I am so excited to announce two new national awards specifically for water and wastewater utilities. CWWA is sponsoring two new awards as part of the nationally-recognized Water Canada Awards. The first award recognizes “Early Adopters” – showing national leadership to bravely implement new innovation and processes. The other award celebrates “Community Outreach and Engagement” – a critical part our job as utilities.
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Share your expertise and experiences at the NWWC 2026 this November 1 - 4 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Submit your proposal by March 31, 2026
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CWWA is excited to be teaming up with Water Canada magazine and the 2026 Water Canada Awards to sponsor two new awards specifically for municipal utilities. These awards will recognize Canadian utilities as water leaders driving innovation and engaging their communities.
Nominations are open until by April 24th and we encourage all our members with eligible projects to apply!
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Don't forget to send your pictures sporting your CWWA toques around the country and around the world.Check out our latest CWWA spirit!
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CWWA's Executive Director Robert Haller and his son Frankie, sporting CWWA gear at winterlude in Ottawa!
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Former CWWA Executive Director Duncan Ellison sporting his CWWA toque
in Cancun Mexico on a cool morning
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Health Canada has published several drinking water guidelines that are currently open for public consultation. CWWA’s drinking water quality committee is reviewing the guidelines and will submit comments if there are any concerns.
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Water infrastructure across the Great Lakes Region is aging. Canadian municipalities may lose up to 20% of treated water through aging pipes, costing an estimated $700 million annually. Development pressures and climate impacts are expected to exacerbate conditions. Given this reality - and tight municipal budgets - decision-makers need defensible, data-driven strategies to prioritize capital investments.
Join the Cities Initiative and Greenland International-Consulting Engineers (GREENLAND®) to learn how cutting edge technology paired with AI can help municipalities make critical decisions regarding water infrastructure.
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Water Canada
The annual State of the Great Lakes 2025 report has been released.
The report is a collaboration between the governments of Canada and the United States and provides an overview of the status of and trends affecting the Great Lakes ecosystem.
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ES&E Magazine
Federal investments in natural infrastructure are advancing flood protection and creating new green community spaces in both Manitoba and Yukon, with projects designed to reduce climate risks while improving public access to nature.
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Water Canada
The Ontario government is putting $700 million towards 127 municipalities and First Nations communities to upgrade and expand water infrastructure across the province.
The funding is from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) through the program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (HSWS) which makes up $875 million of the MHIP’s total $4 billion.
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The Canada Water Agency and Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, have published a new Report on Knowledge Gained under Annex 2 of the 2014 Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health (COA). This report meets a commitment under the 2021 COA to summarize the learnings and recommendations from more than 120 studies carried out on harmful pollutants between 2014 and 2021.
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Ontario is implementing historic labour mobility and free-trade regulations effective January 1, 2026, allowing certified professionals from other Canadian jurisdictions to work in Ontario within 10 business days. The “As of Right” rule covers over 50 regulatory authorities and 300 certifications, including architects, engineers, and healthcare professionals. These changes aim to reduce interprovincial barriers, strengthen economic competitiveness, and address trade barriers costing Canada up to $200 billion annually.
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Water World
With new online tools, grant funding, and strategic recommendations, the EPA is leading efforts to improve cyber resilience in water systems, emphasizing low-cost practices and proactive measures to protect critical infrastructure.
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ES&E Magazine
Ontario is pressing ahead on multiple fronts to modernize aging water and wastewater systems, rolling out a series of infrastructure investments aimed at protecting public health, unlocking housing and strengthening communities as population growth and climate pressures intensify. As part of that broader push, the province has recently approved funding for major municipal water projects in eight communities across northern, central and southwestern Ontario, signalling what officials describe as an accelerated, province-wide effort to keep critical infrastructure on pace with demand.
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ES&E Magazine
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the next step in an accelerated federal review of potential public health risks associated with fluoride in drinking water, releasing a new scientific roadmap that will guide its forthcoming assessment under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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ES&E Magazine
An Ontario court in Walkerton convicted a South Bruce Peninsula property owner for repeatedly failing to comply with a court order related to well water contamination from a neighboring gas station site.
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Water Canada
The government of Canada, Halifax Regional Municipality and Halifax Water are putting a combined $6.4 million towards improved stormwater management within the Upper Bissett Run watershed.
The project will decommission existing stormwater piping and upgrade a culvert at Cole Harbour Road and Bissett Run, a Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada release said.
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ES&E Magazine
GHD has been awarded a contract to upgrade the Humber Treatment Plant – North, Toronto’s second-largest wastewater treatment plant, marking the city’s first use of the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) model from a project’s outset.
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ES&E Magazine
Calgary is laying the groundwork for a significant restructuring of how its water services are governed and managed, signalling a willingness to establish a dedicated water utility department alongside a permanent, independent utility oversight committee of council.
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ES&E Magazine
Calgary is laying the groundwork for a significant restructuring of how its water services are governed and managed, signalling a willingness to establish a dedicated water utility department alongside a permanent, independent utility oversight committee of council.
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ES&E Magazine
A Barrie court has convicted a former drinking water distribution operator of four violations under Ontario’s Safe Drinking Water Act for providing false and misleading information in weekly drinking water records related to the Wasaga Beach Drinking Water System, which serves some 24,862 people.
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Water Canada
The City of Calgary announced Jan. 16 it has lifted all water restrictions after the Bearspaw Feeder Main critically failed at the end of December.
The final pump at the Bearspaw Water Treatment Plant has been lifted according to a City of Calgary release and “the system remains stable based on ongoing monitoring.”
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Water Canada
The Capital Regional District (CRD) Regional Water Supply Commission (RWSC) in Victoria, B.C. has approved the 2025 Regional Water Supply Strategic Plan on Dec. 17, 2025.
The plan was presented to the CRD Board at its Jan. 14 meeting.
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Wastewater Digest
The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated tariffs imposed under President Trump, ruling that the executive exceeded its statutory authority, thereby reaffirming congressional limits on trade powers and affecting industries reliant on imported materials.
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At East to West Consulting, we specialize in engineering-driven water and wastewater treatment solutions for municipal and industrial applications across Canada. Based in Calgary, we bring together European engineering expertise and Canadian regulatory insight to deliver practical, efficient, and sustainable water solutions.
Our services focus on mechanical water treatment, process optimization, system design support, and technical consulting, helping clients improve performance, reliability, and long-term operational efficiency. We work closely with project teams, utilities, and industrial operators to address complex water challenges with solutions that are technically sound, cost-effective, and tailored to real-world conditions.
East to West Consulting is led by partners Mia Weinzierl and Fabian Weinzierl, who bring hands-on experience, technical depth, and a collaborative approach to every project. As a focused and client-driven consultancy, we value clear communication, strong engineering fundamentals, and lasting results.
We are proud to be a member of the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association and look forward to contributing to the advancement of Canada’s water sector.
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Mar 2026
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Charlotte Convention Center | Charlotte, North Carolina
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The National Water & Wastewater Conference
