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Sampling reveals trace amounts of cocaine and pharmaceuticals in 2021 B.C. flood waters

Sumas First Nations residents are concerned about the groundwater in the Fraser Valley following reports of cocaine and pharmaceuticals found in floodwaters that devastated the area in 2021.


Information campaign initiated to draw awareness of road salt’s impact on water

A 15-week public information campaign has begun to bring awareness of the impact road salt has on drinking water. Melted snow infiltrates into the soil, reaching groundwater and impacting drinking water sources.


More than five billion litres of freshwater removed through fracking in B.C. in 2021

Wastewater returning to the surface following fracking is so toxic that it can’t be returned to the water cycle without treatment, the report states.


Hudson’s Hope returning to river water as water treatment plant issues continue

Test results from the plant suggest the water is safe to drink, but the facility has undergone several repairs in recent months, leaving residents dissatisfied.


Four-year drinking water advisory ends for Sachigo Lake First Nation

Upgrades and expansions to the community’s water infrastructure have been completed, ending inconvenience to more than 500 community members who had been affected since Oct. 19, 2018.
 
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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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COP27

Water Day given stage at recent COP27 climate change conference

The recent COP27 climate change conference in Egypt included a “Water Day” on its agenda with the monitoring and management of river basin systems as a key item for discussion. » Read more
 
Lifewater

Canadian charity that provides clean drinking water in other countries lauded for its impact

For the fourth consecutive year, Lifewater has made Charity Intelligence Canada’s list of the top 10 Canadian charities, based on the highest impact per dollar donated. » Read more
 
 
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Hoskin Scientific

Hoskin Scientific Offers a Wide Range of Groundwater Rental Instrumentation

We have you covered on all your groundwater needs; water quality instrumentation, groundwater sampling, level and interface meters, filters, tubing, foot valves, nitrile gloves, calibration solutions, and more.
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OGWA AGM & Convention

March 24-25, 2023
Location: Minett, Ont.
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