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UNICEF paints dire picture of future water resources

One in four children worldwide will be living in areas with extremely limited water resources by 2040, according to a UNICEF report released on World Water Day. » Read more

A first draft of Prince Edward Island's new Water Act released to the public includes stiffer fines, tighter licensing requirements and a prohibition on the export of water. CBC News reports. » Read more

CCME offers ground water sustainability assessment guidance

The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment has posted a guidance document intended to assist users in applying its earlier Groundwater Sustainability Assessment Approach. » Read more

Manitoba drinking water, ground water affected by red tape reduction bill

Manitoba legislation aimed at reducing red tape will impact the province’s Drinking Water Safety and the Groundwater and Water Well acts. The new legislation, Bill 24, has been given a first reading. » Read more

Alberta town apologizes for 'alarming' pink tap water

The Town of Onoway in central Alberta apologized to its 1,000 residents after drinking water from taps started running bright pink. CBC News reports. » Read more

NEW PRODUCTS

Flomatic's Azure valves now certified

Flomatic Corporation's model Azure AWWA Butterfly Valves are now NSF/ANSI standard 61 certified for drinking water. » Read more

New book examines ground water in narrative format

Hydrologist William M. Alley and science writer Rosemarie Alley have teamed up on a new book that explores issues around ground water and sounds the call to protect this vital resource. » Read more

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UNICEF paints dire picture of future water resources