When spring arrived this past year in the town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, residents weren’t ready for what followed. River water levels reaching historic…
Few emerging issues are as contentious for the waste industry as contamination by per-/poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances, now better known as forever chemicals, are…
Canadians have the second highest water consumption in the world and generate almost 12.7 trillion litres of wastewater a day, much of which is heated…
Devastating floods, heatwaves, droughts, and storms are among the new norm of extreme weather events impacting the planet and billions of people around the globe.…
There is a perception that Canada has an abundant freshwater supply. In some regions of the country, where drought conditions do not exist, this is…
What started as a discussion on protecting our source water became a deep dive into how climate change is impacting quality freshwater sourcing in Canada.…
In our September/October 2022 issue, we spoke with system operators about the challenges they face in providing their communities with clean drinking water. Some work…
Beyond a vague sense of thirst, many of us give little thought to the water that flows forth crisp, clean, and translucent bordering on invisible,…
Erika C. Bruce, PhD, and her late husband, Geoffrey F. Bruce, shared a vision for Canada: To be a world leader in freshwater policy. As…
Have you ever had a great idea, and thought: “Huh, somebody should really get on that!” Well, that’s pretty much how Water Canada’s Downstream program…
One of the most tangible and costly effects of global climate change is major, often catastrophic, floods. In Canada, where upwards of seven million people…
The Great Lakes are the largest freshwater system on the planet, accounting for about one-fifth of the world’s surface fresh water. Variations in lake depth,…
As solids are broken down by bacterial and physical actions in sewage treatment, large volumes of gases are generated. Known as “biogas,” these gases which…
Since 2010, Water Canada has hosted the Water’s Next Awards to help strengthen and celebrate this national community of water leaders, champions, and innovators. We…
Decisions made today at every level of government and civil society will determine the future of summer holidays and day trips to local lakes in…
Lagoon process treatment plant in Saskatchewan discovers an effective and affordable way to reduce sludge along with some added benefits for its collection system. Seeking…
The cost of stormwater treatment is increasing while municipalities across Canada apply stringent stormwater treatment requirements. An innovative solution from Enviropod Canada offers a value-engineered…
In 2002, Alberta farmer Don Ruzicka was facing the worst drought in recent history. Fortunately, five years earlier, Ruzicka had worked with Ducks Unlimited Canada…
There is currently significant momentum building with the renewable biogas industry in North America as it offers an opportunity to help reduce GHG emissions by…
If we know how to do a much better job of protecting ecological features and stream systems in our communities and on our landscape, then…
Groundwater is a critical resource that is “overlooked and undervalued,” its degradation incurring “enormous costs for society,” according to the Canadian Expert Panel on Groundwater.…
Carleton University – Plastic pollution was already viewed as one of the most pressing environmental issues on the planet when, this spring, researchers made a pair…
As pandemic restrictions have eased, many Canadians have begun enjoying gathering again with family, friends, and colleagues in a more carefree manner. While smoother waters…
As the Ontario elections loom large on the horizon, Water Canada took the opportunity to ask water industry experts to weigh in on what they…