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Lambton Water Summit 2023 Unravels PFAS Challenges and Solutions

The Lambton Water Summit 2023, held on October 3rd, brought together experts from various fields to discuss one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time: the presence of Polyfluroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in our water and wastewater. Co-hosted by Lambton College and the Ontario Water Consortium (OWC), and featuring a lineup of distinguished speakers, [...]

2023-11-17T19:37:55+00:00October 10th, 2023|Events, Features, News|

Exploring Indigenous Cultural Competency: A Journey of Understanding

On September 28, 2023, an enlightening event titled "Indigenous Cultural Competency: An Introduction", organized and funded by the Ontario Water Consortium’s Water Industry Growth Program, offered a diverse group of participants from the water sector a unique opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of Indigenous cultures, histories, and contemporary issues including water challenges. Rachel [...]

2024-03-01T15:38:40+00:00October 5th, 2023|Events, Features, News, Water Industry Growth Program|

Spiral thinking: a cheaper, greener and more compact way to treat wastewater

With support from the Ontario Water Consortium’s Water Industry Growth Program, Aquicon Water is demonstrating how their de Hoxar Spiral separator saves dollars, as well as space. Across Canada, population growth and urbanization are putting pressure on municipal wastewater treatment plants. And that leaves many cities that have maxed out their available land in a [...]

2023-11-16T20:36:43+00:00October 5th, 2023|Features, News, Water Industry Growth Program|

Making a quantum leap in groundwater mapping

With support from the Ontario Water Consortium’s Water Industry Growth Program, CSMC is showing how space technology could change the game here on Earth. As humans begin colonizing space, they’re going to need water. That’s why the Canadian Space Mining Corporation (CSMC) is developing ways to find and extract it as efficiently as possible. “We [...]

2023-11-16T20:37:21+00:00September 13th, 2023|Features, News, Water Industry Growth Program|

Ontario Water Consortium And National Partners Submit Statement of Interest for Groundbreaking Water Innovation Network

The Ontario Water Consortium (OWC), in strategic alliance with Foresight Canada and AquaAction, is delighted to announce the submission of a Statement of Interest (SOI) to a prestigious National Innovation Ecosystems Fund. The SOI outlines our ambitious proposal for the establishment of a groundbreaking Water Innovation Network, aimed at transforming the water technology sector in [...]

2023-07-10T15:38:27+00:00July 10th, 2023|Climate Change, Features, News, Partnership|

Making industrial wastewater less wasteful

With support from the Ontario Water Consortium’s Water Industry Growth Program, Thetis Environmental is leveling up their membrane solutions for industrial wastewater treatment. Just about every industry produces wastewater. But what’s in that effluent — and how concentrated the pollutants are — varies wildly between sectors. For Hamilton-based Thetis Environmental, that creates the opportunity to [...]

2024-03-11T14:40:21+00:00July 10th, 2023|Features, News, Water Industry Growth Program|

Fostering Inclusivity: IDEA Essentials Certificate Program Advances Equality in Southern Ontario’s Water Industry

On June 8, 2023, a virtual event sparked a transformative opportunity for Southern Ontario’s water industry. The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Essentials Certificate Program, organized and funded by the Ontario Water Consortium’s Water Industry Growth Program, and conducted in collaboration with CCDI Consulting Inc., offered comprehensive training to business leaders, board members, and [...]

2023-07-10T15:53:20+00:00July 10th, 2023|Events, Features, News, Water Industry Growth Program|

Kick-Off Event: Investigating New Forever Chemicals in Canadian Water Systems Project

On April 27, 2023, the Ontario Water Consortium (OWC) hosted a project Kick-off event titled “Investigating new forever chemicals in Canadian water systems”. A diverse group of stakeholders was brought together, including academic researchers, industry experts, and project partners, to share knowledge and expertise on the issue of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The event [...]

2023-05-15T18:48:35+00:00May 15th, 2023|Events, Features, News, Partnership|

OWC’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Certificate Program

Zero Cost, Maximum Impact: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Certificate Program A program for Southern Ontario companies in the areas of inclusion, diversity, equity and inclusion for water industry leaders and employees. In collaboration with CCDI Consulting Inc., OWC is offering water industry business leaders, board members and employees the opportunity to complete the Equity, [...]

2023-04-14T14:06:37+00:00April 14th, 2023|Events, Features, News|

OWC’s Water Industry Growth Program Information Sessions

OWC’s Water Industry Growth (WIG) Program ’s objective is to support technology development and adoption within the sector, leading to accelerated growth, further investment by companies, more job creation, greater market competitiveness and long-term resilience of Southern Ontario companies addressing water challenges at the intersection of climate change, sustainability, and society. Check out the WIG [...]

2023-04-17T13:48:41+00:00April 13th, 2023|Events, Features, News|
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