New proposed guidelines for drinking water that aim to reduce exposure to lead and copper in drinking water could have costly implications for communities along the B.C. coast, Pique reports.» Read more
Wells in northeastern Washington State often have high uranium concentrations, sometimes as much as 40 times the level considered safe for drinking water, indicates a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey. » Read more
Saskatoon councillors have voted in favour of developing a pilot project that would use untreated storm water to irrigate parks in its newly created Brighton neighbourhood. CBC News reports.» Read more
The R-CAM 1000 XLT continues to set the standard for professional borehole cameras with new, innovative features such as 5 Stage Adjustable LED lighting and an Embedded DVR. The inclusion of new, more efficient LEDs has increased the light output nearly 5 times. The R-CAM 1000 XLT is also equipped with a DVR that records survey footage directly to an internal drive as well as an external USB Drive. Operators now have the option of recording a voice-over, adding a text overlay, or capturing a screenshot by simply pressing a button on the wireless keyboard.
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In the latest issue of Ground Water Canada, Carolyn Camilleri looks at how to prevent catastrophe and bankruptcy by being prepared for the flowing artesian conditions that can occur unexpectedly.» Learn more
The Ontario College of Trades and Skills Ontario will work together on new ways to raise awareness and attract people to careers in the skilled trades.» Learn more