SOWC 2013 – Year in Review
The SOWC Guelph Wastewater event hosted more than 125 attendees eager to learn more about the platform 2013 has been a very busy and exciting year for the SOWC. Over the past 12 months, we have been working hard to deliver a platform for water technology research, development, demonstration and testing needs. We have also focused on engaging potential users, partners and collaborators, and communicating with government, industry and academic researchers. We achieved many milestones this year in [...]
Major Canadian River Contains Artificial Sweeteners
This article was originally published by the University of Water News by Pamela Smyth Researchers from the University of Waterloo and Environment Canada found elevated concentrations of artificial sweeteners in the Grand River, a major river in southern Ontario that flows into Lake Erie, and calculated the equivalent of 81,850 to 188,650 cans of soda pop flow from it into the lake every day. The scientists also found that municipally treated drinking water also contained measurable concentrations of artificial sweeteners. [...]
SOWC Promotes Ontario in MEDTE Water Industry Video Shoot
Jessica Rahn, Wastewater Technician at the University of Guelph, was a main feature on the day On November 4, SOWC took part in the filming of a series of videos by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment focused on showcasing Ontario as an ideal location to do business for companies involved in any aspect of the water industry. With Ontario being home to world-leading water companies, facilities and researchers, this is certainly true. Footage of [...]