gym weight hidden in a fatberg. More than 34,000 radar sensors are constantly monitoring sewer levels, utility officials say. Recently, on Chalcroft Road in Kent’s Folkestone, the team arrived before the sewer could flood and cleared out the […] The post UK’s Southern Water uses AI to spot dumbbell hidden in fatberg appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineeri...| 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 month after being fined $13,000 for the use of a temporary outfall to the Fraser River over several years from its wastewater treatment facility, the British Columbia District of Hope is investing $700,000 to remove sludge from one of three lagoons connected to the facility. Following a sediment blockage of the original outfall pipe, […] The post Hope, B.C., invests $700K in wastewater lagoon cleanup after Fraser River outfall fine appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering M...| 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
The Innisfil wastewater plant's biological nutrient removal system for capturing phosphorus will use the anaerobic-anoxic-oxic (A2O) process.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
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
In 2024, the prosecutor's office set up its “black water task force” following a spate of illegal dumping incidents.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
In Canada, the investigation of federal sites like military bases and airports has revealed PFAS in soil and groundwater.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
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 long-awaited 12.5-kilometre Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project has taken another step forward, with the railway operator officially submitting its application to the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), and moving the Quebec project into the assessment phase, closer to construction. The projected $133-million bypass project has been a priority since the disaster in 2013, when a train […] The post Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project advances with federal application filing appeared first o...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
A new design for an e-bike storage facility developed by engineering and architecture students at the University of Toronto aims to reduce the risks associated with fires in battery-powered e-bikes and e-scooters. The project is part of Engineering Strategies and Practice (ESP), a first-year course that connects students with real clients to design solutions for […] The post U of T e-bike pavilion aims to prevent, contain lithium-ion fires appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineeri...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Enwave Energy broke ground this September on a major expansion in Prince Edward Island, where a new waste-to-energy facility will replace Charlottetown’s aging district energy plant. The Charlottetown facility now under construction is set to become operational in 2028 and designed to nearly double the capacity of the existing system and extend the life of […] The post Enwave breaks ground on new waste-to-energy facility in Charlottetown appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineeri...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
A University of Waterloo Engineering research team is exploring how to transform carbon dioxide (CO₂) into sustainable fuel capable of powering aircraft with net-zero carbon emissions, a goal that could address the aviation sector’s dependence on fossil fuels. Led by UWaterloo’s Dr. Eric Croiset, professor of chemical engineering, the study proposes capturing CO₂ directly from […] The post UWaterloo researchers explore turning captured CO2 into net-zero aviation fuel appeared first ...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Residents of the Yukon now have a permanent way to recycle certain household hazardous waste, following the launch of Interchange Recycling’s new collection site at the Whitehorse waste management facility. The site opened in August and marks the company’s first expansion beyond British Columbia, where nearly 50 million litres of used oil are collected each […] The post Interchange Recycling launches first Yukon depot for hazardous waste appeared first on Environmental Science & Enginee...| 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
The FPR introduced new reporting obligations for producers of certain plastic products placed on the Canadian market. The post Application extensions available for federal Plastics Registry deadline of Sept. 29 appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| 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
The City of Timmins, Ontario, has been fined $45,000 after being convicted of multiple environmental offences tied to the operation of its municipal wastewater treatment plant. On March 13, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins, the municipality was found guilty of one violation under the Ontario Water Resources Act and five violations […] The post Timmins fined $45K for several wastewater compliance issues appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Three wastewater workers are dead following a suspected hydrogen sulfide gas leak that occurred during a lift station repair at the Westwood Shores Municipal Utility District wastewater plant in Trinity County, Texas. The August 27 incident resulted in a shelter-in-place order until local law enforcement was able to confirm what happened to the unconscious workers […] The post Hydrogen sulfide leak overcomes three workers during Texas lift station repair appeared first on Environmental Scie...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
A new pilot project through the University of Calgary will evaluate Jokaso wastewater treatment technology from Japanese company FujiClean to determine whether it can outperform septic tanks or lagoon systems in rural Canadian communities where cold weather could be an issue. The Alberta Innovates-funded pilot launched in August under a collaboration between Advancing Canadian Water […] The post UCalgary pilots Japanese wastewater tech to test winter resilience appeared first on Environment...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The Town of White City and the Rural Municipality of Edenwold say they have been the target of a sophisticated wastewater data system scheme that defrauded the Saskatchewan communities of nearly $700,000. Local officials announced in a joint September 3 statement that a fraudster “electronically impersonated” the WCRM158 Wastewater Authority, jointly owned by the two […] The post Two Saskatchewan communities out $700K in online fraud through wastewater authority appeared first on Enviro...| 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
ES&E Magazine will be participating at WEFTEC 2025 in the Government of Alberta’s exhibition pavilion, along with a number of fellow Canadian companies. The post Connect with Albertan and Canadian Companies at WEFTEC 2025 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 Nelson, British Columbia, is moving forward with an application for up to $7 million in federal funding to help replace the Grohman Narrows wastewater treatment plant force main, a failing pipe that has been leaking untreated sewage into the Kootenay River. City staff told council in August that the 50-year-old force main […] The post Nelson seeks $7M federal grant to replace failing wastewater force main appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| 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
Starting in 2026, Canadians in certified professions, such as engineers and architects, can begin working in Ontario within 10 days, once credentials and requirements are confirmed by the appropriate regulator, the province announced on Labour Day. Previously, workers could be forced to wait anywhere from several months to half a year before being registered and […] The post Ontario signs labour mobility agreement, fast tracks registration for regulated professions appeared first on Environ...| 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
Information Services Corporation (ISC) has entered into an agreement with Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to deliver a new digital records portal that enables 24/7 self-service access to Ontario environmental property records that aim to improve response times for requests related to soil, water, and contamination. Following an initial build phase expected […] The post Ontario forms digital portal deal for environmental property records appeared first on Envi...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
After the 2021 explosion, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent hired 360 EEC to demolish the damaged block and address further risks in the event that other wellheads or harmful substances were discovered during the demolition. The post Ontario’s ghost wells: Why Wheatley’s explosion should still keep us up at night appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
An Alberta oilfield services company has been issued a nearly $450,000 administrative penalty by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for contraventions involving industrial sewage it was not authorized to receive, yet was still found to be improperly stored and used to generate profit for the company. Terroco Industries Ltd., based in Red Deer, Alberta, was […] The post Alberta oilfield company penalized $450K for industrial sewage storage contraventions appeared first on Environmental Scien...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Previous research has shown incomplete and highly variable removal efficiencies of PPCPs between chemicals and WWTPs. The post Studying pharmaceutical and personal care product levels in municipal wastewater and biosolids appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Nova Scotia has announced that a former Dartmouth gold mine, which began production in 1865, will undergo remediation after a combined government investment of more than $33.4 million. While production ceased at the Montague Gold Mines in 1940, it remains contaminated with mercury and arsenic, particularly in a roughly 147-hectare tailings disposal area, according to […] The post Nova Scotia plans mercury, arsenic remediation at Montague Gold Mines appeared first on Environmental Science & ...| 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
While conventional wastewater treatment systems aren’t designed to handle PFAS, a research team at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) says biofilm-based treatment known as aerobic granular sludge is a promising method to remove the family of chemicals from wastewater. As per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to be found in everyday items like non-stick cookware, cosmetics, […] The post TMU researchers say AGS wastewater treatment shows promising PFAS capture appeared firs...| 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
Researchers at the University of Toronto are working with a silicone polymer called polydimethylsiloxane (or PDMS) to develop a safer alternative to non-stick coatings, mostly steering away from the PFAS group of chemicals and its related health and environmental impacts. The technique called nanoscale fletching has led to a repellent material with greatly reduced levels […] The post Nanoscale fletching means step closer to replacing PFAS in non-stick coatings, says U of T team appeared fir...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Quebec’s Environment Ministry has fined battery manufacturer Northvolt for wastewater violations at its Montérégie site — a penalty that comes just months after the Swedish parent company filed for bankruptcy, casting doubt on the future of its $7-billion major battery plant project planned for Quebec. The $10,000 fine for Northvolt Batteries North America Inc. resulted […] The post Quebec fines Northvolt for wastewater violations amid bankruptcy, stalled construction appeared first o...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
While the idea for the pond began to gain traction in 2006, it took time to negotiate the multi-agency aspects of the project, undertake community consultations, and integrate the facility into an existing community area that already had popular multi-use paths. The post Ottawa unveils long-awaited stormwater pond to protect Pinecrest Creek appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The FPR is designed to provide Canadians with accurate and reliable data to identify opportunities for reducing plastic waste and pollution. The post Ready for Canada’s new Plastics Registry reporting due September 29? 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
Metro Vancouver’s Board of Directors has determined that a review of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program is “not in the public interest” while the region remains involved in litigation with former project contractor Acciona. The Spain-based contractor was removed from the project in early 2022 and filed a civil lawsuit against Metro Vancouver […] The post Metro Vancouver hits pause on North Shore WWTP review until contractor litigation resolved appeared first on Environ...| 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
A private utility that serves a B.C. ski resort has been fined nearly $120,000 for a series of wastewater treatment compliance issues that includes a history of failing to employ qualified operators. B.C.’s Natural Resource Compliance and Enforcement Database flagged several issues in an administrative penalty report covering Hemlock Utility Services Ltd.’s management of the […] The post B.C. ski resort’s wastewater utility fined for failing to employ qualified operator appeared f...| 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
The City of Cranbrook, British Columbia, says it is appealing an administrative penalty of $175,783 from WorkSafeBC over allegations that local officials used contaminated soil during a three-show monster truck event held at Western Financial Place in February. The June 19 fine was the result of four violations under the Workers Compensation Act and the […] The post B.C.’s Cranbrook appeals monster truck show’s soil contamination fine appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineerin...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
China has begun to ease restrictions on Japanese seafood imports after a nearly two-year ban that resulted from the discharge of radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant. China’s customs agency issued a notice indicating that testing of the water had not revealed any abnormalities, yet the seafood import ban remains in place […] The post China eases seafood ban after agreeing to test Japan’s discharged Fukushima wastewater appeared first on Environ...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Several individuals and corporations in Burlington, Ontario, have been fined a total of $46,000 in connection with environmental violations that arose more than two decades ago from soil and groundwater contamination linked to perchloroethylene (PCE), a chemical commonly used in dry cleaning. The most recent convictions compounded from the original contamination and stem from a […] The post Ontario dry cleaner’s PCE soil, groundwater contamination leads to failed order compliance appe...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Labour officials in Manitoba have signalled a move towards establishing a mandatory standard for asbestos remediation and removal that mirrors the SAFE Work Manitoba program, a pivot from the current voluntary training. Labour Minister Malaya Marcelino wrote to parts of the province’s construction sector in June to expect new regulations by the fall, which would […] The post Manitoba plans stricter asbestos training by fall appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The federal government’s confirmed Plan of Priorities, released in July by Environment and Climate Change Canada, outlines upcoming initiatives to address chemical substances in Canada. It includes a list of substances to be assessed and elaborates on activities that support the assessment, control, and management of risks posed by the substances. Canada’s Chemicals Management Plan, […] The post Canada releases Plan of Priorities for new chemical assessments appeared first on Environmen...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
At the Canada Pavilion of the Venice Architecture Biennale, visitors encounter a pair of tree-trunk-like structures standing nearly three metres tall. But these aren’t sculptures, they’re living systems. The striking 3D-printed structures evolve and transform throughout the exhibition, which aims to bring dynamic micro-ecosystems to life. Known as Picoplanktonics, the installation showcases a novel material […] The post Living prototypes bridge art, science to show carbon-sequestering c...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
A scrapyard at the centre of years of controversy in Moncton, New Brunswick, will not have its salvage dealer licence renewed by the province’s Department of Justice and Public Safety. AIM Recycling, which faced a major hazardous materials fire in September 2023 at its Saint John facility, has also had a history of odour, vibration, […] The post New Brunswick pulls salvage licence as company’s scrapyard struggles continue appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| 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
As municipalities take stock of aging infrastructure and prepare for increasingly extreme weather, there’s growing urgency to prioritize and optimize investments. To meet these challenges, cities are shifting from outdated asset management systems to advanced software that consolidates data across departments and leverages analytics for smarter decision-making. In June, the City of Calgary became the […] The post Calgary applies new asset management software across multiple departments ...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The reopening of the Seine River in Paris for public swimming after a century-long ban follows efforts by authorities to improve its water quality so it could be used for Olympic events in summer 2024. About 1,000 swimmers a day will be allowed to use three swimming sites in the Seine for free through July […] The post Swimming returns to the Seine River after Paris Olympic upgrades appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Illinois-based Lakeside Equipment Corporation has promoted its vice-president, Dan Widdel, to continue as president to lead the company’s role as industry provider of wastewater treatment systems, including screens, grit collectors, clarifiers, screw pumps, and biological processes. Represented in Eastern Canada by ACG-Envirocan, Lakeside Equipment Corporation has been in the industry since 1928. “This is a […] The post Lakeside Equipment promotes VP to president following retirement ap...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
British Columbia’s Comox Valley Regional District (CRVD) has selected Carollo Engineers to lead the comprehensive Site Master Plan finalization and detailed design of Phase 4 upgrades at the Comox Valley Water Pollution Control Centre, a Level IV plant that has served the community since the early 1980s and now requires modernization to support regional growth […] The post Carollo takes on Phase 4 upgrades for B.C.’s Comox Valley WWTP appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineerin...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Biochar production involves pyrolyzing organic waste in a low-oxygen environment, stabilizing carbon that would otherwise decompose and release methane, so it can contribute to both processes. The post Carbon dioxide removal and sequestration in Canada: the role of biochar in removing contaminants appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Asahi/America, provider of thermoplastic fluid flow solutions, has announced several key updates to its sales leadership team as part of the company’s commitment to customer support and market growth. These new appointments reflect Asahi/America’s strategic focus on expanding market presence, strengthening regional sales support, and deepening expertise in high-growth sectors such as industrial piping and […] The post Asahi/America announces strategic sales leadership appointments app...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Ontario Water Employees Association (HOWEA) have reached a deal after a recent two-month strike and six months of previously failed negotiations to address pay issues and delays in training that impact workers reaching higher pay grades. The tentative agreement between the City of Hamilton and HOWEA was ratified […] The post Hamilton reaches deal with striking water workers after tense two months appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Mag...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Veolia has opened a USD $35-million granular activated carbon PFAS treatment plant in Delaware to remove the regulated portions of the “forever chemical” group from about 114 million litres (30 million gallons) of water each day for residents. In the works since early 2022, the water treatment plant in Wilmington, Delaware, houses a 1,640-square-metre (17,600-square-foot) […] The post Veolia PFAS treatment plant opens in Delaware on path to 100 U.S. facilities appeared first on Environm...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
A Halifax Provincial court fined three companies a combined total of $260,000 for health and safety violations related to the death of an engineer who drowned while working at a Nova Scotia Power reservoir in 2020. Civil engineer Andrew Gnazdowsky, 26, was working for Brunswick Engineering and Consulting Inc. of Saint John, New Brunswick, which […] The post Three companies fined for Nova Scotia safety violations in engineer’s drowning death appeared first on Environmental Science & Engine...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Ocean Diagnostics (ODI) is teaming up with National Research Council Canada (NRC) to develop a microplastics monitoring framework using novel technologies and laboratory analysis to standardize microplastic measurements across Canada and guide policy decisions. The project will test the accuracy of the NRC’s CaMPSim-3D (Canadian MicroPlastics Simulation) prediction model, which simulates how microplastics move through […] The post Ocean Diagnostics, NRC partner to standardize microplastic...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
WSP is touting the development of its electro-oxidation wastewater treatment system, known as PFASER, for rapid, on-site elimination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) along with other persistent water contaminants. The electro-oxidation system uses patented long-lasting boron-doped diamond electrodes to break down pollutants at the molecular level without the need to manage concentrated liquid reject […] The post WSP partners with Austrian firm for electrodes that destroy PFAS t...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Thirty-one workers in Los Angeles narrowly escaped tragedy on July 9 after an outfall effluent tunnel still under construction partially collapsed, threatening to trap them 370-feet below street level in the dark. The 18-foot diameter tunnel in the L.A. neighbourhood of Wilmington is part of the nearly $700-million Clearwater Project designed to carry treated effluent […] The post Thirty-one workers safely escape collapse in L.A. effluent tunnel appeared first on Environmental Science & Eng...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Ever since it was commissioned in 1974, the Echallens wastewater treatment plant in the Swiss canton of Vaud has been generating power from the recovery of biogas. The post Swiss WWTP has been generating power from biogas for over 50 years appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
UPDATE: Safe Water Calgary’s attempt to seek an injunction will be back on the court’s docket August 1, as the anti-fluoridation organization regroups to follow procedural processes. The City of Calgary reintroduced fluoride into the drinking water system on June 30, nearly 15 years after local officials ceased fluoridation, and almost four years after […] The post Fluoride returns to Calgary’s taps, but court injunction looms appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering M...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
A seafood processing operation in British Columbia has been fined $25,000 for wastewater discharge violations, but it could have faced a stiffer penalty had it not been for the company’s efforts to fix the problems. While Ucluelet Harbour Seafoods has a permit that authorizes the discharge of effluent to Barkley Sound from its fish processing […] The post B.C. seafood company gets wastewater fine reduced after efforts to fix problems appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The discovery of a water treatment plant worker’s body inside a water tank in late June led to a regional boil advisory for Ottawa County in Ohio across a large distribution system. Local law enforcement officials at the sheriff’s office say that no foul play is suspected in the June 23 death of Jeffrey Kukay, […] The post Ohio water worker found floating in filter tank leads to area boil advisory appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Canadian full-service public and private environmental design, construction, financing, operations and maintenance solutions provider, Maple Reinders Group, has divested its majority-owned subsidiary company, AIM Group Ltd., to Convertus Canada. For over two decades, the AIM Group has been a partner in the Maple Reinders portfolio, having designed, built, operated and maintained municipal organics aerobic and […] The post Maple Reinders announces sale of AIM Group Ltd. to Convertus Canada...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Researchers led by a team at the University of Waterloo say that a technique known as droplet templating could allow for applications in wastewater treatment by filling aqueous-based droplets with specific nanomaterials to create stable, hybrid aerogels. Dr. Milad Kamkar, a professor in Waterloo’s Department of Chemical Engineering, says that droplet templating could allow aerogel […] The post Droplet templating unlocks ‘programmable’ aerogels for wastewater treatment, carbon capture ...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
To reduce the risk of damage to ultraviolet (UV) bulbs through weekly maintenance cleaning at its wastewater treatment plant, the Saskatchewan city of North Battleford is spending more than $528,000 to upgrade its 20-year-old low-pressure UV disinfection system to a new high-pressure one from Trojan Technologies. Upgrading the system to the TrojanUV3000Plus, with the addition […] The post North Battleford invests in high-pressure UV bulbs, service crane for WWTP appeared first on Environm...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Canadian engineering and environmental services firm, Englobe Corporation, has set out to acquire Cambium Inc., a 235-person, employee-owned, multi-service consulting and engineering firm headquartered in Peterborough, Ontario, marking the firm’s third acquisition of 2025. In tandem with its two recent Western Canada acquisitions, which expanded the company’s footprint right to the Pacific Coast, Englobe says […] The post Englobe begins acquisition of Ontario’s Cambium Inc. appeared f...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The Great Lakes Executive Committee (GLEC) has determined that sulphates do not meet the criteria to be designated as a Chemical of Mutual Concern (CMC) under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The designation is a necessary step before developing binational action plans to address chemical threats to the Great Lakes ecosystem. Sulphates were nominated […] The post Concerns raised over Great Lakes chemical designations for sulphates, radionuclides appeared first on Environmental Sci...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
City officials in Hamilton have announced the temporary closure of Birch Avenue Leash-Free Dog Park, effective June 13, 2025, following soil analysis that found exceedances for contaminants, including heavy metals, relative to Ontario’s parkland standards. Hamilton’s director of environmental services recently relayed the soil sampling and analysis results to city council, which had received complaints […] The post Hamilton dog park closed for further testing after contaminated soil...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) and WateReuse Association hosted the Industrial Water Solutions conference June 23-25 in Columbus, Ohio, bringing together more than 380 professionals from the water sector and industry to address strategies for sustainable water management in the industrial space. Speakers and attendees across industries, including food and beverage, technology, manufacturing, government, utilities, […] The post Industrial Water Solutions conference welcomes busines...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
On the one-year anniversary of the heap leach failure at the Eagle Gold Mine, Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, John Streicker, issued a statement to recognize the seriousness of the disaster’s environmental impacts. The heap leach failure and landslide occurred at the Victoria Gold Corporation’s Eagle Mine on June 24, 2024, sliding nearly […] The post Cyanide remediation at Eagle Gold Mine reaches one-year milestone appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Mag...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is proposing two amendments to the province’s Emissions Performance Standards (EPS) program that aim to provide greater flexibility for businesses and strengthen emissions oversight in key industrial sectors. The proposed changes include allowing voluntary participants in the EPS program more options for exiting, as well as […] The post Ontario proposes new flexibility for Emissions Performance Standards program appeared firs...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The U.S. has created a politically challenging environment for climate action, the Quebec government says in a new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions report, where it estimates that it is now on a path to achieve just 65% of its 2030 target. In Quebec’s 2025-2030 Green Economy report, it points to a series of factors, including […] The post Quebec report says U.S. ‘break’ in climate policies will impact its own GHG targets appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The Ontario government is looking for feedback on its proposed amendments to the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (RRCEA) and the Blue Box Regulation (O. Reg. 391/21), which aim to reduce costs for producers as they take on more responsibility for recycling products. Ontario’s plan to make producers, including brand holders, importers, and […] The post Ontario floats recycling amendments to cut producer costs, gather more data as system transitions appeared first on Enviro...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
