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Oct. 4, 2018
News 
 

Montreal study finds maximum phosphorus absorption for watersheds

A study led by researchers at Université de Montréal quantifies for the first time the maximum amount of nutrients – specifically, phosphorus – that can accumulate in a watershed before additional pollution is discharged into downriver ecosystems.


McQueen new chair of Ont. WaterTAP board

Tanja McQueen has been elected chair of the Water Technology Acceleration Project (WaterTAP) board of directors. McQueen, MBA, ICD.D, succeeds Rick VanSant, ICD.D, who remains an active director and becomes vice-chair.


Newly discovered bacterium rids problematic pair of toxic ground water contaminants

New Jersey Institute of Technology researchers have detailed the discovery of the first bacterium known capable of simultaneously degrading the pair of chemical contaminants – 1,4-Dioxane and 1,1-DCE. Phys.org reports.
 
 
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Wells for Hope

Drilling wells for charity

Giving back to the community through charitable donations is a key focus for many businesses that want to show customers they care about more than the almighty dollar. Ground Water Canada writer Julie Fitz-Gerald talks with one such group, Wells of Hope, who are making giving back a priority. » Learn more
 
 
Events 
 

World Water Tech North America

Oct. 24-25, 2018
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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National Water and Wastewater Conference 2018

Nov. 4-7, 2018
Location: Montreal, Que.
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Ground Water Week

Dec. 4-6, 2018
Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
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