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February 2021 • Vol. 34 No. 1 • ISSN-0835-605X

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What did the Trump presidency mean for the environment and Canada?

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EDITORIAL COMMENT BY STEVE DAVEY

What did the Trump presidency mean for the environment and for Canada?

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ack in ES&E’s February 2017 issue, I commented that like it or not, Canadians would have to accept that Donald J. Trump had become the 45th President of the United States. This put many long-standing political issues in flux, including cross-border trade, infrastructure, water, climate change, etc.

At the time, based on his proficient use of Twitter, countless speeches and his campaign website, it was fairly clear where the new president stood on key environmental issues.

As far back as 2012, Trump tweeted that “the concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.” Since then, he stated many times in debates and televised briefings that he did not accept that climate change was real.

As part of his 2016 campaign, Trump said that clean water may be the “most important issue we face as a nation for the next generation. We must make the investment in our fresh water infrastructure to ensure access to affordable fresh water solutions for everyone.”

He said on ScienceDebate.org: “We must explore all options to include making desalinization more affordable and working to build the distribution infrastructure to bring this scarce resource to where it is needed for our citizens and those who produce the food of the world.”

“In a Trump administration, there will be shared governance of our public lands and we will empower state and local governments to protect our wildlife and fisheries,” Trump also said on ScienceDebate. “Laws that tilt the scales toward special interests must be modified to balance the needs of society with the preservation of our valuable living resources.”

SO WHAT HAPPENED? During the first few days of his term, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum to restart the Obamablocked Keystone XL pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta, to Steel City, Nebraska, as part of his plan to expand the oil industry.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed the President’s move to revive Keystone, saying: “I’ve been on the record for many years supporting it because it leads to economic growth and good jobs for Albertans.”

After becoming president, Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Change Agreement that some 200 countries had agreed to in 2016. Its goals are to reverse the worst effects of global warming. Trump was quoted as saying that the U.S. shouldn’t waste “financial resources” on climate change and should instead use them to ensure the world has clean water, and to eliminate diseases like malaria, increase food production, or develop alternative energy sources.

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concerning air, water, wildlife and toxic chemicals.

The bulk of the rollbacks identified by the Times were carried out by the Environmental Protection Agency, and involved C0₂ emissions from power plants and from cars and trucks, and removing protections from more than half the nation’s wetlands.

At the same time, the Interior Department worked to open up more land for oil and gas leasing by limiting wildlife protections and weakening environmental requirements for projects.

TURNING BACK THE CLOCK In his first day as President, Joe Biden issued a Presidential Memorandum cancelling the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. He has also stated that he wants the U.S. to rejoin the Paris Climate Change Agreement. According to the New York Times, the Democrat-controlled House and Senate could help nullify several more Trump-era rules through a law that grants Congress the power to review regulations recently adopted by federal agencies.

Last year, the Trump administration introduced the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, which reduced the types of wetlands and waterways under oversight by the Clean Water Act. This controversial policy replaced interpretations by Obama-era officials and earlier administrations. The new approach meant developers no longer needed federal permits for work that affects some types of waterways now excluded from the definition of “waters of the United States,” or WOTUS. According to Bloomberg Law, the Biden administration is expected to ask the courts to put WOTUS litigation on hold, to give the US EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers time to decide if and how to rewrite the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.

During his campaign, President Biden said he wants to spend $1.3 trillion on infrastructure over a decade. This includes $50 billion in his first year in office on repairing roads, highways and bridges, and $400 billion over 10 years on a new federal agency to conduct clean energy research and innovation.

This program also has a strong “Buy American” policy, so these concerns could mean Canadian companies will face challenges when dealing with the U.S. However, free and fair trade between our two countries, as well as other mutual concerns like water supplies, cross-border air quality, environmental protection, etc., have always been up for debate and negotiation.

As I said in February 2017, Canadians can only hope that our leaders feel as passionate about our interests, as U.S. leaders do about theirs.

Steve Davey is the editor and publisher of ES&E Magazine. Please email any comments you may have to steve@esemag.com

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Studying algal blooms, light penetration and oxygen levels in a phosphorus-rich lake

By Robert Bowen

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he trophic state of a lake is defined by several parameters, including total phosphorus (TP). Hypereutrophic lakes have total phosphorus concentrations that range between 96 – 384+ μg/l along with high chlorophyll levels (56 – 155+ μg/l) and low Secchi depths (0.5– <0.25 m).

The TP measured at Swan Lake in Victoria, British Columbia, at water depths of 10 cm, 1 m and 2 m ranged between 200 – 300 μg/l from May to July 2020, before it started to decline as it was consumed by algal blooms. Although Swan Lake falls within the range of TP for a hypereutrophic state, its Secchi depth (0.5 – 1 m) and chlorophyll (~50 μg/l) levels fall just short of this classification.

Swan Lake and other lakes with high TP are often associated with nutrient loading through human activities, such as agricultural practices or the runoff from other sources like residential fertilizers and septic systems.

Conditions within such lakes vary significantly over the course of a year as available nutrients allow for the ramping up of large biomasses, creating algal blooms and strong diurnal cycling of dissolved oxygen (DO). In 2018, an ASL Environmental Sciences Acoustic Zooplankton Fish Profiler (AZFP) was used to continuously detect the volume of backscatter and vertical distribution of the cyanobacteria Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA).

This species has the ability to self-regulate its position in the water column by inflating or ballasting elongated gas vacuoles to control buoyancy. Its specialized adaptation is regulated by a threshold of light tolerance, where light is used through photosynthetic processes to produce the energy AFA requires. Species such as AFA optimize their vertical position in a predictable diurnal pattern that is strongly correlated with light penetration.

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Dissolved oxygen profiling at Swan Lake, with inset showing algal bloom.

els during bloom phases. The explanatory power of combining DO loggers and the AZFP with its ability to track cyanobacteria volume and vertical position in the water column, along with nutrient testing, gives valuable insight into the dynamics that led up to a 2018 fish kill.

Photosynthetic processes require nutrients, dissolved carbon dioxide and light. Light penetration plays an important role in the distribution of DO in the water column. To examine oxygen production and the role of light penetration in detail, a continuing lake monitoring program at Swan Lake was undertaken, and lux loggers were added to measure light penetration.

Lux loggers and DO loggers were deployed between July and October 2020, at depths of 50 cm and 100 cm.

These depths were selected since Secchi depths for this lake typically ranged from 30 – 120 cm. Loggers were set to record every 20 minutes and weekly site visits included profiling DO, pH, temperature, oxygen reduction potential, phosphorus

(TP and PO4) and nitrogen (N and NO3).

In Figure 1, three panels describe the dynamic range of DO, light and nutrients along with precipitation events. The top panel shows the high amplitude diurnal cycling of DO as photosynthetic organisms oscillate between modes that are dominated by oxygen production during daylight hours and oxygen respiration during the absence of light.

Data for this curve were taken from the DO logger at the 50 cm depth. Draped over this curve is the weekly YSI handheld DO probe. These weekly data points reveal only a small part of the highly variable DO cycling.

In the middle panel, daily minimum and maximum DO concentrations were plotted for comparisons. The amplitude of the oscillations between these extremes of the diurnal cycle (see shaded area of panel 2), indicates to a large degree the level of biological activity within the water column, and the broad ranges between these extremes are indicative of algal blooms.

Precipitation is also displayed on this

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Figure 1. Time series plots showing DO, light penetration and nutrients at 50 cm depth.

panel, showing that rain events typically result in the reduction of DO, possibly due to a limiting of light from cloud cover as well as a reduction in water temperature slowing algal metabolic rates.

The bottom panel shows the nutrients and the light penetration at the 50 cm depth. Phosphorus concentrations were very high in early July, but rapidly dropped by the end of July. As the phosphorus levels were consumed and neared zero, nitrate concentrations began to elevate.

From water samples and drop-down camera video it was noted that the AFA algae were present in July. With the drop in phosphorus in the latter part of July, this species died back completely.

Despite this collapse of phosphorus, the species Anabaena succeeded the AFA and became abundant as this species can generate its own nutrients through atmospheric nitrogen fixation. This succession of species may have prevented a hypoxic event by recharging DO levels. continued overleaf…

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WATER Swan Lake has not only seen the succession of algae seasonally as lake conditions change but it has also seen the interannual appearance and disappearance of species. In 2019, the species Azolla filiculoides, having been absent for several years, abruptly appeared in the mid-summer months. This species has the ability to biologically double its population in about 2.5 days. By late August of that year, this species began to displace the typically large populations of duck weed.

By October 2019, Azolla filiculoides dominated the water surface to the point where it covered the entire lake. (See Figure 2) During the winter of 2019/2020, Azolla filiculoides died back, with only a small population observed in the spring of 2020.

By the end of July 2020, it was completely gone from the lake.

Just why this species suddenly appeared and then disap- Figure 2. Abrupt appearance of Azolla filiculoides in 2019, shown here in peared is unclear, but it does suggest that a window of optimal bloom November 2019. conditions for this species (nutrients, temperature, pH, etc.) abruptly opened and then closed, creating a dramatic change in the appearance and ecology of the lake.

Another feature of interest from the 2020 data set was the effect of smoke on DO levels. Wildfires are becoming increasingly common in the B.C. interior and the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

Thick smoke has covered the Victoria area to varying degrees over the last five years of study at this site and this has negatively impacted oxygen production. This climatic influence, occurring in August and/or September, comes at a time when the resilience of the lake is at a seasonal low. In 2017, thick smoke was one of the prominent driving forces that led Figure 3. Wildfire smoke affects DO levels. to a fish kill and a lake-wide state of hypoxia. (See Figure 3) Funding for this water quality monitoring program was provided by Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. DO loggers and the AZFP were supplied by ASL Environmental Sciences.

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Coordinated response helped quickly restore Fort McMurray’s drinking water

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ocated at the confluence of two rivers, the Athabasca and Clearwater Rivers, the Alberta community of Fort McMurray faces the risk of floods every spring when the rivers thaw. This risk was realized in spring 2020, when an ice jam on the Athabasca River caused water levels to rise rapidly, leading to widespread flooding and water damage.

At the water treatment plant, flood waters rose high enough to bypass two flow control gates, causing raw river water to enter the drinking water system. In order to protect public health, a boil water order was immediately imple-

In 2020, an ice jam on the Athabasca River caused flooding and water damage in Fort McMurray.

mented. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, which operates the treatment facility, retained Associated Engineering (AE) to help recovery of the water system and coordinate the work necessary to lift the boil water order.

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AE’s project team coordinated with Alberta Environment and Parks and Alberta Health Services for their approval of the water system recovery plan before work started. AE was also responsible for executing the plan, providing technical support to the municipal operations staff, overseeing contracted field staff, documenting completed works, and reporting to the regulators. All of this was required to support lifting the boil water order in a staged approach as the work was completed.

Starting at the water treatment plant and working outwards across the distribution system, every reservoir needed to be drained, cleaned, disinfected and re-filled with regulatory-compliant water.

As the disinfection and cleaning was completed at each reservoir, clean water from it was then used to flush and disinfect each surrounding neighbourhood.

Following disinfection, water quality samples were taken at the reservoirs and key locations within the distribution networks. The team submitted sample

results and documentation to the regulators to lift the boil water orders progressively as the works were completed.

Project Manager, Jason Vanderzwaag says: “Our technical experts used Fort McMurray’s water distribution system model to demonstrate that a disinfection dose of 6 milligrams per litre free chlorine could be introduced into the water system. That, along with active flushing at the system extremities, meant we could achieve the necessary saturation of disinfection dose across the distribution network. We also used the water model to identify key monitoring hydrants (e.g., critical points in the system that would be the last to receive the disinfection dose) and late-flush hydrants. These are points that needed to be flushed once the rest of the system had reached saturation.”

Once the flushing plans had been generated, Vanderzwaag and his team provided technical oversight to the crews executing the work, including municipal operations staff and contracted crews.

Due to the long initial flushing period of

between 8 to 12 hours, plus the 16-hour disinfection time, the work was scheduled over continuous days, with crews rotating between day and night shifts.

Thanks to the commitment and rapid work of the field crews, the work was completed and all the boil water orders lifted less than 60 days after the initial flood event. This was much faster than the initial estimate of 120 days and was regarded as a significant success by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Following the flood and the initial water recovery works, Associated Engineering worked with the operations staff to perform a root-cause analysis, and identify and repair all the failure mechanisms that led to the water contamination.

Vanderzwaag says: “Work is ongoing to address these issues, as well as to mitigate future contamination that may result from more frequent and extreme flood events as a result of climate change.”

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WASTEWATER

Citizen science may educate public on pharmaceutical water pollution

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The Pollution Probe report, prepared for Environment and Climate Change Canada, was undertaken to explore the use of citizen science as a tool for engagement and a means of better understanding pharmaceutical pollution. The new report provides guidance on various sampling methods, shipment and storage, as well as chain of custody.

As citizen science gains popularity, the federal government has launched a portal to help provide guidance to people interested in learning how to do more with environmental monitoring. This ability to make more of a difference has led Pol-

Citizen science has become far more accessible in recent years through the advancement of technology, according to Pollution Probe. Credit: kurgu128 / AdobeStock

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It provides unique opportunities for individuals and communities to generate their own questions, collect their own data and advocate for the change they wish to see.

tions, collect their own data and advocate for the change they wish to see,” the report states. “It allows for those involved to gain a deeper understanding of their natural surroundings, and contributes to building an informed public that can advocate more successfully for the protection of human health and the environment,” the report adds.

Pharmaceuticals have been found in all of the Great Lakes, primarily in effluent or surface water downstream from wastewater treatment plants. However, compounds have also been detected in open waters, fish tissues and drinking water treatment plants, the report notes. Surface water concentrations of pharmaceuticals are often correlated with human population density in the drainage area.

Antidepressants, painkillers, birth control pills, antibiotics and endocrine disrupting compounds are often found entering the lakes through municipal wastewater, agriculture and fish farms. In terms of wastewater, medication can enter the Great Lakes from systems connected to homes, hospitals and healthcare facilities, landfill leachate and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

While wastewater treatment plants remove oxygen demand, suspended solids, nutrients, foreign materials, and microorganisms from the water, the removal rate or breaking down of the various compounds found in pharmaceuticals depends on the physical and chemical properties of each specific drug.

Often referred to as crowdsourced citizen science, the practice has become far more accessible in recent years through the advancement of technology, according to Pollution Probe.

“Environmental monitoring technologies and tools for sharing information allow citizen scientists to engage in the collection of data in new and innovative ways, and provide improved means for environmental agencies to use the data generated,” the report states.

Still, determinations often need to be made early, whether the intention of the citizen science effort is to provide credible information on water quality conditions to governments or academia, or to simply educate the public through opportunities for experiential learning.

“Consideration must be given to how those involved as participants will benefit, and to the complexity of the data gathering process and any associated costs,” the report states.

Another possible option for finding cost efficiencies is for citizen science groups to partner with, or complement existing monitoring programs.

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WATER

Alberta set for interbasin water transfer as communities added to regional pipeline

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new bill introduced in the Alberta Legislature proposes to construct one of the province’s longest regional water pipeline connections, to end drinking water quality and reliability issues for two small communities in central Alberta.

Bill 42: North Saskatchewan River Basin Water Authorization Act passed its third reading in early November 2020. If finalized, the legislation would authorize an interbasin transfer of about 175,000 m3 of treated municipal drinking water per year from the North Saskatchewan River to serve about 500 residents in Entwistle and Nakamun Park.

Both Entwistle and Nakamun Park are located in the Athabasca River basin. Under the Water Act, transferring water from one river basin to another requires a special act of the Legislature. Reeve of Lac Ste. Anne County, Joe Blakeman noted that the project would be benchmarked as the longest water pipeline in Alberta upon completion.

“Connecting Nakamun Park and Entwistle to safe, reliable drinking water marks a milestone along a 15-year journey," said Blakeman.

From issues with scarcity, to blue-green algae, to expensive treatment processes, or contaminant spills into local lakes from train derailments, many communities in the region have struggled to maintain stable access to quality drinking water.

Under the new proposal, drinking water from the North Saskatchewan River would be treated by EPCOR Utilities in Edmonton through a connection to the West Inter-Lakes District (WILD) regional water pipeline in Parkland County. The West Inter-Lake District Water Commission was created in 2008 with a mandate to bring potable water from the capital

New legislation could authorize an interbasin transfer of about 175,000 m3 of treated municipal drinking water per year from the North Saskatchewan River, pictured, to serve about 500 residents in Alberta’s communities of Entwistle and Nakamun Park. Credit: Pecold / AdobeStock

region to the member municipalities.

“We are proud partners and very supportive of the excellent work the WILD Water Services Commission continues to do to provide stable, clean drinking water to our communities,” Tracey Melnyk, deputy mayor of Parkland County, announced in response to Bill 42, which now only requires Royal Assent.

Regional officials had considered sourcing drinking water from lakes or groundwater, or even trucking in water, but “strong support from local residents and the business community” arose for connection to a regional waterline.

Construction of the regional water pipeline connection is expected to create about 135 temporary jobs in the region.

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WATER

Canada works to establish a new federal water agency

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anada has opened online consultations towards establishing the new Canada Water Agency, a venture to improve and centralize the country’s freshwater management under the direction of a more dedicated governmental authority.

The agency could provide a federal government perspective on freshwater priorities and ensure that federal policies and actions reflect freshwater objectives, say Environment and Climate Change Canada officials.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has released a discussion paper entitled “Toward the Creation of a Canada Water Agency”. It zeroes in on issues such as First Nations access to drinking water, drought, water quality and climate change.

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To be established in close collaboration with provinces, territories, Indigenous peoples, and other partners, the Canada Water Agency’s focus is on fresh water in Canada, recognizing that the government is already implementing separate marine initiatives.

With more than two million lakes and rivers, Canada boasts 20% of the With more than two million lakes and rivers, world’s fresh water and the third largest Canada boasts 20% of the world’s fresh water. renewable supply of fresh water at 7%.

Credit: avid / AdobeStock The country has 25 major watersheds, and these waters flow to all three coasts, have an increasingly profound influence crossing international, provincial and teron freshwater quality and the health ritorial boundaries. Canada also has one of aquatic ecosystems,” the discussion quarter of the world’s remaining wetlands, paper states. “Other influences include covering 13% of the country.

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SPILLS MANAGEMENT

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Catching spills before they hit the ground will cut costs

By Merrill Bishop

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he petro-chemical industry has invested millions of dollars worldwide to pour concrete slab containments at all their tanker truck loading and unloading racks. Likewise, many railroad tank car users have also installed or poured containment structures under or around their loading or unloading spurs.

But what isn’t calculated is the cost to clean up, wash down and maintain these “cheap” open containment solutions.

There is also an ongoing cost for “tainted” rainwater disposal from each transloading location.

A typical concrete slab poured for tanker truck loading or unloading is 18 metres long by 3.5 metres wide. They are not poured as a single slab and there are expansion joints of fibre material between each section. When these sections settle, the expansion joints are intended to retain the liquid holding ability. But do they?

Walk around these slab expansion joints on a clear, warm day and poke around in the groove. Are they stiff and do they hug the two adjacent slabs? Or, is there now a lot of open space parallel to the expansion joint? If you were to 20 | February 2021

pour water on the slab joint, does it disappear? If so, where did it drain to?

Many people who use tanker truck loading facilities have little understanding of what they’re “standing on”. A 20 or 25 cm thick concrete loading rack slab has at least 30 cm of backfilled gravel immediately under it. This “river gravel” bed is nearly always connected to the backfilled slab’s drainage ditches.

This unintended underground of crisscrossed avenues carries away not only groundwater from the area, but also provides an effective avenue for any seepage that “came down the crack” on the concrete slab. While each floor drain may be securely attached to the adjacent slab, the drainage will happen anywhere there is an irregularity between slab sections.

Releases of solvents and chemicals “eat away” at these between-slab expansion joints. As such, an annual inspection and recaulking may be a good investment.

Some tanker truck loading rack supervisors attempt to minimize the clean-up labour on their loading slabs by manually moving “sawed-off ” oil drums, or other shallow pans to where they think leaks will occur. Unfortunately, this often does

not work as it may not be clear where to position a manual spill pan. Under where the hose connects to the fixed valve manifold? Where the hose is connected to the belly valve of the truck? On the slab, in the area under the top connection dome of the truck?

Also, any veteran loading worker knows that a stiff, 75 mm hose with one end stuck in a 23-litre bucket, will likely tip over the bucket, causing a spill on the slab. Finally, moving a heavy open improvised spill container around is difficult and usually results in a release.

That’s why Trans Environmental Systems, Inc. (TESI) developed the Spill-Barrow™, which is a two-wheeled manually moved containment that holds approximately 200 litres of liquid. It can be smoothy inserted below a potential release location and removed without risk of splashing over the side.

Beneath railway beds there is usually subsurface clay. This natural barrier does not allow vertical seepage, so any water or contaminants that fall on the railroad track above change course and follow the ballast filled ditch under the tracks.

This narrow “rock filled” creek may flow for kilometres, until the railroad track crosses over a stream. Then, spilled contaminants are free to flow with gravity and pollute downstream areas.

Taking all these drawbacks into consideration, one can only conclude that it would be much better to catch spills before they hit the railway track, or the concrete containment slab.

But, how that’s done varies a lot due to the nature of the chemical or other oil products involved. The released chemical may have high viscosity, or it could be heated. Heated releases will quickly solidify on a cold track pan and overflow onto the ties and ballast and solidify there as well.

Releases during pressurized unloading may “squirt” away from the “bad connection” by one to two metres. These containments need to be positioned where the most likely releases would happen.

This can be where the drainage hose connects to the belly of the tank car valve, immediately below where the dome connection may be located, or directly under where overflow release valves discharge. continued overleaf…

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Nadeer Lalji takes the helm as Alberta South General Manager

l-r: Nadeer Lalji and Dale Loewen

Martin Jobke, P.Eng., President & CEO of Associated Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadeer Lalji, MBA, P.Eng. as the General Manager of our Alberta South operation. Nadeer succeeds Dale Loewen, P.Eng., PMP, who will take on a new corporate role as Business Process Manager.

Nadeer joined Associated Engineering in 2006 and has held roles of increasing responsibility. Since 2011, Nadeer has been the Manager of the Municipal Infrastructure Group in Calgary. He has led complex projects from the planning phase to design and construction.

Nadeer says. “I am thrilled to work with our exceptional staff and clients in my new role, to build on the success achieved under Dale’s leadership.”

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The longer or larger an open spill collection pan is, the more rainwater will be collected and subsequently disposed of. A typical open track containment pan can collect some 6,800 to 20,500 litres of water per year, depending on annual rainfall amounts. This can cost $2,600 to $7,800 per year to haul it away for disposal.

Closeable lid containment pans can cut haulage costs considerably. Also, they help avoid the problem of blown-in debris, like leaves and plastic bags. Although some cheaper plastic pan makers offer lift off lids, it takes a person on each side of the track to lift off 10 individual molded lid sections for a six metre pan.

Since railroads often deliver a tank car to a customer during off-hours, these sectional “plastic” lids have to be

drainage to a storage tank.

The TESI pan drains out of the track pan’s end wall, not a centre bottom drain.

This avoids the frequent problem of plugging caused by debris.

These rolling lids by TESI can be walked or jumped on and can be simply rolled shut or open by a single worker.

As such, they don’t get lost or blown away. They can be fabricated from specialized materials like 316 stainless steel TESI pans can be simply rolled shut or open by and can be designed to accommodate a single worker. the new Pandrol screw-down brackets.

Many years ago, the Norfolk Southremoved by the customer before tank ern Railroad purchased over 80 closecar delivery. able lid centre pans from Trans EnvironThis means the pan is left open over- mental Systems for their many switching night, or until workers arrive to put the yards. These easy-to-use units are still in lids back. During this time, lids can get service and have lowered the railroad’s blown away, or driven over, if not stored haulage and clean-up costs and their environmental liability. properly.

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STORMWATER

Scientists link tire preservative in stormwater to massive salmon die-offs

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fter years of research, environmental scientists believe they have identified a link between urban stormwater runoff and substantial annual die-offs of coho salmon after heavy autumn storms in the Pacific Northwest.

For decades it was a mystery why as many as 90% of salmon would die when migrating through urban streams in an attempt to spawn in the Seattle, Washington, area. This was pushing them to the verge of extinction according to the Governor's Salmon Recovery Office.

The answer now appears to be a highly-toxic undocumented substance derived from a common ingredient in rubber tires, thought to be ubiquitous in more than 1.5 billion existing vehicles. It flows into freshwater streams from roadways during precipitation. All water samples during testing contained a specific chemical signature associated with particles shed from vehicle tires in motion, the research showed.

Lead scientists, Jenifer McIntyre at Washington State University and University of Washington (Seattle) engineering professor Edward Kolodzie,

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During testing, tire preservative 6PPD-quinone killed salmon within five hours of exposure to concentrations as low as 0.8 micrograms per litre, scientists found. Credit: Bill Perry / Adobe Stock

made the discovery working alongside federal agencies, utilities and conservation groups.

“We had determined [the die-offs] couldn’t be explained by high temperatures, low dissolved oxygen, or any known contaminant such as high zinc levels,” McIntyre said in a December statement about the investigation.

“Then we found that urban stormwater runoff could recreate the symptoms and the acute mortality.”

As many as 10 of the state's 14 threat-

ened or endangered salmon species are not meeting current recovery goals, and five species are in crisis.

The scientists spent long hours isolating and testing molecules from some 2,000 chemicals in the tire-wear particles to identify whether a certain contaminant or combination of contaminants was particularly harmful. They narrowed it down to one named 6PPD-quinone.

During testing, 6PPD-quinone killed salmon within five hours of exposure to concentrations as low as 0.8 micrograms per litre, the scientists found.

In a statement following the release of the study in the journal Science, the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association announced that it uses 6PPD because it “helps tires resist degradation and cracking, which is vital for passenger safety.”

The association added that it is “committed to collaborating with researchers at the University of Washington and other scientists to better understand this product, fill knowledge gaps and determine next steps.”

Tire manufacturers recommended adding 6PPD to the Priority Products Work Plan for further evaluation.

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Challenging wastewater lagoon cleanout for a remote Yukon community

By Blair Benn

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ld Crow is a small Indigenous community located north of the Arctic Circle in Yukon Territory. It has a population of approximately 300 people, known as the Vuntut Gwitchin.

In 2019, Lambourne Environmental Ltd. was subcontracted by Wildstone Construction and Engineering Ltd. to de-sludge and remove floating vegetation from the community's wastewater lagoon.

There are no surface roads to the community, so all equipment needed to be flown in on one of Summit Air’s ATR 72 aircraft. This provided a challenge as most dredges are too large to be transported by air. The dredge also had to be capable of removing the floating vegetation material. Lambourne’s Operations Manager, James Dyrland created the final design of the proposed dredge, and a local boat manufacturer created the CAD drawings and built the pontoons.

The remainder of the lightweight dredge was built and assembled in-house at Lambourne Environmental.

The intent was to dewater the sludge removed from the lagoon using Geotubes, which would work very well for dewatering in such a remote location.

A small polymer unit was used, and all the equipment, polymer, laydown area liner and other required materials were transported to site on one planeload in mid-September 2019.

The Geotube laydown area was built along one berm of the lagoon, and an RPE liner was installed to control filtrate flow from the tubes and return it to the lagoon by gravity. Once the site was set up, the crew began pumping the sludge into two 13.6 metre circumference x 130 metre long Geotubes.

Cold weather forced the shut down of the project in early October as the lagoon began to freeze up.

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3 1. Lagoon sludge was pumped into two Geotubes for dewatering.

2. The dredging operation took four days.

3. The lagoon after cleanout.

4. All of the equipment needed was flown in.

4 until mid-July 2020, after a 14-day isolation period in Whitehorse. The equipment was brought out of storage and went to work removing the floating islands of vegetation that covered a good portion of the lagoon.

After four days of vegetation removal, the crew switched back to dredging the biosolids in the lagoon.

The project was successfully com-

pleted in early August 2020, having removed approximately 170 dry tonnes of sludge. When the material in the Geotubes has sufficiently dried, it will be removed and used as cover material on site and at the landfill.

Blair Benn is with Lambourne Environmental Ltd. Email: blair@lambourne.ca

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Project delivery in the Arctic hasn’t changed much since the Klondike Gold Rush era

By Ken Johnson

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ore than a century after what many consider to be the greatest “event” in the history of the Arctic, the Klondike Gold Rush, it is interesting to compare the delivery of projects during that era to today.

A Gold Rush era project of particular significance was the Yukon Ditch. It was a $3 million (1909 dollars), 115-kilometre, flume, ditch and pipeline project designed to deliver 5,000 miner’s inches of water (3,500 litres per second) for hydraulic mining in the Dawson City area.

The following excerpts from a site visit in 1909 by an engineer indicate the challenges with project delivery at the time: “The magnitude of the work accomplished by the engineers of the Yukon Gold Company may be inferred from an enumeration of the tasks completed during the three seasons since the first surveys were finished. These include a power-plant of 2,000 HP, with 35 miles of main (power) line, 18 miles of branch, and 8 miles of secondary lines; 64 miles of main ditch, flume, and pipe.

“All this has been done 3,500 miles distant from manufacturing centres, with an inadequate supply of labour. Some of the machinery that arrived had been ordered 18 months previously.

“During the season of 1907, over 7,000 tons of material was received, and it was inevitable that some of the parts ordered in advance, for immediate operations, should be delayed in delivery despite every effort.

A sufficient stock of parts is carried, so as to obviate delays from slowness of transport.

“Maintenance of a proper commissariat for labourers required some generalship.

An effort was made to overcome the uncertain supply of local labour by importing 320 men from British Columbia. Of these, 20 deserted on the way.”

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A significant portion of the Yukon Ditch was constructed using “steam shovels.” These steam shovels were delivered in the vicinity of the project by sternwheelers and transported to the project site by horse-drawn sleds (in many pieces of course). Photo courtesy of Dawson City Museum

neers in the 1980s, and led to the development of a five-year project delivery cycle.

The first year of the project delivery cycle is utilized for project planning.

This is a necessary, but often time-consuming and expensive step to establish the required lines of communication between the various stakeholders in the project, and to refine the project needs, and the project resources.

Time and expenses are due to the isolation of a project site, and the time needed to invest in understanding the cultural differences and needs of the end user. A simple visit to a project site may take a day or two of travel each way and cost thousands of dollars in airfare.

The consultation with the end user is an essential part of the first year because neglecting this segment of the work may delay the project delivery, and lessen the overall success of the project.

The second year of a project schedule is utilized for preliminary engineer-

ing and detailed design. These technical stages of the project may be characterized by the various technical activities with typical “southern” engineering such as geotechnical engineering, topographical surveys and background studies in advance of the design.

However, these activities require special consideration of the inherent conditions of the Arctic such as permafrost.

The design criteria that emerge from preliminary engineering include: careful consideration of cold temperatures, ice and snow, and how these are influenced by wind, darkness and isolation.

For example, the efficiency of outdoor winter construction in the Arctic may be reduced by 50%, due to the cold, and another 50% due to the darkness. In total, this means that winter construction may advance at about 25% of the summer working efficiency.

The third and potentially fourth year continued overleaf…

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material and equipment that fit into the aircraft. An emerging challenge for the Arctic sealift is the climate change phenomenon of polar ice pack deterioration.

This is creating large broken ice fields that can be a hazard to sealift navigation.

Other projects, particularly in the western Arctic, may have access to all-weather roads, or winter roads for material and equipment delivery. This allows for delivery during the winter months and for construction to begin as soon as temperatures permit. However, climate change is also creating a challenge for winters roads with shorter periods of safe ice road activity emerging in the past decade.

The final year of the project schedule is post construction and warranty. This period of a project is not without its own particular problems. These can include the ability of the contractor to complete deficiencies once their forces are demoA century ago, project delivery in the Arctic relied solely on water transportation for the delivery bilized, and general “bugs” that may of construction materials. The SS Klondike plied the waters of the Yukon River until the late 1950s, have to be worked out of a newly comdelivering construction materials 800 km downstream to Dawson City. It is now a Parks Canada pleted project.

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Another critical element to the final year is the operation and maintenance documentation and training for the users of the project. Arctic engineers in the past have not recognized that a completed project is a legacy that the community must operate and maintain for decades into the future.

Some fundamental aspects of project delivery in the far North have not changed in 100 years, although the technology applied in the project delivery (Left) In some respects, technology has not changed in 100 years because water transportation is has changed dramatically. Gone are the still the only means of construction material delivery in much of the Arctic, as seen in the delivery sternwheelers that plied the waters of of a package water treatment plant by barge, from a larger ship, to the community of Taloyoak the Yukon River to deliver construction (Spence Bay), Nunavut. Photo courtesy of BI Pure Water Inc. materials and everything else to Dawson (Right) Winter construction in the Arctic must contend with cold and darkness which significantly City and points in between. reduces the efficiency of construction. The replacement of a water line in the City of Iqaluit uses the However, delivery by water, or sealift modern materials of high-density polyethylene pipe with urethane foam insulation to endure the remains a fundamental part of the project cold and protect the water line from freezing, but machines are still required for the installation. delivery process in the Arctic, particularly in Nunavut, where there are no roads proof a project is utilized for project conProjects in Arctic coastal commu- viding access to the outside world. struction. Construction of roads, pipe- nities are faced with the problem that lines, reservoirs and lagoons is normally material and equipment supply cannot Ken Johnson is the director of limited to a window between June and occur until late July, at the earliest. This Arctic engineering for EXP. Email: October. Construction before or after is because waters are not free of ice until ken.johnson@exp.com this period is certainly possible, but the the mid-summer to allow the annual cold temperatures and darkness often sealift to occur. create problems, which may jeopardize Airlifting of materials and equipment the integrity of the completed project and is a last resort because it is extremely substantially increase the project cost. expensive, and very limited to the size of 28 | February 2021

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Climbing GHGs may stop many lakes from freezing, say York researchers

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ew research by Ontario’s York University suggests that if the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions aren’t drastically reduced, 179 lakes could permanently lose ice cover within the decade, then skyrocket to 5,700 iceless lakes by the end of the century.

The ice loss could even include portions of the Great Lakes, states the study, published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters. Large bays in Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, for instance, could be ice-free by 2055 if nothing is done to curb global emissions.

Ice is needed to curtail and minimize evaporation rates in the winter,

Large bays in places such as Lake Superior, pictured, could be ice-free by 2055 if nothing is done to curb the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. Credit: Tupungato / AdobeStock

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“In years where there isn’t ice cover or when the ice melts earlier, there have been observations that water temperatures are warmer in the summer, there are increased rates of primary production, plant growth, as well as an increased presence of algal blooms, some of which may be toxic,” Sharma explained.

Researchers say that increased greenhouse gas emissions will lead to warmer winter temperatures that will even surpass increases in summer temperatures.

Just a couple of degrees warmer will make the difference as far as the lakes gradually not getting cold enough in the winter for them to freeze.

The York team looked at 51,000 lakes in the Northern Hemisphere through the HydroLAKES dataset to forecast whether those lakes would become icefree, using annual winter temperature projections from 2020 to 2098 with 12 climate change scenarios.

They found that when air temperature was above –0.9°C, most lakes no longer froze. For shallow lakes, the air temperature could be zero or a bit higher. Larger and deeper lakes need colder temperatures to freeze, some as cold as –4.8°C, than shallow lakes, the research states.

“It’s pretty shocking to imagine a lake that would normally freeze no longer doing so,” said York postdoctoral researcher Alessandro Filazzola in a statement about the new paper.

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WASTEWATER ring and whether new variants, like the U.K.-originating B.1.1.7, are dominating transmission.

Officials in some U.S. cities have begun looking for wastewater evidence of variants of SARS-CoV-2, most notably the U.K., South African and Brazilian variants that have been shown to be more contagious than common variants of the virus.

Central Florida and Central Oregon have both benefited from testing for variants in community wastewater this month. While the testing cannot identify specific individuals infected, it can be useful to identify community hotspots.

So far, small pockets of variant cases have been confirmed in these states.

Officials in some U.S. cities have begun looking for wastewater evidence of variants of SARS-CoV-2, variants that have been shown to be more contagious than common variants of the virus.

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COVID variants detected in WasteWater prior to lab sequencing

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ariants of COVID-19 are being detected through wastewater testing prior to showing up in clinical test sequencing, a new University of Berkeley study has found.

In the new study, researchers sequence RNA extracted from wastewater samples, but there may be many different strains present because there are many individuals contributing to the sample. This makes it challenging to distinguish the SARS-CoV-2 genetic signal from the billions of bacteria and viruses people excrete every day.

“The way that we need to process the sequence information is complex,” explained the January study’s lead author, Dr. Kara Nelson, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California-Berkeley, in a statement.

“One contribution of this paper is the ability to prepare samples for sequencing from wastewater. Instead of directly sequencing everything present, we used an enrichment approach where you first try to enrich the RNA that you are interested in,” added Dr. Nelson. “Then we 32 | February 2021

developed a novel bioinformatic analysis approach which was sensitive enough to detect a single nucleotide difference. You can’t get any more sensitive than that.”

The study’s researchers developed a novel method to sequence RNA directly from sewage collected by municipal utility districts in the San Francisco Bay Area to generate complete and partial SARS-CoV-2 genomes. Twenty-fourhour one-litre composite samples were collected at four different wastewater interceptors in the area.

“Of everyone who gets tested, only a fraction of those samples even get sequenced. When you are sampling the wastewater, you get a more comprehensive and less biased data on your population,” explained Dr. Nelson. “It appears that we might be able to get an earlier signal in the wastewater if a new variant shows up compared to only relying on the sequencing of clinical samples.”

By understanding which strains of SARS-CoV-2 are present in populations over time, researchers can gain insight into how transmission is occur-

OTTAWA CLOSING IN ON VARIANT Wastewater continues to be a useful marker for tracking COVID-19 in the nation’s capital, where viral loads have plateaued since the start of the new year. But Ottawa, Ontario area researchers are still finalizing a way to adapt testing for the B.1.1.7 U.K. variant of COVID-19. That ability would give researchers a potential two-week head start to react to community infection levels prior to people eventually testing positive in a clinical setting.

New information from the collaboration between the CHEO Research Institute and University of Ottawa researchers with Ottawa Public Health suggests that wastewater testing for the variant, which first surfaced in the U.K. and is widely considered to be more contagious, may still be a few weeks out.

As of January 30, Ontario had confirmed 57 cases of the U.K. variant in clinical sequencing, with infections reported in new regions, including Halton and Waterloo.

Ottawa is one of the only cities in Canada doing daily wastewater testing for the virus SARS-CoV-2 thanks to the fact that the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre collects and treats wastewater from 91.6% of the city’s population.

Elsewhere in Ontario, Thunder Bay has just started its own wastewater testing for the virus.

In the Northwest Territories, the latest testing from Hay River shows zero levels of viral load in the community’s sewage.

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Innovative filter greatly reduces discharge of microplastics in wastewater effluent

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ven though the breadth of the problem may be hard to grasp, studies have shown that microplastics represent a danger to humankind and the environment. However, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plants equipped with the relevant filter technology are already able to filter out microplastics from wastewater, thereby drastically reducing their release into the environment.

Based on the current definition, microplastic particles are smaller than 5 mm.

They are broken down into two groups.

Primary microplastics are a component found in numerous products such as cosmetics and personal care products, as well as in cleaning products. Secondary microplastics are produced by physical, biological and chemical degradation processes from large plastic parts, i.e., granulated plastic bottles.

Microplastics can be released into the environment either directly or indirectly.

They can be released through water bodies and by land (wind, rain). Just like paper, plastic fibres and particles from clothing and cosmetics are flushed into all types of water through household drains, sewers and wastewater treatment plants (WWTP).

Our knowledge about the amounts released into the environment and the potential retention is, as of yet, still limited. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research dedicated the research project “Removal of Microplastics from the Water Cycle (OEMP)” to precisely these questions.

As part of this research, the INVENT iFILT -Diamond Filter was tested for the removal of microplastics fromWWTP discharge and mixed water overflows.

The filter is based on a revolutionary fluid mechanics general concept. The basic idea is to combine an optimized fluid mechanics design with the cross-flow filtration process engineering approach.

This allows a high hydraulic performance to be achieved despite minimum

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space requirements, yet with an optimum separation efficiency. The continuous rotation of the filter wheels, the effect of tangential-dynamic filtration that it initiates, and the sharp separation limit of the stainless-steel high-performance weave mesh utilized, provide for high separation efficiency.

During the course of the research project, GKD-Gebr. Kufferath developed a novel stainless-steel high-performance weave mesh, which was then tested using the INVENT iFILT -Diamond Filter.

The weave mesh that was developed features extremely small opening widths of 6 and 8 µm. They are the absolute pore size that guarantees no spherical particles any larger than the opening widths can make their way through the discharge of the filter.

The filter media primarily used up until now have featured an absolute separation limit in the range of 15 μm. The slot-like pore geometry of the weave mesh ensures excellent retention of particles. Openings in the mesh are larger than on the mesh surface, ensuring good regenerability.

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carried out at a large Berlin WWTP. Daily treatment performance was 247,500 m3, which increased to up to 600,000 m3 during rainy weather.

The biological treatment method included an activated sludge process with denitrification and biological phosphorus elimination. In order to create valid comparison values, the Diamond Filter was first equipped with a standard 20 μm weave mesh. This step already reduced the dirt load of filterable substances (AFS) from 5 mg/l in the inflow to below 3 mg/l in the discharge.

After retrofitting to the new weave mesh with a separation limit of 6 μm, the discharge concentration was then further reduced from 3 to 2 mg/l. In addition to increasing the separation performance, due to the novel weave mesh and the Diamond Filter concept, yet an even higher throughput capacity was achieved.

With a filter wheel, throughput rates of 110 m3/h could still be achieved when using the 6 μm mesh. In relation to the installed filter area, this equates to a specific hydraulic capacity of 22 m3/(m2xh), which is an absolute peak value in the field of gravity filtration.

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Measurements for microplastics showed that the total plastic masses were subject to considerable fluctuations even within one day. It was not possible to determine any system in the values.

While traces of plastic were found in the WWTP discharge, they were hardly detectable in the discharge of the Diamond Filter. Tests confirmed that significant traces of plastic even in the lower μm range were removed from the water.

For the mixed water treatment tests, the filter was set up in the mixed water overflow basin. Concentrations of filterable substances are significantly higher here as compared to the WWTP discharge. Even for mixed water, the iFILT -Diamond Filter with the 6 μm weave mesh was able to achieve a separation performance of filterable substances in excess of 99%.

These results are extremely promising. By using the tertiary Diamond Filter in WWTPs and thereby almost completely removing microplastics, adverse consequences to the environment and humankind can be reduced.

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How three municipalities are changing the game with level measurement technology

By Greg Tischler

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ew level measurement technology is increasing the safety and simplicity of widely-used processes found in every wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Radar sensor technology is making waves across the industry, proving to be more accurate and more reliable.

WWTPs have traditionally relied on ultrasonic transmitters, bubblers and floats. Each of these technologies were once considered cutting-edge, but in today’s world of doing more with less, they can require a lot of maintenance to keep them working properly. As radar technology has become more prolific, it has also become more affordable and cost-effective for WWTPs of any size.

LIFT STATIONS One municipality relies on 160 lift stations to move wastewater to four treatment plants. These lift stations are scattered across a large collection system, and every one of them uses sensors for level measurement and pump control.

One particularly shallow well was using an ultrasonic transmitter in combination with a submersible pressure sensor.

With the current setup, pumps were short cycling, running for roughly two seconds per cycle, which caused inefficiencies and put unnecessary wear and tear on the pumps. To remedy the situation, operators tried a new VEGA radar sensor, the VEGAPULS 31, paired with a VEGAMET 861 controller.

VEGAPULS 31 is an 80 GHz radar sensor for non-contact continuous level measurement. The radar’s higher frequency means the sensor has a much narrower beam angle, allowing it to only measure the surface of the water and avoid other obstructions in the well.

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The narrower beam angle of the sensor allows it to only measure the surface of the water and avoid other obstructions in the lift station well.

All radar sensors use microwaves, which, unlike the sound waves used by ultrasonic transmitters, can penetrate the polypropylene material the vessel is made of. This feature lets the installFLUORIDE TANKS Many municipalities add fluoride to ers simply hang the radar unit above the drinking water to reduce tooth decay. tank and make a measurement without One small city keeps a day’s supply of ever opening the vessel or creating a fluoride in a single 575-litre polypropyl- new process connection. ene tank. Installed on top of the tank, an ultrasonic transmitter measures the INFLUENT FLOW Another municipality treats wastelevel to monitor inventory and ensure a water for a population of about 63,000. steady supply of fluoride.

Operators had never been able to Like all wastewater treatment plants, the maximize the use of the fluoride day facility is required to track and report tank because of the way ultrasonic tech- the flow of influent and effluent. To do nology works. The installed transmitter this, they use an ultrasonic transmitter had a near zone, or “dead band,” span- to calculate a level-based flow measurening 300 mm directly below it, so the ment in a Parshall flume.

This measurement is out in the open tank could never be filled to the top. Plus, condensation on the sensor routinely and susceptible to fluctuating temperacaused measurement errors. Replac- tures, condensation, and even spider ing the ultrasonic transmitter with a webs. All of these can cause measureVEGAPULS C 21 eliminated these prob- ment errors with ultrasonic transmitlems. They connected it to a VEGAMET ters. Installing an 80 GHz VEGAPULS 841 controller with a simple display that 31 bypassed all of these issues because radar microwaves are immune to any operators could see at a glance the radar provides accurate and reliable measurements even when condensation forms on the radar antenna.

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change in temperature. Also, the narrow radar beam and state-of-the-art software are able to ignore condensation and spider webs that would otherwise impede the signal.

Thanks to the new radar sensor and its more reliable, consistent measurement, operators have a better idea of how much water is entering the plant.

A REVOLUTION IN PROGRESS No two collections systems, water treatment, or WWTPs are identical, but many of them use similar processes requiring similar measurements. Operators need reliable measurements to keep pumps running smoothly, maintain inventory of important chemicals and additives, and measure how much water is moving through their facility.

VEGA’s newest generation of VEGAPULS radar level sensors provides the reliability and accuracy operators need.

Each new radar is easily set up and configured using a secure Bluetooth connection with a laptop, smartphone, or

(Left) Since radar sensors use microwaves that can penetrate polypropylene, installers simply hang a radar unit above the fluoride tank to take measurements without ever opening the vessel.

(Right) The controller has a simple display that operators can see at a glance.

tablet. Once installed, these sensors operate maintenance free.

The VEGAPULS 11, 21, and 31 make non-contact measurements in a compact housing. The VEGAPULS C 11, C 21, C 22, and C 23 make the same measurements in an IP66/IP68 housing, meaning they will continue to operate even after being submerged in water. All of these sensors were specifically designed

for water and wastewater applications, and as radar technology continues to proliferate in treatment plants everywhere, an improvement in operations will follow.

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How climate change is affecting the consulting engineering sector

By Pat Coleman

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hree years ago, I was listening to my family talk about climate change. I realized that I knew a lot about climate change, but only in a very narrow area, which was greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment plants.

However, listening to the anger, the concern and the fear expressed by those in the room, I knew I had to learn more.

To increase my understanding of climate change, I enrolled in the University of Waterloo’s Graduate Diploma in Climate Risk Management program. The four courses I took are: • Climate change fundamentals; • Climate analytics; • Carbon accounting and management; • Business and climate change.

The curriculum of the business and climate change course explored the answers to three key questions. Firstly, why must business face up to the reality of climate change? Everyone on this planet is at risk from climate change.

Developing countries in the southern hemisphere and young people shoulder most of the climate change impacts, although they did not create the problem. Our businesses, with supply chains that cross the globe, are at risk.

Therefore, our companies are part of the problem but can choose to be part of the solution. In other words, we, as employees, decide how our companies will contribute.

Secondly, how does business face up to climate change? Our economy must shift away from fossil fuels if we are to avoid chaos. Governments will act, hopefully, for the good of all Earth’s inhabitants.

The government and other stakeholders will drag companies out of their silos to face a warming planet's challenges.

Smart businesses will not wait for this, they will be proactive and partner with governments and others to shift the economy.

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GEMCC 650/ENBUS 652 Business and Climate Change

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Climate crisis is real As a species, we are at risk We are in this together Each individual, including their government and businesses, are part of the problem and the solution

ü We must shift the economy to a circular low carbon structure ü Smart businesses will partner with governments ü Businesses must assess their risks, look for opportunities, and account for their actions.

Why? How? What?

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Operations: Reduce, reuse and shift Financial Markets: Face the risk before it damages the economy Insurance: Plan for a different future Marketing: Integrity sells, “greenwashing” will be punished Partnerships: Business cannot do this alone, they need to partner Start-Ups: Scale-up needs stable carbon pricing and government support

The curriculum of the University of Waterloo's business and climate change course explored the answers to three key questions.

address climate change? Companies must set goals, measure, and act. Companies rely on lenders and insurance providers.

If these two sectors fail to respond, the financial system may not weather the disruption ahead. Investors must walk away from projects that damage the environment and shift their attention to plans that change the economy. If the business sector remains in their silo, we are in danger of an economic collapse.

Humans changed the planet to suit us at the expense of other species and, ultimately, ourselves. We mined stored carbon from the Earth over a short period to feed our insatiable appetite for energy.

The carbon dioxide released became trapped in the atmosphere and dissolved in the oceans. Our climate started to change. It is no longer “business as usual”.

Our actions, our laws and policies, and our business activities changed the planet. The same actions, policies and activities can undo the damage and restore the Earth. If we suffer, so will our companies.

We must adapt to, and mitigate, climate change impacts on our companies, communities and families.

Businesses make a deadly mistake when they choose to be myopic, thus limiting their planning horizon to political and financial cycles. The global business environment is not stable. Business leaders must lift their eyes from their desks and look at their supply chains and their customers.

Responsible companies reduce their impact and engage their supply chains and customers in the process.

Climate change impacts undermine the most important principle of business, which is stability. Extreme weather events, average temperature increases, sea-level rise, expanded desertification and diversity loss threaten business.

Finance, staffing and supply chains are vulnerable to these physical impacts of climate change. The most complex finance planning tools fail when the past is no longer a reliable predictor of the future.

The best business plan becomes a work of fiction if a government passes a new law, the public turns against your brand, or a new technology disrupts your business model. Unanticipated costs are incurred when unprepared businesses continued overleaf…

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Figure 1. Stantec’s recent sustainability report.

scramble to deal with climate-related litigation or changes in insurance policies. Assets such as coal and oil reserves lose their value when the demand for fossil fuels plateaus.

Smart investors and bankers are spooked. They demand accountability, asking for sustainability reports, greenhouse gas inventories and long-term plans.

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Industry partnerships created indices to track a company’s risk and efforts to adapt or mitigate these risks. The Global Reporting Initiative, CDP, and others, provide these indices.

Consistent reporting increases transparency and accountability.

Chaos brings opportunity because the established players lose their hold on the market when they do not adapt. Agile companies shift their assets, operations, or products to capture a more significant portion of the market, while laggard companies flounder.

Unless the polluter pays, the economy does not shift.

Environmental regulations moved the economy away from smog-producing emissions and habitat destroying practices.

The government, in these cases, intervened for the good of us all. They will have to again by placing a price on carbon emissions.

Governments can choose to cap emissions and let the market set the carbon price (cap-and-trade). The other alternative is for the government to tax carbon and then wait to see how the economy responds (carbon tax).

Other mechanisms, such as providing subsidies, imposing regulations or new efficiency standards, and encouraging public pressure cannot, on their own, provide the magnitude of the shift required to hold the temperature rise to less than 2°C. A change will only occur when the polluter pays relative to damage their emissions are causing to the planet.

Figure 1 lists Stantec’s sustainability scores. We did well, but we can do better, because I can do better.

As much as I applaud both Stantec and my previous employer’s efforts, my decision to take this course and fund it myself was personal. I needed to learn more about an issue that worries my children and my colleagues.

A positive trajectory set by the company provides a platform for the committed to cause change. Education empowers the dedicated individual with confidence. Determined individuals can make our company’s aspirations a reality. Join me. Choose to be a partner.

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Study identifies wastewater management strategy for western Saskatchewan

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he Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte No. 501, located in western Saskatchewan, covers over 1,900 square kilometres and encompasses several communities within its boundaries. These include the Town of St. Walburg, Village of Paradise Hill, Onion Lake Cree Nation Reserve, the Fort Pitt Farms Christian Community, and the Hamlet of Frenchman Butte.

Historically, household wastewater was discharged to residential holding tanks, septic tanks, or lagoons. Periodically, wastewater from holding and septic tanks was pumped out and transported by haulers to various sites for land application. Recently, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment indicated its intent to terminate land application of wastewater in the next five years.

Taking a proactive approach to the pending regulatory change, the Rural Municipality decided to conduct a wastewater management study to investigate its options for wastewater treatment. They wanted to identify the most feasible way(s) to manage wastewater for the entire area.

They also wished to determine if they could meet the needs of several communities, without requiring each community to provide all of the wastewater treatment infrastructure. Lastly, the Rural Municipality also wanted to explore any options available to provide partnerships within their boundaries.

Associated Engineering’s initial assignment included an assessment of the area’s wastewater treatment and disposal needs, and identification of opportunities for developing a regional wastewater treatment facility.

Based on the recommendations in the wastewater management study, the Rural Municipality retained Associated Engineering to proceed with the detailed design and construction of a wastewater management system. This includes two new sewage pumping stations, one in Paradise Hill and another in St. Walburg; 32 kilometres of 100 mm, 200 mm and 250 mm high-density polyethylene www.esemag.com @ESEMAG

nities presented a design challenge. We built a hydraulic model of the proposed wastewater collection system, which helped to confirm the design of the pump stations, forcemains and the booster station for wastewater transmission. Due to elevation changes, we designed the system with a combination of pressurized (pumped) and gravity flow forcemains.”

Loewen adds: “The land available for Adding aeration reduced the overall land the lagoon also created an issue. We required to a sixth of what a traditional designed a system with aeration, which facultative lagoon would have required. reduced the overall land required to a sixth of a traditional facultative (not aerwastewater forcemains; two new truck ated) lagoon.” The smaller physical footdump stations; a new booster station; print of the lagoon also reduces the faciland a new aerated lagoon to treat waste- ity’s impact on the environment. water from the region.

According to project manager, Marvin For more information, email: Loewen, “the distance between commu- loewenm@ae.ca

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Stripping ammonia from landfill leachate to produce hydrogen makes economic sense

By Dr. Robert Eden

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eachate production is the scourge within every landfill manager’s range of responsibilities. With careful planning and engineering, a landfill team can contain and control it, but it never goes away.

Many years ago, there was a similar problem with landfill gas. In one infamous case in the United Kingdom, recognition that a covered landfill site produced substantial quantities of gas occurred when a property near to a newly clay-capped landfill, in the town of Loscoe in Derbyshire, exploded. A domestic heating boiler ignited in the early morning of March 24, 1986, in a property some 150 metres from the landfill. The whole house exploded.

The authorities investigating the explosion first looked for a natural gas pipeline leak. It was only after concluding that there were no such leaks anywhere to be found that eyes turned to the landfill.

Gradually, the awful truth dawned on city engineers that their landfill, recently covered to prevent problems with rats, birds and flies, was now the producer of gases with the potential to blow up any of the homes around the landfill. The quantities of methane being produced were largely unknown. Gas production estimation is now an established art, verging on being a science, but at that time there was little reasonable basis for even guesswork.

The first pioneers in the subject, such as Marion Carter and Associates who were charged with rendering the site safe, worked at the frontiers of knowledge. In the U.K., for example, when London Brick Landfill decided to collect the gas from their site, the discussion held was whether to use 12 or 20 mm pipe. Gradually, pipe sizes increased until they finally reached 250 mm in diameter. By this time, the motto for landfill gas had become: “Turn a liability into an asset.”

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The WENT landfill site in Hong Kong, showing current ammonia removal facilities.

Could the same be true for leachate?

Is it possible to turn this liability into an asset? Many minds have been exercised with this challenge but so far no one has broken through. Leachate remains a potentially troublesome problem with no clear route to becoming an asset.

AMMONIA REMOVAL FROM LEACHATE In Hong Kong in 1997, Organics Group constructed the first large-scale thermal ammonia stripper to treat landfill leachate. The WENT facility was rated at 1,800 m3 per day with a design influent ammonium ion concentration of 6,700 mg/l and a discharge requirement of 100 mg/l.That is equivalent to a daily removal rate of 12 tonnes of ammonia.

This situation was unique. There was a high ammonia concentration, a severe shortage of land and a great deal of waste heat available in the form of landfill gas, ready for use. Given the high ammonia, the cost of carbon source to run an anoxic reactor ran into millions of dollars a year.

The instruction with this first unit was to use as much landfill gas as possible, as Swire BFI, the then owner, would oth-

erwise simply flare it. Organics Group designed the unit with a landfill gas flow rate of 6,000 m3 per hour.

At the time, the concept of recovering ammonia to produce hydrogen was not thought of. The objective was to remove ammonia as rapidly and cheaply as possible and to destroy it.

AMMONIA’S PROPERTIES Ammonia is a good source for hydrogen, as well as being an ideal hydrogen carrier. It is a counter-intuitive fact that although ammonia only contains 17.6% hydrogen, for a given volume of practical storage, it holds more hydrogen than pure hydrogen itself. Hydrogen is a liquid at −252.9°C. It is usually stored as a liquid or as a gas compressed to 700 bar. Ammonia by contrast, is a liquid at either 7.5 bar (at 20°C) or −33.3°C. Two forms of ammonia are encountered in wastewater: the ionic form (NH4+) and the gaseous form (NH3).

The relationship between ammonia gas and the ammonium ion is: NH4+ + OH– ←—→ NH3 + H₂O Dissociated ammonium (NH4+) is converted to undissociated, or free, ammonia gas (NH3) by the addition of a base, such

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WASTEWATER as sodium hydroxide. As the temperature of the water increases, the amount of free ammonia gas also increases.

The balance of this equation is a function of pH and temperature: low pH and low temperature push the balance toward NH4+.

The ratio of ammonia in the gas phase to the total ammoniacal nitrogen, referred to as “f ”, may be expressed as: f = NH3 / (NH3 + NH4+) The relationship between pH, temperature, and “f ” takes the general form depicted in Figure 1. As the temperature increases, denoted by the direction of the arrow, the necessary pH to maintain a value of “f ” decreases.

Ammonia is currently the second most commonly produced chemical in the world (after sulfuric acid), with around 200 million metric tons produced in 2019. Nearly 85% of it is used for fertilizers. Although nitrogen comprises almost 80% of the Earth’s atmosphere, because it is inert, it is chemically and biologically unavailable for use in this form. Therefore, ammonia is used in fertilizers to provide the nitrogen source required to increase crop yields.

Ammonia and ammonia byproducts have a multitude of applications. For example, ammonia is often employed as a refrigerant in cooling systems. Compression converts it into a liquid with relative ease. When converted back into a gas, it absorbs heat, hence its use in

Figure 1. As pH increases, the ratio of ammonia in the gas phase to total ammoniacal nitrogen (f) increases. As the temperature increases, represented by the direction of the arrow, the necessary pH to maintain a value of f decreases.

refrigeration engineering.

The textile industry uses ammonia in the dyeing of wool, cotton and silk, as well as in the production of nylon. Household floor cleaners and detergents commonly use ammonia. Chemical process industry facilities use ammonia for pH control and to manage NOx. NOx, when combined with ammonia under the correct conditions, produces nitrogen and water.

Ammonia is also an important ingredient in fermentation processes as it serves as a source of nitrogen to encourage microorganism growth and adjust the pH. LEACHATE AMMONIA TO HYDROGEN The route from leachate to hydrogen

involves stripping the ammonia from leachate, distilling the ammonia to produce anhydrous ammonia, then cracking the ammonia to produce hydrogen and nitrogen.

Ammonia removal, in this case, can utilize either landfill gas, biogas or waste heat from gas engines. If these forms of heat are employed, the recovered ammonia is classified as “green” or, if waste material is used as the generating source, “emerald” ammonia. Unlike the vast bulk of ammonia produced and utilized in the world, its recovery will not result in the formation of greenhouse gas.

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WASTEWATER duced using renewable energy. “Emerald” ammonia is ammonia recovered from otherwise polluted waste streams. Distillation and drying of ammonia gas to produce anhydrous ammonia is a straightforward chemical engineering exercise.

Ammonia decomposition, or “cracking”, has long been used in industry to generate forming gas (3H2 + N2) With interest now shifting to the generation of high purity H2 (>99.99%) for fuel cell vehicles, the ammonia cracking and hydrogen separation technologies require specific attention, as traces of NH3 will irreversibly damage the membrane in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells.

This level of purification must be achieved either by near-complete conversion of NH3 or through post-cracking purification. Ammonia cracking is, therefore, an area of ongoing research and development, with improvements both achieved and anticipated.

Hydrogen management and use is a very well-established field of engineering expertise. At which point in the ben-

Stripping out the ammonia in leachate to produce hydrogen has many benefits. .

eficiation process the owner of a leachate exploits the ammonia product will determine the value that can be obtained.

At Hong Kong’s WENT landfill site, ammonia concentrations have settled down, after an initial peak of 6,700 mg/l

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in 1988 lasting several years, to 4,500 mg/l.

The flow rate, however, has increased from 1,800 to 3,350 m3 per day.

The daily quantity of ammonia removed is now 14.7 tonnes per day. This quantity represents 2.5 tonnes per day of hydrogen. However, cracking ammonia is an endothermic reaction which takes place in low pressure and at around 500°C. There are several key alternative designs of a cracker.

THE ECONOMICS Current conversion efficiency is in the region of 75%, giving approximately 1.9 tonnes per day of hydrogen. The pump price for hydrogen is in the region of $14 to $20 per kilogram, making the 1.9 tonnes worth $26,000 to $39,300 per day at the pump. Clearly, this will be discounted for wholesale rates, but the residual value will remain of interest to those who seek value from leachate.

With the cost for disposal of ammonia-leachate running into hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars per tonne of ammonia, the possibility of converting this particular liability into an asset is one that would be welcomed by leachate management and disposal players, as it would signify a considerable reduction in operating costs.

Dr. Robert Eden is with Organics Group.

Email: robert.eden@organics.co.uk

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St. Jacobs WWTP installs prefabricated modular insulated floating tank cover system

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he St. Jacobs Water Pollution Plant was built in 1971 to process commercial and residential wastewater.

As a result of increased demands on the 430 m3/day facility, upgrades were necessary for it to run as efficiently as possible with minimal downtime.

During winter, the aeration rollers within the oxidization tank would occasionally freeze up. This would force facility operators to shut down the tank and manually clear the ice from the rollers, resulting in considerable loss of productivity within the tank.

Layfield was contacted by the Ontario Clean Water Agency, who is contracted to run the plant, about installing an insulated floating cover to minimize heat loss from above the tank and thus prevent roller freeze-up.

Layfield proposed that a prefabricated REVOC modular insulated floating cover (MIC) system be installed in the tank. This would reduce heat loss within the tank and provide a more consistent, predictable environment for the bacteria.

The insulated cover consisted of 22 prefabricated MIC panels, in rectangle and pie shape configurations, that would provide an R16 layer of insulation over the tank. Each panel was fabricated at Layfield’s facility with 100 mm-thick closed-cell foam encapsulated with an EL6060HD Enviro Liner geomembrane.

INSTALLATION The prefabricated modular approach made installation very efficient. It took only about three days to install the panels, while the plant was kept in operation during the installation of the cover. Each of the lightweight panels was floated onto the tank. They were then secured to the concrete tank’s wall, using stainless steel eye bolts and lacing wire to prevent panel shift and wind uplift.

operators, which was attributed to the reduced exposed surface area of the treatment plant. This was an unexpected benefit for neighbouring residents and users of a nearby recreational trail.

During winter operation, the cover performed as expected. The tank’s temperature was approximately 5°C warmer compared to the previous winters, which RESULT eliminated roller freeze-up and shut Almost immediately after the instal- down. It was also noted that microbes lation, a noticeable reduction in odours within the treatment process performed was observed by the installers and better at the warmer temperature and www.esemag.com @ESEMAG

(Top) The insulated cover consisted of 22 prefabricated panels, in rectangle and pie shape configurations, that were secured to the tank with eye bolts and lacing wire to prevent shifting or uplift.

(Left) After installing the cover, operators noticed tank temperatures were approximately 5°C warmer and odours were reduced.

required less chemical conditioning.

This resulted in a more consistent and efficient operation.

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Can recycling technologies resolve the industrial water supply crisis?

By John Deal

around the planet and isn’t always where we need or want it. Higher temperatures, overuse, changing climate patterns, and a urn on a tap in many parts of the lack of smart reuse, reclamation, and conworld, and water suitable for human consumption flows out at 38 litres servation policies have created droughts per minute. Other less developed since the beginning of human history. economies make provisions for commuWhile all of the conservation meanity water use, even though it may contain sures we can identify are important and contaminants that have a near or longallow every member of society to have term negative impact on one's health. a positive impact on water shortages, Treating industrial wastewater is difficult because Still, some 2.2 billion people don’t of the unique constituents and contaminants it household water use isn’t really the probhave any access to safe drinking water at contains, and the varying volumes. lem. Industrial water use is.

Industrial wastewater is the aqueous all. That figure is increasing, in part, due Credit: IndustryAndTravel / AdobeStock discard from dissolved or suspended to an increase in population. But more constituents in water. This is typically notably, it is rising due to increases in industrial demands by 400%. retreating) planetary ice. This leaves from water being used in an industrial While 71% of the earth is covered with about 1% of our planet's water for ter- manufacturing process, extracted from water, only 2.5% of that is what we would rain use, by plants, animals and humans. materials, and/or cleaning activities that consider freshwater, and most of that is Our planet is a (virtually) closed system. take place along with that process.

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all freshwater withdrawals. That's a lot of water and a key reason why innovators are working to launch new technologies designed to treat and clean industrial wastewater. This means freshwater resources can be preserved for potable water, farming, etc.

By using some of the latest cleantech solutions, industrial wastewater can be recycled, so a variety of manufacturing plants, mining companies, and oil and gas producers no longer have to withdraw millions of litres of freshwater daily.

Canada uses about 80% of its freshwater withdrawals for industrial purposes, which amounts to 33 billion m3 per year.

The U.S. is the largest user of industrial water, withdrawing over 300 billion m3 per year. This is nearly half of all freshwater withdrawals in the country every year. America’s rate is over double that of China, the second largest, which uses around 140 billion m3 per year.

Industry is currently incentivized to focus only on what is required (regulations) and what makes the most money (to increase shareholder value). Non-regulatory/financial incentives are an entirely separate dispatch, so let's assume the following becomes a requirement.

One seemingly simple idea that is now gaining traction is to incentivize, and then in the future force industry to create closed water loops. Sometimes referred to as zero liquid discharge (although that term is inaccurate) closed industrial water loops limit freshwater withdrawals via recycling, treating, reuse and strict conservation measures. Like crowdsourcing, reduction of freshwater withdrawals by industry requires lots of people contributing a seemingly modest amount of effort to have a large impact.

Recycling does not necessarily involve treatment. Effluent dilution, or just reclaiming wastewater as-is for another purpose, is “recycling.” Reuse is just that, using a body of water multiple times for the same operation. Conservation is more complicated. Water is seen as a ubiquitous, inexpensive commodity, so the value of creating conservation measures at the plant must have more than a financial impact.

Treating industrial wastewater is difficult, because of the unique constituents and contaminants it contains, and the varying volumes. Municipal water and sewage treatment methods often don’t work well when it comes to industrial wastewater.

Large construction and service firms have traditionally been retained to build industrial wastewater systems and often they won’t adopt newer technologies and processes. The reason these traditional companies fail is that they bring to bear traditional water treatment technologies. These involve lots of land, chemicals, additives and old-fashioned methods. In fact, some bid their plant cost based on how much concrete they can pour, and how many of their people they can sell to operate the plant.

A “closed” system generally refers to a physical system that doesn't exchange matter with its surroundings. While not strictly adherent to that definition, industrial closed water systems can minimize, and in some cases, eliminate the need for industry to rely on freshwater withdrawals.

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ment, what contaminants are present and what will the treated water be used for.

What quantity (daily or monthly) reveals is what size of treatment system needs to be procured. Contaminants dictate what processes are necessary for effectively treating the water.

What the treated water will be used for indicates the standards to which the plant will be held.

Industrial wastewater requires specialized treatment methods, all working together in a “treatment train.” A typical modern industrial wastewater treatment train will treat for individualized contaminant classes in a stepwise fashion. For instance, treating wastewater at a coal coking plant would involve suspended solids, sulfur chemicals, metals and metalloids, dissolved hydrocarbons, VOCs and salts. Each step should be designed to optimize treatment of a specific contaminant class.

Investing in smart water technologies can be a win-win for everyone. These technologies ensure the future supply of water remains intact, and that there is going to be great demand, growth, and profits in this sector in the coming years.

John Deal is with IX Power Clean Water. For more information, Email: sales@ixwater.com, or visit: www.ixwater.com

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London protects its critical watermain network with pipe condition assessment

By Jay Shah

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any water asset managers are adopting a pyramid approach to pipe condition assessment. On a selected group of assets, the concept uses cost-effective methods to collect information where possible, and progress to high-resolution and highcost inspection options where needed.

This approach formed the structure of the City of London, Ontario’s project plan for its Elgin large diameter pipeline.

Following the successful inspection of the 25 km of steel and prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) transmission mains, the city was able to confirm that the watermains were in good to excellent condition and that they did not require any short or medium-term capital renewal projects. This allowed allocation of its limited budget towards watermains that had a greater level of degradation and need for renewal.

Home to more than 380,000 residents, London recognized the need for a proactive approach toward maintaining a healthy water network as it continues to develop, as well as the necessary increase in transportation projects. Many of these projects were taking place along the Elgin pipeline corridor, an important large diameter watermain network that provides approximately 25% of the city’s water from Lake Erie.

Taylor Eckert, project engineer for the city said: “We had some major projects, including a road widening and pipe life cycle replacement. By getting ahead of these projects with inspection and understanding pipe’s condition, it gave us the opportunity to piggyback on the larger transportation projects and save on replacement investment.”

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The inverted pyramid approach to an evidence-based condition assessment.

Overview of London’s Elgin feeder main.

time, meeting legislative requirements.

Following a comprehensive evaluation process, Echologics ePulse® was chosen to assess the minimum average structural stiffness of approximately 14.5 km of large diameter PCCP mains.

EchoWave® leak detection was used on 10.5 km of large diameter steel mains.

This segment, installed in the 1990s,

consisted of water mains with diameters ranging from 900 mm to 1050 mm.

The goal was to conduct a due diligence inspection to determine the current pipe condition and put forth recommendations for the city to make evidence-based asset management decisions to replace, rehabilitate, defer, or monitor specific lengths of this pipeline.

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eral expert sub-consultants to conduct in-depth high-resolution testing and review. ePulse provided the average remaining structural stiffness of each length of water pipe tested and identified lengths of pipe where significant structural deterioration had occurred.

These findings were paired with Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.’s structural evaluation and failure risk analysis result, to identify at-risk sections of the pipeline.

Based on high resolution ePulse analysis and stiffness measurement, there was sufficient data to show that close to 80% Field setup for ePulse measurement on distribution and transmission mains. of the tested mains appeared to be in good condition and will not require further investigation. However, periodic inspec“As water pipes increase in diameter, they also increase in tion and maintenance work are encouraged. The remaincriticality and complexity. Transmission pipes are site-spe- ing 20% showed some signs of deterioration and will require cific installations. Each transmission pipe has been designed attention in the future. to ensure safe operation, given local loading and operating The added advantage of this acoustic technology is the abilconsiderations. Decades after a transmission pipe has been ity to conduct leak detection simultaneously. No leaks were installed, design standards, actual loading conditions and con- discovered at the time of the survey on the Elgin pipeline.

After the six-week period, the city could move forward, sequences of failure may change significantly.

“Hence, understanding the current structural state and knowing that this critical pipeline was in good condition and operating requirements of each transmission pipe is a critical focus on budget forecasting, predicated on the life cycle of step towards making evidence-based asset management deci- the pipes. sions,” said Alain Lalonde of Mueller. ePulse technology combines acoustic data measured in the Jay Shah is with Echologics, a division of Mueller. For more field with information about a pipe’s construction to calculate information, visit: www.echologics.com the average minimum remaining structural pipe wall stiffness over the measured segment. The methodology employed is known as the cross-correlation method. As a pipe degrades, the velocity at which sound waves travel through the pipe decreases linearly, forming the basis for the technology.

Pipe assessment is performed by bracketing a section of pipe between two sensors that are attached to an existing valve or pothole. An out-of-bracket noise is then created by tapping on a valve, or directly on the pipe, via a daylighting pothole.

The field team measures the distance between the two sensors and proprietary software calculates the time taken for the acoustic signal to propagate between the two sensors. Wall stiffness is determined using the measured sound wave propagation speed through the pipe and comparing that value to the wave speed of a new perfect condition concrete pipe. This calculation takes into account the pipe and water properties for the specific classes of concrete pipe tested. For this particular project, all pipe properties were determined from drawings provided by the city.

Michelle Morris, transportation design engineer for the Check out the Stantec Water City of London said: “When looking into areas such as ease Webinar Series and resolution of inspection and low operational risk, ePulse checked all the boxes. Echologics also worked with us to forFrom PFAS regulations and treatment to the future mulate a grading scheme to quantify the pipe’s condition and of smart utilities, the Stantec Water webinar series explores some of the world’s most pressing issues, detailed next steps which should be taken for segments exhibone hour at a time. Visit stantec.com/water to iting each particular grading.” learn more and view past recordings. We hope to Echologics engineers also worked with the city’s water engi(virtually) see you there! neers to ensure a smooth migration of inspection data into their existing GIS database, which made it more accessible and Design with community in mind easier to understand by the asset management team.

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WATER

Charlottetown reducing water use by 13% through metering and conservation

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espite the population of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, continuing to grow, city officials say the introduction of water meters is significantly reducing local water consumption.

The city’s annual consumption was at one of its highest points when it soared to 7.2 million cubic metres in 2008 under a flat-rate billing system. Yet, even as the population climbs towards 40,000, residents used one million less cubic metres of water when measured in 2019, following a settling-in period of the meter program.

Municipal officials say the water metering program has almost been the equivalent of bringing in another wellfield to expand water capacity, and combined with new summer watering restrictions, has more than flattened the water demand curve, reducing consumption by 13% through all water conservation measures.

“The Water and Sewer Utility has done an excellent job in field. It has four water pumping stations that consist of 18 subeducating residents, as well as offering incentive programs to mersible pumps. Some of the water infrastructure that was reduce water consumption,” said Charlottetown Mayor Philip installed in 1888 is still in existence.

Brown.“The metering program puts control into the hands of the residents as they manage their own usage, which in many cases has resulted in decreased annual consumption,” he added.

The city began rolling out a mandatory water meter program in 2015 (following approval in 2013) under the banner of “Take Control”. It had the initial target of having meters installed in all homes by the end of 2019. The concept was that people would think twice before turning on the tap and ease the longstanding burden around water levels in the Winter River, the city's main water source.

The city also added its “Water Saver Champions” incentives so that residents could save up to $75 by recruiting a limit of three people to the metered system. Its $200 meter installation cost was also covered by the city, who contracted the meter program to Bevan Bros. Plumbing and Heating at a cost of $1.2 million.

According to residents who have posted in online forums about their water bills, some have seen their bills drop by more than 20%.

The city is currently charging an extra fee to the remaining 200 customers who don't yet have a water meter. These customers were being charged a $50 per quarter surcharge as an incentive to get metered. To further encourage these customers to get metered, the non-metered surcharge was scheduled to increase to $100 per quarter on October 1, 2020.

"Customers who are still not metered will end up paying almost three times more on the consumption portion of their bill than the average metered customer,” city officials said in ® an announcement.

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Hamilton conducts dead-end watermain flushing program using post hydrants

By Danny Locco and Dave Alberton

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amilton is a port city at the west end of Lake Ontario, with a water distribution system that goes as far back in history as the building of the waterworks in 1859. Today, Hamilton’s distribution system consists of two lake-based and four well-based sources that deliver water across 2,030 km of watermain through 24 distinct pressure zones, controlled by over 22,801 valves and with 13,568 fire hydrants.

Coupled with a sprawling population and geographical features that divide the city, Hamilton has one of the oldest and most complex water distribution systems in Canada. Because of this, Hamilton Water is constantly thinking outside the box to keep up with regulatory changes and best management practices and make smart infrastructure upgrades and program updates to address multiple problems whenever possible.

There are a few ways to ensure water quality is maintained through the system, once it leaves the treatment plant.

The primary one is that the water continues to flow through the system without the opportunity to sit stagnant. Deadend watermains are the enemy in this scenario and unavoidable in old distribution systems.

Typically, the older a city and the older the water infrastructure, the more dead ends will occur. In Hamilton, there are approximately 14,000 dead ends, 65% of which are not flushable because they do not have a flushing point, a hydrant or blowoff.

Hamilton Water did an in-depth analysis, with options that included upsizing watermains, completing loops, installing blowoffs, adding more automatic flushers, or doing nothing. To keep water flowing, they installed a number of programable automatic flushing units in key locations with good success.

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Post hydrants ensure the dead ends are flushed and are a very important tool to complete water quality flushing in case of an adverse water quality incident.

don’t like to have one running daily near their house. At $12,000 to install, they are also expensive and are a big contributor to non-revenue water loss. With Hamilton’s dead-end watermains being only 100 mm in diameter, adding regular hydrants was not an option.

The best solution was to add several post hydrants. These are mini hydrants, designed specifically for flushing deadend mains. They are small and unobtrusive, require little maintenance and are tamper-proof, which eliminates water theft and possible backflow contamination from such actions.

It is anticipated that most dead ends will only require one flushing per year.

However, as operators will be testing the water for chlorine residual during the process, they will determine which locations require more flushing and also fine tune the length of the flush.

“The post hydrant allows us to gather data on pressure, either in real time with a gauge or historical trending with a

data logger. Such water quality parameters as chlorine residual and bacteriological samples can all be easily retrieved by use of a post hydrant,” said Paul Horton, water distribution technologist for Hamilton Water.

The city has already installed 170 units since starting the program in May 2019, at an average cost of a little over $7,500 per unit. Suitable locations were chosen at the end of key watermains. Residents were contacted and site visits were conducted to choose the best site that was least obtrusive to residents and easily accessible to flushing crews.

To maximize hydrant life expectancy, Hamilton Water requested the hydrant to be coated with 14 mm (or greater) of fusion-bonded epoxy-coated steel, both internally and externally. To endure the cold winter temperatures, hydrants are self-draining and non-freezing, with all working parts serviceable from above ground to prevent digging for maintenance or replacement. The installation

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is straightforward with a 2 metre bury depth and takes the works crew approximately six hours to complete. A valve key is required to operate the hydrant after installation, preventing water theft.

The post hydrants ensure the dead ends are flushed and are a very important tool to complete water quality flushing in case of an AWQI (adverse water quality incident) or water quality complaint.

That said, they also have other benefits when it comes to managing the water system, which is what makes this project more than just another flushing program.

Horton said: “When we are called upon to shut down a watermain for planned construction or when we are required to shut down a watermain for emergency repair, the post hydrant provides a means of draining the watermain and gauging the effectiveness of the shutdown. Upon returning the watermain back to service, the post hydrant being downstream of the last consumer, allows for a convenient point by which to flush water and check the water quality. In the absence of this, the watermain would have to be tapped and a copper section of pipe brought above ground level (grade) to undertake flushing and sampling after the repair.”

It is not mandatory to flush dead ends unless they become a problem.

Some smaller municipalities schedule an obligatory annual flush, while others turn a blind eye and focus on emergency repairs and maintenance. The more dead ends there are, the more enticing it is to do so.

Hamilton’s flushing starts in the spring and continues through the fall (temperature permitting). Staff record how long it takes the flush from the hydrant to get to the operational guideline for chlorine residuals and records that information in the enterprise asset management (EAM) system to use for future reference.

The frequency of flushing each hydrant can now be increased or decreased, based on trends from the EAM. This customized approach ensures each area meets optimal water quality requirements and also gives water operators an opportunity to record any maintenance issues that need to be attended to.

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Some smaller municipalities schedule an obligatory annual flush, while others turn a blind eye and focus on emergency repairs and maintenance. The more dead ends there are, the more enticing it is to do so.

approach to not only address the historical situation of dead ends, but is committed to eliminating dead ends going forward and meet new standards by looping new watermain construction. The loop system has a 150 mm gate valve between the hydrant and where the 50 mm copper loop connects to the watermain.

Operators can leave the valve open and flush the hydrant to ensure water quality or close the valve to directionally force the water through the loop and out of the hydrant. This enables operators to address the water services that are tapped off the loop, ensuring turnover of water and improved water quality.

Hamilton Water plans to install 800 post hydrants, coupled with automatic

flushing units in key locations and to eliminate dead ends in new watermain construction projects. The city is confident it will stay ahead of tightening water quality regulations and most importantly ensure its residents receive the safest drinking water possible.

Danny Locco and Dave Alberton are with Hamilton Water. For more information, email: dave.alberton@hamilton.ca, or visit: www.hamilton.ca

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Robotic hydrodemolition equipment can speed up wastewater plant and industrial cleaning projects

By Keith Armishaw

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astewater and industrial facilities rely on high-pressure water-jetting machines for a number of specialized cleaning and removal applications to keep equipment operating at full potential. Enhancing efficiency for each task is vital for maintaining productivity and profitability. To help keep facilities running smoothly and optimize scheduled downtime, industrial cleaning specialists employ a variety of handheld and automated water-blasting equipment designed for these challenging applications.

Selecting the right equipment goes beyond how fast crews can get the job

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done. It must include considerations for safety as well as productivity. Additionally, equipment that allows an operation to expand service offerings without further investment is the best choice for continued growth and overall stability.

This has led a number of industrial cleaning contractors to invest in robotic hydrodemolition equipment from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

These cutting-edge machines offer a number of safety and productivity benefits compared to handheld equipment or homemade systems and increase contractor flexibility over highly specialized, single-application options.

IMPROVED SAFETY Cleaning applications come with a number of inherent dangers. Limiting crew exposure to these hazardous conditions is a primary concern for contractors and has led to the development of numerous automated options. The extent to which these solutions keep workers out of harm’s way varies, as does the amount of personal protection equipment (PPE) required. Additionally, the use of automated equipment might be limited in some situations, unless they have access to powerful robotic equipment.

For example, a contractor might be

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able to perform a basic tank cleaning application with an automated system, such as a rotating jet lowered from the top of the tank. But, what if the project requires a more thorough cleaning or the removal of materials such as paint, coating or concrete? To achieve the necessary power for this type of cleaning, contractors often employ crews in full PPE wielding hand lances.

This method significantly increases the safety risks for crews. Because they must constantly resist back thrust, hand lances cause workers to fatigue quickly.

A worker using a 40,000 psi hand lance must constantly fight up to 52 pounds of thrust (at a flow of 5 gpm) for normal operation. The Waterjet Technology Association recommends, in ideal conditions, a single worker should not be required to withstand back thrust of more than one third their bodyweight for an extended period of time. In poor conditions, such as low light, uneven or slippery footing and confined spaces found in industrial cleaning applications,

ous, though, is the risk of water jet-related accidents. Improperly controlled high-pressure water jets can cause serious foot and leg injuries and have even contributed to fatalities.

On the other hand, using advanced hydrodemolition robots for this same tank cleaning task allows workers to remain at a safe distance and operate the unit remotely. While this increased area of operation does not eliminate the need Thanks to a variety of attachments, contractors for PPE, it allows workers to safely comcan tailor hydrodemolition equipment plete the cleaning without donning full packages to fit the current—and future—needs body suits or breathing apparatus, savof their operation. For example, a number of ing time, resources and discomfort.

OEM attachments exist that allow for more Compact units from industry-leadefficient concrete or material removal in ing OEMs offer further increases to jobtunnels and pipes. site safety by eliminating the need for workers to enter confined spaces such as tanks and pipes. Some advanced models even less back thrust is recommended.

And, like all handheld equipment, can easily be broken down into smaller hand lances also come with increased components that can enter these tight risk of hand, wrist, shoulder and back and inhospitable environments.

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Remote operation allows workers to stay safely on the ground and away from ledges or fall hazards, and eliminating the need to erect scaffolding or fall protections increases overall productivity.

One type of innovative system features a lightweight, compact control unit and robotic power head with high-pressure lance that attaches to, and robotically moves along, standard scaffolding pipes. This setup is ideal for quickly covering large areas without requiring crews to work at height.

Larger hydrodemolition robots are another option. These advanced units feature an innovative steel mast section with a reach of up to seven metres that can eliminate the need for scaffolding altogether. Additional mast sections can be employed to extend reach for larger projects as well.

MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY Increased worker safety is only part of the equation when it comes to overall equipment effectiveness. Routine maintenance and cleaning, though necessary, is a costly undertaking. Minimizing the required downtime, then, must be a top priority.

Among automated options, robotic hydrodemolition equipment has proven to provide optimal efficiency, where applicable. Specialized equipment for applications such as tank, scrubber, or heat exchanger shell cleaning are widely used, removing workers from some of the most dangerous and challenging jobs.

But, these still require support crews that vary in size. A hydrodemolition robot, on the other hand, can perform many of the same applications with a single operator. This allows contractors to better utilize crews and maximize productivity across the jobsite.

For removing concrete, paint, or other coatings, powerful hydrodemolition equipment again provides maximum productivity compared to hand lances. This is due to the robot’s ability to handle the higher water flow rates and reaction forces necessary for successful material removal.

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For removing concrete, paint, or other coatings, powerful hydrodemolition equipment provides maximum productivity compared to hand lances. This is due to the robot’s ability to handle the higher water flow rates and reaction forces necessary for successful material removal.

handle 30 gpm for up to 312 poundsthrust of reaction force.

The increased productivity offered by robotic hydrodemolition equipment means cleaning specialists and facilities can optimize operations during scheduled downtime. Contractors are able to complete cleaning applications faster and with less labour.

SERVICE FLEXIBILITY Thanks to a variety of attachments from innovative OEMs, contractors can tailor hydrodemolition equipment packages to fit their current and future needs.

For example, a number of OEM attach-

ments exist that allow for more efficient concrete or material removal in tunnels and pipes. In conjunction with the robotic equipment, these tools allow for consistent cleaning or material removal on uneven or oval-shaped passageways.

Other attachments enable removal of concrete, paint, rust and coatings along an entire section of horizontal, vertical or inclined tunnels and pipes.

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By Brian Sutherland

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However, because of its industrial history, the Mississauga region’s natural landscape has been suffocated in the past.

Nevertheless, a key component of the region will be returned to its native state through a unique, extensive restoration project that will help revitalize its greenspace. Serson Creek, an important channel in Mississauga, will be restored

The creek is a key component of Lakeview Village, LCPL’s transformative 177-acre mixed-use community currently slated for development on Mississauga’s waterfront.

and returned to its traditional home and be reconnected with Lake Ontario by development consortium Lakeview Community Partners Ltd. (LCPL).

The creek is a key component of LCPL’s transformative 177-acre mixeduse community currently slated for development on Mississauga’s water-

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front. The restoration and revitalization of Serson Creek is a crucial milestone for the project and an example of how existing or historical natural elements can be revitalized and integrated into a community to enhance connectivity with the surrounding natural landscape.

SERSON CREEK OF THE PAST Serson Creek is a highly engineered channel running through the Lakeview wetlands that was realigned and redirected in the 1950s. It currently runs southeast through an underground pipe beneath the G.E. Booth Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to Lake Ontario. The channel was redirected when the WWTP was built, to convey the majority of the drainage directly south between it and the Ontario Power Generation Lakeview Generating Station.

SERSON CREEK OF THE PRESENT This unique restoration project will bring Serson Creek back to the surface.

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lishment of a trapezoidal-shaped channel with a range of bottom widths and depths to accommodate peak flows.

To minimize channel movement in areas where Serson Creek will run through Lakeview Village’s business epicentre, the Lakeview Innovation District, bio-engineering design principles and armoring will be implemented.

IMPLEMENTATION To support a thriving ecosystem in the surrounding natural heritage system, connectivity between Serson Creek and the greenspace in Lakeview Village will integrate a combination of habitats, including wetlands, woodlands, marsh, meadow and prairie, which were developed to reflect types of naturally occurring environments found near Lake Ontario.

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The implementation of the Serson Creek restoration will occur in two consecutive phases. Phase 1A and 1B include constructing the interim connection between the lands adjacent to the Lakeview Village site and the conservation area through an existing ditch along the former rail corridor. As well, relocating a temporary haul road and bridge crossing is necessary. Phase 2 will include completing the ultimate conditions in which the remaining portion of the realigned Serson Creek will be connected with the Lakeview Village lands.

SERSON CREEK OF THE FUTURE As of late 2020, several stages of the project have been completed. This includes the installation of erosion and sediment controls as well as the relocation of the temporary haul road, which is anticipated to be in use until 2024.

Earthworks on the project are in the preliminary stage, with channel connection to be completed in the summer of 2021.

This includes the majority of Phase 1A’s channel construction, stabilization and landscaping up to the connection at the adjacent lands, and construction of trails on the west side of the channel.

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Following the completion of the foundational work outlined above, the subsequent stages will comprise significant berming and low-flow channel connections to the rehabilitated channel in order to flip the flow of the new corridor, as well as the installation of a storm sewer stub. In 2021, the project will also be landscaped. Looking forward to 2024 and beyond, the haul road and storm sewer will be removed, and the connection will be graded, resulting in the finished restoration.

nity. This must be coordinated with the other demands on the street.

The pipe network is typically comprised of a four-pipe system ranging in diameter from 150 mm to 500 mm.

A connection to the plant would be required via a utility crossing through Serson Creek. While the crossing details are not yet confirmed, the approximate locations of the crossing are included on the plans to ensure agencies are aware that there may be additional crossings of Serson Creek in the future.

This unique restoration project will SERSON CREEK AND bring Serson Creek back to its rightful DISTRICT ENERGY home and will revitalize the surroundAs part of the sustainability initiatives ing natural heritage system, attracting being pursued by LCPL, district energy renewed wildlife. The revived chanhas been proposed in the master plan. nel and adjacent conservation area will This involves the use of a centralized plant become key components of Mississauga’s within the Lakeview Village lands that open and green space, and the revitalized will supply hot and cold water through creek corridor will significantly support a series of pipes distributed throughout the enhancement of fish and wildlife habthe community that will be used in lieu itat and native vegetation rehabilitation. of traditional boilers and chillers.

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Guide to Environmental Consultants & Laboratories A & A ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS INC. 16 Young Street Woodstock ON N4S 3L4 T: 519-266-4680 lcoghill@aaenvironmental.ca www.aaenvironmental.ca Contact: Dr. Ali Rasoul AECOM CANADA LTD. 105 Commerce Valley Dr W Markham ON L3T 7W3 T: 905-886-7022 www.aecom.ca AEL ENVIRONMENT 1705 Argentia Rd Mississauga ON L5N 3A9 T: 416-657-2367 info@aelenv.com | www.aelenv.com Contact: Adrianne Arnold

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AET GROUP INC. 531 Wellington Street Kitchener ON N2H 5L6 T: 519-653-0680 jmckenzie@aet98.com | www.aet98.com Contact: Janet McKenzie, Director, Environmental Services AET Group is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting, auditing and scientific services company providing professional services to the built and natural environments in the following core service areas: Air, Audits, Building Sciences, Compliance, Energy, GHG, Home Flood Protection, Management Systems, Mitigation, Sustainability, Waste, and Water.

AGAT LABORATORIES 2910 – 12 St NE Calgary AB T2E 7P7 AINLEY GROUP 280 Pretty River Pkwy Collingwood ON L9Y 4J7 T: 705-445-3451 communications@ainleygroup.com www.ainleygroup.com AIRZONE ONE LTD. 222 Matheson Blvd East Mississauga ON L4Z 1X1 T: 905-890-6957 rsabino@airzoneone.com | www.airzoneone.com Contact: Roy Sabino, Senior Air Quality Modeller ALPHA ADROIT ENGINEERING LTD. 17816 – 105 Ave NW Edmonton AB T5S 2H5 T: 1-844-423-7648 info@alphaadroit.ca | www.alphaadroit.ca Contact: Mohammadali Kia, PhD, P.Eng.

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BUREAU VERITAS 6740 Campobello Rd Mississauga ON L5N 2L8 T: 1 800-563-6266 www.bvlabs.com CALA 102-2934 Baseline Rd Ottawa ON K2H 1B2 T: 613-233-5300 communications@cala.ca | www.cala.ca Contact: Andrew Adams, President & CEO CAMBIUM ABORIGINAL 1109 Mississauga St Curve Lake ON K0L 1R0 T: 705-657-1126 m.jacobs@cambiumaboriginal.com www.cambiumaboriginal.com Contact: Michael Jacobs, General Manager CAMBIUM INC. 52 Hunter St E PO Box 325 Peterborough ON K9H 1G4 T: 705-742-7900 CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITORS 35 Lakeshore Blvd Rr#1 Gilford ON L0L1R0 T: 705-456-1255 oldjeepsteer@gmail.com Contact: John Sciberras, President CASKANETTE UDALL CONSULTING ENGINEERS 248-675 Queen St S Kitchener ON N2M 1A1 T: 519-745-5066 bob@caskanette.on.ca Contact: Bob Caskanette CATTERALL & WRIGHT CONSULTING ENGINEERS 1221 8th Street East Saskatoon SK S7N 3C8 T: 306-343-7280 cw@cwce.ca | www.cwce.ca Contact: Shaun McLeod, P.Eng., M.Sc. CBCL LIMITED PO Box 20040 14 King Street #420 Saint John NB E2L 5B2 www.cbcl.ca CENTRE FOR ADVANCEMENT OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGIES (CAWT) AT FLEMING COLLEGE 200 Albert Street South Lindsay ON K9V 5E6 cawt@flemingcollege.ca www.cawt.ca Contact: Barbara Siembida-Losch, Manager CHAMARAD STRATEGIES ENVIRONNEMENTALES 4430 Ave Papineau Montreal QC H2H 1T8 CHISHOLM FLEMING & ASSOCIATES 301-317 Renfrew Dr Markham ON L3R 9S8 T: 905-474-1458 cfa@chisholmfleming.com Contact: R.G. Chisholm, P.Eng.

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EMSL ANALYTICAL INC. 200 Route 130 North Cinnaminson NJ 8077 ENGLOBE 1821 Albion Rd Unit 7 Toronto ON M9W 5W8 T: 416-213-1060 tewfik.atia@englobecorp.com www.englobecorp.com/canada Contact: Tewfik Atia - VP Operations ENVIONX INC. - ENVIRONMENTAL MARKETING CONSULTANTS Waterloo ON T: 519-808-9844 mdraeger@envionx.com | www.envionx.com Contact: Martin Draeger, B.E.S., Founder, Senior Consultant ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS CONSULTANTS 33 Wanita Rd Mississauga ON L5G 1B3 T: 905-271-2845 john.nicholson@ebccanada.com Contact: John Nicholson ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SERVICES INC. 411 Arthur Street South Elmira ON N3B 2P7 T: 519-504-1205 tim.boose@sympatico.ca Contact: Tim Boose ENVIRONMENTAL ODOUR CONSULTING 1492 Wallace Rd Unit 9 Oakville ON L6L 2Y2 T: 647-988-5814 bokowa.anna@environmentalodourconsulting.com www.environmentalodourconsulting.com Contact: Anna Bokowa, President ENVIROPASS EXPERTISE INC. 211 – 1750 St-Louis Montreal QC H4L 5N4 T: 514-887-7871 info@enviropass.ca | www.enviropass.ca Contact: Aury Hathout ENVIROSIM ASSOCIATES LTD. 114A – 175 Longwood Rd South Hamilton ON L8P 0A1 T: 905-481-2607 bye@envirosim.com | www.envirosim.com Contact: Christopher Bye

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ETCOS ENVIRONMENTAL 96 Terrosa Rd Markham ON L3S 2N1 T: 905-471-9890 info@etcoscanada.com | www.etcoscanada.com Contact: Ravi Sharma

ETO ENGINEERING 9030 Leslie Street Richmond Hill ON L4B 1G2 T: 289-637-2700 x202 hwang@etoengineering.ca | www.etoengineering.ca Contact: Hailin Wang, P.Eng. Partner, Project Manager EUROFINS ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING CANADA 8-146 Colonnade Rd Ottawa ON K2E 7Y1 T: 613-727-5692 infocanada@eurofins.com | www.eurofins.ca Contact: Katerina Delayer

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ENVIROTECH ASSOCIATES LIMITED 217 Consortium Crt London ON N6E 2S8 T: 519-601-8130 www.envirotechbiz.com ENVIROWEST CONSULTANTS INC. 101 – 1515 Brdway St Port Coquitlam BC V3C 6M2 www.envirowest.ca

Innovative, Fit-for-purpose Solutions ERAMOSA ENGINEERING INC. 4-650 Woodlawn Rd W Block C Guelph ON N1K 1B8 T: 519-763-7774 david.chamberlain@eramosa.com www.eramosa.com Contact: David Chamberlain Since 1998 Eramosa has been providing our clients with specialists in the areas of SCADA, process control, instrumentation, automation, information technology, and networking. We have expertise in planning, project management, conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design, as well as in the implementation of technology solutions using both traditional and alternative

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GROUPE STAVIBEL INC. 1271 7E Rue Val-d'Or QC J9P 3S1 GUNNELL ENGINEERING LTD. 1110 Stellar Dr Unit #106 Newmarket ON L3Y 7B7 T: 905-868-9400 liz@gunnellengineering.com Contact: Elizabeth Lew, Operations Manager EXP SERVICES INC. 100 – 2650 Queensview Dr Ottawa ON K2B 8H6 T: 780-984-9085 ken.johnson@exp.com | www.exp.com Contact: Ken Johnson, Director of Arctic Engineering EXP Services Inc. is a multidisciplinary engineering firm with 3,500 employees across North America. EXP has served the communities of the Nunavut Territory for over 40 years with our extensive knowledge and experience with delivering multidisciplinary projects in the Arctic. We take great pride in the reputation we have earned as being a local, dynamic team of professionals who work with the people of the Arctic to drive continuous improvement within their communities.

FIRST NATIONS ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD. PO Box 280 Ohsweken ON N0A 1M0 www.fnesl.ca FUNDY ENGINEERING & CONSULTING LTD. 27 Wellington Row Saint John NB E2L 3H4 www.fundyeng.com G3 CONSULTING LTD. 206-8501 162 Street Surrey BC V4N 1B2 T: 604-598-8501 whannon@g3consulting.com Contact: Wendy Hannon, Office Administrator GENEMIS LABORATORIES INC. 1379 Colborne St East Brantford ON N3T 5M1 T: 519-870-9742 www.genemis.ca GEOPAC INC. 101-12391 Horseshoe Way Richmond BC V7A 4X6 T: 604-241-7151 wwong@geopac.ca Contact: Wendy Wong GHD 455 Phillip St Waterloo ON N2L 3X2 T: 519-884-0510 www.ghd.com GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING INC. 10312 N Holly Rd Holly MI 48442 T: 231-360-3971 akorreck@globaleei.com Contact: Alaina Korreck GLOBE SERIES 578-999 Canada Pl World Trade Centre Vancouver BC V6C 3E1 T: 604-695-5001 GM BLUEPLAN 2-650 Woodlawn Rd W Block C Guelph ON N1K 1B8 www.gmblueplan.ca GOLDER ASSOCIATES LTD. 100 Scotia Ct Whitby ON L1N 8Y6 GROUNDWATER ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. 303-8800 Dufferin Street Concord ON L4P 0C5 www.gemservicesinc.com

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INTERNATIONAL WATER CONSULTANTS LTD. PO Box 310 – 342 Bayview Dr Barrie ON L4M 4T4 T: 705-733-0111 ISL ENGINEERING 4015 7 Street SE Calgary AB T2G 2Y9 www.islengineering.com J.K. ENGINEERING LTD. 320 – 7930 Bowness Rd NW Calgary AB T3B 0H3 T: 403-247-1777 www.jkeng.ca

HEMMERA ENVIROCHEM INC. 4730 Kingsway Floor 18 Burnaby BC V5H 0C6 T: 604-669-0424 lesley.stefanski@hemmera.com www.hemmera.com Contact: Lesley Stefanski, Marketing and Communications Associate Hemmera, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ausenco, is a leading Canadian environmental consultancy valued for our expertise and boutique approach. Our highly respected professionals have created opportunities for sustainable growth and balanced development for our clients. With a reputation for integrity and technical excellence, Hemmera offers progressive environmental services in Site Assessment and Remediation, Environmental Planning and Ecology, Human Environment, and Geomatics.

J.L. RICHARDS & ASSOCIATES LTD. 864 Lady Ellen Pl Ottawa ON K1Z 5M2 T: 613-728-3571 www.jlrichards.ca Contact: Brian Hein P.Eng. JACOBS 400 – 245 Consumers Rd Toronto ON M2J 1R3 T: 416-499-9000 www.jacobs.com JADE ACOUSTICS INC. 411 Confederation Pkwy Concord ON L4K 0A8 T: 905-660-2444 general@jadeacoustics.com Contact: Dalila C. Giusti, Principal/Owner JFM ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED 1 – 318 Neptune Crescent London ON N6M 1A1 T: 519-951-9191 info@jfmel.com Contact: Frank Colozza, M.Sc., P.Geo., Principal & Senior Hydrogeologist

HEROLD ENGINEERING LTD. 3701 Shenton Rd Nanaimo BC V9T 2H1 www.heroldengineering.com HGC ENGINEERING 203 – 2000 Argentia Rd 1 Mississauga ON L5N 1P7

JOHANSSON ENGINEERING LTD. #9 16728 115 Street NW Edmonton AB T5X 6G6 T: 780-476-9670 johanssonengineering@shaw.ca www.johansson.engineering Contact: Bob Johansson

HYDRATEK & ASSOCIATES 216 Chrislea Rd Suite 204 Vaughan ON L4L 8S5 T: 416-238-7681 x480 d.radulj@hydratek.com | www.hydratek.com Contact: Djordje Radulj, M.A.Sc., P.Eng. (ON, AB) HydraTek specializes in hydraulic and energy investigations in water and wastewater systems.

With its roots in hydraulic transient analysis, its service offering has expanded into field testing and data collection, pump performance and efficiency testing, computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modelling, amongst other specialized activities. In addition, HydraTek also offers education, training and research services, enjoying strong linkages with the University of Toronto. Based in the Toronto area, HydraTek has provided analytical and field services on assignments throughout Ontario, across Canada, and internationally since its origination in 1988.

HYDROMANTIS ENVIRONMENTAL SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC. 1601 – 1 James Street South Hamilton ON L8P 4R5 T: 905-522-0012 x224 beres@hydromantis.com Contact: Robert P Beres, Executive VP

JOHN G. PAYNE & ASSOCIATES LTD. 7 Black Willow Court Richmond Hill ON L4E 2M7 T: 905-773-0593 johnpayne@jgpa.ca Contact: John Payne, P.Eng, President JOHNSTON-VERMETTE GROUPE CONSEIL INC. 6110 Rue Christophe-Pelissier Trois-Rivieres QC G9A 5C9 KELLER ENGINEERING 1001 1 Street SE Calgary AB T2G 5G3 T: 403-471-3492 info@kellerengineering.com www.kellerengineering.com Contact: Heinz Keller KERR WOOD LEIDAL ASSOCIATES LTD. 200-4185A Still Creek Dr Burnaby BC V5C 6G9 T: 604-294-2088 www.kwl.ca KGS GROUP CONSULTING ENGINEERS 3rd Fl - 865 Waverley St Winnipeg MB R3T 5P4 T: 204-896-1209 www.kgsgroup.com KLOHN CRIPPEN BERGER LTD. 500 – 2618 Hopewell Pl NE Calgary AB T1Y 7J7 www.klohn.com

INDOOR ANALYTICS, INC. 18607 Village Fountain Dr Germantown MD 20874

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KNIGHT PIESOLD LTD. 1400-750 Pender St W West Vancouver BC V6C 2T8 www.knightpiesold.com MALROZENGINEERING INC. 308 Wellington St 2nd Floor Kingston ON K7K 7A8 www.malroz.com MAPLE KEY LABS, INC. London ON chris.degroot@maplekeylabs.com www.maplekeylabs.com Contact: Christopher DeGroot, CEO

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P MODDLE CONSULTING LTD. 6460 Riverside Dr Melbourne ON N0L 1T0 phil@pmoddleconsulting.com www.pmoddleconsulting.com Contact: Phil Moddle, P. Geo., Senior Consultant PARACEL LABORATORIES LTD. 2-318 Neptune Crescent London ON N6M 1A1 T: 1-800-749-1947 dvanbakel@paracellabs.com Contact: Dan Van Bakel (Business Development Manager-Southwestern Ontario)

MATRIX SOLUTIONS Suite 600 214 ‑ 11th Ave SW Calgary AB T2R 0K1 T: 403-237-0606 info@matrix-solutions.com www.matrix-solutions.com

PARSONS INC. 100 – 1223 Michael St North Ottawa ON K1J 7T2 T: 613-738-4160 www.parsons.com

MCELHANNEY CONSULTING SVCS LTD. 100 402 – 11th Ave SE Calgary AB T2G 0Y4 www.mcelhanney.com

PETO MACCALLUM LTD. 165 Cartwright Ave Toronto ON M6A 1V5 www.petomaccallum.com

MCINTOSH PERRY 115 Walgreen Rd RR #3 Carp ON K0A 1L0 www.mcintoshperry.com

PGL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS 1500-1185 Georgia St W Vancouver BC V6E 4E6 www.pggroup.com

MONTROSE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP LTD. 210-704 Mara Street Point Edward ON N7V 1X4 T: 519-336-4101 x237 www.montrose-env.com

PILOT PERFORMANCE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT INC. 7-27111 0 Ave Aldergrove BC V4W 2S9 T: 604-381-3313 jpilot@pilotims.com Contact: Jayne Pilot, President

MORRISON ENVIRONMENTAL LTD. 1-1087 Meyerside Dr Mississauga ON L5T 1J4 T: 905-564-8944 MPE ENGINEERING LTD. 300-714 - 5th Ave South Lethbridge AB T1J 0V1 T: 403-329-3442 lethbridge@mpe.ca | www.mpe.ca Contact: Tannis Day MSR SOLUTIONS INC. 125 – 662 Goldstream Ave Victoria BC V9B 0N8 www.msrsolutions.ca MTE CONSULTANTS INC. 520 Bingemans Centre Dr Kitchener ON N2B 3X9 T: 519-743-6500 dwilhelm@mte85.com | www.mte85.com Contact: Dave Wilhelm MYM CONSULTING SERVICES 617 Fothergill Blvd Burlington ON L7L 6E3 T: 905-333-3623 mymconsulting@sympatico.ca www.mymconsulting.ca Contact: Michael Mark NADINE INTERNATIONAL INC. 2325 Skymark Ave Mississauga ON L4W 5A9 T: 905-602-1850 info@nadineintl.on.ca | www.nadineintl.on.ca NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (NRC) 4250 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver BC V6T 1W5 T: 604-221-3157 dann.chow@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Contact: Dann Chow, Portfolio Business Advisor OGEE SOLUTIONS INC. 501 – 77 City Centre Dr E Tower Mississauga ON L5B 1M5 oliver@ogeesolutions.com www.ogeesolutions.com Contact: Oliver U. Gonzalez, P.Eng. ORTECH ENVIRONMENTAL 804 Southdown Rd Mississauga ON L5J 2Y4

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PINCHIN LTD. 2470 Milltower Ct Mississauga ON L5N 7W5 T: 905-363-1396 ldrisdelle@pinchin.com | www.pinchin.com Contact: Linda Drisdelle PINTER & ASSOCIATES LTD. 710A 48th Street East Saskatoon SK S7K 5B4 T: 306-244-1710 dustin.hicke@pinter.ca | www.pinter.ca Contact: Dustin Hicke – Saskatoon Office Manager POLLUTECH ENVIROQUATICS LIMITED 122 – 704 Mara St Point Edward ON N7V 1X4 T: 519-339-8787 www.pollutech.ca PREVENTION AND REGULATORY SOLUTIONS LTD. PO Box 322 Maitland ON K0E 1P0 T: 613-348-3403 info@pandrs.com | www.pandrs.com Contact: John McGeough, President

R.E. POISSON ENGINEERING INC. 200-55 Cork St E Guelph ON N1H 2W7 T: 519-767-2004 robert@repoisson.com | www.repoisson.com Contact: Robert Poisson, P.Eng., President R.E. Poisson Engineering has been providing engineering services to the municipal and industrial markets since 2001. Services include water and wastewater process design, process mechanical design, process controls, project management, environmental assessments and contract administration. We also have expertise in water and wastewater policy management, and sewer use bylaw administration.

R.V. ANDERSON ASSOCIATES LIMITED 300 – 2001 Sheppard Ave E Toronto ON M2J 4Z8 T: 416-497-8600 toronto@rvanderson.com | www.rvanderson.com Contact: Shawn Scott, Zoran Filinov, Vincent Nazareth, Peter Langan, Nick Palomba Environmental and infrastructure specialists: planning and management, design and construction, operations and optimization services for water, wastewater, transportation and urban development. Branches: Halton, Halifax, London, Niagara, Ottawa, Sudbury, Moncton, Fredericton and St. John’s.

R.J. BURNSIDE & ASSOCIATES LIMITED 15 Townline Orangeville ON L9W 3R4 T: 519-941-5331 RED LEA ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION 14 Mintwood Court Brampton ON L6Z 3K2 T: 905-495-0926 kevin.ridley@redlea.ca | www.redlea.ca Contact: Kevin Ridley RICE RESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES 9333 – 41 Ave NW Edmonton AB T6E 6R5 T: 780-469-1356 www.riceresource.com RISKCHECK ENVIRONMENTAL LTD. 2235 Sheppard Ave East Toronto ON M2J 5B5 T: 416-640-2444 www.riskcheckinc.com RIVERCOURT ENGINEERING INC. 4 Beechwood Cres Toronto ON M4K 2K8 T: 647-479-4104 info@rivercourt.ca | www.rivercourt.ca Contact: Andrew Hellebust, President RJC ENGINEERS 500-1816 Crowchild Tr NW Calgary AB T2M 3Y7 T: 403-283-5073 info@rjc.ca | www.rjc.ca ROBINSON CONSULTANTS INC. 350 Palladium Dr Ottawa ON K2V 1A8 T: 613-592-6060 x104 ajrobinson@rcii.com Contact: Andrew Robinson, Chairman RWDI 600 Southgate Dr Guelph ON N1G 4P6 T: 519-823-1311 x2342 kyla.rowntree@rwdi.com | www.rwdi.com Contact: Kyla Rowntree, Business Development Coordinator SAFETECH ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED 14-3045 Southcreek Rd Mississauga ON L4X 2X7 T: 905-624-2722 pwarren@safetechenv.com Contact: Philip I. Warren SANEXEN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. 200-9935 De Catania Ave Brossard QC J4Z 3V4 kcote@sanexen.com SARAFINCHIN ASSOCIATES LTD. 238 Galaxy Blvd Toronto ON M9W 5R8 T: 416-674-1770 geoeng@sarafinchin.com Contact: Murray Sarafinchin, Dr. Myint Win Bo

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SASKATCHEWAN RESEARCH COUNCIL 125-15 Innovation Blvd Saskatoon SK S7N 2X8 T: 306-933-5400 info@src.sk.ca | www.src.sk.ca SCHAEFFERS CONSULTING ENGINEERS 6 Ronrose Dr Concord ON L4K 4R3 www.schaeffers.com SCHEFFER ANDREW LTD. 12204 -145 Street Edmonton AB T5L 4V7 www.schefferandrew.com SCO-TERRA CONSULTING GROUP LIMITED 321 Dufferin Ave London ON N6B 1Z3 T: 519-434-0278 rpellerin@scoterra.com | www.scoterra.com Contact: Richard J. Pellerin, P. Eng., Principal SGS CANADA INC 185 Concession Street Lakefield ON K0L 2H0 T: 289-654-5409 www.sgs.com SIMULENT CONSULTING INC. 203 College Street Suite 302 Toronto ON M5T 1P9 T: 416-979-5544 parizi@simulent.com | www.simulent.com Contact: Hamideh Parizi SIRATI & PARTNERS CONSULTANTS 12700 Keele St King City ON L7B 1H5 T: 905-833-1582 archie@sirati.ca | www.sirati.ca Contact: Archie Sirati SKELTON, BRUMWELL & ASSOCIATES INC. 107-93 Bell Farm Rd Barrie ON L4M 5G1 www.skeltonbrumwell.ca SLR CONSULTING (CANADA) LTD. 1586 Ogilvie Street Prince George BC V2N 1W9 www.slrconsulting.com SNC-LAVALIN ENVIRONMENT 455 René-Lévesque Blvd W Montreal QC H2Z 1Z3 www.snclavalin.com SOIL ENGINEERS LTD. 100-90 West Beaver Creek Richmond Hill ON L4B 1E7 T: 416-754-8515 www.soilengineersltd.com SPRIET ASSOCIATES 155 York St London ON N6A 1A8 www.spriet.on.ca SRK CONSULTING 205-2100 Airport Dr Saskatoon SK S7L 6M6 www.srk.com

and water resources projects that minimize cost and maximize the sustainability of the resource.

STIRLING ENGINEERING INC. PO Box 313 Ingleside ON K0C 1M0 T: 613-362-7847 www.stirlingengineering.ca STRATEGIES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 1 Yorkdale Rd Ste 411 Toronto ON M6A 3A1 T: 416-789-3713 info@strategies4enviro.com www.strategies4enviro.com

SUMMA ENGINEERING LIMITED 3230A American Dr Mississauga ON L4V 1B3 T: 905-678-3388 drubino@summaeng.com | www.summaeng.com Contact: Diana Rubino In-depth knowledge of water and wastewater processes and extensive experience with instrumentation and SCADA projects have allowed Summa Engineering Limited to provide quality goods and services to Canadian industrial and municipal markets continuously for 40 years.

TATHAM ENGINEERING 200 – 115 Sandford Fleming Dr Collingwood ON L9Y 5A6 T: 705-444-2565 info@tathameng.com | www.tathameng.com TAVARES GROUP CONSULTING INC. 10620 Yonge St PO Box 322 15 Richmond Heights Richmond Hill ON L4C 4H0 T: 519-852-0253 www.tavaresgroupconsulting.com Contact: Sandra Tavares TESTMARK LABORATORIES LTD. Head Office: 7 Margaret St Garson ON P3L 1E1 T: 888-282-0422 sylvia.rennie@testmark.ca Contact: Sylvia Rennie THE MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP LTD. 200-8800 Dufferin St Vaughan ON L4K 0C5 T: 905-738-7500 x352 info@tmig.ca | www.tmig.ca THURBER ENGINEERING LTD. 100 – 4396 W Saanich Rd Victoria BC V8Z 3E9 www.thurber.ca TRITON ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED 14 – 105 Queen Street West Fergus ON N1M 1S6

STANTEC 400-10220 103 Ave NW Edmonton AB T5J 0K4 T: 780-917-7112 dan.chernishenko@stantec.com www.stantec.com/water Contact: Dan Chernishenko, Regional Business Leader, Water We design with community in mind. Through the life cycle of capture, use, reuse, and discharge, our team works to optimize every facet of a water system. We deliver creative solutions to conveyance, wastewater treatment, water treatment,

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URBAN SYSTEMS LTD. 304 – 1353 Ellis St Kelowna BC V1Y 1Z9 www.urbansystems.ca

T: 905-707-0704 rawarner@virtual-engineers.com www.virtual-engineers.com Contact: R. Anthony Warner, President & CEO

WADDELL ENVIRONMENTAL INC. Prince George BC V2M 5P6 T: 250-640-8088 waddellenvironmental@gmail.com Contact: Glenda Waddell, President.

WATERLINE RESOURCES INC. Suite 210 4129 8 Street SE Calgary AB T2G 3A5 T: 403-243-5611 info@waterlineresources.com www.waterlineresources.com Contact: Ken Dowdle, Business Development WESTERN WATER ASSOCIATES LTD. 301 – 1095 Mckenzie Ave Victoria BC V8P 2L5 T: 250-704-4428 info@westernwater.ca | www.westernwater.ca WPC SOLUTIONS INC. 119 Stonegate Cr Northwest Airdrie AB T4B 2P2 T: 587-254-4646 aww@wpcsolutions.ca Contact: A. Warren Wilson, President & C.E.O.

WSP 100 Commerce Valley Dr West Thornhill ON L3T 0A1 T: 905-882-1100 www.wsp.com WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, project managers, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design and program management professionals. We design and deliver lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources and Industry sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.

With over 8,000 talented people across Canada and 42,000 globally, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.

XCG CONSULTING LTD. 820 Trillium Dr Kitchener ON N2R 1K4 T: 519-741-5774 www.xcg.com

VALDOR ENGINEERING INC. 741 Rowntree Dairy Rd Vaughan ON L4L 5T9 T: 905-264-0054 x224 dgiugovaz@valdor-engineering.com www.valdor-engineering.com Contact: David Giugovaz, Senior Project Manager VERITEC CONSULTING INC. 12 – 1495 Bonhill Rd Mississauga ON L5T 1M2 VIRTUAL ENGINEERS 3760 14th Ave Suite 302 Markham ON L3R 3T7

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ABB INC. 3450 Harvester Rd Burlington ON L7N 3W5 T: 905-333-7586 redir.a.obaji@ca.abb.com Contact: G.A. (Redir) Obaji ACCESS INDUSTRIAL INC. 5205 Timberlea Blvd Mississauga ON L4W 2S3 T: 905-602-4020 pveter@accessindustrial.com www.accessindustrial.com ACCUWORX INC. 220 Superior Blvd Mississauga ON L5T 2L2 T: 416-410-7222 info@accuworx.ca | www.accuworx.ca

ACG-ENVIROCAN INC. 7-131 Whitmore Rd Woodbridge ON L4L 6E3 T: 905-856-1414 sales@acg-envirocan.ca | www.acg-envirocan.ca Contact: Blake Tonogai or Greg Jackson Suppliers of water and wastewater treatment equipment for municipal and industrial applications, including AquaNereda® granular sludge process, headworks screens/compactors, septage receiving systems, sewage/sludge grinders, grit removal systems, fine and coarse bubble aeration systems, lagoon aeration systems, lagoon cold weather nitrification technology, jet aeration and mixing, mechanical aerators, P.D., centrifugal and turbo type blowers, tertiary filters, DAF equipment, centrifuges, belt presses, ozone disinfection, tank covers, hatches, chain and flight clarifiers, circular clarifiers, shaftless and shafted screw conveyors, odour control systems, iron & manganese removal systems, open channel and insertion magnetic flow meters & data loggers.

ACI INSTRUMENTATION LIMITED 5-14 Gormley Industrial Ave Gormley ON L0H 1G0 T: 905-888-0063 sales@aciltd.ca | www.aciltd.ca Contact: Angelo Valente

technology. There are over 900 installations from industrial to municipal with solutions for drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, rainwater/ reuse, sanitation/CIP and more. This technology works on demand to disinfect and treat the worst contaminants naturally without chemicals.

Aclarus modular, automated system solves water, operational and regulatory issues with proven end-user and environmental benefits. Aclarus works with leading OEMs across Canada and the US, advancing sustainable solutions for the sector.

ACME ENGINEERING PRODUCTS INC. 2330 State Route 11 PO Box 460 PMB 10 Mooers NY 12958-3725 T: 518-236-5659 info@acmeprod.com | www.acmeprod.com Contact: Robert Presser

ADEDGE WATER TECHNOLOGIES 2055 Boggs Rd Buford GA 30518 T: 678-835-0052 ADLER TANK RENTALS 2751 Aaron St 77536 Deer Park TX 77536 T: 281-402-3380 deerparkquote@mgrc.com www.adlertankrentals.com

ACLARUS OZONE 1901 Fisher Dr Peterborough ON K9J 6X6 T: 888-705-8801 adoran@aclarus.ca | www.aclarusozone.com Contact: Adam Doran Aclarus Ozone designs and builds advanced water and wastewater systems focused on ozone

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AERZEN BLOWERS AND COMPRESSORS OF CANADA INC. WESTERN SALES AND SERVICE 6027 79th Ave SE Unit 2101 Calgary AB T2C 5P1 T: 587-316-0155 canada@aerzen.com | www.aerzen.com/en-ca Contact: Steve Grueber

ACO SYSTEMS, LTD. 1-2880 Brighton Rd Oakville ON L6H 5S3 T: 877-226-4255 dfilip@aco-online.ca | www.acocan.ca Contact: Dinu Filip ACO StormBrixx® is a unique and patented plastic geocellular stormwater management system designed for surface water storage and infiltration.

Its versatility allows it to be used in applications across all construction environments as a standalone solution or as part of a Low Impact Development (LID) design. ACO Stormbrixx can be brick bonded and cross bonded during installation for optimal stability and maximum strength.

ACUTE ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY SERVICES 3-730 Bridge St Waterloo ON N2V 2J4 www.acuteservices.com

ADS ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES 27-1 Whitmore Rd Vaughan ON L4L 8G4 T: 203-725-4062 elott@idexcorp.com | www.adsenv.com/canada Contact: Eric Lott AERATION INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL 4100 Peavey Rd Chaska MN 55318 T: 952-448-6789 aii@aireo2.com

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AERZEN BLOWERS AND COMPRESSORS OF CANADA INC. 100-980 Rue Valois Vaudreuil-Dorion QC J7V 8P2 T: 450-424-3966 canada@aerzen.com | www.aerzen.com/en-ca Contact: Scott McLeod Aerzen manufactures positive displacement blowers, hybrid blowers, turbo blowers, and compressors for many applications. The company provides service coverage throughout Canada with facilities in Montreal and Calgary.

AESAC INC. (ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSORS OF CANADA INC.) PO Box 490 Kawartha Lakes ON K0M 1N0 T: 877-512-3722 erik@aesac.ca | www.aesac.ca Contact: Erik Luzak

ALBARRIE GEOCOMPOSITES LIMITED 85 Morrow Rd Barrie ON L4N 3V7 T: 705-737-0551 info@sorbwebplus.com | www.sorbwebplus.com Contact: Carla Smiderle Never send out another maintenance person again after a rainfall to empty out your secondary containment. Albarrie’s SorbWeb™Plus spill containment system allows water to pass through the floor area but seals on contact with hydrocarbons.

Thanks to a revolutionary new hydrocarbon reactive geotextile capable of transforming from a permeable membrane into an impermeable one.

ALFA LAVAL INC. 101 Milner Ave Scarborough ON M1S 4S6 T: 416-299-6101 anup.jagadeesh@alfalaval.com | www.alfalaval.ca Contact: Anup Jagadeesh or Marc Hunt ALLTORK ACTUATION 212 Wyecroft Rd Unit 23 Oakville ON L6K 3T9 T: 905-842-0244 jcarney@alltork.com Contact: John Carney

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ALL-WELD COMPANY LIMITED 49 Passmore Ave Toronto ON M1V 4T1 T: 416-299-3311 bruno@allweld.ca | www.allweld.ca Contact: Bruno Zuccato, Technical Representative With expertise in engineering design, manufacturing and project management, 100 years of operations as a custom metals fabricator who specializes in pressure vessels and other industrial equipment, complemented with in-house engineering and mechanical design, manufacturing, welding, full machining capabilities and all aspects of QA testing and reporting. All-Weld is your “One-Stop-Shop”. Industrial sectors include Mining, Water & Wastewater, Pulp and Paper, Bio Energy, Chemical, Biotechnology and Medical, Food and Petrochemical to name a few.

ALPHA-OMEGA TRAINING AND COMPLIANCE 25207 Northwest 8th Lane Newberry FL 32669 T: 321-340-3367 info@a-otc.com | www.a-otc.com AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY 111 W Congress St Charles Town WV 25414 T: 877-777-9081 info@apus.edu | www.studyatapu.com/ese

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ANGUIL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC. 8855 North 55th Street Milwaukee WI 53223 T: 414-365-6400 kevin.summ@anguil.com | www.anguil.com Contact: Kevin Summ Anguil Environmental provides highly engineered, environmental equipment and service solutions that help solve complex industrial air and water challenges across the globe. From thermal and catalytic oxidizers for air pollution control applications, to custom integrated solutions for wastewater treatment projects, Anguil is committed to protecting the environment with unmatched engineering, innovative equipment, guaranteed compliance and reliable service.

ANNACIS RESEARCH CENTRE 1400 Lindsey Pl Delta BC V3M 6V1 T: 604-395-2325 arc@metrovancouver.org www.annacisresearchcentre.ca Contact: Leah Waldron, Marketing & Event Coordinator

Annacis Research Centre is a LEED Platinum research facility and event venue designed to support Metro Vancouver, partners, and private researchers exploring new innovations and processes in wastewater, water, cleantech, and resource recovery. Bench and pilot scale leasing opportunities are available to established businesses, start-ups, academia, and non-profits.

The Centre is operated by the Metro Vancouver regional government organization.

ANTHRAFILTER MEDIA & COAL LTD. 20 Sharp Rd Brantford ON N3T 5L8 T: 519-751-1080 swildey@anthrafilter.net | www.anthrafilter.net Contact: Steve Wildey Filter media replacement across North America since 1976. Service to all types of filters including: gravity, pressure, traveling bridge and others. Removal, disposal, supply and installation.

Anthracite filter media, filter sands and gravels, garnet, greensand, activated carbon, etc. Quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction.

ANUE WATER TECHNOLOGIES 5123 S Royal Atlanta Dr Tucker GA 30084 T: 760-727-2683 info@anuewater.com | www.anuewater.com

AMETEK MOCON - BASELINE 19661 Highway 36 PO Box 649 Lyons CO 80540 T: 303-823-6661 info.baseline@ametek.com www.baseline-mocon.com AMG ENVIRONMENTAL INC. 494 Veterans Dr Unit 12 Barrie ON L4N 9J5 T: 1-866-212-6717 info@amgenvironmental.com www.amgenvironmental.com AMS INC. 105 Harrison St American Falls ID 83211 T: 800-635-7330 chanellem@ams-samplers.com www.ams-samplers.com Contact: Chanelle Minor

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ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGY INC. 6 Iron Bridge Dr Collegeville PA 19456 T: 610-917-0991 bpopp@analyticaltechnology.com www.analyticaltechnology.com Contact: Bill Popp ANDRITZ SEPARATION INC. 1010 Commercial Blvd S Arlington TX 76001 T: 817-465-5611 separation.us@andritz.com www.andritz.com/separation

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info@brokkinc.com | www.aquajet.se Contact: Keith Armishaw

APEX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. 293 Saunders Rd Barrie ON L4N 9A3 T: 705-725-6262 fapollinaro@apexservices.ca | www.apexservices.ca Contact: Frank Apollinaro Apex Environmental Services Inc. is a Canadian owned waste management company located in Barrie, Ontario, providing chemical, waste management and remediation solutions throughout Ontario. Apex owns and operates its own fully licensed transfer and treatment facility. Apex services provides roll off and bins, vacuum truck, hazardous and non-hazardous solid and liquid disposal, as well as soil cutting and purged water pickups throughout the province of Ontario.

APG-NEUROS 1270 Michele-Bohec Blainville QC J7C 5S4 T: 450-939-0799 Contact: Lina Balafoutis

AQUA TECHNICAL SALES INC. 55 Undermount Ave Hamilton ON L8P 3Z7 T: 905-528-3807 brian.gage@aquatsi.com | www.aquatsi.com Contact: Brian Gage Aqua Technical Sales Inc. is a sales representative company covering the province of Ontario for companies located outside of Ontario that provide advanced wastewater treatment technologies and systems for both the municipal and industrial marketplace. Located in Hamilton, ATSI represents Lemna Environmental Technologies, Smith & Loveless and SUEZ Treatment Technologies (formerly Degremont Infilco).

AQUA-AEROBIC SYSTEMS 6306 N Alpine Rd Loves Park IL 61111 www.aqua-aerobic.com AQUABLAST CORP. 77 Orchard Rd Ajax ON L1S 6K9 T: 905-619-3009 x215 john@aquablast.ca | www.aquablast.ca Contact: John Eecloo, President/General Manager AQUABLOK, LTD. 175 Woodland Ave Swanton OH 43558 T: 419-825-1325 kstubleski@aquablok.com | www.aquablok.com Contact: Katie Stubleski AQUAFY WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC. 116 Glebemount Ave Toronto ON M4C 3S1 T: 416-487-2898 max.rao@aquafy-wt.com | www.aquafy-wt.com Contact: Max Rao AQUAJET 1144 Village Way Monroe WA 98272 T: 800-621-7856

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AQUARIUS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 420 Technology Way Suite D Saukville WI 53080 T: 262-268-1500 www.aquariustechnologies.com AQUASMART TECHNOLOGIES INC. 7288 Progress Way Delta BC V4G 1L4 T: 888-294-3636 emily@aquasmart.com | www.aquasmart.com Contact: Emily Testa

products, from single instrument to integrated customized systems. We offer solutions for the following sectors: Water and waste water, industrial processes, air quality and pollution control, power generation, waste to energy, natural resources monitoring, hydrological and meteorological monitoring, research.

AUREUS SOLUTIONS INC. 398 Bagot St Kingston ON K7K 3B9

AQUATECH DEWATERING COMPANY 331 Rodinea Rd Maple ON L6A 0C8 T: 905-907-1700 info@aquatd.com | www.aquatechdewatering.com AQUATIC INFORMATICS 2400-1111 West Georgia St Vancouver BC V6E 4M3 T: 604-873-2782 kevin.martin@aquaticinformatics.com www.aquaticinformatics.com Contact: Kevin Martin AQUATIC SENTRY CONTROLS INC. 62 Silver Birch Hills Sherwood Park AB T8B 1G6 T: 780-628-5400 ron.wagner@aquaticsentry.com www.aquaticsentry.com Contact: Ron Wagner ARKEMA CANADA 1100 Burloak Burlington ON L7L 6B2 T: 905-331-5000 info.becancour@arkema.com | www.arkema.ca ASL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES INC. 1-6703 Rajpur Pl Victoria BC V8M 1Z5 jbuermans@aslenv.com | www.aslenv.com Contact: Jan Buermans, Vice President ASSMAN CORPORATION OF AMERICA 300 N Taylor Rd Garrett IN 46738 T: 888-357-3181 ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSORS CANADA 5060 Levy Saint-Laurent QC H4R 2P1 T: 800-667-9875 compressors.canada@ca.atlascopco.com ATLAS DEWATERING CORPORATION 111 Ortona Crt Concord ON L4K 3M3 T: 905-669-6825 info@atlasdewatering.com www.atlasdewatering.com Contact: Andrew Famiglietti

AVENSYS SOLUTIONS #5 - 3280 South Service Rd Oakville ON L6L 0B1 T: 416-499-4421 info@avensys.com | www.avensys.com Contact: Pierre Michaud Avensys Solutions inc. is an industry leader providing instrumentation and integrated solutions for the monitoring of industrial processes and environmental surveillance applications for air and water in the Canadian marketplace.

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AWI (ANTHRATECH WESTERN INC.) 4450-46 Ave SE Calgary AB T2B 3N7 T: 403-255-7377 info@awifilter.com | www.awifilter.com Contact: Sonia Braganza, Marketing Assistant AWI’s innovative filter optimization products include the Phoenix Underdrain and Panel Systems. These custom-engineered solutions guarantee uniform backwash water flow distribution, ensuring sustainable filter performance and long-service life of your media bed. With AWI’s site-specific approach to filter optimization, you can expect improved filter performance and the training and technical support to maintain your filters in optimum condition.

AWT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 39164 Cardinal Dr Squamish BC V8B 0V3 T: 604-390-1394 nigel@awt-technologies.com www.awt-technologies.com Contact: Nigel Slater AXINE WATER TECHNOLOGIES 108 - 2386 East Mall Vancouver BC V6T 1Z3 T: 604-336-8900 info@axinewater.com | www.axinewater.com B.N.W. VALVE MANUFACTURING LTD. 524 6 Concession Rd W PO Box 47 Millgrove ON L0R 1V0 T: 905-689-4713 sales@bnwvalve.ca | www.bnwvalve.com BAKERCORP 450 Sherman Ave N Hamilton ON L8L 8J6 T: 905-545-4555

BARR PLASTICS INC A – 31192 S Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 6L5 T: 800-665-4499 info@barrplastics.com | www.barrplastics.com For over 50 years, BARR Plastics Inc. has been committed to learning as much as we can about our customers’ needs and the challenges they face.

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BDP INDUSTRIES 354 State Route 29 PO Box 118 Greenwich NY 12834 T: 518-796-1440 dan@bdpindustries.com | www.bdpindustries.com Contact: Dan Fronhofer BDP Industries is a leading supplier of dewatering, thickening, and composting equipment with hundreds of installations throughout the world.

The company’s main products include Belt Filter Presses, Screw Presses, Gravity Belt Thickeners, Rotary Drum Thickeners, and in-vessel Composting Systems. Complete system packages are also available, both skid and trailer mounted.

BELZONA GREAT LAKES HOLDINGS LTD. 588 Edward Ave Unit 51 Richmond Hill ON L4C 9Y6 T: 905-737-2225

BIRKSCO 25 McCurdy Rd Guelph ON N1G 4Z9 T: 905-691-0981 candrews@birksco.comwww.birksco.com Contact: Claire Andrews Supplier and manufacturer of Aqualoader bulk water and septage stations, including the Attendant control system. Full start to finish, turn-key solutions. Custom designs and solar options available to suit all needs. Pre-paid, billing, and remote communication options available. Manufacturer Representative for Kupferle Foundry sampling stations. Also carry manual, automatic, and intelligent flushers and yard hydrants, Hot Box enclosures, Febco backflow preventers, and more.

BISHOP WATER TECHNOLOGIES 220 Carswell St Renfrew ON K7V 2G4 T: 343-361-0463 shelly@bishopwater.ca | www.bishopwater.ca Contact: Shelly Dean Bishop Water Technologies provides simple, low-energy nutrient removal and solids management solutions that enable communities and industries to affordably solve water and wastewater challenges, while protecting the environment. Hundreds of sites trust our reliable, customizable solutions to deliver robust performance and easy operation with low capital and operating costs. Our highly experienced team relentlessly supports our clients and works collaboratively with like-minded, environmentally focused partners to enhance the performance, value and sustainability of our solutions.

INTERPROVINCIAL CORROSION CONTROL Leaders in the Cathodic Protection Industry…Since 1957 CORROSION CONTROL PRODUCTS

BESTOBELL AQUATRONIX 3-2880 Argentia Rd Mississauga ON L5N 7X8 T: 800-668-3979 salesdesk@bestobell.com | www.bestobell.com Contact: Nick Hribar Bestobell Aquatronix believes in providing our customers with the best “value for dollar” and lowest “cost of ownership” instrumentation to the Water & Waste industry. Our key suppliers include: ChemScan: Specializing in the manufacture of automatic chemical analysis systems, used for ammonia, chloramination, nitrification, Phosphorous, organics and nutrient monitoring.

Partech: Instrumentation to measure dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, turbidity, sludge blanket, pH detection. Fox Thermal: Thermal Mass flow meters for biogas and air flow meters.

Burlington, Ontario Canada Regional Offices: Montreal, Calgary Lewiston, New York, USA

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BI PURE WATER, INC. 2 - 9790 190th Street Surrey BC V4N 3M9 T: 604-882-6650 info@bipurewater.com | www.bipurewater.com Contact: Deanne Mould BIOMAXX WASTEWATER SOLUTIONS INC. 1-7163 Vantage Way Delta BC V4G 1N1 T: 855-940-5556 Contact: Chris Haley BIOREM TECHNOLOGIES INC. 7496 Wellington Rd 34 Puslinch ON N0B 2J0 www.biorem.biz

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BLUE-WHITE INDUSTRIES 5300 Business Dr Huntington Beach CA 92649 T: 714-893-8529 info@blue-white.com | www.blue-white.com Contact: Andrew Snyder, Sales Manager BLUE-WHITE® INDUSTRIES, located in Huntington Beach, California, USA, is entering into their 64th year as a leading manufacturer of products used in municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment; processing industries; rural water systems; agriculture, swim pool and more. Product lines include: Several types of Chemical Feed Pumps which are designed and engineered to meter exact doses of chemical into treatment systems. Included are Diaphragm Lines, ProSeries-M®, CHEM-FEED® and Chem-Pro®; and Peristaltic Lines ProSeries®, Proseries-M® and FLEXFLO®. In addition the company manufactures complete and fully assembled single pump, dual pump and triplex pump Skid Systems. Flow measurement equipment includes Variable Area Flowmeters, Digital Paddlewheel Flowmeters, and Ultra Sonic Flow Measurement. Blue-White Industries products are sold and serviced worldwide.

BOERGER, LLC 2860 Water Tower Pl Chanhassen MN 55317 T: 612-435-7300 america@boerger.com | www.boerger.com Contact: Jeff Seaton Boerger specializes in reliable and cost-effective Rotary Lobe Pumps and Macerating Technology for the conveyance of low to high viscous and abrasive materials. Boerger’s core product is the patented Rotary Lobe Pump, which is a self-priming, valveless, positive displacement pump available in 20 different models with flows up to 5,000 gpm. All wear parts can be easily replaced without the removal of pipe or drive systems.

C&M ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INC. 2160 Dunwin Dr Unit 1 Mississauga ON L5L 5M8 T: 905-612-8980 or 705-725-9377 info@cmeti.com | www.cmeti.com Contact: Tonia Van Dyk, Rob Anderson Representative and distributor of water and wastewater treatment equipment including: screens, grit removal, screenings washers/ compactors, centrifuges, circular/rectangular clarifiers, clarifier covers, launder covers, chain and flight collectors, fine/coarse bubble and mechanical aeration, IFAS systems, lagoon systems, tertiary filters, filter underdrain systems, odour control, digester covers/mixers, screw conveyors, live bottom bins, silos, sludge screens, sludge thickeners, package treatment plants, tablet chlorinators, tube settlers, slide and sluice gates, FRP weirs and baffles.

BSI GROUP CANADA 6205B Airport Rd Suite 414 Mississauga ON L4V 1E3 T: 800-862-6752 inquiry.canada@bsigroup.com www.bsigroup.com/en-ca/

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CANADIAN INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTS 905 Joseph Schoerg Pl Kitchener ON N2P 2X8 T: 519-212-9161 msmith@c-i-p.ca | www.c-i-p.ca Contact: Mark Smith Canadian Infrastructure Products specializes in stormwater quality products. We design and size systems to remove sediment from stormwater and oil from water. Our products are tested to industry standards (ETV and NJDEP) and come with inspection programs ensuring long service lives.

CAMBRIDGE BRASS 140 Orion Pl PO Box 249 Cambridge ON N1R 5V1 T: 519-621-5520 cbsales@cbrass.com | www.cambridgebrass.com With over 100 years of experience in the industry, Cambridge Brass is one of North America’s leading designers, manufacturers and distributors of municipal waterworks products. Our Cambridge facility incorporates foundry, machining and assembly under one roof which allows us to control quality, design and delivery to meet customer needs in a timely and efficient manner. Our goal is to continuously lead and innovate to meet the changing needs of the water works industry.

CAMERON INSTRUMENTS INC. 173 Woolwich St Unit 103 Guelph ON N1H 3V4 T: 519-824-7111 sonja@cameroninstruments.com www.cameroninstruments.com Contact: Sonja Bosshard

BOWRIO WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC. 13488-63 Ave Surrey BC V3X 1J9 T: 604-592-2464 mblair@bowriowater.ca Contact: Murray Blair, Managing Partner BQE WATER 250-900 Howe Street Vancouver BC V6Z 2M4 T: 604-685-1243 info@bqewater.com | www.bqewater.com

CANADA UNLIMITED INC. (IFAT – MESSE MUENCHEN) 9-6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle #418 Mississauga ON L5N 2V7 T: 905-813-1051 info@canada-unlimited.com www.canada-unlimited.com Contact: Neeta Correa

CAN-AM INSTRUMENTS LTD. 2851 Brighton Rd Oakville ON L6H 6C9 T: 905-829-0030 support@can-am.net | www.can-am.net Contact: Mark Reeves, President Can-Am Instruments provides sales, service, rental, and installation of environmental monitoring equipment. As the Authorized Distributor for Hach, we sell/rent samplers and flow meters with many options including wireless/web based monitoring. Additionally as the Canadian Rep for Arjay Engineering, Atlantium UV, and Highland Tank, we provide specialty equipment for the monitoring and removal of oil in water as well as HOD UV water treatment systems. Our experts are here to help with your application. Give us a call today.

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CANADIANPOND.CA PRODUCTS LTD. 570 Knowlton Rd Lac-Brome QC J0E1V0 T: 1-866-249-0976 info@canadianpond.ca

CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC. 114-2465 Cawthra Rd Mississauga ON L5A 3P2 T: 800-265-0182 ross@cdnsafety.com | www.cdnsafety.com Contact: Ross Humphry Canadian Safety Equipment specializes in confined space entry and rescue equipment including fall protection, gas detection, communication systems and respiratory protection. In addition, we offer the GRACE Lone Worker Monitoring Systems used to monitor lone workers, and in the event that they are hurt or rendered unconscious, will immediately call for assistance.

Systems are available for water or wastewater treatment plant monitoring, pumping stations, and can also monitor mobile workers.

CANCOPPAS LIMITED 2-2595 Dunwin Dr Mississauga ON L5L 3N9 T: 905-569-6246 controls@cancoppas.com | www.cancoppas.com Contact: Jake Alaica Marketing, sales and service of process control and environmental instrumentation throughout Canada. Specializing in technologies for flow, level, pressure, temperature and on-line analysis for water and wastewater processes. By focusing on products that employ leading edge and unique technologies, Cancoppas is able to provide solutions to problems where other suppliers fall short.

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CAPOVANI BROTHERS INC. 704 Prestige Pkwy Scotia NY 12302 T: 518-346-8347 cbi@capovani.com | www.capovani.com Contact: Edward Capovani CARTER PUMP 152 Franklin Turnpike Waldwick NJ 7463 T: 201-568-9798 sales@carterpump.com | www.carterpump.com CATALYTIC PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 980 Ensell Rd Lake Zurich IL 60047 T: 847-550-4106 sklostermeyer@cpilink.com | www.cpilink.com Contact: Steve Klostermeyer

CB AUTOMATION INC. 2-110 Snow Blvd Vaughan ON L4K 4B8 T: 905-760-9399 sales@cbautomation.com | www.cbautomation.com Contact: Larry McLean Representing Process Control and Automation products for over 35 years. Our product solutions include flow, pressure, temperature, level, density, heat trace, chemical feed systems, control, open channel level and flow, signal processing, I&I micro detectors and in-line flow meters for partially filled pipe. SCADA systems, software and HMI solutions. Solutions also include wireless (WI-Fi, Radio and Cellular), battery powered and solar options. CB Automation Inc. provides product support, engineering services, customer training, field services and commissioning.

CB SHIELD 39 Uplands Dr Brantford ON N3R 6H5 T: 226-802-1749 hal.stratford@cbshield.com | www.cbshield.com Contact: Hal Stratford A CB Shield® turns a regular street catch basin into a reliable stormwater quality treatment device. Existing streets can be retrofitted in minutes without disturbance, providing immediate and effective sediment and nutrient control.

Existing maintenance programs can benefit overall, with longer intervals between cleanings and just minimal adjustments. ETV Verification (ISO 14034:2016) ensures approvals, backed up by many field studies. Also see SWM Shield™ which is an effective way to manage pond cleanout costs. LID Shield™ is an at grade life-cycle extender for bioswales and other SWM practices.

CEMATRIX (CANADA) INC. 18075 Hurontario St Caledon ON L0N 1C0 www.cematrix.com

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CHEMLINE PLASTICS LTD. 55 Guardsman Rd Thornhill ON L3T 6L2 T: 800-930-2436 request@chemline.com | www.chemline.com Contact: Eric Benoit, Vice President of Sales Chemline offers a complete line of corrosion resistant solid thermoplastic valves and controls, piping and tubing systems. The ChemFlare™ system, offers a leak free solution for chemical systems in waste and water treatment plants. Included are valves, fittings and tubing, either single or double contained. ChemFlare™ has had application success on sodium hypochlorite and other chemicals.

Other environmental applications are landfill leachate and gas collection systems, soil remediation and air monitoring. Many products are NSF/ ANSI Standard 61 certified for drinking water.

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CLEAN MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC. 915 Industrial Rd Walterboro SC 29488 T: 866-908-7503 www.cleanmanagement.com CLEARTECH 1500 Quebec Ave Saskatoon SK S7K 1V7 T: 800-387-7503 www.cleartech.ca CLOW CANADA 1757 Burlington St E Hamilton ON L8N 3R5 T: 800-561-9931 www.clowcanada.com Contact: Ray Miller, Sales COLE TRAINING AND OPERATIONS 2620 Bristol Circle Suite 300 Oakville ON L6H 6Z7 T: 1-833-265-3434 carlaa@coletraining.ca | www.coletraining.ca Contact: Carla Andronico, Training Consultancy Manager COMPLETEWATERS T: 905-818-5272 info@completewaters.com www.completewaters.com Contact: Blake Spittle

CHEMSCAN, INC. 2325 Parklawn Dr Suite I Waukesha WI 53186 T: 800-665-7133 wei@chemscan.com | www.chemscan.com Contact: Wei Zhang Since 1994, ChemScan, an In-Situ brand, has specialized in the manufacture of automatic chemical analysis systems for water and wastewater monitoring and control. ChemScan analyzers are used to detect nutrients, dissolved metals and optical parameters in water and wastewater.

Installation base covers municipal drinking water and wastewater treatment plants, industrial process monitoring, and cooling water monitoring.

CLARO ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES & EQUIPMENT 100 – 3065 rue Peugeot Montreal QC H7L 5C4 T: 514-562-4575 info@claroglobal.com | www.claroglobal.com Contact: Peter Lipert Jr. Complete system design/equipment: screening and grit removal (fine screens, septage stations, washpresses, baggers, aerated grit extraction screws, classifiers, vortex); anaerobic digestion systems (Big bubble Gun™ gas mixers, Cannon retrofits, modular sludge heat exchangers, heat recovery, biogas compressors); solids handling (shaftless spiral conveyors, automated outloading, live-bottoms, challenging applications); 30+ years experience, OEM. CLEAN HARBORS CANADA, INC. 4090 Telfer Rd RR #1 Corunna ON N0N 1G0 T: 519-864-3836 parker.michaele@cleanharbors.com www.cleanharbors.com Contact: Michael Parker

COMPLIANCE365 INC. 156 Bullock Dr Markham ON L3P 1W2 www.compliance365.com Contact: Sipo Ching

COMPREVAC INC. 3067 Jarrow Ave Mississauga ON L4X 2C6 T: 905-624-4096 sales@comprevac.com | www.comprevac.com Contact: Jonathan Snook CompreVac is your one stop shop for quality compressed air and vacuum products and services since 1975. Elmo Rietschle vacuum pumps, blowers and systems; we design & build water priming systems. Atlas Copco rotary screw compressors & dryers; Keltec quality compressed air filters, separators and coalescers; Summit compressor lubricants; Thomas and Welch vacuum pumps; air & vacuum receivers; Champion & Techquip reciprocating compressors. Vacuum pump priming systems. Accessories - inline filter housings, pressure switches, vacuum gauges, check valves, auto drains and much more.

CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS 400-9025 Centre Point Dr West Chester OH 45069 T: 800-338-1122 info@conteches.com | www.conteches.com CONTINENTAL CARBON GROUP 321-1100 South Service Rd Stoney Creek ON L8E 0C5 T: 905-643-7615 sales@continental-carbon.com www.continental-carbon.com

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pumps including Class 1, Groups C & D, Div 1 X Pruf®, versions, along with split case pumps vertical and horizontally installed.

COOPER PUMP SOLUTIONS 21 Rodinea Rd Unit 3 Maple ON L6A 1R3 T: 1-833-360-PUMP jbunston@cooperequipment.ca www.cooperpumpsolutions.ca Contact: Jason Bunston, General Manager Cooper Pump Solutions is a full-service specialty division offering turn key solutions to any project with water pumping needs. Cooper Pump Solutions understands the importance of time – so let us spec, design, install and operate your project’s water and sewage bypass needs from start to finish. Contact Cooper Pump Solutions today and we will make sure to find the perfect solution for you.

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CORRUGATED STEEL PIPE INSTITUTE PO Box 20104 Kitchener ON N2P 1B4 T: 519-650-8080 rjwilcock@cspi.ca www.cspi.ca Contact: Raymond J. Wilcock At the CSPI, we are the information resource for water and soil management. CSPI continues to innovate in the areas of new materials which have successfully addressed durability and sustainability issues for culverts, storm sewers and buried bridges. Research with DOTs have resulted in new coated bolts, field repair methods, and new rehabilitation techniques. With budget constraints and municipalities looking for alternatives, savings, and lowering their environmental footprints, CSP products provide that and more. For information on what we are doing on climate change, please contact CSPI at rjwilcock@cspi.ca.

CRANE PUMPS & SYSTEMS CANADA 83 West Dr Brampton ON L6T 2J6 T: 905-457-6223 cramage@cranepumps.com www.cranepumps.com Contact: Craig Ramage Crane Pumps & Systems is a world-class manufacturer of pumps, accessories, and services.

CP&S provides solutions for Municipal, Commercial, Industrial, Residential and Military market segments. CP&S is a recognized leader in meeting the ever changing needs of today’s worldwide marketplace. Crane products include– Brands-SITHE®-BLADE®-RAZOR® BARNES®, CROWN®, PROSSER®, BURKS®, DEMING®, WEINMAN® along with EcoTrans Pressure sewer systems. Submersible Solids handling

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CTP AMERICA 4630 Delaware Street Delaware OH 43015 T: 740-602-1159 dana.humfleet@ctp-us.com | www.ctp-us.com Contact: Dana Humfleet CUSTOM SPRING CORPORATION 1249 Kamato Rd Mississauga ON L4W 2M2 T: 890-562-51504 customspringcanada@gmail.com www.customspring.ca DAVIS CONTROLS LTD 2200 Bristol Circle Oakville ON L6H 5R3 T: 905-829-2000 bsmith@daviscontrols.com www.daviscontrols.com Contact: Barbara Smith DECAST 8807 County Rd 56 Utopia ON L0M 1T0 T: 705-734-2892 x2250 darcher@decastltd.com | www.decastltd.com Contact: David Archer, P.Eng. DELTA REMEDIATION 53015 Highway 60 Spruce Grove AB T7X 6B4 T: 250-575-2001 rlacey@deltaremediation.com www.deltaremediation.com Contact: Robert Lacey

DENSO NORTH AMERICA INC. 12-90 Ironside Cr Toronto ON M1X 1M3 T: 416-291-3435 sales@densona-ca.com | www.densona.com Contact: Mike Elliott, P.Eng., Business Development Manager Denso – the global leader in corrosion prevention for over 130 years. Denso offers the highest quality, most economical, long-term corrosion protection for all above and below ground metal surfaces. The Denso petrolatum tape system consists of Denso paste as an initial corrosion inhibitor; Denso mastic fillers to eliminate localized corrosion cells; Denso petrolatum tape as the long-term corrosion barrier.

DEWIND ONE PASS TRENCHING LLC 9150 96th Ave Zeeland MI 49464 T: 616-6875-7580 steve@dewindonepass.com Contact: Steve McCullick DEZURIK/APCO/HILTON 250 Riverside Ave N Sartell MN 56377 T: 320-259-2000 info@dezurik.com DIVERSIFIED SCIENTIFIC SOLUTIONS 3439 Fulton Rd Victoria BC V9C 3N2 T: 250-391-4878 rgbowen2@gmail.com | www.dssolutions.bc.ca Contact: Robert Bowen, Principal

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DIRECTRIK INC. 18-19 405 Industrial Dr Milton ON L9T 5B1 T: 905-565-9606 sales@directrik.com | www.directrik.com Contact: Josie Morales Directrik Inc. has successfully designed, supplied and serviced water and wastewater equipment in municipal, industrial and food processing industries. With thousands of installations across Ontario from pumps, heat exchangers, gas compressors, screw conveyors, valves, Sludge and Scum Collection System and more – our relationship with you is the measure of our success!

DN TANKS PO Box 696 El Cajon CA 92022-0696 T: 619-440-8181 info@dntanks.com | www.dntanks.com DQE 8730 Commerce Park Pl Indianapolis IN 46268 T: 800-355-4628 info@dqeready.com | www.dqeready.com Contact: Vern Jackson

DRAIN-ALL LTD. 3385 Hawthorne Rd Ottawa ON K1G 4G2 T: 613-739-1070 stephen.huza@drainall.com | www.drainall.com Contact: Stephen Huza, Manager Sales & Business Development Drain-All Ltd. environmental service company, providing industrial wet/dry vacuuming, high pressure blasting and vacuum excavation.

Emergency spill response and First Responder containment, removal and remediation; for truck rollovers or train derailments. Hazardous waste (liquid or solid) removal. Flush and camera-sewers-process and leachate lines.

Confined space entry and cleaning.

DUPERON CORPORATION 1200 Leon Scott Court Saginaw MI 48601 T: 800-383-8479 www.duperon.com Contact: Steve Aiken DWG PROCESS SUPPLY LTD. 44 Riel Dr Bay # 110 St Albert AB T8N 3Z8 T: 780-460-8433 don.burgess@dwg-process-supply.com www.dwg-process-supply.com Contact: Don Burgess E.R.E. INC. 8605 Rue Champ D’Eau Montreal QC H1P 3B8 T: 1-888-287-3732 sales@ereinc.com | www.ereinc.com Contact: Mary Baccari EARTHMASTER ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES INC. 200-358 – 58th Ave SW Calgary AB T2H 2M5

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ECHELON ENVIRONMENTAL 26-505 Hood Rd Markham ON L3R 5V6 T: 905-948-0000 www.echelonenvironmental.ca Contact: Rob Rainford, General Manager ECO CANADA 400 – 105 12 Ave SE Calgary AB T2G 1A1 T: 403-233-0748 training@eco.ca ECOFLUID SYSTEMS INC. 1800-200 Granville St Vancouver BC V6C 1S4 T: 604-662-4544 rjohnson@ecofluid.com | www.ecofluid.com Contact: Rick Johnson

EHS CANADA INC. 2964 South Grimbsy Rd 18 Smithville ON L0R 2A0 T: 905-643-3343 info@ehscanada.ca | www.ehscanada.ca Contact: Bill Abbott, Manager EHS Canada Inc. provides industry leading and cost-effective industrial standby rescue and occupational health and safety training services.

Our professional confined space and high angle rescue teams are second to none. Comprised of highly trained and experienced rescue personnel, EHS Canada Inc. can supply your company with fully equipped and professional rescue teams.

ELEMENTAL CONTROLS LIMITED 3230 Wharton Way Mississauga ON L4X 2C1 T: 866-544-9974 sales@elementalcontrols.com www.elementalcontrols.com Contact: Keith Grattan CANADIAN SALES AND RENTALS OF XRF ANALYZERS FOR 20+ YRS. Elemental Controls provides portable and benchtop analyzers from Thermo Scientific for lead paint, heavy metals in soil for remediation, and dust and air filters for occupational hygiene. Our new x-ray tube based XRF analyzers are required for lower lead levels found in new lead paint legislation.

We also provide radiation protection systems from Radcomm Systems, which include both portable gamma detection and spectrometers for industrial and medical isotopes, vehicle and area radiation monitors for site and personnel protection. We provide the technical expertise your company requires, in both our rental and purchase or lease programs.

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ELMRIDGE ENGINEERING INC. 15 Allaura Blvd Aurora ON L4G 3N2 T: 905-726-7730 sales@elmridgejetapparatus.com www.elmridgejetapparatus.com Contact: Strachan Bowen

dome and tube, fine and coarse aeration sytems; rectangular clarifiers; hosepumps; GAC odour control; flumes; bar screens, fine plate or perforated sceens; shaftless compactors and conveyors; scum troughs and submerged grit screws; septage receiving stations; vortex grit removal.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE ASSISTANCE CANADA (ERAC) 1100 744-4th Ave SW Calgary AB T2P 3T4 T: 587-349-5880 info@erac.org | www.erac.org Contact: Don Merriam

ENVIRO HAZMAT EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC. Township Rd 280 Beiseker AB T0M 0G0 T: 403-947-2245 info@envirohazmat.ca | www.envirohazmat.ca Contact: Barry Lesiuk

EMO3 945 Newton Suite 134 Quebec City QC G1P 4M3 T: 866-805-8003 info@emo3.com | www.emo3.com Contact: Dave Gilbert

ENVIRO-ANALYTICAL 286 Mask Island Dr Barry’s Bay ON K0J 1B0 T: 613-756-0101 info@enviro-analytical.com www.enviro-analytical.com Contact: Nigel Newing ENVIRONMENTAL DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL 5601 Paris Rd Columbus MO 65202 T: 573-474-9456

ENDRESS+HAUSER CANADA LTD. 1075 Sutton Dr Burlington ON L7L 5Z8 T: 905-681-9272 info@ca.endress.com | www.ca.endress.com Endress+Hauser – a global provider of complete solutions for industrial measurement technology and automation. The company supplies and services instruments and systems which acquire, transmit, control and record process information. Products include sensors, devices, systems, solutions and services for level, flow, pressure, temperature measurement and liquid analysis.

ENDUSTRA FILTER MANUFACTURERS 1145 Birch Dr Schererville IN 46375 T: 800-521-1008 www.endustra.com Contact: Rob Geyer ENGINEERED PUMP SYSTEMS LTD. 1635 Industrial Ave Port Coquitlam BC V3C 6M9 T: 604-552-7900 www.engineeredpump.com

ENV TREATMENT SYSTEMS INC. 70 High St Etobicoke ON M8Y 3N9 T: 416-503-7639 envinc@interlog.com | www.env-inc.ca Contact: Edward M. Pikovnik, Sales Manager; Lee Williams, Project Management Aeration (aspirating, submerged turbine, fine bubble); polymer feeders; hi-speed turbo blowers; clarifiers (rectangular/circular); U.V. disinfection; belt presses, centrifuges; SBR package plants; biofilters; plunger pumps; FRP covers; continuous sand and disk filters; ozonation systems; access hatches; Archimedes screw pumps; digester covers and mixers; PD blowers; traveling water screens; RBCs and package plants; oil grit separators, storm chambers, membrane

ENVIRONMENTAL RENTAL SERVICE 99 Ellis Dr Barrie ON L4N 8Z3 T: 705-720-7368 rod.turnbull@ersvacrent.com www.ersvacrent.com Contact: Rodney Turnbull

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING MAGAZINE 30-220 Industrial Pkwy S Aurora ON L4G 3V6 T: 905-727-4666 steve@esemag.com | www.esemag.com Contact: Steve Davey, Publisher Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine (ES&E) has covered Canada’s multi-billion dollar a year water, wastewater and environmental protection sectors since 1988. In both print and online, ES&E is vitally important to some 15,000 readers and thousands of web visitors responsible for the design, construction and operation of water treatment and distribution systems, sewerage systems, and industrial and hazardous waste management systems. ES&E also organizes the CANECT Environmental Compliance and Due Diligence Training Event.

ERIS – ENVIRONMENTAL RISK INFORMATION SERVICES 38 Lesmill Rd Unit 2 Toronto ON M3B 2T5 T: 416-510-5243 info@erisinfo.com | www.erisinfo.com Contact: Brayden Ford, Director of Sales ERIS is Canada’s #1 resource for environmental risk information. Since 1999, ERIS has been a leading provider of environmental risk data and historical products for properties in Canada, and in the United States since 2013. Our depth, accuracy and variety of data, coupled with our innovative digital tools like ERIS XPLORER, and our new MOBILE field app, make Phase I ESAs and other environmental due diligence easier than ever.

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EPCON INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LP 17777 I-45 South Conroe TX 77385 T: 936-273-3300 epcon@epconlp.com | www.epconlp.com Contact: Tasha Jamaluddin EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES 500 Horizon Dr Ste 503 Chalfont PA 18914 T: 616-499-6405 www.evoqua.com FABRICATED PLASTICS LIMITED, A DENALI COMPANY 2175 Teston Rd Maple ON L6A 1R3 T: 905-832-8161 x649 glandry@fabricatedplastics.com www.fabricatedplastics.com Contact: Greg Landry, V.P. Sales

FCI - FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL 1755 La Costa Meadows Dr San Marcos CA 92078 T: 760-744-6950 eflow@fluidcomponents.com www.fluidcomponents.com Contact: Mary Pund, Marketing Communications Manager FCI is a world leading manufacturer of air/gas flow meters, flow switches and level switches used in industrial and commercial applications. Rugged designs, international approvals and certifications, FCI products are ideal for industry’s most demanding processes and environmental measurements. FCI products are calibrated in our NIST traceable flow laboratory to your exact specifications and conditions. Our products are installed and supported worldwide.

FESTO INC. 5300 Explorer Dr Mississauga ON L4W 5G4 T: 905-614-2762 www.festo.ca FILAMAT COMPOSITES INC. 880 Rangeview Rd Mississauga ON L5E 1G9 T: 905-891-3993 x6527 larry.pascucci@filamat.com | www.filamat.com Contact: Larry Pascucci

FISHCULVERT T: 519-212-1252 penny@fishculvert.com www.fishculvert.com | www.couloirpoisson.com Contact: Dave Penny, BES Helping you to reconnect streams across Canada, for fish passage. Baffle systems for steep slope and perched outlet culverts. Bypass structures for dams. Open bottom arch culverts. Three dimensional computer modeling to check if target species can pass at your design discharge.

FLOMATIC VALVES 15 Pruyns Island Dr Glens Falls NY 12801

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FLOTTWEG SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY CANADA, INC. 503 Carlingview Dr Etobicoke ON M9W 5H2 T: 647-947-7979 x101 TF: 888-718-6885 fscriver@flottweg.net | www.flottweg.com Contact: Frank Scriver, Environmental Industry Manager Flottweg Separation Technology is a leading manufacturer of high solids thickening and dewatering centrifuges. Flottweg is known for high quality manufacturing, innovative features, stateof-the-art efficient drive systems and unparalleled customer service. Flottweg’s C Series decanter centrifuge is designed specifically for cost effective thickening and dewatering of municipal water and wastewater residuals and biosolids.

FLOVAL EQUIPMENT LTD. 250 Rayette Rd Unit 1 Concord ON L4K 2G6 kluegger@floval.com | www.floval.com Contact: Kris Luegger FLOW-TRONIC SA Chemin Des Tilleuls 32 Welkenraedt ND 4840 T: 867-445-6432 v.favre@flow-tronic.com | www.flow-tronic.com Contact: Vincent Favre

FLOWFINITY WIRELESS INC. 206 – 1275 West 6th Ave Vancouver BC V6H 1A6 T: 604-878-0008 x2101 wastewater@flowfinity.com www.flowfinity.com/solutions/water-wastewater.aspx Contact: Marc Simms Flowfinity is a no-code platform that empowers water and wastewater utilities to digitize maintenance, asset management and lab sample tracking to streamline operations. Maximize efficiency by automating inspection workflows and ensure accurate data collection with custom applications and interactive dashboards that integrate with SCADA and core systems to provide real-time actionable insights. Discover why engineering and environmental professionals utilize Flowfinity to create organization-specific solutions without code and without compromise. Register for a trial or demo.

FLOWSCIENCE SCALE CONTROL SYSTEMS 900 Mckay Rd Pickering ON 1W 3X8 T: 888-974-7336 rmarch@giigroup.ca | www.getflowscience.com Contact: Ryan FLUID METERING, INC. 5 Aerial Way Suite 500 Syosset NY 11791 T: 516-922-6050 herb.werner@fmipump.com www.fmipump.com Contact: Herb Werner FLUIDYNE CORPORATION Suite D-5436 Nordic Dr Cedar Falls IA 50613

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T: 319-266-9967 fluidyne@fluidynecorp.com www.fluidynecorp.com Contact: Erick Mandt

FOCUS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 3-35 Stone Church Rd Ste #369 Ancaster ON L9K 1S5 T: 905-690-7638 focusenv@on.aibn.com Contact: Robert Freeman, President

FORCE FLOW 2430 Stanwell Dr Concord CA 94520 T: 925-686-6700 www.forceflowscales.com Contact: Christina Rumbel, Marketing Coordinator Force Flow is the leading manufacturer of scales for monitoring water treatment chemicals.

Accurately track feed rate, amount used and remaining amount. See real-time chemical status locally at the vessel and remotely from your PLC or SCADA. Digital and hydraulic systems for day tanks, bulk storage tanks, volumetric feeders, ton containers and 150 lb cylinders.

Automatic on-site chemical dilution systems, automatic dry tank refill systems.

FORTERRA PIPE 2099 Roseville Rd Cambridge ON N1R 5S3 T: 226-220-3943 www.forterrabp.com FRESH WATER SOLUTIONS CANADA (FWS) 1643 Jalna Blvd London ON N6E 3K7 T: 519-854-2283 gary@fwscanada.ca | www.fwscanada.ca Contact: Gary Fricke G.E.T. INDUSTRIES INC. 33 Cedar Dr Caledon ON L7K 1H5 T: 905-451-9900 get@grindhog.com | www.grindhog.com Contact: Tina Harrison GARDNER DENVER 1800 Gardner Expressway Quincy IL 62305 T: 217-222-5400 www.gardnerdenver.com GASMET TECHNOLOGIES INC. 956A The Queensway Toronto ON M8Z 1P5 mirja.maja@gasmet.com | www.gasmet.com Contact: Mirja Maja

GENEQ INC. 10700 Secant St Montréal QC H1J 1S5 T: 514-354-2511 info@geneq.com | www.geneq.com Contact: René Parisé, President GENEQ has been a Canadian Distributor of Environmental Instruments since 1972. We offer a wide range of instruments for sampling, monitoring and measuring air, water and soil.

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Geneq also sells High Precision GPS/GNSS Receivers and General Laboratory products. If you are looking for Weather Stations or Water Quality Instrumentation and much more.

GENEQ is the place to go. Also located in Vaughan, Ontario, see listing in this directory.

GENEQ INC. - ONTARIO LOCATION 15-910 Rowntree Dairy Rd Vaughan ON L4L 5W5 T: 365-527-2508, 1-855-527-5808 sales@geneq.com | www.geneq.com GEOENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGIES 103 E Lemon Ave Ste 210 Monrovia CA 91016 T: 626-305-0400 inquiries@geoenvtech.com | www.geoenvtech.com Contact: Omar Abou-Sayed GEORISK ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS 31 Haxby Pvt Ottawa ON K1T 3B5 www.georiskes.com Contact: Franck Diedro

GOLDEN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. 2207 Simcoe Rd 93 Barrie ON L4M 4Y8 T: 705-726-3921 ron@goldenenviro.ca | www.goldenenviro.ca Contact: Ron Trivett, President Remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater of various contaminants. Provide mobile treatment units for water remediation (various sizes & contaminates). Provide multiphase extraction systems & high resolution site characterization tools. Provide mould remediation services. High resolution site characterization (HRSC) tools. UVOST® – Petroleum LNAPL screening, TarGOST® – Coaltar and creosote screening, DyeLIF™ – Chlorinated DNAPL screening, Membrane interface probe (MIP) – VOC screening, Hydraulic profiling tool (HPT) – Hydrostratigraphic profiling.

GOOD HARBOUR LABORATORIES 2596 Dunwin Dr Mississauga ON L5L 1J5 T: 905-696-7276 gwilliams@goodharbourlabs.com www.goodharbourlabs.com Contact: Greg Williams GORMAN-RUPP CANADA 70 Burwell Rd St Thomas ON N5P 3R7 T: 519-631-2870 rfurneaux@grcanada.com | www.grpumps.ca Contact: Robert Furneaux

GOSLYN ENVIRONMENTAL GREASE INTERCEPTORS CANADA 4-54 Viceroy Rd Doors 22-26 Concord ON L4K 2L8 T: 905-841-0990 angelo@goslyn.ca | www.goslyn.ca Contact: Angelo Mikrogiannakis Goslyn GRD Grease Interceptor delivers pollution prevention & wastewater sustainability

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for the foodservice sector. Municipalities are strengthening their position on wastewater effluent discharge limits. Foodservice operators must meet compliance or face paying fines and surcharges. The innovative Goslyn surpasses compliance; it delivers the highest efficiencies in grease & waste removal. Rated the best “GREASE TRAP SYSTEM” by foodservice operators! Easy to maintain, delivers significant cost savings. Specify Goslyn for your clients. NSF Certified CSA B481.

largest manufacturers of pumps and pumping systems, focuses on innovation and sustainability. Serving a wide variety of pumping applications, Grundfos’ water utility products cover the complete water cycle from raw water supply, water treatment, water distribution, wastewater transport and wastewater treatment in municipal and industrial processes. Supported by a global network of sales and service partners, Grundfos meets the needs of all your pumping requirements.

GRANDE WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 3950 Montee Masson Laval QC H7B 1C4 T: 855-315-1115 info@grandeinc.com | www.grandeinc.com Contact: Francis Grande Grande Water Management Systems specializes in stormwater management, wastewater management and CSO abatement. Our products have been used in over 6000 installations around the world. We provide engineered systems for: tank and sewer flushing, overflow control, overflow screening, flow regulation and flood protection. Equipment types: tank & sewer flushing (tipping bucket, flushing gate), overflow control (bending weir), overflow screening (passive & active overflow screen), flow regulation (passive & active flow regulator), flood protection (flap), floatables retention (baffle), etc.

H2FLOW EQUIPMENT INC. 580 Oster Lane Vaughan ON L4K 2C1 T: 905-660-9775 info@h2flow.com | www.h2flow.com Contact: Michael Albanese, President H2Flow provides water & wastewater treatment equipment for industrial & municipal applications with start-up assistance, service, and spare parts. Equipment includes: grinders, screens, conveyors, grit removal, aerators, diffusers, blowers, clarifiers, sludge presses, centrifuges, digesters, mixers, thickeners, tertiary treatment, gravity and pressure filters, package plants, UV disinfection, drinking water plants, filters, underdrains, strainers, dissolved air floatation (DAFs), CSO, odour control biofilters, oil/water separators. Specialized in biological treatment with SBR, MBBR and MBRs. Containerized and remote treatment plants.

GREATARIO ENGINEERED STORAGE SYSTEMS 715647 Oxford Rd 4 Innerkip ON N0J 1M0 T: 866-299-3009 info@greatario.com | www.greatario.com Contact: Scott Burn GREATARIO Engineered Storage Systems is the authorized dealer for CST Liquid Storage and Covers solutions in Canada. We provide the complete line of Aquastore© glass-fused-to-steel tanks, HydroTec tanks, aluminum covers and Hydraulic Mixing Systems for the Municipal and Industrial water and wastewater market. We can provide many types of covers including aluminum domes and flat covers, glass-fused-to-steel covers, flexible membranes and floating covers.

Greatario also inspects, services and cleans all reservoir types.

GRUNDFOS CANADA INC. 2941 Brighton Rd Oakville ON L6H 6C9 T: 905-829-9533 jgauthier@grundfos.com | www.grundfos.com Contact: Jamie Gauthier, Senior Sales Engineer Founded in 1945, Grundfos, one of the world’s

H2FLOW TANKS & SYSTEMS INC. 580 Oster Lane Vaughan ON L4K 2C1 T: 905-660-0649 tanks@h2flow.com | www.h2flowtanks.com Contact: Darrin Hopper, General Manager Sales and installation of PERMASTORE GlassFused-to-Steel tanks, typically used as anaerobic digesters, water tanks, water towers for wastewater, sludge & leachate storage, clarifiers.

Custom engineered tanks with Published Quality Standards and Zero Defects. Stainless steel or powder coated steel material also available.

Tank covers in aluminum, stainless & glass fused to steel. Complete treatment systems such as SBR, MBBR, MBRs, mixing and aeration systems integrated within tanks. Mixers to prevent ice formation in cold weather.

HACH SALES & SERVICE CANADA LTD. 3020 Gore Rd London ON N5V 4T7 T: 800-665-7635 HALLIDAY PRODUCTS INC. 6401 Edgewater Dr Orlando FL 32810 T: 800-298-1027 x105 www.hallidayproducts.com Contact: Armond Bordeau

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HALOGEN VALVE SYSTEMS 1342 Bell Ave Suite 3C Tustin CA 92780 T: 925-686-6700 info@halogenvalve.com | www.halogenvalve.com Contact: Christina Rumbel Emergency valve shutoff systems for chlorine, SO2, ammonia & other gases. Halogen Valve Systems is the leading manufacturer of electronically actuated emergency valve shutoff systems for chlorine and sulfur dioxide. Emergency chlorine valve shutoff systems from Halogen provide your plant with a critical extra measure of safety when feeding chlorine from cylinders or ton containers. Systems instantly stop a dangerous leak and confirm that valves were torqued closed to Chlorine Institute recommended standards.

HANNA INSTRUMENTS CANADA INC. 3156 Industrial Laval QC H7L 4P7 www.hannacan.com

HARMSCO FILTRATION PRODUCTS 7169 49Th Terrace N Riviera Beach FL 33407 T: 800-327-3248 arizopatron@harmsco.com | www.harmsco.com Contact: Alfredo Rizo-Patron Established in 1958, Harmsco Filtration Products manufactures innovative and cost-effective solutions for liquid filtration challenges. With 3 divisions and a global footprint, our Made In America, Family Owned Business provides energy savings, proven products and enduring value.

As a pioneer in the filtration industry, Harmsco holds numerous U.S. Patents in the filtration industry offering the largest selection available of NSF certified filter housings and cartridges while maintaining our focus and commitment on quality and value for the end user.

HAYWARD GORDON ULC 5 Brigden Gate Halton Hills ON L7G 0A3 T: 905-693-8595 info@haywardgordon.com Contact: Brent McConomy

HERON INSTRUMENTS INC. 447 Moxley Rd Dundas ON L9H 5E2 T: 905-628-4999 info@heroninstruments.com www.heroninstruments.com Contact: Terri Kernaghan, Sales Manager Heron Instruments is dedicated to designing and manufacturing the finest groundwater mon-

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itoring systems for groundwater professionals and rural property owners worldwide. We have developed a broad range of water level measuring instruments to detect and continually monitor changes in water levels. Heron Instruments’ product line includes static and falling head water level meters, well casing indicators, well depth indicators, groundwater data loggers, remote monitoring systems, oil/water interface meters, conductivity meters, temperature meters, tag lines and downhole inspection cameras.

HM PIPE PRODUCTS INC. 129 Exeter Rd London ON N6L 1A4 T: 519-652-5822 Contact: Rick Henry

HOSKIN SCIENTIFIC LTD. 3735 Myrtle Street Burnaby BC V5C 4E7 T: 604-872-7894 / 800-663-3023 salesv@hoskin.ca | www.hoskin.ca Contact: Shawn Ternan For over 70 years Hoskin Scientific has provided expert consultative support to find the right product to fit your application needs. Whether you require monitoring or testing instrumentation, rentals or service, we are where you need us to be across Canada. Our Environmental Department provides solutions for monitoring and sampling biological and chemical parameters in the environment. Specific areas include: water quality, water quantity, soil moisture, plant science, weather stations, indoor air quality, aquatic sampling, and oceanography.

HYDRATECH ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, LLC. 10448 Chester Rd Cincinnati OH 45215 T: 513-827-9169 www.hydratechllc.com

HRS HEAT EXCHANGERS 840 Kennesaw Ave NW B-1 Marietta Atlanta GA 30060 T: 770-726-3540 info@us.hrs-he.com www.hrs-heatexchangers.com/us/ Contact: Cameron Creech, General Manager With 40 years’ experience specializing in the design and manufacture of an extensive range of turnkey systems and components, incorporating our corrugated tubular and scraped surface heat exchanger technology, HRS units are compliant with global design and industry standards.

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HUBER TECHNOLOGY, INC. 9735 Northcross Center Crt Ste A Huntersville NC 28078 T: 704-949-1010 marketing@hhusa.net | www.huber-technology.com Huber serves the municipal and industrial wastewater treatment market with high quality liquid-solid separation technology. Huber Technology offers the complete chain of screening, grit and sludge handling processes. The company is an original source manufacturer specializing in stainless steel fabrication of technologies for water and wastewater with proven experience and expertise with over 40,000 installations worldwide.

HYDRO INTERNATIONAL 2925 NE Aloclek Suite 140 Hillsboro OR 97124 T: 866-615-8130 questions@hydro-int.com | www.hydro-int.com Contact: Ben Paetel Hydro International supplies environmentally sustainable products that control and treat wastewater, stormwater, and combined sewer overflows, using advanced vortex and complementary technologies. Hydro International is the leading provider of municipal grit removal and CSO/wet weather management products to control flows within collection systems and wastewater treatment plants throughout Canada. Wastewater Products: HeadCell, TeaCup, SlurryCup, Hydro GritCleanse, Grit Snail, SpiraSnail, Hydro-Sludge-Screen, Hydro MicroScreen, and Grit King. Wet-Weather / CSO Products: Storm King, Hydro-Brake, Hydro-Brake Drop and a number of wet weather/CSO screens.

HYDROFLOW CANADA #4-3455 Harvester Rd Burlington ON L7N 3P2 T: 289-337-9390 info@hydroflowcanada.com www.hydroflowcanada.com Contact: Bill Carroll HydroFLOW Canada distributes Hydropath Technologies UK Patent line of Electronic Water Conditioners. 2017 WEF Innovative Technology Award Winner. The system is proven to eliminate/reduce LIMESCALE, STRUVITE, BIOFILM, and BACTERIA in Cooling Towers, Boilers, Steam Boilers, Heat Exchangers, Humidifiers, Water Heaters, WWTPs, WWRFs, Swimming Pools, Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Steam Ovens, and numerous agricultural applications. The system is non-intrusive, maintenance free, energy efficient, chemical free, environmentally

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friendly and has low power requirements. 25 years of proven, verified successes worldwide.

Decrease input energy cost due to elimination of limescale insulation on heat transfer surfaces, spray nozzles, and mechanical systems.

HYDROVISION GMBH Gewerbestrasse 61A Kaufbeuren Bayern 87600 T: +49 8341 9662180 flowmeter@hydrovision.de | www.hydrovision.de ICON PROCESS CONTROLS T: 905-469-9283 sales@iconprocon.com | www.iconprocon.com

john@ingu.com | www.ingu.com Contact: John van Pol

INOVAIR 14801 W 114th Terrace Lenexa KS 66215 T: 913-469-7244 sales@inovair.com | www.inovair.com INSITU CONTRACTORS INC. 48 Dawson Rd Guelph ON N1H 5V1 T: 519-763-0700 general@insitucontractors.com www.insitucontractors.com Contact: Harry Oussoren

IDEXX WATER One Idexx Dr Westbrook MN 4092 T: 1-800-321-0207 www.ca.idexx.com/en-ca/water

IMBRIUM SYSTEMS INC. 407 Fairview Dr Whitby ON L1N 3A9 T: 416-960-9900 info@imbriumsystems.com www.imbriumsystems.com Contact: Marc LeLong Imbrium® Systems is an engineered stormwater treatment company that designs and manufactures stormwater treatment solutions that protect water resources from harmful pollutants. By developing technologies to address the long-term impact of urban runoff, Imbrium ensures our clients’ projects are compliant with government water quality regulations. Imbrium is the only stormwater technology company in Canada to offer four stormwater treatment products with the ETV verification, including the Stormceptor® EF, Stormceptor® EFO, the Jellyfish® Filter, and the Filterra® Bioretention system.

INDACHEM INC. 4129 Harvester Rd Burlington ON L7L 5M3 T: 905-637-8446 nick.pecoskie@indachem.com | www.indachem.com Contact: Nicholas Pecoskie, GM & Sales Manager INDUSCONTROL INC. 151 Superior Blvd Mississauga ON L5T 2L1 T: 905-564-0070 info@indus-control.com | www.indus-control.com Contact: Vaibhav Arora INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTROL LIMITED 234 Clements Rd West Unit 1&2 Ajax ON L1S 3K5 T: 905-427-1193 norm.carr@iwcl.ca | www.iwcl.ca Contact: Norm Carr INDUSTRIALZONE 5201 Mitchelldale St Suite A8 Houston TX 77092 T: 713)-395-1508 support@industrialzone.com www.industrialzone.com Contact: Eric Gadin INGU SOLUTIONS 209 8 Ave SW Suite #402 Calgary AB T2P 1B8 T: 403-613-2510

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INTERNATIONAL WATER SUPPLY LTD. 342 Bayview Dr PO Box 310 Barrie ON L4M 4T5 T: 705-733-0111 iws@iws.ca | www.iws.ca Contact: John A Harris, P. Eng. President Groundwater and Turbine Pump Engineering and Hydrogeologic services which include: Well design, large diameter, high capacity well construction and testing. Pump Application Engineering, supply, installation and maintenance of line shaft and submersible turbine pumps. Performance testing of wells and pumps, well video inspection. Well maintenance rehabilitation and re-development programs.

INTERPROVINCIAL CORROSION CONTROL COMPANY LTD. 930 Sheldon Court Burlington ON L7L 5K6 T: 905-634-7751 contact@rustrol.com | www.rustrol.com Contact: Ray Thoroski, Manager, Customer Service Interprovincial Corrosion Control Company Limited, (ICCC) provides professional engineering services and the supply and manufacture of Corrosion Control/Cathodic Protection Materials to major “End-Users” throughout North America. ICCC is a sustaining member of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) with experienced Corrosion Engineers on staff, specializing in the protection of buried or immersed steel structures (i.e., water/natural gas pipelines, fuel storage tanks, petroleum refineries, et al) by the proven technique of Cathodic Protection.

IPEX INC. 6810 Invader Crescent Mississauga ON L5T 2B6 T: 905-670-7676 www.ipexna.com IPEX Inc. is a leading supplier of thermoplastic piping systems, offering complete systems of pipe, valves and fittings for a broad range of markets and applications including plumbing and mechanical, municipal and industrial process piping. Backed by over 50 years of experience, the IPEX name is synonymous with quality, innovation and performance.

ISLAND WATER TECHNOLOGIES 65 Watts Ave Charlottetown PEI C1E 2B7 T: 902-894-1366 pkiely@islandwatertech.com www.islandwatertech.com Contact: Patrick Kiely IVEY INTERNATIONAL INC. Unit 7 19122 – 27th St Surrey BC V3Z 2W8 T: 604-538-1168 www.iveyinternational.com JNE ENVIRONMENTAL 925 Century Dr Burlington ON L7L 5J8 T: 905-537-8317 jmcintyre@jne.ca | www.jneenvironmental.ca Contact: Joe McIntyre

JOHN BROOKS COMPANY 2625 Meadowpine Blvd Mississauga ON L5N 7K5 T: 1-877-624-5757 industrialsales@johnbrooks.ca www.johnbrooks.ca John Brooks Company Limited has been proudly serving Ontario Municipalities and Process Industries with fluid handling equipment, systems, service and projects for over 80 years.

With our diverse selection of quality pumps, spray nozzles, valves, filtration equipment, along with our extensive experience, we can assist our customers with innovative and cost-effective solutions to their most challenging applications.

We also provide comprehensive aftermarket field and shop services to improve the efficiency or extend your rotating equipment’s life.

JURASSIC ACTIVATED CARBON INC. 161 Kingslake Rd Toronto ON M2J 3G4 T: 416-297-8876 rodgerlu88@gmail.com | www.jurassiccarbon.com Contact: Rodger Lu JWC ENVIRONMENTAL 2850 Red Hill Ave Santa Ana CA 92705 T: 949-833-3888 kaileyh@jwce.com www.jwce.com Contact: Kailey Habermann

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KAESER COMPRESSORS CANADA INC. 3760 La Verendrye Street Boisbriand QC J7H 1R5 T: 450-971-1414 info.canada@kaeser.com | www.ca.kaeser.com KEE SAFETY LTD. 40 North Rivermede Rd Concord ON L4K 2H3 T: 877-505-5003 x440 info@keesafety.com | www.keesafety.ca

gency response, LimeGREEN’s experience has you covered. Contact us to see how we can work with you, to help save you time, and money.

KUSTERS WATER, DIVISION OF KUSTERS ZIMA CORP. 101 Zima Park Dr Spartanburg SC 29301 T: 800-264-7005 info@zimacorp.com www.kusterswater.com

LINKON TECHNOLOGY INC. 25 Southvale Dr Vaughan ON L6A 0X2 T: 647-724-6799 davidkim@linkontechnology.com www.linkontechnology.com Contact: David Kim

KELLER AMERICA 351 Bell King Rd Newport News VA 23606 T: 757-596-6680 KEMIRA 3405 Marie-Victorin Blvd Varennes QC J3X 1P7 T: 800-465-6171 water@kemira.com | www.kemira.com KGO GROUP LTD. 52-1200 Speers Rd Oakville ON L6L 2X4 T: 905-847-1544 garry@kgogroup.com | www.kgogroup.com Contact: Garry O’Donnell, President

KGS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 3 Twelfth Concession Rd Scotland ON N0E 1R0 T: 855-378-3015 info@kgsenvironmentalgroup.ca www.kgsenvironmentalgroup.ca Contact: Kristofer Gaal, President and General Manager KGS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP is a fully licensed, insured, bonded and experienced environmental remediation firm that services Ontario, Canada. Our firm has been in business since 2005. The company is 100% privately and Canadian owned. KGS has successfully completed thousands of remediation and excavation projects Ontario wide. Projects include but are not limited to environmental site remediation, facility decommissioning and demolition, underground storage tank decommissioning, excavating, earth moving, grading, aggregate compaction, soil relocation/disposal and aggregate supply.

LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL SOFTWARE 1-170 Columbia Street West Waterloo ON N2L 3L3 T: 519-746-5995 sales@weblakes.com | www.weblakes.com Contact: Cheryl Porter Lakes Environmental is the world leading provider of state-of-the-science environmental air quality management software, meteorological data services, and hands-on training courses. Our clients include industries and regulatory agencies.

Our extensively adopted desktop and cloud IT solutions comprise dispersion modeling, realtime and forecast modeling, emissions inventory systems, permitting, compliance and reporting.

LAKESIDE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION 1022 East Devon Ave Bartlett IL 60103 T: 630-837-5640 www.lakeside-equipment.com Contact: Steve Eckstein LAMBOURNE ENVIRONMENTAL LTD. 51 Belich Crescent Red Deer AB T4S 2K5 T: 403-348-8298 sales@lambourne.ca | www.lambourne.ca Contact: Blair Benn LAYFIELD GROUP LIMITED 17720 129 Ave NW Edmonton AB T5V 0B4 T: 800-840-2884 roxalana.dobransky@layfieldgroup.com www.layfieldgroup.com Contact: Roxalana Dobransky LG WATER SOLUTIONS (LG CHEM., LTD.) 300-21250 Hawthorne Blvd Torrance CA 90503 T: 424-218-4041 nasales@lgchem.com | www.lgwatersolutions.com

KISTERS NORTH AMERICA 102-1520 Eureka Rd Roseville CA 95661 T: 916-723-1441 kna@kisters.net | www.kisters.net KONTEK ECOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC. 1-3250 Harvester Rd Burlington ON L7N 3W9 T: 877-332-8366 ipelve@kontekecology.com www.kontekecology.com Contact: Isabelle Pelve KROHNE 55 Cherry Hill Dr Beverly MA 1915 T: 978-535-6060 x 531213 r.lowrie@krohne.com | www.krohne.com Contact: Richard Lowrie KSB PUMPS INC. 5205 Tomken Rd Mississauga ON L4W 3N8 T: 905-568-9200 info@ksbcanada.com | www.ksb.ca Contact: Anna Vezina

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LOTIC TECHNOLOGIES 3912 77 Ave Leduc AB T9E 0B6 T: 587-352-0032 www.lotictech.ca Contact: info@lotictech.ca LUMINOR ENVIRONMENTAL INC. 290 Southgate Dr Unit 2 Guelph ON N1G 4P5 T: 519-837-3800 mlupal@luminoruv.com Contact: Myron Lupal, President

LYSTEK INTERNATIONAL 125 McGovern Dr Unit 1 Cambridge ON N3H 4R7 T: 226-444-0186 info@lystek.com | www.lystek.com Contact: Mike Beswick Lystek International is a leading provider of advanced biosolids and organics management solutions with their award-winning Thermo-Chemical Hydrolysis Solution: Lystek THP®. Lystek THP transforms biosolids and residuals into a multi-purpose, hydrolyzed product that enhances resource recovery and can optimize wastewater treatment processes. These products include LysteGro®, a Class A biofertilizer, LysteMize®, for anaerobic digester optimization, and LysteCarb®, an alternative carbon source. Lystek offers design-build services, regional processing solutions, and comprehensive LysteGro product management services.

M CON PIPE & PRODUCTS INC. PO Box 1191 2691 Greenfield Rd Ayr ON N0B 1E0 T: 866-537-3338 x201 skirby@mconpipe.com | www.mconproducts.com Contact: Scott Kirby MADOK MANUFACTURING LIMITED 82 Morrell Street Brantford ON N3T 4J5 T: 519-756-5760 www.madok.ca

LIMEGREEN EQUIPMENT INC. 1183 Barton St E PO Box 47629 Hamilton ON L8H 7S7 T: 844-444-2100 kbailey@limegreeninc.com | www.limegreeninc.com Contact: Kevin Bailey LimeGREEN Equipment Inc. Canadian owned and operated, environmental equipment rental house. With equipment yards in Hamilton, Barrie, Trenton and Ottawa, Ontario, and Saint John, New Brunswick, LimeGREEN specializes in storage tanks, filtration equipment, pumps, berms and flow meters, etc. Whether your application is industrial services, construction, remediation, pipeline, municipal, mining or emer-

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MAKE-WAY ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INC. 385 Andrew St Exeter ON N0M 1S7 T: 866-625-3929 bert@makeway.ca | www.makeway.ca Contact: Bert Knip, President Make-Way Environmental Technologies Inc. has been offering advanced wastewater treatment solutions for residential, commercial and

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communal applications since 1996. In 2018 Make-Way became the Ontario representative for the Graf line of products offering Stormwater Management Solutions and Rainwater Harvesting Systems for detention, LID and reuse. For wastewater inquiries call Bert at 519-709-0681. For Stormwater or Rainwater inquiries call Roddy at 613-314-7597.

MANTECH 5473 Highway 6 N Guelph ON N1H 6J2 T: 519-763-4245 rmenegotto@mantech-inc.com www.mantech-inc.com Contact: Robert Menegotto MAPLE REINDERS GROUP LTD. 2660 Argentia Rd Mississauga ON L5N 5V4 T: 905-821-4844 info@maple.ca | www.maple.ca

MARKLAND SPECIALTY ENGINEERING LTD. 9-305 Armstrong Ave Georgetown ON L7G 4X6 T: 855-873-7791 markland@sludgecontrols.com www.sludgecontrols.com Contact: Scott Langstaff Serving the water and wastewater sectors since 1967 with a family of process control instruments: The Sludge Gun® portable sludge level detector – compact and weatherproof; Automatic Sludge Blanket Level Detector – measures and controls sludge depth; The Sludge Sleuth™ single point monitoring automatically maintains preferred liquid-solids interface levels. Suspended Solids Density Meter - provides real-time readings and automates underflow pumps. Duckbill™ Automatic Composite Sampling System – moves samples up high lifts and over long runs.

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY W. BOOTH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, PRACTICE AND TECHNOLOGY www.mcmaster.ca/sept/learninghub/

MONTECO LTD. 408-55 St Clair Ave West Toronto ON M4V 1L5 www.monteco.com

MEDORA CORPORATION 3225 Highway 22 Dickinson NC 58601 T: 701-225-4495 info@medoraco.com | www.medoraco.com Contact: Joel Bleth, President & CEO

MS FILTER SYSTEMS INC. 31 Graham Lane Fenelon Falls ON K0M 1N0 T: 905-713-7875 rlecraw@msfilter.com | www.msfilter.com Contact: Bob LeCraw

MEMBRANE SPECIALISTS LLC 2 Rowe Court Hamilton OH 45015 T: 513-860-9490 www.membranespecialists.com

MSU MISSISSAUGA LTD. 300-2222 S Sheridan Way Building 3 Mississauga ON L5J 2M4 T: 905-823-4340 info@msumississauga.com www.msumississauga.com

MET-CHEM, INC. 837 East 79th Street Cleveland OH 44103 T: 216-881-7900 info@metchem.com | www.metchem.com METAFLO TECHNOLOGIES 1630 Sismet Rd Unit 4 Mississauga ON L4W 1R5 T: 647-217-5625 amcnabb@metaflotech.com www.metaflotech.com Contact: Andrew McNabb

METCON SALES & ENGINEERING LIMITED 3-15 Connie Crescent Concord ON L4K 1L3 T: 866-394-5574 www.scgprocess.com We are excited to announce that Metcon Sales & Engineering Ltd., has been rebranded under a new name — SCG Process. United as SCG Process, we can help you implement more solutions to support your municipal and industrial facility’s process performance and aging infrastructure needs including chemical feed, measurement & control, disinfection, filtration, packaged treatment systems, rebuild services for large pumps/blowers and process equipment part rebuilds to extend the life of old assets.

MEUNIER TECHNOLOGIES 14-216 Poirier St Saint-Eustache QC J7R 6B1 T: 450-413-1311 info@meuniertechnologies.com www.meuniertechnologies.com Contact: Vincent Tremblay-Meunier

MASTER METER CANADA 217-3275 Chemin de l’industrie Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil QC J3G 0M8 T: 450-461-1535 www.mastermeter.ca Master Meter Canada is a leading manufacturer of AWWA standard municipal water meters, AMR/AMI data collection systems and data management software.

MCCUE ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS 8291 92 Street Delta BC V4G 1B5 T: 604-940-2828 info@mccuecontracting.com www.mccuecontracting.com Contact: Chris McCue

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MINDSPACE INC. 16-270 Esna Park Dr Markham ON L3R 1H3 T: 905-284-1000 info@mindspace.ca | www.mindspace.ca Contact: Cory Tse MINOTAUR STORMWATER SERVICES 566 Lynden Rd RR#8 Brantford ON N3T 5M1 T: 519-647-3729 service@minotaurltd.com | www.minotaurltd.com Contact: Aaron Shaver, CEO MLM 19609 96th Ave Langley BC V1M 3C9 T: 416-277-4262 info@mlmconveying.com | www.mlmconveying.com

MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS 1200 Abernathy Rd Atlanta GA 30328 T: 770-206-4200 www.muellerwaterproducts.com Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America. Our broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, metering products and systems, leak detection and pipe condition assessment. MWP brands include Mueller®, Echologics®, Hydro Gate®, Hydro-Guard®, HYMAX®, Krausz®, Jones®, Mi.Net®, Milliken®, Pratt®, Pratt Industrial®, Singer®, and U.S. Pipe Valve & Hydrant.

MYRON L COMPANY 2450 Impala Dr Carlsbad CA 92010 T: 760-438-2021 www.myronl.com Since the 1960s, the Myron L Company has established itself as the leading manufacturer of high quality and simple to operate conductivity and pH instrumentation for municipal, commercial and industrial water quality control, chemical concentration testing and process control.

NAPIER-REID LTD. 10 Alden Rd Markham ON L3R 2S1 T: 905-475-1545 info@napier-reid.com | www.napier-reid.com Contact: Frank Li NATIONAL STORAGE TANK 4137 Santa Rosa Ave Santa Rosa CA 95407 mgutierrez@nationalstoragetank.com www.nationalstoragetank.com Contact: Mauricio Gutierrez

MONITARIO TECHNICAL SERVICES INC. 10 Alpine Ct Cambridge ON N1R 5S5 T: 519-748-8024 randy@monitario.com | www.monitario.com Contact: Randy McLean, President

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NOL-TEC SYSTEMS INC. 425 Apollo Dr Lino Lakes MN 55014 T: 651-780-8600 sales@nol-tec.com | www.nol-tec.com NCS FLUID HANDLING SYSTEMS INC 530-280 Portage Close Sherwood Pk AB T8H 2R6 T: 780-570-0051 ogilbert@ncsmanagement.ca www.ncsfluidsystems.ca Contact: Owen Gilbert NCS Fluid Handling Systems provides dewatering, sewer bypass, well pointing, sand pointing as well as API storage tank hydro-tests, pipeline pressure testing, site water management, specialized filtration (particulate or hydrocarbon removal), sewer/ sanitary bypass, well pointing or sand pointing & dewatering services. NCS is dedicated to serving the industrial, construction, mining, municipal & all segments of the energy sector in both planned and emergency environments. The NCS Fluid Handling Systems focus is to offer a highest level of customer service, safely and adhere to a strong quality plan for all our clients needs/projects.

NEOTHANE/MAGNASEAL 19 Sandwell Dr Toronto ON M9R 3P9 www.neothane.com Contact: Elliott Chewins NEPTUNE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CANADA CO. 7275 West Credit Ave Mississauga ON L5N 5M9 T: 905-858-4211

NOVA FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1367 Osprey Dr Ancaster ON L9G 4V5 info@novafiltrationtech.com www.novafiltrationtech.com Contact: Matt Scruton OIL SKIMMERS INC. 12800 York Rd Cleveland OH 44133 T: 440-237-4600 guy@oilskim.com | www.oilskim.com Contact: Guy Flynn, Marketing Manager OMRON AUTOMATION 100 Consilium Pl Scarborough ON M1H 3E3 T: 1-866-986-6766 christopher.barnes@omron.com www.automation.omron.com Contact: Chris Barnes ONTARIO CLEAN WATER AGENCY 1700-1 Yonge St Toronto ON M5E 1E5 www.ocwa.com.

ORBINOX 2050 Dagenais Blvd West Laval QC H7L 5W2 T: 450-622-8775 r.field@orbinox.com | www.orbinox.com Contact: Rick Field

NEWTERRA 1291 California Ave Brockville ON K6V 7N5 T: 800-420-4056 x1160 amarsh@newterra.com | www.newterra.com Contact: Ashley Marsh NEXOM 5 Burks Way Winnipeg MB R2J3R8 T: 204-949-7500 www.nexom.com Contact: Martin Hildebrand

PENCON EQUIPMENT COMPANY F2-109 Thomas St Oakville ON L6J 3A7 T: 905-845-1727 jpenny@pencon.ca Contact: Brian Penny ORIVAL WATER FILTERS 213 S Van Brunt St Englewood NJ 7631 T: 201-568-3311 filters@orival.com | www.orival.com Providing automatic self-cleaning filtration systems for the removal of suspended solids from water is more than a job for Orival—it’s a way of life. For over 30 years, Orival has supplied thousands of filtration units for a wide variety of customers in over 85 countries around the world. Single units, flange-to-flange systems, complete skid mounted or containerized packages, and specifically fabricated filters are all common products for Orival.

ORTHOS LIQUID SYSTEMS, INC. 596 Browns Cove Rd Ridgeland SC 29936 T: 1-843-987-7200 info@orthosfilters.com | www.orthosfilters.com OSPREY SCIENTIFIC INC. Unit 100 – 18232 105 Ave Edmonton AB T5S 2R5 T: 800-560-4402 sales@ospreyscientific.com Contact: Karen Schmidt

PENTAIR CANADA 490 Pinebush Rd Unit 4 Cambridge ON N1T 0A5 T: 800-363-7867 orders.cacam@pentair.com | www.pentair.com Contact: Peter Reinhardt, Regional Sales Manager Global manufacturer of pumping, filtration and control equipment covering residential, commercial, industrial, oil and gas, mining and municipal markets. Pentair brands have been providing application solutions since 1870.

OVIVO USA LLC 2404 Rutland Dr Austin TX 78758 info@ovivowater.com | www.ovivowater.us

PICA CORPORATION 4909-75 Ave Edmonton AB T6B 2S3 T: 780-469-4463 drussell@picacorp.com | www.picacorp.com Contact: Dave Russell PICA provides condition assessment services for pipelines in water and wastewater services. We have in-line inspection tools in sizes from 2" to 78" for steel, cast and ductile-iron pipes. PICA also offers leak detection using “Nautilus” intelligent sphere.

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PARKSON CORPORATION 100-1401 W Cypress Creek Rd Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 T: 954-974-6610 technology@parkson.com | www.parkson.com Parkson Corporation is a prominent wastewater and water treatment equipment supplier. We provide numerous, cost-effective solutions for potable water, process water, and industrial and municipal wastewater applications. Parkson designs, engineers and assembles products that offer customers with advanced screening, aeration, biological, clarification, filtration, enhanced nutrient removal (ENR), and biosolids thickening solutions. Parkson also has a highly trained field service and aftermarket team capable of completely rebuilding aging equipment or retrofitting equipment to include the latest technological advancements. Our Water Research Facility can additionally provide laboratory analysis and pilot testing.

PAX WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC. 860 Harbour Way South Richmond CA 94804 T: 866-729-6493

NETT TECHNOLOGIES INC. 6154 Kestrel Rd Mississauga ON L5T 1Z2 T: 1-905-672-5453 sales@nettinc.com | www.nettinc.com Contact: Sales Department

NETZSCH CANADA INC. 500 Welham Rd Barrie ON L4N 8Z4 T: 705-797-8426 ntc@netzsch.com | www.pumps.netzsch.com Contact: George Balcerczyk NETZSCH, the world’s largest manufacturer of Progressive Cavity Pumps offers a complete range of Progressive Cavity Pumps, Metering Pumps and Rotary Lobe Pumps, Twin Shaft Grinders, Macerators.

PACWILL ENVIRONMENTAL 4-4516 Mountainview Rd Beamsville ON L0R 1B3 www.pacwill.ca Contact: Sean Miner

OSTARA NUTRIENT RECOVERY TECHNOLOGIES INC. 690-1199 W Pender St Vancouver BC V6E 2R1 T: 604-408-6697 info@ostara.com | www.ostara.com

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PROTECTOLITE COMPOSITES INC. 84 Railside Rd Toronto ON M3A 1A3 T: 416-444-4484 kszasz@protectolite.com | www.protectolite.com Contact: Karl Szasz

POLLARD WATER 521 Butler Farm Rd Hampton VA 23666 T: 516-746-0842

PULSAR MEASUREMENT 16456 Sixsmith Dr Long Sault ON K0C 1P0 T: 855-300-9151 northamerica@pulsarmeasurement.com www.pulsarmeasurement.com

POLY PROCESSING COMPANY PO Box 4150 Monroe LA 71211 T: 318-343-7565 bvenner@polyprocessing.com www.polyprocessing.com Contact: Bert Venner

PUREFLOW FILTRATION DIV. 6739 Washington Ave Whittier CA 90601 T: 562-945-3425 info@waterbypureflow.com www.waterbypureflow.com

PRECISION BIOMONITORING www.precisionbiomonitoring.com

Q-VAC AUTOMATIC PRIMING SYSTEMS 805 Oakwood Rd Lake Zurich IL 60047 T: 847-540-0054 experts@vacuumprimingsystems.com PREMIER TECH WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 1 Ave Premier Rivière-du-Loup QC G5R 6C1 T: 800-632-6356 info.ptwe.na@premiertech.com www.pt-waterenvironment.com Premier Tech Water and Environment brings sustainable local septic and rainwater harvesting solutions to life. Around the world and in your backyard, our people and technologies make a difference. We proudly offer Ecoflo, the most sustainable septic solution on the market. It has a renewable, compostable filter and needs no energy for treatment.

We are also experts in large-scale decentralized systems, including our moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR), membrane bioreactor (MBR), and sequence batch reactor (SBR) technologies.

PRO AQUA INC. 7-264 Bronte St S Milton ON L9T 5A3 T: 905-864-9311 scott@proaquasales.com | www.proaquasales.com Contact: Scott Lenhardt Archimedes Screw Pumps, Screens, Washer Compactors, Conveyors, Grit Removal, Vortex Units, Septage Receiving, Thickening, Dewatering, Energy Recovery, Blowers, Aeration Diffusers, Diffuser Cleaning, Mixers, Clarifiers, Density Current Baffles, Launder Covers, SBR, RBC, MBR, Tertiary Filters, Disk Filters, Rotary-Lobe Pumps, Grinders, Polymer Systems, Strainers, Membranes, UF, Ion Exchange, Sludge Transport/ Storage, Sludge Dryers, Digesters, Biosolids, Biogas Conditioning, Intake Screens, Underdrains, Plate Settlers, Chlorine Gas Feed, Sluice/ Slide Gates, Stop Logs/ Bulkheads, Odour Control Systems, Aluminum Tank Covers, Stormwater Management, Tipping Buckets, Manhole Equipment, Watertight Doors, Waterchamp.

PROCO PRODUCTS PO Box 590 Stockton CA 95201-0590 T: 209-943-6088 PROMINENT FLUID CONTROLS LTD. 490 Southgate Dr Guelph ON N1G 4P5 T: 888-709-9933 sales@prominent.ca | www.prominent.ca

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QEI, LLC 45 Fadem Rd Springfield NJ 7081 T: 973-346-5266 www.qeiinc.com QM ENVIRONMENTAL 3580 Laird Rd Mississauga ON L5L 5Z7 T: 416-253-6000 marketing@qmenv.com | www.qmenv.com THE QUIKRETE COMPANIES 5 Concourse Pkwy Suite 1900 Atlanta GA 30328

R.E. MORRISON EQUIPMENT INC. 21-3615 Laird Rd Mississauga ON L5L 5Z8 T: 905-828-6301 info@remequip.com | www.remequip.com Contact: Ray Ralph, Owner Canadian national distributor of Republic blowers, compressors and vacuum pumps. The company provides engineering, sales and service, inventory of parts, pumps with unique size and pressure capability. Rotary vane blowers and compressors work in small to mid-size aeration projects.

Regenerative blower compact, quiet and dependable. Three stage units for up to 15 PSI. Compact high speed single stage centrifugal blower’s volumes of 4000 CFM pressures to 4.5 PSI. RACO MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING CO 1400 62nd Street Emeryville CA 94608 T: 800-722-6999 quotes@racoman.com | www.racoman.com REAL TECH INC. 1150 Champlain Court Whitby ON L1N 6K9 T: 905-665-6888 info@realtechwater.com | www.realtechwater.com Contact: Melissa Driscoll REGENESIS T: 949-218-0688 trodewald@regenesis.com | www.regenesis.com Contact: Tricia Rodewald

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T: 587-352-9652 li.wang@revolmixing.com | www.revolmixing.com Contact: Li Wang

RITTAL SYSTEMS LTD. 6485 Ordan Dr Mississauga ON L5T 1X2 T: 800-399-0748 www.rittal.ca ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC. 1201 S Second Street Milwaukee WI 53204-2496 T: 888-382-1583 webmaster@rockwellautomation.com www.rockwellautomation.com ROTATOR PRODUCTS LIMITED 101 Innovation Dr Vaughan ON L4H 0S3 T: 905-856-2653 ajay@rotatorproducts.com www.rotatorproducts.com Contact: Ajay Bajaj ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY 2005 Sooke Rd Victoria BC V9B 5Y2 T: 250-391-2600 learn.more@royalroads.ca | www.royalroads.ca RPS ENGINEERING PO Box 5186 Elgin IL 60121 T: 847-931-1950 coversales@rpsengineering.com www.rpsengineering.com RTS COMPANIES INC. 1027 Industrial Pl Saint Clements ON N0B 2M0 T: 800-663-2803 info@rtscompaniesinc.com www.rtscompaniesinc.com Contact: Graham Lobban RUBICON SAFETY INC. 16-3455 Harvester Rd Burlington ON L7N 3P2 T: 416-999-9304 info@rubiconsafety.ca | www.rubiconsafety.ca Contact: Lorraine Kearsey-Carter RUNNALLS INDUSTRIES 1275 Cardiff Blvd Mississauga ON L5S 1R1 T: 905-453-4220 www.runnalls.com SAFE DRAIN 628 Hi Tech Pkwy #D Oakdale CA 95361 T: 800-764-5220 merissa@safedrainusa.com Contact: Merissa Lowe SANECOTEC 5636 Manotick Main Street Ottawa ON K4M 1B3 www.sanecotec.com Contact: Joy Knowles SCARBOROUGH SUPPLY 154 Crown Court Whitby ON L1N 7B1 T: 905-579-4460 kwatson@scarboroughsupply.com www.scarboroughsupply.com Contact: Kevin Watson SCENTROID 70 Innovator Ave Unit 7 Stouffville ON L4A 0Y2 T: 416-479-0078 hesam.k@scentroid.com | www.scentroid.com

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SCG PROCESS 19855-98 Ave Langley BC V1M 2X5 T: 866-394-5574 www.scgprocess.com At SCG Process, we can help you implement more solutions to support your municipal and industrial facility’s process performance and aging infrastructure needs including chemical feed, measurement and control, disinfection, filtration, packaged treatment systems, rebuild services for large pumps/blowers and process equipment part rebuilds to extend the life of old assets.

SCHONSTEDT INSTRUMENT COMPANY 100 Edmond Rd Kearneysville WV 25430 T: 800-999-8280 schonstedt.info@spx.com | www.schonstedt.com SCICORP INTERNATIONAL CORP. 13-3300 Ridgeway Dr Mississauga ON L5L 5Y6 T: 905-829-1749 derk@scicorp.net | www.scicorp.net Contact: Derk Maat SEEO2 ENERGY INC. 3553 31 St NW Calgary AB T2L 2K7 T: 403-510-2505 www.seeo2energy.com SEEPEX, INC. 511 Speedway Dr Enon OH 45323 T: 937-864-7150 sales.us@seepex.com | www.seepex.com

SEI INDUSTRIES 7400 Wilson Ave Delta BC V4G 1H3 T: 604-946-3131 seisales@sei-ind.com | www.sei-ind.com Contact: Paul Reichard Using proprietary materials, SEI’s Arctic-Shield Insta-Berms are the first to be certified to Canada’s new national CAN/ULC-S668-12 standard.

Arctic-Shield material is purpose-engineered for secondary containment in Arctic climates and can be deployed in temperatures as low as -46C. Many operators working in remote, extreme conditions (including mining, construction and exploration companies), use these amazing climate-specific berms.

SENTRIMAX CENTRIFUGES INC. 9440 – 60th Ave Edmonton AB T6E 0C1 T: 780-434-1718 tim.maxwell@sentrimax.com | www.sentrimax.com Contact: Tim Maxwell At Sentrimax, we’re proud of our solid history and vast experience in the service and repair

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of municipal decanter centrifuges. Our vertically integrated machine shop operations in both Canada and the U.S. provide a complete, in-house range of services that is second to none, and every aspect of a centrifuge repair is executed with the utmost regard for quality and reliability.

This is what our customers continually expect and this is what Sentrimax consistently delivers.

SERVICE FILTRATION OF CANADA LTD 12-4141 Sladeview Cres Mississauga ON L5L 5T1 T: 905-820-4700 sales@service-filtration.com www.service-filtration.com Pumps, filtration equipment, filter systems, filter media, water/wastewater treatment equipment and instrumentation, process heating equipment, mixers. Rectifiers, educators, DI & RO water treatment & recycling systems.

SEW-EURODRIVE 210 Walker Dr Bramalea ON L6T 3W1 T: 905-791-1553 s.mamo@sew-eurodrive.ca www.sew-eurodrive.ca Contact: Suzanne Mamo No matter where you are located across Canada, SEW-EURODRIVE is there for you. With three assembly plants in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver we stock more product inventory than all our competitors combined. We also have 38 technical sales representatives and hundreds of distribution product specialists and industry specialist locations. Located regionally, our applications engineers understand the power transmission challenges your business and industry are facing—and how to optimize your drive application to meet them. Combined with our local product distribution, this leading expertise means we can get you up and running fast.

SHAC SOLUTIONS INC. PO Box 73 Medicine Hat AB T1A 7G6 T: 888-533-4446 sales@shac.ca | www.shac.ca Contact: Philip Fandrick SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PROTECTIVE & MARINE COATINGS T: 216-292-4700 shunsberger@marcusthomasllc.com www.protective.sherwin-williams.com Contact: Scott Hunsberger SIEMENS CANADA LTD. 1577 North Service Rd East Oakville ON L6H 0H6 T: 905-305-5251 dola.andrawes@siemens.com | www.siemens.ca Contact: Dola Andrawes SIMPSON ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION 2-1509 Upper Middle Rd Burlington ON L7P 4M5 T: 905-332-7669 dcooper@senvc.com | www.senvc.com Contact: Don Cooper

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SL SONIC SOIL LIMITED 441 Carlingview Dr Etobicoke ON M9W 5G7 T: 905-660-0501 sonic@sonicsoil.com | www.sonicsoil.com Contact: Ted Nedelkopoulos SMARTCOVER SYSTEMS 2110 Enterprise Street Escondido CA 92029 T: 760-291-1980 sales@smartcoversystems.com www.smartcoversystems.com

SMITH & LOVELESS, INC. 14040 Santa Fe Trail Dr Lenexa KS 66215 T: 913-888-5201 www.smithandloveless.com Contact: William Flores, Vice President Municipal Division Smith & Loveless Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of a complete line of pre-engineered water and wastewater treatment and pumping systems. With sales offices throughout Canada, and numerous installations over 40 years, we feature treatment plants, grit removal systems, pump stations and filtration systems.

SNF CANADA LTD. 5 Blueking Cr Westhill ON M1C 4V3 T: 416-286-4617 msimpson@snfcanada.com | www.snf-canada.com Contact: Mark Simpson, Regional Manager SNF Canada is the world’s largest manufacturer of organic coagulants and flocculants. SNF Canada specializes in providing flocculants and coagulants to the municipal water and wastewater treatment industry. Typical polymer applications include sludge dewatering, sludge thickening and primary/secondary clarification. SNF Canada’s Equipment Division offers end-users dry and/or emulsion polymer preparation systems, solution tanks and feed pump packages.

SOILFLO 2-1552 Bayview Ave Toronto ON M4G 3B6 T: 833-967-7645 info@soilflo.com | www.soilflo.com SOLINST CANADA LTD. 35 Todd Rd Halton Hills ON L7G 4R8 T: 905-873-2255 instruments@solinst.com | www.solinst.com Contact: Chris Batt SOURCE ONE ENVIRONMENTAL / FERNCO INC 850 Phillip Street East Sarnia ON N7T 1Z6 T: 519-332-6711 kate.stephenson@fernco.com www.s1eonline.com Contact: Kate Stephenson SPARTAN RESPONSE 41 Brockley Dr Hamilton ON L8E 3C3 T: 905-573-1010

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T. HARRIS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC. 93 Skyway Ave Suite 101 Toronto ON M9W 6N6 T: 416-679-8914 rsingh@tharris.ca | www.tharris.ca Contact: Raj Singh

SPD SALES LIMITED 3230B American Dr Mississauga ON L4V 1B3 T: 905-678-2882 x 257 sales@spdsales.com | www.spdsales.com Contact: Frank Farkas For over two decades, the SPD Sales Ltd. team has remained dedicated to the promotion, supply and support of instrumentation and chemical feed products for the process control market. Our highly trained and qualified personnel provide full technical application and product support to industries and municipalities, putting forward the highest quality products and instrumentation solutions for our clients. Chemical feed systems; disinfection systems; flow meters; level meters; metering pumps, analyzers, turbidity, ozone generators, odour control; field service.

TANK CONNECTION 3609 N 16th St Parsons KS 67357 T: 620-423-3010 sales@tankconnection.com TANKTEK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD. 970 Third Concession Rd Pickering ON L1V 2P8 T: 905-839-4400 inquiries@tanktek.com | www.tanktek.com Contact: Thomas Burt TEAM-1 ACADEMY INC. 760 Pacific Rd #19 Oakville ON L6L 6M5 T: 905-827-0007 x122 brian@team1academy.com www.team1academy.com Contact: Brian Kovalcik TECTA-PDS 382 King Street E Kingston ON K7K 2Y2 T: 844-215-7122 info@tecta-pds.com | www.tecta-pds.ca

STANMECH TECHNOLOGIES INC. 944 Zelco Dr Burlington ON L7L 4Y3 T: 905-631-6161 info@stanmech.com | www.stanmech.com STERLING POWER SYSTEMS INC. 799 Rennie St Hamilton ON L8H 3R5 T: 1-800-809-0330 phil@sterlingpowersystems.com www.sterlingpowersystems.com Contact: Phil Davis STORMTRAP 1928-6A-170 The Donway West Toronto ON M3C 2E8 T: 815-941-4549 x132 www.stormtrap.com SUEZ 8007 Discovery Dr Richmond VA 23229 T: 804-756-7600 sales.usa@suez-na.com | www.suez-na.com SULZER PUMPS (CANADA) INC. 1401 Meyerside Dr Unit 2 Mississauga ON L5T 1G8 T: 905-670-4677 landy.lu@sulzer.com Contact: Landy Lu

SYNTEC PROCESS EQUIPMENT LTD. 77 Pillsworth Rd Unit #12 Bolton ON L7E 4G4 T: 905-951-8000 info@syntecpe.com | www.syntecpe.com Contact: Roger Sinclair, President Syntec is a manufacturers’ representative in both municipal and industrial sectors. The combined expertise of Syntec and our manufacturing partners enables Syntec to provide solutions in all aspects of valving, controls and instruments. We provide competitively priced, quality products in an ethical and professional manner and deliver excellent service to our clients, from a knowledgeable, caring staff.

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TERRAPURE ENVIRONMENTAL 1100 Burloak Dr Ste 500 Burlington ON L7L 6B2 T: 905-315-6300 info@terrapureenv.com www.terrapureenv.com Contact: General Inquiries Terrapure Environmental is a leading Canadian provider of essential environmental and industrial services for industrial, commercial and institutional customers. With an unwavering focus on health and safety excellence, we provide services that reduce the volume of waste requiring disposal, recover value from industrial by-products, and restore industrial operations to peak efficiency. At Terrapure, we’re Changing Waste for Good.

THOMAS NUTRIENT SOLUTIONS 70 Beach Rd Hamilton ON L8L 8K3 T: 877-479-1388 sgruber@thomassolutions.ca www.thomassolutions.ca Contact: Steve Gruber

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info@titanenviro.com | www.titanenviro.com Contact: Juice Lambert, VP Sales Titan Environmental Containment is a leading Canadian supplier and installer of high-quality geosynthetics, and engineered construction materials that help manage and protect the environment. Our product lines include geomembrane liners, geotextile fabrics, geogrids, secondary containment systems, water control and drainage solutions, and erosion and sediment control products. We are proud to service the civil construction, water and waste management, agricultural, mining, energy, and hydro-electric industries.

TRANS ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS INC. 1363 Wimbledon Way Charlottesville VA 22901 T: 434-975-2872 rambishop1@gmail.com Contact: Merrill Bishop For over 20 years, Trans Environmental Systems, Inc. has supplied steel, closeable railroad track and under tanker truck spill containment pans. The NSRR has over 80 pans in service. Though we make open spill pans for installations that are under roof, the primary production has rolling raincovers to help the owners avoid the reoccurring expenses of disposal of rainwater and/or snow. We’ve got veteran, contract fabricators in Oregon, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Virginia to minimize the trucking expenses.

TRI-PHASE ENVIRONMENTAL INC. 446 Hazelhurst Rd Mississauga ON L5J 2Z7 T: 905-823-7965 catrache@triphasegroup.com www.triphasegroup.com Contact: Camille Atrache TRIDENT PROCESSES INC. 101-2238 Queen St Abbotsford BC V2T 0B7 T: 604-330-2500 frank.engel@tridentprocesses.com www.tridentprocesses.com Contact: Frank Engel TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES 3020 Gore Rd London ON N5V 4T7 T: 519-457-3400 info@trojanuv.com

THOMPSON PUMP & MANUFACTURING CO., INC. 4620 City Center Dr Port Orange FL 32129 T: 386-767-7310

TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAINMENT LTD. 777 Quest Blvd Ile des Chênes MB R0A 0T1 T: 1-866-327-1957

TROY-ONTOR INC. 121 Commerce Park Dr Units H - K Barrie ON L4N 8X1 T: 705-721-8246 martin.doyle@troy-ontor.ca | www.troy-ontor.ca Contact: Martin Doyle Specialists in valve automation for all new and retrofit applications, for all industries and all types of valves and gates, offering electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, and manual actuators. Field service team available for site assessment for retrofits, as

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mechanisms, chain and flight collectors, tube settlers, DAF, SAF, fine bubble diffusers, tank mixers, SBR, MBBR, membranes, blowers, air control valves, UV disinfection, digester covers & mixers, biogas safety equipment, waste gas burners and flares, heat exchangers, sludge dewatering, dryers, bolted steel tanks, geodesic domes, thermoplastic tanks, water disinfection systems, odour control equipment, chemical feed systems, polymer make down systems, lime slakers, pneumatic conveying systems, trans-loading systems.

well as startup, commissioning and operation and maintenance training. All adaptation design and fabrication is done in our Barrie location.

TSI INCORPORATED 500 Cardigan Rd Shoreview MN 55126 T: 651-765-5203 kate.franssenhansen@tsi.com | www.tsi.com Contact: Kate Franssen-Hansen TULSAR CANADA LTD. 15 Worthington Dr Brantford ON N3T 5M1 T: 519-748-5055 tulsar@tulsar.com | www.tulsar.com Contact: Sherif Youssef UNIQAIR TECHNOLOGIES 2758 Eagle Mountain Dr Abbotsford BC V3G 0C4 T: 604-854-5628 www.uniqair.com UNITED RENTALS, INC. 100 First Stamford Pl Ste 700 Stamford CT 6902 T: 562-544-7744 cplamann@ur.com | www.unitedrentals.com Contact: Chris Plamann UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 2386 East Mall Vancouver BC V6T 1Z3 T: 604-827-4136 apscpp@apsc.ubc.ca www.apscpp.ubc.ca/programs/mel/

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO SCARBOROUGH, MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PROGRAM 1265 Military Trail Toronto ON M1C 1A4 T: 416-287-7357 julie.quenneville@utoronto.ca www.utsc.utoronto.ca/gradpes/programs-menvsc-0 Contact: Julie Quenneville The Master of Environmental Science program is a 12-month course-based professional program that aims to educate practitioners of environmental science to meet the needs of industry, government and NGOs. Students spend the last 4 months in a work place internship or carrying out an environmentally related research project.

Students specialize in either: Conservation and Biodiversity, Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation, or Terrestrial and Aquatic Systems. Part-time studies are also available. Follow us on Instagram.

USABLUEBOOK PO Box 9006 Gurnee IL 60031 T: 800-548-1234 export@usabluebook.com | www.usabluebook.com Contact: Dan Mantilla, International Sales Manager USABlueBook is the water and wastewater industry’s primary source for equipment and supplies.

With over 64,000 products available, it’s easy to see why thousands of industrial, private and municipal operations rely on USABlueBook each year. Call 1-800-548-1234 Monday through Friday, 6 am to 7 pm CST, to speak with a live customer service representative who can answer your questions, place your order, quote pricing or track your shipment.

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USF FABRICATION 3200 West 84th St Hialeah FL 33018 www.usffab.com/usffab/ VAL-MATIC VALVE & MFG. CORP. 905 Riverside Dr Elmhurst IL 60126 T: 630-941-7600 valves@valmatic.com | www.valmatic.com

VANTON PUMP AND EQUIPMENT CORP. 201 Sweetland Ave Hillside NJ 07205-1793 T: 908-688-4216 mkt@vanton.com | www.vanton.com Vanton Pump has been manufacturing the most comprehensive line of thermoplastic, horizontal centrifugal, vertical, non-metallic sump pumps and rotary pumps since 1950. The wet-ends of Vanton’s line of pumps are constructed of injection molded, homogenous, corrosion-resistant, thermoplastic materials including polypropylene, PVC, CPVC and PVDF which are inert to fluids being pumped across the full pH range. Vanton also offers vertical sump pumps as well as ANSI horizontal, sealless, magnetic, self-priming, close-coupled and rotary Flex-I-Liner® pumps.

VAUGHAN CO. INC. 364 Monte-Elma Rd Montesano WA 98563 T: 360-249-4042

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO 200 University Ave W Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 T: 519-888-4567 employerevents@uwaterloo.ca Contact: Eleanor Doe UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON 432 N Lake St Madison WI 53706 T: 800-462-0876 custserv@epd.wisc.edu UPONOR INFRA LTD. 6507 Mississauga Rd Mississauga ON L5N 1A6 T: 905-858-0206 grant.thornley@uponor.com | www.infra.uponor.ca Contact: Grant Thornley

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VECTOR PROCESS EQUIPMENT INC. 5889 Summerside Dr Mississauga ON L5M 6L1 T: 416-527-4396, 647-519-5225, 902-719-8245 andre@vectorprocess.com www.vectorprocess.com Contact: André Osborne, Cynthia Nwabuokei, Raymond Pecoskie Peristaltic hose pumps, centrifugal pumps, rotary lobe pumps, slide gates, weir gates, knife gate valves, strainers, bar screens, screw conveyors, compactors, grit collectors, clarifier & thickener

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VEGA INSTRUMENTS, CANADA LTD. 501-2235 Sheppard Ave E North York ON M2J 5B5 T: 833-538-8342 canadaquotes@vega.com Contact: Ivelisse Garcia VEGA’s full product line of level, pressure, density, and weight measurement solutions allows us to provide one of the most complete ranges of measurement solutions in the industry.

We are proud to apply our products and solutions to serve a wide variety of industries, including energy, petrochemical, chemical, oil and gas, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, mining, plastics, food and beverage, bulk solids, and water and wastewater. We believe the future of instrumentation lies in the ability to produce high quality, innovative products that keep pace with technology, and provide service and value to our customers.

VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES CANADA INC. 4105 Sartelon Saint Laurent QC H4S 2B3 T: 905-286-4846 / 514-334-7230 salescanada@veolia.com www.veoliawatertech.com Contact: Nadine Mourad, Marketing & Communication Team Leader Veolia Water Technologies Canada has helped Canadian municipalities and industries solve water, wastewater and sludge treatment challenges since 1948. We design, manufacture and service over 350 proprietary technologies, offering solutions ranging from mobile and urgent temporary plants, to treatment equipment, to integrated systems delivered under a wide range of procurement methods.

By delivering solutions that minimize resource consumption and maximize resource recovery we help customers achieve their sustainability targets.

VFOLD INC. 65 Gerald Pkwy Thorndale ON N0M 2P0 T: 877-818-3653 sales@vfoldinc.com | www.vfoldinc.com Contact: Mark Thomas Manufacturer of sludge dewatering systems for industrial & municipal. Specializing in small to mid-sized applications with equipment built for simplicity, low maintenance & cost-effective-

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ness. Dewatering systems capable of handling sludge produced from: Clarifier underflow, DAF float, biological treatment, MBRs, lagoons. Manufacturer of VFold folding belt press; rotating drum thickener; polymer make-down systems.

VICTAULIC 500 Deerhurst Dr Brampton ON L6T 5H9 T: 905-884-7444 www.victaulic.com Contact: Rhys Jardine Since 1919, Victaulic’s pipe joining and flow control solutions have optimized construction productivity and reduced risk, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget. Driven by a spirit of continuous innovation, Victaulic’s portfolio of 100,000+ products and patented technologies promote freedom of design, as well as simplified inspection and maintenance for the life of any system. Learn more at www.victaulic.com.

VIKING CHAINS DIVISION OF CONNEXUS INDUSTRIES INC. 27474 Gloucester Way Langley BC V4W 4A1 T: 604-952-4146 www.vikingchainsenvirodivision.com

WALKERTON CLEAN WATER CENTRE 20 Ontario Rd Box 160 Walkerton ON N0G 2V0 T: 866-515-0550 inquiry@wcwc.ca | www.wcwc.ca The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (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 134 First Nations communities in Ontario.

WARREN’S WATERLESS PRINTING INC. 711 Clayson Rd Toronto ON M9M 2H4 www.warrenswaterless.com Contact: Glenn Laycock WASTE’N WATERTECH LTD. #309 11979 40th St SE Calgary AB T2Z 4M3 T: 403-252-9056 dominic@watertech.ca | www.watertech.ca Contact: Dominic Janssen

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able joints, the Barrier offers a long service life, exceptionally low hydraulic conductivity, and documentable construction quality assurance/ control. Installation is clean and rapid with minimal site disturbance. Interlocking joints are sealed in place, in the ground.

WATERLOO BIOFILTER SYSTEMS INC. PO Box 400 Rockwood ON N0B 2K0 T: 519-856-0757 info@waterloo-biofilter.com www.waterloo-biofilter.com WATERMARK SOLUTIONS LIMITED 117 George Street Oakville ON L6J 3B8 T: 647-494-3003 colin.powell@watermark.ca | www.watermark.ca Contact: Colin Powell WATERRA PUMPS LIMITED 5200 Dixie Rd Unit #17 Mississauga ON L4W 1E4 T: 905-238-5242 sales@waterra.com | www.waterra.com Contact: John Newall WATSON MARLOW CANADA INC. 383 Applewood Cres Concord ON L4K 4J3 T: 289-588-1988 WEIR CANADA 2360 Millrace Ct Mississauga ON L5N 1W2 T: 905-813-8190 Contact: Tom Scott

VIQUA 425 Clair Rd West Guelph ON N1L 1R1 T: 519-763-1032 info@viqua.com | www.viqua.com

VISSERS SALES CORP. 20 – 220 Industrial Pkwy S Aurora ON L4G 3V6 T: 905-841-4073 greg@vissers.on.ca | www.visserssales.com Contact: Greg Vissers Vissers Sales Corp. serves a wide variety of industrial, municipal, power, oil & gas, and OEM customers. Focusing on liquid handling applications, our process specialists have years of experience in assisting our customers in making: Manufacturing processes operate more efficiently; Drinking water safe; Wastewater safe for discharge; Boilers and cooling towers scale-free; Buildings more energy efficient; Buildings more water efficient; Commercial swimming pools clean and crystal clear.

VL MOTION SYSTEMS INC. 212 Wyecroft Rd Oakville ON L6K 3S3 T: 905-842-0244 jcarney@vlmotion.com | www.vlmotion.com Contact: John Carney WALKER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 2800 Thorold Townline Rd Niagara Falls ON L2E 6S4 T: 905-227-4142 contact@walkerind.com | www.walkerind.com

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WASTECORP PUMPS INC. 50 Shorncliffe Rd Toronto ON M8Z 5K1 T: 888-829-2783 info@wastecorp.com | www.wastecorp.com Contact: Sales/Engineering Wastecorp Pumps, an ISO 9001/14001:2015 certified company, is known worldwide for manufacturing heavy duty, high performance fluid process pumps in the areas of municipal, industrial, construction, chemical, food process, mining, oil and gas, refineries, environmental remediation and marine industries. Wastecorp’s fluid process product line includes: Plunger, diaphragm, self-priming centrifugal, dry prime centrifugal, double disc and vacuum pumps.

Power sources: Electric, engine, hydraulic, pneumatic mounting: Mobile & stationary.

WATERLOO BARRIER INC. 180 Bayfield Street Meaford ON N4L 1G6 T: 519-856-1352 robin@waterloo-barrier.com www.waterloo-barrier.com Contact: Robin Jowett Waterloo Barrier® is a containment wall for the control of contaminated groundwater or soil gases. The Barrier can also be used as a structural wall for construction dewatering or the excavation of contaminated soils. Formed of steel sheet piling with specially designed seal-

WESCOR WASTEWATER & ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS 65 Gerald Pkwy Thorndale ON N0M 2P0 T: 866-952-6523 info@wes-cor.ca | www.wes-cor.ca Supplier of industrial and municipal wastewater treatment systems. Manufacturing innovative technologies to achieve compliance. All systems are designed for ease of operation, maintenance and durability, including: Industrial pre-treatment systems – continuous and batch, sludge dewatering equipment, clarifiers, dissolved air flotation, indexing filters, multimedia filters, customized chemical treatment programs.

WESSUC INC. 1693 Colborne St E Brantford ON N3T 5L4 info@wessuc.com | www.wessuc.com

WESTECH INDUSTRIAL LTD. 1080 Clay Ave Unit 4 Burlington ON L7L 0A1 T: 905-812-3993 www.westech-ind.com Varec digester/landfill gas flame arresters, relief valves, enclosed burners, regulators, sediment/ drip traps, manholes, hatches. Westech emissions monitoring, gas detection & instrumentation equipment.

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WESTECH ENGINEERING INC. 3665 S West Temple Salt Lake City UT 84115 T: 801-265-1000 www.westech-inc.com WILO CANADA INC. Bay 8 925-30th Street NE Calgary AB T2A 5L7 T: 403-276-9456 info@wilo-canada.com Contact: Steffen Wernerl WOLSELEY CANADA INC. 210 Rexdale Blvd Rexdale ON M9W 1R2 T: 416-550-3675 linda.cooke-weaver@wolseleyinc.ca www.wolseleyinc.ca Contact: Linda Cooke-Weaver WORLD WATER OPERATOR TRAINING COMPANY INC. (WWOTC) Suite 202 1214 Ottawa St Windsor ON N8X 2E6 T: 866-622-6535 ctaylor@wwotc.ca | www.wwotc.com/registration Contact: Chase Taylor Safe water means more time learning, growing, living, and working.

Invest in more moments.

WTP EQUIPMENT CORP. 83 Nuggett Ct Brampton ON L6T 5A9 T: 905-799-3403 sales@wtpcorp.com | www.wtpcorp.com Contact: Ken Argyle, Engineering Manager Canadian manufacturer of wastewater headworks equipment, including: mechanical bar screens, heavy duty deep well bar screens,

continuously cleaned fine (to 1 mm) filter belt and perforated plate screens, conveyor screens, septage screens, screenings presses, screw conveyors, aerated tank and vortex chamber grit collectors and grit classifiers. Customer service is provided from our Brampton, Ontario, facility.

XYLEM 300 Labrosse Ave Pointe-Claire QC H9R 4V5 T: 514-428-4875 bridgett.rousselle@xyleminc.com www.xylemwatersolutions.com/ca Contact: Bridgett Rousselle

XYPEX CHEMICAL CORPORATION 13731 Mayfield Pl Richmond BC V6V 2G9 T: 604-273-5265 enquiry@xypex.com | www.xypex.com Contact: Les Faure, Advertising & Promotion Director Xypex manufactures a range of concrete waterproofing and protection products used in the construction and restoration of water and sewage treatment plants, tunnels, manholes, and marine structures. Product line includes our crystalline waterproofing coatings and admixture as well as our Bio-San C500 antimicrobial additive and Megamix II repair material with Bio-San for the protection of concrete against microbial induced corrosion (MIC) in sanitary sewer systems and wastewater treatment plants.

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very control valve application is different. While rules and standards of practice exist for how they should be used, they are not always followed. Since it is installed after the pipe is in place, each control valve must be adapted to the specific application. With so many applications being unique to a utility, there are some best practices that every control valve operator should have in their toolbox before trying to tackle some of the more difficult concepts.

All diaphragm operated, automatic control valves, regardless of the manufacturer, operate from the same hydraulic principles. Hydraulic pilots require differential pressure through the valve to operate. That principle is a foundation of how these valves work regardless of who makes them. The existence of a pressure gradient is essential to flow.

A steel or brass fitting with a small hole is essential to the normal operation of a control valve. Without this, the valve won’t work. This fitting is the fixed restriction which reduces the flow of water to the top cover/bonnet through the pilot system. This allows us to direct the inlet pressure above the diaphragm, thus closing the valve. The pilot reacts to the pre-set pressure, allowing pressure to move downstream through the pilot plumbing, relieving pressure above the diaphragm, thus opening the valve.

Proper start-up and control valve commissioning requires knowledge of the entire distribution system, not just the valve itself. While there are many questions that should be asked during valve commissioning, the most common error is lack of understanding of the rest of the system. For instance, if water and pressure are allowed to go downstream, can the infrastructure downstream handle that pressure? Will pipe come out of the ground? Will there be damages to residential or commercial properties when the valve opens? Take the time to know your www.esemag.com @ESEMAG

entire system before starting the valve.

Pressure reducing hydraulic pilots can only be set in the field if there is pressure and demand on the downstream side of the control valve. For new control valves, it is easiest to have the hydraulic pilots set by the factory. However, repurposed valves may require adjustments in the field or a restart. When restarting pressure reducing valves, ensure the pilot can sense the downstream pressure before setting in the field.

This requires demand in the system to see the pressure on the downstream side of the valve. Without demand, pilot adjustments will not register on a gauge and the pilot set point will be unknown or may not be operating correctly.

Preventative maintenance programs are essential to ensuring full life from control valves. They should be put in place to exercise the isolation ball valves, check the condition of tubing/hoses, inspect for leaks, check the condition of the elastomers, ensure proper operation of the valve, and confirmation of pilot settings. Frequency will vary from valve to valve based on application, environment, water quality and usage. The first year of service should be used to determine the frequency of maintenance by conducting quarterly inspections and adjusting accordingly.

Strainer blockage is the top reason pressure reducing valves fail, allowing higher pressure downstream of the control valve. A blocked or clogged strainer will stop water from flowing through the pilot system, affecting the ability to put water on top of the top cover/bonnet of the valve. When this happens, the main valve opens due to the control chamber not holding the inlet pressure. The pilot on a pressure reducing valve will shut and attempt to close the valve.

However, as no water is available for the valve to close, high pressure will continued overleaf…

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The executive board at SPD have the pleasure to announce the appointment of Shailesh Parmar as Vice President of Sales and Business Development for SPD Sales Limited as of January 1, 2021.

Since he joined SPD Sales in October 2006, Shailesh has held numerous positions in our sales department.

Not only does he possess excellent sales acumen but also has the strong technical background required to support SPD’s sales initiatives. He completed his technical training from the D.D. Institute of Technology, Gujarat University (India), graduated with a B.Eng. in instrumentation and control engineering.

Additionally, his post graduate study at Schulich School of Business (York University) has provided the knowledge to enhance the performance of other departments to support his vision of SPD Sales.

In his recent role as Area Sales Manager, he was instrumental in securing numerous contracts for the company. He also demonstrated the leadership skills that are required to lead others in the team.

Shailesh will assume the role of leading SPD Sales growth in the future, growing our client network, and capturing and expanding our market presence in chemical dosing, instrumentation and services.

As Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Shailesh will leverage twenty years of experience in technical sales and business development. Shailesh has always maintained a long term vision without losing sight of the everyday goals and challenges.

SPD is proud to offer our enthusiastic support to Shailesh in his efforts as he has supported ours for years.

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Standard Pressure Reducing Valve

Strainer blockage is the #1 reason for PRV failures

prevail and force the valve to fully open.

Manual blowdown and higher capacity strainers are available for reclaimed, lower water quality and higher particulate water applications to help prevent this from happening.

Pressure relief control valves, fire demand, and high flow valves absolutely need to be exercised to ensure they work when they are needed. Unless the system is being used for firefighting or an unusually large demand occurs, control valves may never open. Valves that spend the majority of their service life in a “just in case” scenario need to be exercised. This process involves forcing the valve open hydraulically (using the isolation ball valves to allow water off the top of the cover) and operating the valve for 5 to 10 minutes before returning the valve to the normal closed position.

Biologic growth and turbidity may also affect the valve’s proper operation.

Certain applications like this may consider an oxy-nitride treated stem to increase lubricity and ensure that the valve operates.

Cavitation is not something that is caused by the type of valve. Rather, it is influenced by the water pressure at the inlet vs. the water pressure at the outlet. It occurs when the inlet pressure of a valve is decreased by 65% or greater on the outlet of the valve. Anytime there is an application that goes to the atmosphere or sub-atmosphere, it could occur. In these applications, there is no such thing as “eliminating cavitation”, but rather controlling how and where it takes place in the system, effectively dissipating the energy from the cavitation. Please consult your preferred manufacturer about options to help control cavitation.

When integrating automation, instrumentation and electronics into automatic control valves, what happens when the power goes out? What will the control valve do if it is fully reliant on electric-

ity to function? It is a good idea to have hydraulic redundancy in applications, or at least know how to control a system to fail in a closed, open, or last position to protect the downstream infrastructure.

Education is essential to the foundation, growth and development of any engineer, utility operator, or water management professional. There isn’t a school one can go to or a degree you can get that fully prepares anyone for the challenges of automatic control valves.

Traditional education gives a basis for understanding operation, but doesn’t teach the finer points of the industry.

For this reason, on-the-job experience and in-house training programs are usually the hallmark for education in this field. There are a number of control valve manufacturers who provide rich curriculums on applications and products in this field.

Diaphragm operated, automatic control valves represent pieces of a larger picture within a water utility’s distribution system, which plays a significant role in the dynamics of how these innovative valves control water. In many cases, control valves are singularly responsible for the successful operation of multiple applications; from tank fill and sustainment of upstream pressure, to flow control and electronics integration.

However, their operation is dependent on other appurtenances such as pumps, air release valves, and other equipment in the distribution system.

Learning how each water distribution system works is paramount to understanding the valuable role control valves play in system stability, customer service and infrastructure maintenance.

Ryan M. Carroll is with Mueller Water Products. Email: rcarroll@muellerwp.com, www.muellerwaterproducts.com

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WASTEWATER ter lagoons is that they require little operator attention compared to more advanced mechanical treatment plants. In situ systems can also share this advantage as they align well with the way wastewater lagoons are typically managed and don’t add complexity or additional processes to manage.

Installing BioCord reactors in a wastewater lagoon can dramatically increase capacity and performance without expanding footprint.

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astewater lagoons provide simple, reliable and relatively lowcost treatment for small and medium-sized communities.

In Canada and the U.S., there are nearly 10,000 municipal lagoon systems and many more industrial, agricultural and commercial ones.

Eventually, a community needs to improve the treatment capacity and performance of its lagoon system to accommodate growth and/or meet more stringent regulatory requirements. There are many options for technologies that can likely achieve the upgrade objectives. However, there are also several important aspects to consider to ensure that the system aligns well with the current operational process, at a price the community can afford.

pumps and blowers, which can substantially increase capital costs. In situ systems can be installed directly into the lagoon to enhance treatment capacity without expanding footprint or adding a large amount of supporting equipment.

CAPITAL AND LONG-TERM OPERATING COSTS Tanks, media beds, blowers and other equipment can all add capital and operating costs to a lagoon upgrade. Alternatively, in situ systems use the existing lagoon cell, which can reduce capital costs by as much as 50%. Energy demand for in situ systems can also be up to 50% lower by eliminating the need to pump wastewater to sidestream processes and replacing blowers with low-energy compressors.

CUSTOMIZABILITY Like any wastewater system, lagoons can experience variable loading, changing flows, upset and more. Upgrade technologies should be easily adaptable to respond to short and long-term operating conditions, including anticipated changes to population and regulatory requirements. To achieve this, consider modular systems that can be brought online as needed or easily expanded to accommodate the needs of the community or business.

BioCord reactors biological nutrient removal gives lagoon operators a simple and efficient way to dramatically increase capacity and performance of a wastewater lagoon or conventional activated sludge plant without expanding footprint. This low-energy, self-regulating process is ideal to help a plant achieve up to 99% ammonia reduction in difficult treatment conditions, such as during cold weather or when experiencing high-strength or variable loading.

The fixed-film, modular process is like a condominium for bacteria on which preferred, naturally occurring bacteria can thrive. BioCord reactors offer a flexible, modular design that can be customized to fit virtually any secondary treatment process and handle anticipated flow and loading parameters.

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ENERGY DEMAND Blowers can provide lots of air quickly, but the equipment is costly and has high energy demands. Some systems such as moving bed biofilm reactors also rely on coarse bubbles from blowers to circulate the carrier media and keep it in suspension, in addition to supplying air to the microbial population. But, larger bubbles are also less efficient at transferring oxygen to microbes.

Much of the air simply bubbles up and out of the process tank. Instead, designers and operators should consider SIDESTREAM OR IN SITU TECHNOLOGIES a system that uses low-energy compresMoving-bed and submerged-bed sys- sors and micro-bubble aeration for sigtems typically add tanks or in-ground nificantly higher oxygen transfer and cells to accommodate the new treat- lower, more efficient energy usage. ment process. Not only does this add to the plant footprint, it also requires addi- EASE OF OPERATION For more information, visit: One of the big advantages of wastewa- www.bishopwater.ca tional equipment such as tanks, pipes, www.esemag.com @ESEMAG

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