When companies in the water sector want an R&D partner at the University of Toronto, they turn to the Institute for Water Innovation (IWI). Established in 2015, the research collective focuses on solving big water issues — from managing tailing ponds in the oil sands to designing wetlands that can remove stubborn contaminants. As manager [...]
This article was originally published in the Financial Post by Denise Deveau In the wake of urbanization, climate change and industrialization, big data is driving new ways to resolve old issues in water management. Using sensors to collect data in the field isn't new, but the amount of data, and the speed and frequency of [...]
The Southern Ontario Water Consortium is writing a regular blog for Water Canada Magazine focusing on the latest news, developments and information from around the SOWC. The blog can be found online on Water Canada's website. SOWC: Seeking Partnerships to Fill Gaps in the Grand River Watershed While innovative companies in the water sector are [...]
This article was originally published by the London Free Press. London may soon become a leader in North America in wastewater technology, city council's civic works committee was told Monday. Peter White, president of the London Economic Development Corp., said plans to turn a sewage treatment plant into a world-class laboratory will build on London's [...]
