Residents on Piapot First Nation in southern Saskatchewan are in need of a new water supply after the loss of a treatment plant in a fire that broke out late Monday night. Global News reports.» Read more
Ontario is taking the first steps to modernize its skilled trades and apprenticeship system to make it easier for the province to keep up in training the skilled tradespeople it says will be demanded by the economy. » Read more
Newark, N.J., is facing questions about its water supply after state testing found elevated lead levels in lead pipes connecting the city's reservoir to homes. Newark officials had previously insisted the water was safe. CBS News report.» Read more
Throughout Canada, well perforations and pump internals are routinely being plugged by a rusty colored slime. This slime ultimately leads to a decrease in water well efficiency and an increase in energy costs and pump maintenance. The culprit is iron related bacteria.
BoreSaver Ultra C completely removes the iron oxide deposits that build up in bores, wells, pipes and pumps. BoreSaver Ultra C is specifically designed to improve the quality of the water supply, increase the output of the water well, and extends the working life of the pumping equipment.
Genome BC is funding research into the microbiome of the algae that causes red snow in hopes of understanding how this microbiome persists in this harsh environment and how it affects the larger ecosystem.» Learn more