Bishop Water: simple systems spell success
Around the world, wastewater regulations are getting stricter. But meeting them isn’t always easy. Remote and rural municipalities lack the tax base to support needed upgrades and the higher operating costs that often accompany them. Attracting and retaining the staff to run complex systems can also be challenging. Meanwhile, urban areas often lack space to expand their facilities. Bishop Water offers a simple solution. The Renfrew, Ontario company has developed the BioCord™ Reactor. These compact cubes provide an affordable, [...]
Tracking nitrates in real time: AUG Signals’ technology changes the game
When you add nitrates and phosphates to soil, these nutrients help plants thrive. Adding them add them to water, however, isn’t so good. When nutrient-rich fertilizers or sewage gets washed into lakes and rivers, they fuel an explosion of algae. That algae can clog intake pipes of drinking water plants. It can make it difficult for fish to survive, using up oxygen as it decomposes. And it can sometimes produce toxins that contaminate drinking water — like it did [...]
OWC Expert Panels: Providing insider advice to Ontario’s water tech innovators
Ontario has a strong track record of water innovation. Today, companies across the province are developing ground-breaking technology to treat water and wastewater better, faster and more cost effectively. But bringing a new product to market and driving adoption aren’t simple tasks. That’s why OWC launched our Expert Panels last fall. When an enterprise has specific questions, we convene our pool of industry insiders, including municipal end users and consultants, as well as former and current corporate executives from [...]