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STORMWATER
Drone Tech Transforms Stormwater Surveys
Hamilton Water replaces old methods with drones for faster, safer stormwater insights
BY CHARLIE EVANS
The sonar device is 昀氀own approximately two
metres above the water’s surface, and held
in place with the radar altimeter.
The future
of water
Toronto Metropolitan University
researchers are improving the quality,
conservation and management of our
global water supply through new policies
“Hamilton’sproactiveadoptionofsonartechnologyserves
and innovative technologies.
asaleadingexampleofinnovationinpublicworks.”
They are leading transdisciplinary
research and collaborative partnerships
while supporting the next generation
of experts, working towards healthier
communities, better governance
and a sustainable future for all.
Charlie Evans is the Associate
Editor of Water Canada.
Hamilton Water
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