Wastewater
Halifax Water requests rate increase for customers starting in September
Halifax Water customers could see their rates increase in September due to what the utility says are “increasing costs for electricity, fuel, chemicals and wages.” Continue reading
N.S. government extends Northern Pulp’s use of Boat Harbour wastewater treatment plant until April
The hibernation plan of the Northern Pulp mill, which prepares the facility for its indefinite closure, is on track to be completed by the end of April. Continue reading
City of London, Ont., on sewage in Thames River: ‘We are working very hard at this’
Mitigating overflow to the river is an issue that is on the agenda at London City Hall, with Oudekerk pointing to items in the strategic plan and multi-year budget as well as sewer separation projects. Continue reading
Vernon to dump treated sewage into Okanagan Lake
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The city said its reservoir is nearly full and it needs to discharge reclaimed water into Okanagan Lake. Continue reading
Northern Pulp cuts down on operations to enable safe closure of mill
By early next week, only the wood waste boiler will continue to operate to provide heat for the facility to protect against freeze and enable cleanup of equipment. Continue reading
Northern Pulp hands out layoff notices to employees
Employees received a letter from Northern Pulp initiating “the 120 days notice required effective December 23, 2019.” Continue reading
Utility rates for Regina residents to rise 3% starting Jan. 1
Households will see an annual increase of $50, while commercial properties will see an annual increase of $385. Continue reading
N.S. pulp mill focus report put online to gain Nova Scotians’ input
Nova Scotians will have 30 days to share their comments as part of the environmental assessment process. Continue reading
B.C. mayor among leaders hoping wastewater management becomes election issue
While climate change is dominating the environmental conversations leading into the federal vote, politicians who show plans to stop the dumping of sewage into Canada’s waterways will be welcomed by municipal governments grappling with the issue. Continue reading
New wastewater treatment system planned for Lloydminster
Lloydminster’s new mechanical wastewater treatment facility project has an estimated cost of $81.5 million. Continue reading