Wastewater

• Environment minister says little on potential $50M probe of Hamilton, Ont., sewer system

  Ontario’s environment minister didn't say much during a Hamilton stop on whether Hamilton will have to conduct a costly camera search of its entire sewer system.

  Environment

  May 19
  
• City reports drop in sewage overflows escaping into Hamilton Harbour from Woodward plant

  The city's director of water revealed that a 'drier than normal year' contributed to fewer discharges of treated effluent into Hamilton Harbour via the Red Hill Creek in 2022.

  Environment

  May 16
  
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• Guelph city council approves plan on future water, wastewater management

  The $480 million master plan will see upgrades to the system and is expected to take close to 30 years to complete.

  Canada

  Apr 27
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• Manitoba wastewater task force to focus on North End sewage plant upgrade

  The province has established a new task force to keep major wastewater infrastructure projects in Manitoba on track, specifically Winnipeg's North End sewage treatment project.

  Politics

  Apr 20
• First Nations blast Alberta Energy Regulator at hearing; Guibeault promises reform

  Several chiefs and representatives from First Nations and Metis communities affected by the Kearl leak appeared at a House of Commons committee Monday.

  Canada

  Apr 17
• Manitoba earmarks $15.3M to support rural wastewater treatment projects

  'We are pleased to fund these important projects in our capital region to ensure our water management systems are healthy and sustainable for years to come,' said Andrew Smith.

  Economy

  Mar 27
• Saskatchewan researchers get $20M to help study and combat long COVID effects

  Researchers from USASK have received 20 million dollars of federal money from the CIHR to help study and combat long COVID effects.

  Science

  Mar 13
• Hamilton completes 460 inspections in probe tied to 3 recent sewer leaks

  Hamilton Water says about 460 of 630 maintenance holes have been inspected since a “risk-based" inspection pilot was launched Dec. 3, 2022.

  Environment

  Feb 15
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• COVID-19 wastewater numbers decrease in Saskatoon, Prince Albert

  Recent wastewater-based epidemiology report shows data have decreased for the viral RNA load in Saskatoon and Prince Albert but increased in North Battleford.

  Health

  Feb 13
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• Ontario orders Hamilton sampling program, with deadlines, in response to recent sewer problems

  A notice from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) on Wednesday gives the City of Hamilton deadlines to complete eight parts of a sewer inspection program.

  Environment

  Jan 18