wastewater

Canada

Pikangikum First Nation takes federal government to court over lack of water, wastewater infrastructure

When Paddy Peters visits his wife’s grave, he says he thinks about her battle with cancer and the unique challenges…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax Water to divert millions of cubic metres of wastewater into Halifax harbour

Halifax Water has announced that they will be diverting a significant amount of wastewater into Halifax harbour and the Bedford…

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Canada

Indigenous DNA in wastewater is vulnerable to exploitation, Guelph, Ont., researchers say

At the University of Guelph in southern Ontario, a team of researchers is tackling the issue of protecting sensitive information…

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Health

Under the microscope: Looking at B.C.’s wastewater surveillance for viruses

Wastewater surveillance for diseases and viral activity gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists have been monitoring wastewater for pathogens…

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Health

As bird flu concerns grow, Alberta researchers hope to launch wastewater monitoring for livestock

Alberta researchers are delving into the realm of wastewater surveillance in agriculture to detect early warning signs and safeguard against…

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Canada

Company fined $1 million for depositing toxic wastewater into the Peace River

A company operating a pulp mill near the northern Alberta town of Peace River has been ordered to pay a…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax wastewater survey shows ‘high rate of cannabis use’

Wastewater tested in Halifax in 2023 contained almost twice the amount of cannabis metabolites compared with samples taken from other…

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Health

Ontario halts wastewater testing for COVID, other viruses

Ontario is officially ending its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program today in a move some public health experts call shortsighted. Dr.…

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Health

Type 2 poliovirus detected in wastewater in the Gaza Strip

A poliovirus variant has been detected in six wastewater samples in Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, two cities in…

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Health

Ottawa Public Health seeking ways to continue wastewater testing

Ottawa Public Health wants to collaborate with local partners to look for ways to continue wastewater monitoring after the province cuts…

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