The detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater is a tool that can potentially inform public health decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although research is underway across the globe, methods and techniques are still far from standardized, which can make it challenging for municipalities and public health units to confidently apply methods in their own community [...]

Across the globe, wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 has surged since initial trials were reported in late March 2020. WBE is a promising tool with the potential to provide an early warning of trends in community COVID-19 infection. There have been numerous stories in the media about WBE monitoring at municipal wastewater treatment plants [...]

Despite the future uncertainty of climate change, emerging contaminants, regulatory changes and unforeseen challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, operational decisions in water, wastewater and stormwater management need to be made. Creative approaches that yield social, environmental, governance, economic and technology co-benefits are gaining momentum, but require the cross-functional, integrated collaboration of multiple departments, sectors or [...]

Join us for a webinar highlighting the diversity of emerging perspectives and ideas surrounding water reuse. Listeners will learn about water reuse from both a utility provider and private sector point of view.

Join us for an informative webinar to learn about how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are being managed in Canada in the context of our water resources.