Risk Managed

Developing a systematic approach to risk management for different types of assets can help municipalities allocate limited funds and anticipate infrastructure threats.

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Harper Government Pleased with the start of construction of a new Water Treatment Plant

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt congratulates the Serpent River First Nation on the start of construction of a new water treatment plant. The Government of Canada invested more than $12.36 million towards the construction of this $13.36 million new water treatment plant. Read more

Hands-On Wastewater Training Ontario (HOWW TO)

Calling all operators! OCWA is offering a unique Wastewater Training opportunity, in coordination with our Georgian Bay Hub. OCWA will be hosting a hands-on, two day Wastewater training session (for all levels of operators) that will take place on the grounds of the Wastewater Treatment plant in Wasaga Beach. The workshop will take place from June 17-18. More information can be found here. 

Series: Five Things You Didn't Know About OCWA

OCWA constantly seeks safe and cost-effective new water treatment technologies - and whenever we find a new solution, we share it across the province, so all our clients benefit. Read more    

OCWA People - Acting Director, P3 - Don Hoekstra

Starting this month, each issue of Waterline will feature a profile on a member of the OCWA team. We hope this gives you a chance to get to know us a little better.

Recently, we sat down with Don Hoekstra, Acting Director, P3 here at OCWA. Don has been involved in the wastewater treatment and residuals /biosolids management business for over 30 years.

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OCWA Celebrates World Water Day with GlobalMedic

In celebration of World Water Week, OCWA employees gathered on Friday, March 21 to lend a hand assembling Rainfresh buckets alongside GlobalMedic volunteers. GlobalMedic is a Canadian charity that deploys emergency responders around the world to provide disaster relief, including clean drinking water.The Rainfresh buckets are simple water filtration units that can provide a family of seven with clean, safe drinking water for up to a year. Read more