Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Water Canada unveils Top 50 Canadian Water Projects for 2025
Water Canada is proud to announce the publication of its highly anticipated Top 50 Canadian Water Projects list for 2025. This annual ranking highlights the…
drinking water
Ontario’s non-municipal drinking water needs better oversight and support
Nearly 3 million Ontario residents (almost 20% of the population), as well as many businesses and other facilities, rely on non-municipal drinking-water supplies for drinking, preparing food,…
Critical water and ventilation infrastructure upgrades for communities across Manitoba
Strategic investments in drinking water, wastewater, and ventilation infrastructure enables communities to build and support more housing. Seven communities across Manitoba will benefit from upgrades to vital…
Federal government invests to secure Joliette’s drinking water supply
Securing Joliette’s drinking water supply is made possible after an investment of $1.4 million from the federal government. By rehabilitating and raising the walls of…
The impact of road salt on drinking water in Ontario
Every winter, Ontario applies millions of tonnes of road salt to keep highways, streets, and sidewalks safe from ice and snow. While this practice helps prevent accidents,…
Veolia Canada secures 5-year extension for Moncton water treatment plant operations
Veolia Canada has been awarded a five-year contract extension to continue operating and maintaining the City of Moncton’s drinking water treatment plant. The extension builds…
Meet the researcher who thinks about water so you don’t have to
The average Canadian household uses 223 litres of water every day. Drinking, cooking, bathing, washing—it all adds up. For the more than 200,000 Halifax residents…
Pelham Greenbelt Project demonstrates the value of natural infrastructure in Ontario communities
A recent project in the Town of Pelham has highlighted the significant role that natural infrastructure plays in the Greater Golden Horseshoe region. The project,…
Researcher wins Mitacs Innovation Award for clean water breakthrough in Kenyan school
Growing up in the forest of Kilgoris and the Kisii rural village in Kenya, where he witnessed many people becoming ill and some dying from…
Construction starts this month on Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel Project
Metro Vancouver is set to begin construction in mid-November on the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel. This major project will replace aging infrastructure to strengthen…
Walkerton Clean Water Centre releases annual report
Walkerton, ON — The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has released its 2023–24 annual report, highlighting its continued expansion of training programs and support for…
City of Saint John drinking water once again places among the top in Atlantic Canada
Saint John Water secured third place in the Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association’s (ACWWA) annual “Best of the Best” tap water taste-testing competition. This…
Critical watermain break continues to affect city-wide water usage
The City of Calgary will remain in Stage 1 Outdoor Water Restrictions for the immediate future as work continues on monitoring and analyzing data collected…
Star Blanket Cree Nation lifts long-term drinking water advisory
STAR BLANKET CREE NATION, TREATY 4 TERRITORY, SK – A new state-of-the-art water treatment plant is providing clean drinking water to all homes and supporting…
Taps turned on for Nanaimo’s Midtown Water Supply Project
Midtown Water Supply Project reaches a milestone, providing resilient water supply for the century ahead Summary On Wednesday, July 24, following a ceremonial valve turning,…
Calgary remains at Stage 2 water restrictions as heat affects intake pumps
CALGARY – Since reintroducing the feeder main into service, Calgary officials have been carefully monitoring its performance and moving cautiously to make sure the city’s…
Sea to Sky communities to receive water infrastructure upgrades
PEMBERTON, BC – Two communities in the Sea to Sky Country are receiving upgrades to their water infrastructure This was announced by Patrick Weiler, Member of…
Town of Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s to receive improved drinking water system
Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, NL – A cost-shared investment of approximately $3.8 million between the Provincial Government and the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s will support…
Calgary suffers significant ongoing water loss due to leaky pipes
CALGARY – In 2022, Calgary experienced substantial water loss due to leaky pipe connections, with nearly one-quarter of its treated water, totalling more than 30…
Merritt issues updated status on water pump repairs
City returns to Level 3 restriction status, encourages water conservation from residents and businesses. MERRITT, BC – In the morning of Tuesday, July 9, 2024,…
McGill University Health Centre issues notice after watermain failure
MONTREAL – A major aqueduct failure of the City of Montreal last night has left the Glen site of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)…
Star Blanket Cree Nation opens long-awaited water treatment plant
STAR BLANKET CREE NATION, TREATY 4 TERRITORY, SK – Star Blanket Cree Nation opens a new state-of-the-art water treatment plant that will bring clean drinking…
Halifax Water lifts boil water advisory for all customers
HALIFAX, NS – Halifax Water is advising residential and commercial customers that the boil water advisory issued at 6:00 pm on Monday, July 1, has…
Quebec City imposes restrictions after watermain break
QUEBEC CITY – About 35 per cent of Quebec City residents are being asked to restrict their water consumption for at least 10 days while…