Advancements in Addressing Water Monitoring Challenges: Highlights from the 2024 Meeting
The 2024 Challenges in Water Monitoring meeting, held on July 25 at McMaster Innovation Park, brought together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss the latest advancements and collaborative efforts in water monitoring technologies. Organized by the MacWater Diagnostic Research Initiative, this bi-annual event aims to foster innovation and develop integrated water-sensing technologies through interdisciplinary research and partnerships. The MacWater Diagnostic Research Initiative is a provincially-funded project dedicated to advancing integrated water-sensing technologies through collaborative research and partnerships. The [...]
OWC’s Water Industry Growth Program: Catalyzing Innovation and Economic Resilience
In just 12 short months, the Ontario Water Consortium’s (OWC) Water Industry Growth (WIG) Program facilitated groundbreaking research projects and technological advancements in water treatment, resource management, and environmental sustainability. The WIG program supported 17 company-led projects focused on technology advancement, many involving academic, municipal, and other sector partners. The success of the WIG program reflects a collaborative commitment to innovation, sustainability, and economic growth within Southern Ontario’s water sector. The program also provided support for the next generation of [...]
OWC Webinar: Advancements in Addressing PFAS in Canadian Water Systems
Following the successful Kick-Off Event for the "Investigating New Forever Chemicals in Canadian Water Systems Project", held in Spring 2023, a webinar was hosted by the Ontario Water Consortium (OWC) on June 20, 2024 to provide an opportunity to delve deeper into the progress and ongoing research in the detection and treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Canadian water systems. The webinar featured a series of insightful presentations from leading researchers and students involved in the project, highlighting [...]