Noticias sobre Canada
Jacobs awarded contract for Metro Vancouver Critical Water Program
Coquitlam Lake Water Supply Project will deliver resilient infrastructure for growing demand in British Columbia, Canada.
Tech and energy growth in US and Canada to drive 28% rise in industrial water spend by 2030
New investments in emerging technology sectors, including data centers and semiconductor manufacturing, as well as evolving demand in the water-intensive energy industry, will drive industrial water management expenditures to total US$388.5 billion from 2024 to 2030 according to a new forecast report from Bluefield Research, a leading provider of global water market insights.
Joint venture secures role in Canada’s Iona Island wastewater treatment plant upgrade
A joint venture between AECOM and Jacobs Consultancy Canada has been chosen by Metro Vancouver to provide preliminary engineering services for the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade.
Researchers identify previously unknown compound in drinking water
A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland have reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water.
AI can be used to predict river discharge and warn of potential flooding
A machine-learning tool developed by Mohamed Almetwally Ahmed and Sam Li provides accurate predictions for flood-prone areas.
Hazen and Sawyer acquires WaterSMART Solutions
Leading water management firm Hazen and Sawyer (Hazen) has acquired water management solutions firm WaterSMART Solutions, based in Alberta, Canada, to expand and strengthen operations in Canada and around the globe.
Low-level lead poisoning is still pervasive in the U.S. and globally
Annually 5.5 million deaths from cardiovascular disease attributed to low-level lLead poisoning; accounts for a loss of 765 million IQ points in children.
River flow responses to heat waves may change more rapidly under climate change, research finds
A pair of studies by researchers in Simon Fraser University's School of Environmental Science examine how climate change could alter the way Canadian rivers respond to extreme heat events.
Toronto faces millions in costs to replace failing water meter transmitters
Toronto has begun the costly process of replacing 470,000 faulty water meter transmitters in homes and businesses, a problem that continues to escalate, reports CBC.
AECOM to perform upgrades to Port Darlington Water Pollution Control Plant in Ontario
AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, has been selected by the Regional Municipality of Durham to provide engineering services for upgrades to the Port Darlington Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), which services approximately 50,000 residents in the Town of Bowmanville.
BluMetric expands into U.S. and Caribbean markets with acquisition of Gemini Water
Ottawa-based environmental consulting and engineering firm, BluMetric, has acquired Gemini Water, a Florida-based company specializing in large-scale desalination and wastewater treatment systems.
Global drought threatens food supplies and energy production
In July 2024, global temperatures reached unprecedented levels, breaking historical records with an average of 17.16 °C.
New research looks at the impacts of drainage on Prairie wetlands
From grasslands to boreal forests, Saskatchewan has some of the most dynamic ecosystems in Canada and is home to equally complex water systems.
U.S. & Canada digital water market to surge 107% by 2033 amid utility transformations
Water utilities of all sizes are increasingly adopting digital water solutions to tackle myriad of challenges, from regulatory shifts and retiring workforces to aging infrastructure and climate risks.
Iguá Saneamento secures $800m water services concession in Sergipe, Brazil
Iguá Saneamento has secured a water services concession in Brazil’s Sergipe state with a winning bid of 4.5 billion reais (US$803 million), according to a press release by Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES).
CPP Investments expands stake in Brazilian water firm Iguá Saneamento after concession win
Iguá, majority owned by CPP Investments, recently named winner of concession auction for water and sanitation services in Brazilian state of Sergipe.
Equatorial’s Carlos Piani set to become new CEO of Sabesp
Carlos Piani, currently the chairman of Equatorial Group, is expected to be appointed as the new CEO of Sabesp, the São Paulo state-owned water and sanitation company, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports InfoMoney.
Research team designs AI approach to drought zoning in Canada
A recent study by the University of Ottawa and Laval University shows that climate change may cause many areas in Canada to experience significant droughts by the end of the century.
Spain selects 50 projects for funding under the PERTE for the digitalisation of the water cycle
50 projects have been selected based on competitive bidding.
Flowserve acquires MOGAS for $290 million
Strategically expands severe service flow control offering in attractive mining, mineral extraction and process industries. Highly complementary product and service offering with large installed base that meaningfully enhances Flowserve’s aftermarket opportunity.