



Waterborne pathogens present serious threats to public health, and Dr. David McCarthy is leading groundbreaking efforts to improve surveillance, prediction, and mitigation strategies. Now at the University of Guelph, he’s building strong industry partnerships and pioneering innovative technologies to transform water safety in Ontario and beyond.

The Ontario Water Consortium has submitted a proposal to establish the Innovating Water for Ontario’s Growth program. This initiative seeks to support the development, commercialization, and adoption of advanced technologies to address the growing pressures on water and wastewater systems from urbanization, aging infrastructure, and environmental challenges, fostering sustainable growth across Ontario.

The Ontario water industry is evolving. And so is the Ontario Water Consortium, with expanded offerings available through paid partnerships.

Ontario Water Consortium enables water solutions that addresses the big challenges of today. As the platform for industry, academia, government, and end-users, OWC connects leaders at the forefront of water innovation.


OWC has also created a valuable program whereby technology innovators can engage with a panel of experts to gain insight into their water technology development and commercialization challenges.
DAVID OHAYON, CANADIAN MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, IPEX
"It was a very good cross-section of experienced and knowledgeable people,” he says. “It helped us to determine where it is that our next steps were going to be taking place."
OWC's unique partnership with experts in the United States, Management inSites, supports water technology companies to examine, enter, and execute in the American market.
Management inSites offers OWC members office hours, during which members can call MI with specific, prepared questions about U.S. market entry.
FEATURES, NEWS, PARTNERSHIPS
April 28, 2025
Waterborne pathogens pose significant risks to public health, from drinking water contamination to recreational waterborne diseases. Addressing these risks requires cutting-edge research and strong industry partnerships—precisely what Dr. David McCarthy, the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Waterborne Pathogens: Surveillance, Prediction, and Mitigation at the University of Guelph, aims to accomplish. With a distinguished career in Australia and a track record of impactful research, Dr. McCarthy is now setting his sights on transforming Ontario’s water safety landscape.[...]
FEATURES, NEWS
March 31, 2025
Municipal water and wastewater systems are fundamental to our cities, crucial for public health, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity. However, these systems face growing challenges from aging infrastructure, climate change, cyber threats, and evolving regulatory environments. To combat the increasing vulnerabilities and threats against our already fragile systems, we require an innovative and strategic approach that addresses both immediate issues and long-term sustainability.[...]
FEATURES, NEWS, INNOVATING WATER FOR ONTARIO'S GROWTH
January 6, 2025
The Ontario Water Consortium (OWC) is excited to announce the submission of a proposal for funding to establish the Innovating Water for Ontario’s Growth (IWOG) program. This initiative seeks to tackle critical challenges in water and wastewater infrastructure driven by rapid urbanization and industrial demands, aiming to enhance water management and support sustainable development across Ontario. [...]