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 Items tagged: leaksItems Found: 4WatertightApril 5, 2012 - 1:21 pm “Water loss is a reality, and it’s going to get worse,” says Shaun McKaigue, vice president at FER-PAL Construction Ltd. McKaigue is talking about leaky pipes, an issue that’s costing $700 million a year in Ontario alone. A 2009 Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario study... Categories: Features Poll: To Fix or Ignore?January 23, 2012 - 2:23 pm It should be no surprise: with cold snaps come main breaks. These seasonal calamities often begin with small leaks in aging infrastructure that are undetected or ignored by municipalities. Some cities, such as Halifax, carefully monitor leaks and make more informed decisions about fixes. What's your... RCCAO Links Energy Costs and Water Maintenance: ReportJune 10, 2009 - 9:46 am Ontario consumers are paying $700 million per year for water that never reaches their taps. A new study (PDF) released today by the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) finds that municipal water systems in the province experience leakage rates ranging from 10 to 50 per... Funds for Pemberton Potable Water Sustainability StudyJune 4, 2009 - 6:39 am The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has announced a Green Municipal Fund (GMF) grant for the Village of Pemberton, British Colombia. The Village has used the $80,000 grant to conduct a multifaceted study relating to water security and the sustainable management of the Village's potable water... Categories: News, Western Canada |
