FEATURES, NEWS, WATER INDUSTRY GROWTH PROGRAM
April 10, 2024
Each summer, algae and cyanobacteria blooms are a common sight in lakes across Canada — and a common headache for water treatment plants that rely on surface water sources.
Those films or mats can clog intake pipes. They create foul smells and tastes. And in the case of some types of cyanobacteria, they can contain toxins that are dangerous to drink, causing nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. At high concentrations, they even cause brain and liver damage. [...]
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March 26, 2024
Around the world, the infrastructure that delivers municipal water is ageing. The pipeline walls are thinning and cracking. They’re losing stiffness and developing air pockets. That creates the risk of leaks, wasting precious water and all the money spent to treat it. Or worse, it can cause catastrophic bursts that shut down roads, cut off service to thousands of residents and require costly repairs.[...]
FEATURES, NEWS, WATER INDUSTRY GROWTH PROGRAM
March 15, 2024
As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather, flood forecasting is becoming increasingly important. But creating accurate predictions has never been easy, and shifting precipitation patterns only add to the challenge. Aquanty knows all about the issues. [...]
