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University professor questions Nunavut’s health claims regarding Iqaluit water crisis

A Laval University environmental engineering professor is questioning the territorial government’s assertion that no long-term health issues are likely to stem from the city’s water crisis.


Proposed Alberta cattle operation could jeopardize ground, surface water at Pigeon Lake: citizens group

Not only are local citizens concerned about the potential impact on the ecosystem, but they also fear their property values could significantly diminish if such an operation is to proceed.


B.C. receives 260 groundwater licence applications from Northeast by March deadline

As of March 1, those without a licence could no longer legally access their existing wells.


MOH panel finds wind farm as potential cause for water well clogging, but no health risks

A North Kent wind farm has been touted as a potential cause for the clogging of nearby private water wells, according to an investigation by the Ministry of Health.


Most Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory residents have access to clean water after 14 years

After 14 years, a boil-water advisory at the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory west of Kingston has been lifted for most of the First Nation community following expanded connections made to a new water treatment plant.
 
 
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Wellmaster

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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Freshwater resources at risk

Freshwater resources at risk, including groundwater depletion, at hands of key industries

Risks include groundwater depletion, metal contamination, plastic pollution, and water diversion. Among the biggest contributors to such threats are the textile and food products industries. » Read more
 
Clean drinking water

Opinion: All of Canada must have immediate equitable access to clean drinking water

All municipalities in Canada must have immediate equitable access to clean drinking water and not be subject to long-term water advisories, an opinion piece published by the Excalibur suggests. » Read more
 
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Hoskin Scientific

Hoskin Scientific Offers a Wide Range of Professional Grade, Portable Water Analysis Instrumentation

Professional Water Analysis
This portable water analysis instrument is designed to be extremely accurate, fast and simple to use in diverse water quality applications.

A true, one-handed instrument, the Myron L Ultrapen lineup is easy to calibrate and easy to use. To take a measurement, you simply press a button then dip the pen in the sample. Results display in seconds.

Features:
   • Anodized aircraft aluminum casing
   • Waterproof, fully encapsulated electronics and LCD displays
   • Parameters include: pH, Temp, ORP, Conductivity, Salinity, DO

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EVENTS 
 

NGWA Groundwater Week

Dec. 6-8, 2022
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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