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UK water authority orders $187M customer rebate after utilities miss performance...
The Water Services Regulation Authority for England and Wales (Ofwat) says customers must be paid back £114 million (CDN $187.6 million) after a new...
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Regina council votes to reduce frequency of lead pipe replacement reports
Regina city council has voted to move from annual to biennial progress reports for its Lead Service Connection (LSC) Management Program and report all...
WEFTEC 2023 set to honour three future-focused Canadian water utilities
Canada will have three first-time water utilities honoured through the Utility of the Future Today program in October at WEFTEC 2023 in Chicago.
The Water...
New study sheds light on varying stormwater measures across U.S. cities
A new study attempts to identify meaningful patterns among different stormwater control measures in 23 cities with varying climates across the U.S.
The study, produced...
Hamilton’s StreamGo engages in PFAS removal project with Buffalo Sewer Authority
New York State's City of Buffalo is utilizing an advanced oxidation technology targeted at per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that was developed by Ontario-based water...
Utilities Kingston shows worker clearing grease, fat in sewer to raise disposal awareness
A new awareness campaign from Utilities Kingston includes a YouTube video showing just how challenging it can be for workers to clear out hardened...
Endress+Hauser’s Burlington Customer Experience Centre adds LEED Gold Certification
Endress+Hauser Canada’s Customer Experience Centre in Burlington, Ont., which opened officially last year, has added LEED Gold certification to its list of achievements and...
Benefits and potential applications of decentralized and distributed wastewater management
As our communities are embracing the need for greater sustainability, infrastructure security, and resilience, it may be time to evaluate and implement a more local alternative. This can be a distributed network of decentralized wastewater treatment and resource recovery facilities.
Which type of meter works best for low-flow applications?
Generally, the two most accurate meter technologies are static meters, which includes ultrasonic and magnetic flow meters. Both have their advantages, but the right fit will depend on the application. This makes it important to understand the pros and cons of each technology before making a purchase.
Making trash cans mandatory in women’s washroom stalls may prevent disasters in our sewer...
Opinion: Our industry has been messaging for years that toilets are not trash cans, but women’s toilet stalls are not provided with trash cans!
Hamilton leads the way on lead removal from its water supply piping
Nick Winters, director of Hamilton Water, says that “Lead plumbing material is an issue for the City of Hamilton, our residents, and our industrial, institutional and commercial customers as well. So, we knew it would take multiple approaches to identify the extent of the problem and different tactics to mitigate the effects of lead as quickly as possible.”
Acoustic inspection proving to be a game-changer for sewer maintenance
Maintaining an efficient and reliable sewer system is a critical task for any city. To meet these challenges, innovative technologies are being employed to streamline maintenance processes and reduce costs. One such technology is acoustic inspection, which is a fast, low-cost, and highly effective method for assessing small-diameter gravity sewer lines.
Strategic approach delivers critical drainage improvements for Calgary’s Northwest Inner City
The Northwest Inner City area of Calgary has recently experienced unprecedented flooding, the most devastating of which was the Bow River flood in 2013. This significant event refocused the city’s priorities in this area on drainage improvements. In 2019, the City of Calgary initiated three community drainage improvement projects.
Future Grid — Getting a Charge out of DERMS
SPONSORED: The kīsikāw pīsim solar farm at EPCOR’s E. L. Smith Water Treatment Plant in Edmonton is an undertaking that tells us much about our past, present and future.
Dealing with diapers – the dirty little secret of organics diversion
Accepting diapers as part of a source separated organics (SSO) program increases the participation rate, but does pose challenges and opportunities.
Post-flood, source water risk review and water system recovery plan for Merritt, B.C.
The project team had already instituted some flood protection measures. It reviewed the scouring at the river edge and at the well sites, as well as wellheads for evidence of breaches of flood water. The team also reviewed the aerial photos of the upper watershed for signs of new hazards and contaminants of concern.