drinking water
As forests burn around the world, drinking water is at risk
In Fort McMurray, Alta., the cost of treating ash-tainted water in its drinking-water system increased dramatically after a 2016 wildfire
Investigation: Lead in some Canadian water worse than Flint
Eleven cities across Canada underwent 12,000 tests since 2014, one third exceeded the national safety guideline.
2 Michigan communities cleared to resume using tap water
Officials haven’t determined the source of the chemicals.
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H2O Innovation wins three water treatment contracts worth $8M
Quebec City manufacturer will provide two membrane bioreactors and one reverse osmosis system.
US, Canada to seek 40% cut in Lake Erie phosphorus
Overload has fed harmful algae blooms that have fouled drinking water and killed fish.
Energy East pipeline would threaten Man. drinking water
Report suggests pipeline rupture could seep into a number of the province’s waterways.
Caribbean nations must prepare for climate change or risk fresh water
Environmental conference warns less rain, less water in reservoirs while rising sea levels could contaminate supplies.
