OWC Innovation Showcase Fall Series: Advancing Membrane Treatment, Wastewater Disinfection, and AI-Enabled Flood Resilience Across Ontario
This fall, the Ontario Water Consortium (OWC) hosted its Innovation Showcase Fall 2026 Series, a three-part webinar program highlighting applied research, technology development, and collaboration across Ontario’s water sector. Attendees from academia, government, and industry explored membrane treatment for wastewater, innovative approaches to wastewater disinfection, and the use of artificial intelligence to support flood forecasting and watershed resilience. The series opened with Fibracast, in collaboration with researchers from Western University and the University of Michigan, showcasing its FibrePlate Fusion membrane [...]
Making the Invisible Visible: Why Better Groundwater Science Matters
Groundwater is one of our most important water resources. It provides drinking water for about 50% of the population worldwide and represents 70% of the total water used for irrigation. Despite its importance, groundwater remains one of the most overlooked natural resources. It is literally out of sight. It moves slowly. And the consequences of over-extraction, contamination or poor land-use decisions may take decades to become noticed. That invisibility has consequences. “We don't have a holistic view of our freshwater [...]
Building Smarter, More Resilient Water Systems: The WesternWater Centre’s Vision for Impact
As water systems face increasing pressure from climate change, emerging contaminants, aging infrastructure, and rising demand, the need for practical, scalable solutions has never been greater. At Western University, the WesternWater Centre (WWCTR) is responding to these challenges by bringing together researchers, industry partners, government agencies, and communities to advance collaborative, applied water research. Under the leadership of its Director, Dr. Martha Dagnew, the Centre is building on a strong legacy of research excellence while sharpening its focus on developing [...]