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Former Court of Justice lawyer ramps up call for public inquiry into Iqaluit water crisis

The call for a public inquiry into the city’s water crisis is beginning to intensify with a former justice of the peace with the Nunavut Court of Justice joining territory MP Lori Idlout in requesting one. » Read more

Lake Okanagan salt levels up notably since 1973, but still within thresholds

The communications director with the Okanagan Basin Water Board says aquatic life and drinking water are in no current peril, even though salt levels have climbed notably over the past 50 years. » Read more

Piled up pig carcasses – drowned in B.C. floods – are no threat to contaminate water: recycler

Members of the Upper Similkameen Indian Band suggest the decomposing animals, which drowned during British Columbia’s late 2021 flooding, pose an environmental hazard with the potential to pollute the water. » Read more

MOE says groundwater contamination risk minimal after Eastway Tank explosion

The explosion and subsequent fire, which killed six employees, has neighbouring residents concerned about the environmental impact on their drinking water supply. » Read more

Damaged Ucluelet water line beyond repair and needs replacement

The severed water line to the Vancouver Island community that was believed damaged during the recent tsunami near Tonga is beyond repair and needs replacement. » Read more

Wellmaster Press x Press Couplings – Different from the Rest

Wellmaster has been designing and manufacturing Press x Press couplings for the past 19 years.

What makes our couplings better?

Strong friction taper connection for tough conditions
No threading or welding required, just drop on and start driving
Can be used for plain end casing with no bevel

Available in 4 1/2”, 6 5/8” and 7” diameters.

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Educational site provides information about asbestos in water supplies

The presence of asbestos in municipal water, wastewater and storm water systems, when reaching certain levels, can create a profound risk to human health. » Read more

Drinking water protection among items listed in new B.C. watershed strategic plan

The strategy is being developed with Indigenous Peoples and in collaboration with other levels of government. » Read more

Hoskin Scientific Offers a Wide Range of Groundwater Rental Instrumentation

Hoskin Scientific provides expert knowledge and a wide variety of products for purchase or rent, to ensure you find the perfect solution for your need.

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March 24-26, 2022
Location: Red Deer, AB
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April 7-9, 2022
Location: Penticton, BC
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