Noticias sobre Canada
Deal struck to draw less water from the Colorado River
The Colorado River Basin is a hugely valuable water source in the US, stretching almost 1,500 miles through the Grand Canyon and providing water for more than 40 million people across seven states and parts of Mexico, as well as supporting crop irrigation and hydroelectric power.
“The main impact of Pipebots is water utilities will move on to proactive pipe network management”
Non-revenue water (NRW) is water that is produced but is lost before it reaches the customer and is a persistent problem in worldwide municipal water systems.
First clean wastewater treatment system inaugurated on Canadian coast guard ship
Taking action on climate change and ensuring sustainability in operations is a priority for the Government of Canada.
Damian Whelan (PET): “Over 150 peer-reviewed scientific papers report on efficiency of Phoslock”
Read the full chronicle of this online event in which phosphorus pollution was discussed at length. If you missed the webinar, register now and watch it on demand.
Canada and British Columbia invest to upgrade wastewater treatment infrastructure
Today, the Honourable Harjit S.
Canada and British Columbia announce investments in water infrastructure
Federal, provincial and local authorities have announced a joint investment of over $16.1 million (about US$11.8 million) for water infrastructure projects in British Columbia.
Isle partners with AWWA to power the Innovation Hub at ACE 2023
Isle is excited to be partnering with the American Water Works Association (AWWA) again this year to power the Innovation Hub at AWWA’s Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE) in Toronto, Canada.
Rapid changes in cryosphere demand urgent, coordinated action
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has decided to prioritize the cryosphere due to its significant impacts on sea level rise, water-related hazards, water security, economies, and ecosystems.
Canada to establish a new Canada Water Agency
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the country will establish a new Canada Water Agency, according to a press statement released by Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau’s official website.
“Phoslock is very safe and has been successfully applied in over 320 projects around the world”
Today, Thursday, May 25th, Smart Water Magazine in collaboration with Phoslock Environmental Technologies, organized a live webinar titled Phosphorus pollution control: insights into Phoslock applications in which nutrient pollution, currently one of the most widespread and challenging environmental issues worldwide, was discussed in depth.
Earlier snowpack melt in the West could bring summer water scarcity
Snow is melting earlier, and more rain is falling instead of snow in the mountain ranges of the Western U.S.
Saudi Shuqaiq 3 SWRO awarded Desalination Plant of the Year
The Global Water Awards recognize major achievements in the water sector in the previous year. In this edition, SHUQAIQ 3 SWRO has been awarded the Desalination Plant of the Year category, which represents a milestone in sustainable and innovative desalination.
Portland Water District takes proactive steps to tackle PFAS-contaminated wastewater biosolids
A regional solution is being developed to reduce or eliminate PFAS, so called “forever chemicals” from wastewater biosolids.
First observational evidence of Beaufort Gyre stabilization: precursor to huge freshwater release
A new study provides the first observational evidence of the stabilization of the anti-cyclonic Beaufort Gyre, which is the dominant circulation of the Canada Basin and the largest freshwater reservoir in the Arctic Ocean.
New study reveals boreal wetlands are a large source of reactive vapours in a warming climate
Boreal wetlands are a significant source of isoprene and terpenes, a class of highly reactive organic compounds that have a substantial impact on the Earth’s climate, according to a new study led by the University of Eastern Finland and published in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics.
What else is in a flush? UCalgary researchers are going to find out
Researchers awarded $6M to expand successful COVID-19 wastewater monitoring program to detect a wider range of viruses.
New report turns to nature to limit Canada’s costliest climate impact – flooding
University of Waterloo’s Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation provides practical guidance for federal, provincial, local, and Indigenous governments to tackle river flooding
Biological invasions as costly as natural disasters
For the last 40 years, the financial losses caused by biological invasions have been equivalent to those caused by storms or floods.
Temperature, drought influencing movement of Plains bison
It epitomizes the Great Plains in spirit and in form: a 2,000-pound tank on hooves, cloaked in shaggy winter-tested coat, capped by horns acting as warning and weapon.
Researchers fight shallow lake algae blooms with floating filtration technique
Antônio Pereira and Catherine Mulligan’s in-situ pilot experiment shows promising results in lake water remediation.