Breaking Into the U.S. Water Sector: The Vast U.S.A.
Originally Post by Management inSites: Every industry has its unique opportunities and hurdles when entering the U.S. Here we take a quick “deep dive” into the water industry. While the information below is specifically geared towards those in the water sector, any industry that relies on water in its production process can also benefit. When considering entry into the U.S. market, it is imperative to remember how vast the U.S. is. While the water in most areas of another [...]
How is climate change impacting water quality in the Great Lakes?
Photo Credit: Keith Dunlap (GMG) From CBC News, November 19, 2021: A Windsor-based engineer said climate change is taking a toll on the health of the Great Lakes and this could in turn have an impact on the quality of drinking water for millions of people. Saad Jasim, who is also president of the International Ozone Association, said the impact of climate change on the Great Lakes is quite visible in the form of harmful algal blooms. According to Jasim around 50 [...]
New OWC-Mitacs partnership revs up R&D in Ontario’s water sector
When Elsayed Elbeshbishy finished his PhD in environmental engineering in 2011, he was eager to add some applied experience to his academic expertise. He got that opportunity thanks to Mitacs, a not-for-profit organization that connects researchers with industrial partners. The program funded an 18-month post-doc fellowship with Trojan Technologies, where Elbeshbishy helped develop a sludge management system that reduced odours, improved anaerobic digestibility and shrunk sludge volumes. The successful proof-of-concept project enabled Trojan to identify the optimum operating and [...]