Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Grindrod WTP to fend off frequent power outages with new generator
GRINDROD, BC – The Grindrod Water Treatment Plant will see installation of a standby power generator to allow systems to operate during a power outage,…
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Calgary under local state of emergency, watermain repairs to take a few more weeks
CALGARY – Today, The City of Calgary has reached a milestone making significant progress repairing the original feeder main break near 16 Avenue N.W. and Home…
Cochrane acquires new water licence to ensure long-term supply for community growth
Cochrane, AB – Cochrane is celebrating the completion of a critical milestone in our water strategy, with the acquisition of a new water licence. This…
Pitt Meadows Launches new Lawn Sign Initiative Asking Residents and Businesses to Save Water
PITT MEADOWS, BC – The City of Pitt Meadows is providing local residents and businesses with free lawn signs to promote water conservation and adherence to…
Critical water main break continues to affect Calgary
CALGARY – City-wide water restrictions are expected to remain in place moving through the weekend and into next week, as the city continue repairing a…
Water main breaks are rarely due to a single factor, new Concordia research finds
By Patrick Lejtenyi – Concordia Communications An analysis of failures across Canada signals a new way for utilities to assess risks to infrastructure MONTREAL, PQ…
West Kelowna officially celebrates the opening of the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant
West Kelowna, B.C. – Together with the community, the Governments of Canada and British Columbia and the City of West Kelowna held a ribbon cutting…
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation celebrate groundbreaking for new water treatment plant
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation – Long-term, sustainable access to clean drinking water is coming to Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation with the construction of…
Bridgewater to receive water, wastewater infrastructure upgrades
BRIDGEWATER, NS – Upgrades to water and wastewater infrastructure in Bridgewater will improve water quality, help firefighters in emergencies and improve the efficiency of the…
Feds support water treatment infrastructure in Nunavut with $2M investment
CLYDE RIVER, NU – The Government of Canada is investing $2 million for critical improvements to drinking water treatment facilities in Nunavut. This was announced by Minister Dan Vandal and Nunavut’s Community and…
Selkirk to expand water and wastewater utilities to service MMF lands
SELKIRK, MB – A tripartite agreement was signed in Selkirk today that will see the city provide water and wastewater services to Manitoba Métis Federation land…
CELA and OMWA call for action to reduce lead amounts in Ontario drinking water
Toronto, ON – Ontario’s lead in drinking water standard remains too high to protect public health. Lead is a serious public health concern, especially for…
York Region annual drinking water inspection receives top marks for fifth straight year
17,309 laboratory samples analyzed in 2023 with 24/7 monitoring, controls and a multi-barrier approach to protect drinking water and public health Newmarket – The Regional Municipality…
Atlantic First Nations Water Authority partners with Dalhousie to deliver world-class water treatment
By Andrew Riley Dalhousie University communications HALIFAX, NS – A signing ceremony held on Nov. 7, 2022 transferred ministerial responsibilities and liabilities to the AFNWA…
West Hants to receive water storage upgrade
WEST HANTS, NS – The Province of Nova Scotia is investing in new infrastructure that will benefit residents and business in West Hants Regional Municipality.…
Water Canada Partners with Ingenium for 2024 Innovation Challenge and Downstream Networking Event
Ottawa, ON, — Water Canada is excited to announce its partnership with Ingenium for the 2024 Innovation Challenge, aimed at harnessing the ingenuity of young…
UN rapporteur to examine human rights and water access in Canada
GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, will visit Canada from April 8-19, 2024.…
How can Canada deliver safe drinking water to First Nation communities? A Q&A with Wilfrid Laurier’s Sheri Longboat
By Wilfrid Laurier University Media Relations WATERLOO, Ont. – Sheri Longboat (MA ’96, PhD ’13) has always felt a deep personal connection to water. Since…
U.S. court approves 3M settlement with PWS over PFAS in drinking water
ST. PAUL, Minn. — 3M announced that on Friday, March 29, the company’s previously announced settlement agreement with U.S. public water suppliers (PWS) received final approval from the…
UNBC to host discussion on off-grid solutions to water challenges
WASH-T Research Group is inviting everyone to a public discussion on April 10 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Two Rivers Gallery in Prince George.…
Partnership will boost water quality for Manitobans
NIVERVILLE, MB – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is loaning a combined up to $140 million to support five communities with water and wastewater infrastructure…
B.C. water infrastructure receives $98-million investment
LADYSMITH, BC – Communities across the province will receive significant upgrades to their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure after a combined investment of more than…
B.C. supports new weir to keep Cowichan River flowing
DUNCAN, BC – B.C. is taking an important step forward in drought preparedness by supporting a new Cowichan Lake weir, ensuring the Cowichan River continues…
World Water Day: Considering barriers to clean, safe water
On March 22, Water First asks us to reflect on the safety of a resource many of us take for granted By Ami Gopal, Communications…