It’s been an interesting week for me as far as water infrastructure goes. (Although every week is interesting in this job!) But I have noticed a number of things that come together in my head.
For years we have been sounding the alarm about aging infrastructure and growth needs – all calling for funding of major infrastructure projects. However, as we all know, it is as much about, or perhaps more about, “how” we address this infrastructure deficit as it is about “how much” we have to address.
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We’re still working on confirming speakers and finalizing the schedule but are excited to give a first look at our Conference program. This years program has a fantastic mix of technical presentations, updates on the latest research and streams dedicated to utility management and planning. We’ve raised the bar with our best program, so don’t miss out.
Technical development of Canada’s Flood Risk Finder is now complete, and provinces and territories can now opt in so local flood risk information will be available and searchable in the portal for Canadians living in those jurisdictions. Flood risk management in Canada is a shared responsibility across jurisdictions and Public Safety Canada will advance work urgently with provinces and territories this summer to support participation in Canada’s Flood Risk Finder. The rollout of Canada’s Flood Risk Finder to Canadians in provinces and territories who participate will be communicated publicly as provinces and territories opt in.
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The Canadian Water and Wastewater Association is proud to partner with 40 Under 40 Industrial Leaders, one of Canada's most iconic young leader celebrations. Initiated by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada, nominations are now open beyond construction to leaders across the full industrial ecosystem, including water, manufacturing, mining, energy, development, and more.
If you know someone under 40 who's doing exceptional work in the industry, now's the time to put their name forward. (And if that someone is you, self-nomination is encouraged, too.)
The deadline is July 10th.
This document applies broadly to anyone in Alberta who wants to divert or use water for agricultural purposes, including farmers, ranchers, and landowners. Household users, those using alternative livestock watering systems, those engaged in firefighting, and pre-1999 agricultural water users meeting specific conditions are exempt from some or all requirements.
This document outlines when water licences and construction approvals are required before diverting water or building water infrastructure. Key requirements include obtaining a licence before diverting surface or groundwater and obtaining an approval before constructing anything within a water body.
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Water Canada
As of May 2026, data from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) indicates that 40 long-term drinking water advisories (LTDWAs) remain in effect across 37 First Nations communities. While the headline number remains a point of political debate, the engineering reality on the ground is one of high-intensity construction. Of the remaining 40 advisories, over 80 per cent have active infrastructure projects currently in the design or construction phases.
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Water Canada
The City of Calgary has begun Stage B construction on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main (BSFM) replacement project, installing a new parallel steel feeder main along 34 Avenue N.W., between 73 Street N.W. and 89 Street N.W. This stage of construction is expected to be completed in October 2026.
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Water Canada
The Region of Waterloo has approved a new water supply capacity allocation policy in order to to transfer water supply capacity to area municipalities in the Mannheim Service Area.
The policy outlines that the Region of Waterloo will allocate “bucket capacity” of water to area municipalities, with area municipalities having the primary role of committing water supply capacity to site-specific developments in their municipalities, a Region of Waterloo release said.
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Water World
A coalition of 83 organizations has appealed to federal agencies to take urgent action against nitrate contamination in drinking water caused by industrial agriculture, citing health risks and rising cancer rates, especially in Iowa.
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Enginnering News Record
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency interim guidance on best practices for disposal and destruction of per- and polyfluoralkyl substances—often described as ‘forever' chemicals—highlights several already widely used technologies, but others, particularly those focused specifically on destruction, are more nascent, according to several water sector sources interviewed by ENR.
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ES&E Magazine
A new federal flood mapping tool is being positioned as a catalyst for national collaboration, with municipal leaders stressing that its success will depend on strong, transparent data and coordination across all levels of government.
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ES&E Magazine
At the 2026 Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Toronto-based Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) won the Aqualunar Challenge, earning a $400,000 grand prize for its LunaPure lunar water purification technology.
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ES&E Magazine
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) says elevated lead levels in drinking water fixtures have triggered public health orders in some schools across the territory, while testing at others has confirmed water quality meets federal guidelines.
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ES&E Magazine
A missing employee at a dried fruit supply facility in California was found dead inside an industrial wastewater lagoon after being tasked with removing rainwater from its tarp.
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Water Canada
Nuclear power’s profile has surged in recent years as a possible source of green power. But is nuclear sustainable when it requires massive amounts of water to function? The province of Ontario is looking to build one of the biggest nuclear power stations in Canadian history near Port Hope, Ont., but one expert warns the province’s largest source of freshwater could be at risk.
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Water Canada
Calgary’s city council has approved the city’s updated Water Efficiency Plan with a commitment to reducing water loss and the introduction of a year-round lawn and landscape watering schedule.
The updated plan, a City of Calgary release said, focuses on reducing stress on aging infrastructure, managing Calgary’s water demand more efficiently and protecting the rivers that supply Calgary’s water, setting a city-wide long-term goal to reduce water use by 20 per cent by 2040.
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Wyoming Tribune Eagle
The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities is preparing to investigate the city’s water system to identify unknown service line materials, and replace lead and certain galvanized pipes, in response to updated federal drinking water regulations.
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ES&E Magazine
A major upgrade to Winnipeg’s North End Water Pollution Control Centre remains on schedule and on budget, but new global and regional pressures are raising concerns about future costs and construction capacity.
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ES&E Magazine
Metro Vancouver has approved a new Drinking Water Management Plan that places workforce development into strong focus to sustain and operate one of Canada’s most complex water systems.
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ES&E Magazine
The City of Lethbridge, Alberta, is facing mounting pressure to upgrade its wastewater treatment system, as aging infrastructure and rising demand push the facility beyond its limits and threaten long-term reliability.
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ES&E Magazine
New research is intensifying calls for stronger drinking water protections after scientists found that exposure to PFAS may weaken the immune system well into adulthood.
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ES&E Magazine
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly shifting from pilot projects to frontline operations, with major implications for the water sector as utilities confront rising costs, aging infrastructure and a shrinking workforce, according to a new Water Environment Federation (WEF) insights report.
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TCI Carbon Fibre Technologies offers high-performance solutions for infrastructure, including water, wastewater, structures, bridges, buildings, and more. TCI brings innovative solutions that support the construction and rehabilitation of municipal and private infrastructure. TCI products protect, repair and structurally support critical assets that serve some of the largest communities in North America.
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Our Municipality is made up of 1500 km² of coastal and inland communities. Because of our unique geography, many of our communities are located on “fingers of land” which jut out into the sea creating a coastline that stretches more than 450 km.
The Municipality includes the longest continuously settled Acadian French communities in the world. The residents of today are the direct descendants of the founders from the mid-1600s.
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The National Water & Wastewater Conference
