27 02, 2026

Long-term nitrous oxide monitoring at the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant

2026-02-27T18:59:02-05:00February 27, 2026|

Key insights Understanding, predicting, and mitigating nitrous oxide emissions is crucial as utilities across Canada strive to reduce their carbon footprint. Monitoring and measuring of nitrous oxide at the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant will inform actions that support safe, cost-effective services that have low emissions. Effective aeration controls are important to support the [...]

13 11, 2025

Region of Waterloo’s approach to understanding greenhouse gas emissions associated with drinking water treatment

2025-11-13T17:45:32-05:00November 13, 2025|

Key insights The greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory tool developed by the Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA) and Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) enables municipalities to assess GHG emissions from their water treatment facilities and support informed decision-making. The tool accounts for both direct and indirect emissions from drinking water treatment plants, which offers a [...]

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