Walkerton Clean Water Centre Pleased To Support The Aboriginal Water And Wastewater Association Of Ontario
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) recently supported the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario 24th Annual General Meeting and Training Conference held in Thunder Bay, Ontario. WCWC staff delivered hands-on and mandatory training to approximately 80 First Nations registrants from around the province.
WCWC delivered a successful Maintenancefest event to conference attendees, January 29–30, 2019. This unique training experience included three hands-on training modules: Iron and Manganese in Groundwater; Maintenance and Calibration of Lab Equipment; and Sampling, Testing, Adverse Results and Corrective Actions. Participants rotated through modules, earning 0.6 Continuing Educations Unit (CEU). Feedback from participants was excellent; every respondent indicated that they would recommend the event to others.
Conference participants also had the opportunity to attend the course, Safe Drinking Water Operator Essentials, the mandatory certificate renewal course that must be completed every three years by drinking water operators holding Class I through IV, Water Quality Analyst or Limited System licenses. The course focuses on the role of the drinking water operator in emergency planning and response, regulatory updates and equipment maintenance.
Some of the Participants at the 24th Annual General Meeting and Training Conference
For more information about WCWC, please visit wcwc.ca or contact us at 866-515-0550 or inquiry@wcwc.ca.
Background: WCWC is an agency of the Government of Ontario, established in 2004, to help ensure clean and safe drinking water for the entire province. WCWC coordinates and provides education, training and information to drinking water system owners, operators and operating authorities, and the public, in order to safeguard Ontario’s drinking water. To date, high-quality drinking water training has been provided to more than 81,000 participants across Ontario. Through partnerships, WCWC also provides training for the 133 First Nations communities in Ontario. For more information please visit www.wcwc.ca.
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Walkerton Clean Water Centre Hosting Provincial Workshop: Drinking Water Quality Management Standard — Making The Transition
2018 DWQMS Photo
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is pleased to be hosting a workshop, Drinking Water Quality Management Standard — Making the Transition, in three locations across the province.
This workshop will be geared toward Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) representatives, utility managers, drinking water operators, regulators and municipal decision makers. Participants will rotate through highly interactive breakout sessions facilitated by industry experts to discuss topics such as transitional audits, evaluating mandatory hazards, corrective and preventative actions, infrastructure planning, emergency preparedness and best management practices. As well, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) will provide an update on the status of the Municipal Licensing Program and how municipalities are transitioning to DWQMS 2.0.
This will be WCWC’s eighth year hosting this provincial workshop in support of its clients. Feedback from past participants has been excellent. One 2018 participant noted, “Once again the Walkerton Clean Water Centre has done an excellent job with this training opportunity. Having the MECP representatives available for training sessions, and question periods is a great asset for attendees. I found the breakout sessions very informative and beneficial.”
Three workshops are scheduled for 2019:
- April 3 & 4, 2019 in Kingston, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- April 16 & 17, 2019 in London, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- April 24 & 25, 2019 in Thunder Bay, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The cost to register is $455.00 + HST.
For further information, or to register for this workshop, please visit wcwc.ca/registration or contact us at 866-515-0550 or training@wcwc.ca.
Background: WCWC is an agency of the Government of Ontario, established in 2004, to help ensure clean and safe drinking water for the entire province. WCWC coordinates and provides education, training and information to drinking water system owners, operators and operating authorities, and the public, in order to safeguard Ontario’s drinking water. To date, high-quality drinking water training has been provided to more than 81,000 participants across Ontario. Through partnerships, WCWC also provides training for the 133 First Nations communities in Ontario. For more information please visit www.wcwc.ca.
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Minister’s Annual Report on Drinking Water 2018 / Rapport annuel 2018 du ministre sur l’eau potable
Today, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks released the Minister’s Annual Report on Drinking Water 2018.
It showcases how Ontario is taking action to protect drinking water and water resources.
Supporting data on Drinking Water Quality and Enforcement is available on the Open Data Catalogue.
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Le ministère de l’Environnement, de la Protection de la nature et des Parcs a publié aujourd’hui le Rapport annuel 2018 du ministre sur l’eau potable.
Ce rapport souligne les mesures prises par l’Ontario pour protéger l’eau potable et les ressources hydriques.
On trouve des données à l’appui sur la qualité de l’eau potable et l’application des règlements dans le catalogue des données ouvertes.
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Walkerton Clean Water Centre Providing Valuable Training To Municipal Officials, Mayors And Councillors
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is delivering the course, Responsibilities Under the Statutory Standard of Care — Safe Drinking Water Act, to municipal officials, mayors and councillors with oversight responsibility for drinking water treatment and/or distribution systems.
The course is designed to inform municipal officials of their oversight responsibilities under Section 19 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002. Severe penalties are possible for municipal officials who fail to act in good faith and do not exercise honesty, competence and integrity to ensure the protection and safety of the users of municipal drinking water systems.
The three-hour course provides basic information about drinking water systems, the multi-barrier approach to drinking water treatment and some of the risks associated with drinking water treatment and distribution. The course includes several case studies that examine water-borne illness and how these disasters could have been prevented. Participants will also learn about additional specialized training that is available. This course is particularly important commencing in December as a provincewide slate of new elected officials takes office.
For more information, or to register, please visit wcwc.ca/registration or contact us at
866-515-0550 or training@wcwc.ca.
Background: WCWC is an agency of the Government of Ontario, established in 2004, to ensure clean and safe drinking water for the entire province. WCWC coordinates and provides education, training and information to drinking water system owners, operators and operating authorities, and the public, in order to safeguard Ontario’s drinking water. Through partnerships, WCWC also provides training for the 133 First Nations communities in Ontario. To date, high-quality drinking water training has been provided to more than 80,000 participants across Ontario. For more information please visit www.wcwc.ca.
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Walkerton Clean Water Centre Increases Its Capacity For Pilot Testing Services
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has added a new pilot scale water treatment technology to the Technology Demonstration Facility. The fluidized bed ion exchange is specifically designed to remove organics to control disinfection by-products. Organic reduction is one of the top requests for pilot testing from drinking water systems. This new equipment will allow WCWC to increase its capacity for pilot testing.
WCWC Pilot Testing Photo
Pilot testing provides relevant and customized information to enhance the understanding of source water, treatment processes and alternative treatment options. Through bench and pilot scale testing, WCWC can support drinking water systems by comparing several treatment options.
WCWC is currently working on a number of pilot testing projects. These projects are focussed on controlling organics and disinfection by-products, iron and manganese, inorganics and coagulation optimization. A detailed report of the results is shared with the client and a summary report is added to WCWC’s Drinking Water Resource Library, which is a free online portal that assists operators in finding information on various drinking water topics.
Each pilot testing project has been very successful and has helped communities optimize their drinking water.
“WCWC is well equipped with knowledgeable staff to provide effective pilot testing services. They took the time to listen to our needs and provided the best options for pilot testing our intended water treatment process.” – A pilot testing client
Along with the fluidized bed ion exchange, other WCWC pilot scale water treatment equipment can be tested using a community’s raw water either at WCWC or installed at a community’s water treatment plant. WCWC’s pilot scale treatment equipment includes conventional treatment, dissolved air flotation, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, slow sand filtration, ozone and advanced oxidation processes, greensand filters, cartridge filters and ultraviolet light disinfection.
To learn more about how WCWC supports its clients with pilot testing services contact:
Souleymane Ndiongue, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Manager of Research & Technology sndiongue@wcwc.ca or 1-866-515-0550 ext. 308
or,
Devendra Borikar, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Lead, Technology Demonstration dborikar@wcwc.ca or 1-866-515-0550 ext. 313
Background: WCWC is an agency of the Government of Ontario, established in 2004, to ensure clean and safe drinking water for the entire province. WCWC coordinates and provides education, training and information to drinking water system owners, operators and operating authorities, and the public, in order to safeguard Ontario’s drinking water. Through partnerships, WCWC also provides training for the 133 First Nations communities in Ontario. To date, high-quality drinking water training has been provided to more than 80,000 participants across Ontario. For more information please visit www.wcwc.ca.
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2017-2018 Chief Drinking Water Inspector Annual Report Now Available
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has released the 2017-2018 Chief Drinking Water Inspector Annual Report.
This report highlights efforts to provide the people of Ontario with high quality drinking water that is among the best protected in the world.
Visit Ontario’s Open Data Catalogue to see our supporting Drinking Water Quality and Enforcement data.
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Walkerton Clean Water Centre Delivers Successful Small Systems Hands-On Workshops
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) hosted two successful hands-on workshops in Barrie and Kingston during October 2018.
WCWC Small Systems Hands-on Workshop Photo
Walkerton Clean Water Centre Co-Hosts Breakthrough Seminar: Management Of Cyanotoxins In Drinking Water Treatment
On September 26, 2018, the Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Chair in Water Treatment at the University of Waterloo co-hosted a breakthrough seminar, Management of Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water Treatment. Cyanotoxins, also known as blue-green algae, are an emerging and serious challenge to drinking water systems around the globe.
The seminar provided an opportunity for more than 75 public health inspectors, consultants, academics and operators and operating authorities of drinking water systems, including small and First Nations systems, to learn valuable information from a variety of industry experts. Select seminar presentations and a variety of other resources are available on the WCWC Drinking Water Resource Library at, www.drinkingwaterresourcelibrary.ca.
Feedback from participants was excellent. “A very informative seminar that integrated theory and application well,” reported one attendee.
For more information on any WCWC training, please visit wcwc.ca, or contact us at 866-515-0550 or training@wcwc.ca.
WCWC Cyanotoxins Seminar Photo
Join us at the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors Ontario Annual Education Conference, September 30-October 3, 2018
Please join WCWC for the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors Ontario Annual Education Conference in London, Ontario, September 30-October 3, 2018.
Meet Stephanie Meades, Small Systems Specialist, at our booth to learn about our provincewide training programs for small systems and our Drinking Water Resource Library and join her on October 1st for a presentation on Small Drinking Water System Training Updates.
We look forward to seeing you in London!
Read MoreDrinking Water Helpline at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre
Walkerton, ON — Since 2016, the Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has supported Ontario’s drinking water system owners, operators, operating authorities, and the public through the operation of a drinking water helpline. The helpline allows WCWC staff to respond to technical calls and provide information to address questions related to drinking water treatment processes, equipment, operational requirements and environmental factors. WCWC can help you by:
- Providing technical information on operational requirements and treatment technologies available to address your water quality issues
- Researching and supplying resources such as guidelines, manuals, procedures, courses, and websites, to support you in addressing your issues
- Referring you to appropriate contacts such as manufacturers, associations, government agencies/departments and other stakeholders
WCWC staff have years of experience and technical knowledge to offer and will strive to provide you with tailored information relating to your query. Call the helpline toll free at 1-855-306-1155 or email helpline@wcwc.ca.
Please note, the helpline services provided by WCWC are not intended to be a hotline. WCWC will respond to your inquiry during business hours, Monday to Friday. In the event of an emergency or a suspected adverse water quality incident, callers are advised to contact the appropriate authority as prescribed by the regulations.
Background: WCWC is an agency of the Government of Ontario, established in 2004, to ensure clean and safe drinking water for the entire province. WCWC coordinates and provides education, training and information to drinking water system owners, operators and operating authorities, and the public, in order to safeguard Ontario’s drinking water. Through partnerships, WCWC also provides training for the 133 First Nations communities in Ontario. To date, high-quality training has been provided to more than 77,000 participants across Ontario. For more information please visit www.wcwc.ca.
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