SOWC and University of Guelph Celebrate Progress at Wastewater Event
On June 24th, the SOWC and the University of Guelph hosted a networking and information-sharing event to celebrate a milestone in developing the SOWC wastewater platform. Largely based around engaging local partners and the private sector, over 125 participants from the academic, public and industry sectors attended to learn about SOWC and how the overall project will help drive new innovations and regional economies, such as through the new wastewater pilot facility in Guelph. The event highlighted opportunities for universities, [...]
McMaster Hosts SOWC Sensors Event and Networking Session
On May 16, SOWC and McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario hosted the SOWC Sensors event and networking session. The morning event highlighted the unique capacity of the Sensors Node of SOWC, and provided engagement opportunities between researchers and local companies. SOWC Operations Manager Brenda Lucas provides attendees with an introduction and overview of the SOWC platform The Sensor node, led by McMaster University, enables the development of automated, wireless and distributed sensing of pathogens, chemicals and elemental contamination [...]
New Water Tech Test Hub Slated for London
This article was originally published in the Daily Commercial News by Mary Baxter A testing facility at a London sewage treatment plant is one of the projects a partnership of eight Ontario universities is undertaking to establish southern Ontario as a hub for companies to research, demonstrate and test new water technologies. The facility will be located in London's already existing Greenway pollution control plant and will cost $8.5 million to build. Funding is coming from the city and the [...]