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We educate and inform Canadians on the value of water as a vital resource by providing objective information to enable better water practices for the environmental, economic, and social benefit of all.
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$41 supports 14 people, and today your impact is doubled: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...
"Irrigation cooling effect reduced by water-saving practices" via www.nature.com/articles/s43... #water
Irrigation cooling effect reduced by water-saving practices - Communications Earth & Environment
Water-saving irrigation weakens daytime cooling and enhances nighttime cooling across China; satellite and surface energy balance analyses (2001–2020) link this to reduced soil evaporation, increased ...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
"Irrigation cooling effect reduced by water-saving practices" via www.nature.com/articles/s43... #water
"Launch of New 25 Million Water Efficiency Lab Will Drive Innovation and Cut Water Use Across England and Wales" via www.azocleantech.com/news.aspx?ne... #water
Launch of New £25 Million Water Efficiency Lab Will Drive Innovation and Cut Water Use Across England and Wales
The inaugural Water Efficiency Lab (‘WEL 1’) – a £25 million challenge-led competition to unlock and scale innovations that reduce water use across England and Wales is to be launched.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
"Launch of New 25 Million Water Efficiency Lab Will Drive Innovation and Cut Water Use Across England and Wales" via www.azocleantech.com/news.aspx?ne... #water
"New research links health impacts related to 'forever chemicals' to billions in economic losses" @eurekalert.bsky.social via www.eurekalert.org/news-release... #water
New research links health impacts related to 'forever chemicals' to billions in economic losses
The negative health impacts from contamination by so called "forever chemicals" in drinking water costs the contiguous U.S. at least $8 billion a year in social costs, a University of Arizon...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
"New research links health impacts related to 'forever chemicals' to billions in economic losses" @eurekalert.bsky.social via www.eurekalert.org/news-release... #water
"Long-term plan to address water capacity issues needed as Waterloo region grows" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
Long-term plan to address water capacity issues needed as Waterloo region grows to 1 million people | CBC News
A water capacity issue has been identified in the Mannheim Service Area, which is mostly made up of the most populated areas of Kitchener and Waterloo. It also includes a small portion of Cambridge, B...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
"Long-term plan to address water capacity issues needed as Waterloo region grows" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
"Kugaaruk, Nunavut, declares state of emergency over failure at water treatment plant" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
Kugaaruk, Nunavut, declares state of emergency after water treatment plant shuts down | CBC News
In a news release Sunday, the Nunavut Emergency Management (NEM) said the hamlet declared a local state of emergency after sea water infiltrated the water treatment plant leaving the community without...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
"Kugaaruk, Nunavut, declares state of emergency over failure at water treatment plant" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
"Emergency water ban issued for Bonavista due to ice" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
Emergency water ban issued for Bonavista due to ice | CBC News
The Town of Bonavista issued an emergency water ban for the community Saturday, due to an ice formation blocking the Long Pond water intake.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
"Emergency water ban issued for Bonavista due to ice" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
"Water levels improve slightly across Ottawa region watersheds" via ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/07/w... #water
Water levels improve slightly across Ottawa region watersheds
The Mississipi Valley Conservation Authority and the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority have downgraded their Low Water Condition to Level 2.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
"Water levels improve slightly across Ottawa region watersheds" via ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/07/w... #water
"Water levels improve slightly across Ottawa region watersheds" via ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/07/w... #water
Water levels improve slightly across Ottawa region watersheds
The Mississipi Valley Conservation Authority and the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority have downgraded their Low Water Condition to Level 2.
ottawa.citynews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
"Water levels improve slightly across Ottawa region watersheds" via ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/07/w... #water
"California officials to hold series of meetings on Tijuana River sewage crisis" via www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/08/c... #water
California officials to hold series of meetings on Tijuana River sewage crisis
Coastal Commission, legislators and regulators will be in San Diego County to discuss ongoing mitigation efforts and funding
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December 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
"California officials to hold series of meetings on Tijuana River sewage crisis" via www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/08/c... #water
"Waverley Road water main break repaired, boil-water order still in effect" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
Waverley Road water main break repaired, boil-water order still in effect | CBC News
A boil-water order is in effect for some communities around Dartmouth, N.S. This affects people living along Waverley Road, Avenue du Portage, Montague Road, Spider Lake and the neighbourhoods of Port...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
"Waverley Road water main break repaired, boil-water order still in effect" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
"Ottawa duty-bound to provide safe drinking water to First Nations, federal judge rules" via www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... #water
Ottawa duty-bound to provide safe drinking water to First Nations, federal judge rules
Shamattawa First Nation in Manitoba faced ‘near constant’ drinking-water advisory since December, 2018
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December 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
"Ottawa duty-bound to provide safe drinking water to First Nations, federal judge rules" via www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... #water
"Federal government to pay North Bay $122 million for PFAS cleanup" via www.nugget.ca/news/federal...
Federal government to pay North Bay $122 million for PFAS cleanup
North Bay and the federal government have entered into a $122 million to continue remediation work at Jack Garland Airport.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
"Federal government to pay North Bay $122 million for PFAS cleanup" via www.nugget.ca/news/federal...
"Boil water advisory lifted for Duncan, B.C., and surrounding area" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
Boil water advisory lifted for Duncan, B.C., and surrounding area | CBC News
A boil water advisory for Duncan, B.C., has been lifted. In came into effect on Monday after a sewer main break near one of the city’s wells. While there was no sign of contamination, Island Health te...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
"Boil water advisory lifted for Duncan, B.C., and surrounding area" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
"Baker Lake boil-water advisory ends after 10 months" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
Baker Lake boil-water advisory ends after 10 months | CBC News
When the boil water advisory was put in place in February, the government of Nunavut said it was a safety measure related to mechanical issues at the water treatment plant.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
"Baker Lake boil-water advisory ends after 10 months" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
"Ultrasonic Device Dramatically Speeds Harvesting of Water from the Air - Drinkable in Minutes Instead of Hours" via www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ultrasonic-d... #water
Ultrasonic Device Dramatically Speeds Harvesting of Water from the Air – Drinkable in Minutes Instead of Hours
MIT engineers came up with a way to recover water from an atmospheric water harvesting material 45x faster using ultrasonic waves.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
"Ultrasonic Device Dramatically Speeds Harvesting of Water from the Air - Drinkable in Minutes Instead of Hours" via www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ultrasonic-d... #water
"Turning mine waste into clean water: New study shows promise for acid mine drainage recycling" @eurekalert.bsky.social via www.eurekalert.org/news-release... #water
Turning mine waste into clean water:
Scientists have developed a breakthrough method to convert hazardous acid mine drainage into a valuable resource for drinking water treatment, offering hope for communities living near polluted mining...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
"Turning mine waste into clean water: New study shows promise for acid mine drainage recycling" @eurekalert.bsky.social via www.eurekalert.org/news-release... #water
"Quagga mussels confirmed in Black Bay, marking latest invasive spread on Lake Superior" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
Quagga mussels confirmed in Black Bay, marking latest invasive spread on Lake Superior | CBC News
Quagga mussels have been confirmed in the north end of Black Bay on Lake Superior, raising concerns about long-term ecological impacts.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
"Quagga mussels confirmed in Black Bay, marking latest invasive spread on Lake Superior" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
"Fish habitat restored at unnaturally straight Saint John creek" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
Fish habitat restored at unnaturally straight Saint John creek | CBC News
A Saint John creek in an industrial park had become unnaturally straight from sediment and contaminants. But after recent work from environmental group ACAP Saint John, the waterway is now more habita...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
"Fish habitat restored at unnaturally straight Saint John creek" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
"Do AI data centres have a PR problem? A look inside a 'sustainable' high-tech facility" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
Do AI data centres have a PR problem? A look inside a ‘sustainable’ high-tech facility | CBC News
As demand for artificial intelligence has soared with the evolution of generative AI, so has the federal government and Alberta’s interest in capitalizing on the AI boom by building data centres like ...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
"Do AI data centres have a PR problem? A look inside a 'sustainable' high-tech facility" via www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #water
"McGill study finds groundwater vulnerability to contaminants on the rise in Arctic" via www.groundwatercanada.com/mcgill-study... #water
McGill study finds groundwater vulnerability to contaminants on the rise in Arctic
Study finds Arctic warming two to four times faster than global average
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December 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
"McGill study finds groundwater vulnerability to contaminants on the rise in Arctic" via www.groundwatercanada.com/mcgill-study... #water
"Northwest Territories airports undergo testing for presence of PFAS in drinking water" via www.groundwatercanada.com/northwest-te... #water
Northwest Territories airports undergo testing for presence of PFAS in drinking water
PFAS exceeded national guidelines when tested in 2023 and 2024
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December 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
"Northwest Territories airports undergo testing for presence of PFAS in drinking water" via www.groundwatercanada.com/northwest-te... #water
"Canadians value freshwater but few feel well informed, new survey shows" via www.watercanada.net/canadians-va... #water
Canadians value freshwater but few feel well informed, new survey shows - Water Canada
A new national survey suggests Canadians overwhelmingly see freshwater as the country’s most important natural resource, but most don’t feel they know enough about it. The poll, commissioned by Montre...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
"Canadians value freshwater but few feel well informed, new survey shows" via www.watercanada.net/canadians-va... #water
"Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation opens new water treatment plant" via www.watercanada.net/standing-buf... #water
Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation opens new water treatment plant - Water Canada
Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation has opened a new water treatment plant, marking a major step forward in improving long-term access to safe drinking water for the community. Community members, Elders, [...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
"Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation opens new water treatment plant" via www.watercanada.net/standing-buf... #water
"National First Nations Water Leadership Award opens 2026 nominations" via www.watercanada.net/national-fir... #water
National First Nations Water Leadership Award opens 2026 nominations - Water Canada
Nominations are now open for the 2026 National First Nations Water Leadership Award, an annual honour recognizing exceptional leadership in advancing clean and safe drinking water in First Nations com...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
"National First Nations Water Leadership Award opens 2026 nominations" via www.watercanada.net/national-fir... #water
"Waterloo study links shoreline erosion to nutrient pollution in Lake Erie" via www.watercanada.net/waterloo-stu... #water
Waterloo study links shoreline erosion to nutrient pollution in Lake Erie - Water Canada
A new study from the University of Waterloo suggests shoreline erosion is a far more significant source of phosphorus to Lake Erie than previously understood, potentially undermining expected gains fr...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
"Waterloo study links shoreline erosion to nutrient pollution in Lake Erie" via www.watercanada.net/waterloo-stu... #water