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D R INK ING WAT E R
Iqaluit Water Crisis, WSP
A state of emergency was declared in Iqaluit in 2021
due to fuel contamination in the city’s water system,
affecting over 8,500 residents. The emergency
response involved WSP identifying the contamination
source and implementing measures to prevent further
contamination. The contamination source, an abandoned fuel storage tank, was traced within a week,
and a real-time detection system was set up to restore
consumer confidence.
Novel spectrophotometer
install and training.
WA S T E WAT E R
Bench Brewing Co., Econse
Iqaluit: Wsp, Bench Brewing: Econse, Sensors: Connected Sensors, Interns: Water First
Econse’s cutting-edge wastewater recycling
system for Bench Brewing Co. offers a sustainable solution for water conservation. The
system allows the brewery to recycle all wastewater for irrigation, reducing environmental
impact. The cost-effective system is set for an
upgrade in 2023 to handle increased production
without additional infrastructure.
Derek Davy, CEO at Econse
knows a thing or two about
wastewater recycling.
C ON SER VAT ION
Connected Sensors
Connected Sensors fosters sustainability in
buildings via smart water systems that monitor
consumption and waste. Through IoT sensors and
a robust platform, they help companies manage
their water resources effectively, preventing
water loss and reducing waste.
D OW N S T R E A M
Water First
Water First works to guarantee sustained
access to clean water in Indigenous communities in Canada. Its programs range from local
technical training and internships to STEM
workshops for K-12 students to promote water
science education.
WAT E R C A N A D A . N E T
Connected Sensors’
simple installation helps
reduce water waste.
Water operator interns from Georgian
Bay collecting benthics in order to
understand water quality.
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