Industry News
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Use Empirical Data to Manage Water Infrastructure
By having greater awareness and control of their infrastructure, utilities can drastically reduce the consequences of failure. Read more. |
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 |
Upcoming Events
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South Central Ontario Water Works Conference
April 2, 2014
Niagara Falls, ON
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WEAO's 43rd Annual Conference and OPCEA Exhibition
April 6-8, 2014
London, ON
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Georgian Bay Waterworks Conference
April 8 -9, 2014
Huntsville, ON
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Huron Perth Agriculture and Water Festival
April 8- 9, 2014
Seaforth, Ontario
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Canadian Environmental Conference & Tradeshow
April 29-30, 2014
Mississauga, ON
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The Canadian & Mining Industrial Expo
April 30-May 1, 2014
Sudbury, ON
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Feature Articles
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.
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Series: Five Things You Didn't Know About OCWA
We're the Innovation Leader
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 Around Town
During the past month, OCWA attended a number of conferences and trade shows to tell the OCWA story. If you didn't see us in March, check out our events section to see where we will be in April.
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OCWA at the First Nations Water Symposium | |
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OCWA at the Northern Ontario Mining Supply Showcase |
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OCWA promotes 'A Prescription for Clean Water' at the World Water Week event in York Region | |
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OCWA in the Community
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
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