CRD secures $7M, selects Pyrocal for Canada’s first biosolids-to-biochar facility
British Columbia's Capital Regional District (CRD) has secured $7 million in federal infrastructure funding and selected Australian engineering firm Pyrocal Pty Ltd. as the...
U.S. researchers develop system to remove salt and recover metals from industrial wastewater
Researchers at Rice University and Vanderbilt University have developed an electrochemical wastewater treatment technology that simultaneously removes salt and selectively recovers valuable metals. This...
FBI, EPA warn of cyberattacks targeting PLCs at multiple U.S. water utilities
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are warning water and wastewater utilities about a series of cyberattacks targeting...
Metro Vancouver sewage workers escalate job action after overflow event
The union representing Metro Vancouver's outside workers has expanded its job action by withdrawing liquid waste systems forepersons and operators, citing concerns over an...
Montreal urges water conservation as emergency aqueduct repairs continue
The City of Montreal is asking residents and businesses to reduce drinking water consumption as emergency repairs leave only one major watermain operating in...
B.C. hotel operator fined more than $624K over asbestos, lead and mould hazards during...
A hotel operator has been fined more than $624,000 after WorkSafeBC found workers were exposed to asbestos, lead and mould hazards during renovation work...
Receiver sues JDS over Eagle Gold Mine heap leach failure as sale process advances
The court-appointed receiver overseeing Yukon’s Eagle Gold Mine has launched a lawsuit against the mine’s former engineering contractor, alleging design and construction decisions contributed...
Canada, Quebec unveil draft agreement for single impact assessment process on major projects
The federal and Quebec governments have released a draft agreement that would establish a "one project, one review" approach for major projects in Quebec,...
Toronto council approves plan to improve odour reporting for Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant
Toronto city council has approved a plan aimed at improving how residents report, track and receive updates about odour complaints related to the Ashbridges...
Stratford to bring wastewater treatment operations in-house after 35 years with OCWA
The City of Stratford is taking over operation of its Water Pollution Control Plant from the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA), concluding the move...
ARROW Utilities doubles wastewater treatment capacity with Fort Saskatchewan expansion
ARROW Utilities has completed a major expansion of its wastewater treatment plant in Fort Saskatchewan, doubling the facility's treatment capacity and adding what is...
B.C. fines city $13K over wastewater permit as city works toward regulatory overhaul
The City of Fernie has been issued a $13,395 administrative penalty by British Columbia's Ministry of Environment and Parks following compliance issues identified during...
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Halifax Water seeks steep increase in water connection charges for new...
Halifax Water is seeking regulatory approval for a substantial increase in the regional development charges paid by new developments to connect to the municipality's...
