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4 05, 2020

Supporting Water and Wastewater Utility Decision-making During the COVID-19 Pandemic

cwn-rce2021-06-18T13:17:23-04:00May 4th, 2020|

Canada’s rapidly evolving situation during the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged business-as-usual for water and wastewater utilities, requiring modifications to staffing and operations and the prioritization of activities, including ongoing maintenance and construction projects. Since March 20, 2020, Canadian Water Network has facilitated weekly discussions with decision makers from up to 30 large and mid-sized water [...]

11 03, 2020

Canada’s Municipal Water Sector: Key Trends, Needs, Leading Practices and Innovations

Simran Chattha2021-08-18T16:00:35-04:00March 11th, 2020|

The municipal water sector has seen a number of changes over the past five years. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities asked Canadian Water Network to: report on current water management trends, issues and best practices within the sector; analyze the drivers and needs of the sector; and identify opportunities for innovation. This information will be [...]

2 12, 2019

Managing Algal Blooms using Watershed Management and Treatment Plant Approaches

cwn-rce2019-12-02T17:18:00-05:00December 2nd, 2019|

Harmful and nuisance algal blooms are a recurring issue for municipalities across Canada, and their severity, frequency and distribution are increasing. Human activities such as urbanization and agriculture, as well as changes in climate like warmer water temperatures and more intense rainfall are contributing to algae proliferation. In 2019, Canadian Water Network hosted a two-part [...]

30 10, 2019

Using Better Data to Identify Climate Change-Related Infrastructure Vulnerabilities in Canadian Communities

admin2021-06-24T09:23:18-04:00October 30th, 2019|

PSD, Canadian Water Network, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association have partnered on a project that highlights five Canadian utilities (EPCOR/Edmonton, Kenora, Moncton, Saskatoon and Union Water Supply System) that are collecting and utilizing data to support infrastructure vulnerability assessment and increase resilience to climate change. These case studies [...]

24 10, 2019

A Screening Approach to Assess the Impacts of Municipal Wastewaters on Aquatic Systems

Simran Chattha2020-06-17T20:10:58-04:00October 24th, 2019|

In 2013, Canadian Water Network and the Water Environment Research Foundation convened an expert workshop to compile and prioritize a suite of elements that would be effective in assessing endocrine system impacts on fish as a direct result of exposure to contaminants in municipal wastewaters. CWN subsequently funded three studies in Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec [...]

17 10, 2019

Changing Trends in Water Use

Simran Chattha2019-10-18T17:44:46-04:00October 17th, 2019|

Municipal per capita water use is decreasing across Canada due to the rising use of water-efficient fixtures, updated plumbing and building codes, and an increasing trend in water metering. Water conservation results in a number of benefits, but also impacts the operations of municipal drinking water and wastewater systems. Canadian Water Network hosted a two-part [...]

30 09, 2019

Improving Flood Risk Evaluation through Cross-Sector Sharing of Richer Data

admin2020-06-26T21:26:57-04:00September 30th, 2019|

Canadian Water Network, in partnership with the Insurance Bureau of Canada, evaluated how higher-resolution topographical and municipal flood-defence data impacts flood risk evaluation. Data from Natural Resources Canada and five Canadian municipalities was collected over 8 months to test whether pluvial hazard maps derived from large-scale risk models would change, and the degree to which [...]

9 01, 2019

Strategies for Reducing Lead in Canada’s Drinking Water

Simran Chattha2020-06-17T20:15:43-04:00January 9th, 2019|

Ingesting lead, even at very low concentrations, can cause adverse health effects, particularly for children. Canadian Water Network is undertaking a national project to inform decision-making and practice on lead management in drinking water in municipalities across Canada.

1 05, 2018

Canada’s Challenges and Opportunities to Address Contaminants in Wastewater

admin2020-10-20T14:11:33-04:00May 1st, 2018|

Effective management of our wastewater is critical for Canadians across the country. Moving forward, we must consider how to make strategic investments that maximize the benefits to society and the environment, and prepare our wastewater systems to address the uncertainties of the future. From October 2017 to March 2018, Canadian Water Network led a national [...]

11 04, 2018

Leveraging Asset Management Data for Improved Water Infrastructure Planning

admin2020-06-17T20:21:06-04:00April 11th, 2018|

In 2017, Canadian Water Network partnered with PSD and the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association to better understand asset management practices in Canada. Asset managers and water system managers in 58 municipalities across Canada were surveyed about what asset data they collect and how this data is being used to support decisions regarding maintenance, repair [...]

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