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Compliance with ARRA Buy American Provision for SRF Projects |
| September 15, 2010 Time: 2:00-3:00 EDT Join us for "Compliance with ARRA Buy American Provision for SRF Projects" A one hour webcast on specific areas of the Buy American provision of the ARRA that have generated frequent questions. Topics discussed will include compliance, documentation, de minimis, and international trade agreements. This webcast is open to all interested parties, including assistance recipients and contracts. A previous version of this same webcast was held for states and EPA regional offices in July 2010. Please review this presentation if you cannot attend, or want to see if the webcast will address your questions. EPA will have a live Q&A session at the end of the webcast. This webcast addresses specific aspects of the Buy American provision that have generated frequent questions, but will not cover the basic elements of this provision or of ARRA. EPA has covered these basic elements of the Buy American provision in other webcasts. Previous webcasts and other ARRA reference materials can be found online at http://water.epa.gov/aboutow/eparecovery/ Call-in information will be provided prior to the webcast. Space is limited. Reserve your webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/860649546 |
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Tour of Seymour-Capilano Water Filtration Plant- For Young Professionals |
| September 22, 2010 The BCWWA Young Professionals Committee is hosting a tour of the Seymour-Capilano Water Filtration Plant in North Vancouver on September 22nd, 2010 at 1:30 pm. This tour is open to all BCWWA members under the age of 35, or who have less than 10 years work experience in their field. This is a no-cost event, but space is limited so you must register before September 15, 2010. The Seymour-Capilano Water Filtration Plant is located at the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, at the north end of Lillooet Road in North Vancouver. The tour will commence at 1:30 pm so attendees should arrive at least 15 minutes prior. There is not transit service to this location, but it is bike-accessible and parking is available at the LSCR visitor parking area. Facility address: 4400 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 2H9 (Mapquest link) To register for this event, please send an email to yptour2010@bcwwa.org with the following information: 1. First and Last Name. 2. Phone Number 3. Company For more information, please contact Winnie Tsang at wtsang@bcwwa.org or at 604-433-4389 ext.232. As a courtesy, please contact the BCWWA office if your availability has changed so that we may release the space to others. |
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| 2010 Water for People Canada Charity Golf Tournament | |
| October 1st, 2010 Newlands Golf Club, Langley, BC Water for People Canada's 5th annual charity golf tournament in BC includes a putting contest, a round of 'best ball' golf (shotgun start at 12:30), followed by a dinner and prizes. This water industry based charity, supported by AWWA, WEF and BCWWA, helps people in developing countries improve their quality of life by supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities and health and hygiene education programs. For Golfer information and registration click here For Sponsorship details and registration click here or contact Judy Hyslop, vmail: 604-588-9121 or email golf.wfpc@gmail.com More information about Water for People Canada can be found at www.waterforpeople.org/Canada |
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WEFTEC Announcement-The Great Canadian Icebreaker 2010 |
| Posted on August 11th, 2010 On Saturday October 2nd, 2010, there will be an icebreaker for Canadians who are attending the WEFTEC Conference in Louisiana. The evening will include an authentic dining experience with gourmet creole cuisine, a strolling jazz trio, and a picturesque old-world courtyard in the French Quarter. Click here for more information and to register. |
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International Ozone Association- 2010 Conference |
| September 19th-22nd, 2010 Ozone, an environmentally friendly oxidizing biocide, can be used by businesses in place of many hazardous chemicals with defined production, product quality, operational benefits and return on investment. Attend this conference to learn more about the multiple benefits Ozone technology delivers and what exciting new applications are emerging! BCWWA members are eligible for IOA member rate: please complete the registration form and indicate 'PNWS' on the line asking for "membership type" at the beginning of the pricing section. Click here for more info about the conference. |
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BC Water Symposium |
| August 30th-September 1st, 2010 The BC Government together with UVIC, UBC Okanagan, UNBC and MITACS (Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems) are hosting a BC Water Symposium on August 30th to September 1st, 2010, in three locations concurrently across the province: Victoria, Kelowna, and Prince George. The objectives of the symposium are to discuss emerging issues pertinent to water science, to develop new collaborative relationships, and to work together to build the foundations for a Water Science Strategy for BC. For more information click here. |
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BCWWA Recognized for Green Election |
| Posted on July 21st, 2010 VoteNet Solutions, our 2010 online election service provider, has expressed its thanks to BCWWA for saving trees by moving to an online election format. Thirty tree seedlings have been donated in our honour to Sustainable Harvest International, a non profit organization that provides farming families in Central America with training and tools to preserve tropical forests and overcome poverty Click here to view the certificate of appreciation |
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Call for Abstracts: Presentations to UBC Students |
| Posted on July 9th, 2010 The BCWWA Young Professionals Committee is running a series of brown bag lunches at UBC where industry professionals will present to civil / environmental engineering students on topics related to the water and waste industry. If you are interested in making a presentation to UBC students in the fall or winter, please contact Mike Homenuke (mhomenuke@kwl.ca), YP Committee chair, with information on your proposed topic. Previous topics have included the Whistler district energy system and the recent upgrades at the JAMES WWTP in Abbotsford. |
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Greater Moncton Sewerage Commission Receives First International NBP EMS Certification |
| Posted on July 7th, 2010 The National Biosolids Partnership is pleased to recognize the Greater Moncton Sewerage Commission (GMSC) in Riverview, New Brunswick, CANADA as the 29th organization and first international organization to be certified and admitted to the Partnership's environmental management system (EMS) for biosolids program. The GMSC is one of 100 organizations participating in the NBP EMS program. The GMSC's achievement recognizes that the agency has been independently verified as having an effective biosolids environmental management system.The GMSC biosolids EMS independently verified on May 3 2010 by the audit firm, KEMA-Registered Quality, Inc. A celebration was held in New Brunswick on June 15 and included presentation of the NBP EMS certification plaque from WEF Executive Director to Moncton commissioner Ron LeBlanc. Click here to read more. |
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Gaining Ground 2010 Conference |
| October 4th-7th, 2010 "Eco-logical" The Power of Green Cities to Shape the Future Vancouver, BC October 4th-7th, 2010 Conference Location: downtown Vancouver campuses of BCIT, SFU and SFU Woodwards This year's Gaining Ground Conference, Eco-logical, will emphasize practice, execution and innovation in policy, urban- system and community design, green economy, education...and the full integration of sustainability into professional practice. Gaining Grounds celebrates sustainability practice and its innovators: practitioners and advocates across a range of fields working to advance and accelerate urban sustainability in Vancouver and North America. Each day of the conference is devoted to a different theme--sustainability innovation and next practices in governance and policy; green economy and 'real value' thinking; and community engagement and well being. Register now at www.gaininggroundsummit.com. |
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Water Leader Scholarships for the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management |
| Posted June 9th, 2010 Full and partial-tuition scholarships are available for Australian and international students to study International WaterCentre’s Master of Integrated Water Management at the University of Queensland (Brisbane). The program is managed by IWC and delivered by lecturers from all IWC member universities. Upon graduation students receive a co-badged qualification. Click here for more information about the scholarship. |
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Hotel Announcement for WEFTEC in Louisiana in October 2010 |
| Posted June 9th, 2010 Canadians are in two different hotels this year at WEFTEC, but they are across the street from one another and only a stone’s throw from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Our WEFTEC® 2010 hotels are the Courtyard by Marriott Convention Center and the Embassy Suites New Orleans, both on Julia Street, just 2 blocks from Convention Center. Click here for more info and to register. |
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Health Canada Guideline Technical Document on Enteric Viruses in Drinking Water — For Public Comment |
| Posted: April 19, 2010 May 7th Update: Thank you to all those who provided their input. Click here to view BCWWA's submission to Health Canada. Health Canada recently completed its review of the health risks associated with enteric viruses in drinking water. The Guideline Technical Document reviews and assesses identified health risks associated with enteric viruses in drinking water. It evaluates new studies and approaches and takes into consideration the methodological and interpretation limitations in available methods for the detection of viruses in drinking water. From this review, the guideline for enteric viruses in drinking water is proposed as a treatment goal of a minimum 4-log reduction of enteric viruses. During its fall 2008 meeting, the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water reviewed the proposed guideline for enteric viruses and gave approval for this guideline and Guideline Technical Document to undergo public consultations. These documents can be viewed by clicking here. Note that the consultation period is from February 26 to May 7, 2010. The BCWWA Drinking Water Committee has prepared a draft response for submission to Health Canada. Members wishing to provide input may submit their comments and responses by Thursday, April 29, 2010 to BCWWA CEO Daisy Foster at  |
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Power Smart Awards and Forum - Call for nominations and speakers |
| Posted: April 7, 2010 This year, BC Hydro is combining its popular Power Smart Excellence Awards and the Power Smart Forum into one exciting event: the 2010 Power Smart Forum & Excellence Awards. The event takes place from October 25 – 27 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. BC Hydro has just issued a call for nominations for the Workplace Conservation Leadership award, bchydro.com/awards, which recognizes an individual or team that has instilled an energy conservation ethic within their organization. It has also issued a call for speakers for the Forum, with a link to details and proposed speaking topics at bchydro.com/forum. This call invites people who have successfully implemented energy-efficiency and conservation strategies in their organizations to share their experience and expertise. The submission deadline for both opportunities is April 30, 2010 at 4:00pm. More information about the 2010 Power Smart Awards and Forum is at www.bchydro.com/businessevents. |
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Greenhouse Gas Quantification Course |
| Posted: April 6, 2010 Join greenhouse gas experts in this 2-day training course on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) quantification, in Vancouver May 13&14, 2010. This course is designed to help you learn the value of effective systems in collecting, analyzing and reporting accurate greenhouse gas data. Visit http://www.lrqausa.com/carbon-training today. Please register by April 15, 2010. For more information on the course and registration details, please click here. |
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CWWA: Call for Papers |
| Posted: March 9, 2010 The CWWA is organizing the 14th Canadian National Drinking Water Conference to take place from October 30th to Novemer 2nd, 2010 in Saskatoon. While the theme of the Conference is on Drinking Water in the 21st Century, papers and posters on all subjects relevant to drinking water quality and supply are all welcome. Click here to for more information on Call for Papers (PDF) Abstracts of approximately 500 words in Word format, with no attachments or images, should be submitted by electronic mail to admin@cwwa.ca. Abstracts must be received by April 1, 2010. More information is available on CWWA's website, please visit www.cwwa.ca/14thconference_e.asp. |
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"Re-Inventing Rainwater Management" |
| Posted: March 9, 2010 "Re-Inventing Rainwater Management" is a documentary, released in Februay 2010, on how "green" rainwater management has now been adopted by engineers, developers, planners and governments across North America. The report describes a number of notable innovative projects in the Capital Region and elsewhere, and provides a list of recommendations to deal with stormwater and rainwater issues and more. To download a copy of the report and read a summary story posted on the Water Bucket website, click on Re-Inventing Rainwater Management. |
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Asset Management Workshops |
| Posted: March 9, 2010 Asset Management workshops for politicians, CAO's, operations, finance and planning personnel. Join this workshop to learn about the state, information strategies, leadership, infrastructure challenges and more of Asset Management today. This workshop will be taking place at: Nanaimo: Tuesday, March 16 Prince George: Thursday, March 18 Cranbrook: Thursday, March 25 West Kelowna: Monday, March 29 Click here to see the Program in PDF Click here to download the Registration Form in PDF |
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New Municipal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations |
| Posted: March 9, 2010 Update: the regulation has now been gazetted. Click here to view the updated media release and click here to view the proposed regulations To BC Municipalities: The Government of Canada has drafted the proposed municipal wastewater systems effluent regulations (click here to download the pdf). It is expected that this document will soon become legislation, at which time all municipalities in BC will be required to comply with these regulations. It is hoped that this will be similar to the BC Municipal Sewage Regulation (MSR) to ensure that municipalities are not required to comply with two different standards. The "draft regulation” linked above is now available for review and input. Once this regulation is gazetted stakeholders across Canada will have 60 days to provide comment. BCWWA will notify the wastewater community as soon as we hear that the Federal regulation has been gazetted. You are encouraged to review the document and respond to Environment Canada with your comments. You may also copy BCWWA on your response or send your comments or suggestions to us at wweffluent@bcwwa.org. BCWWA will then collate and review your submissions and depending on the nature and level of concern, will either prepare an independent response or will forward the collated comments to Environment Canada as received. In either case, you will be copied on our response. Please click this link to view the news release, which includes a link to the draft regulations. Daisy Foster CEO, BCWWA |
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Water Act Modernization |
| Posted: March 9, 2010 April 29th UPDATE: Thank you to those who provided their input. Click here to download BCWWA's response to the Water Act Modernization Discussion Paper. The BC Water Act is currently under review. The review is being facilitated by the BC Ministry of Environment, Water Stewardship Division. BCWWA has formed an ad hoc committee to prepare a response to the BC Water Act Modernization Discussion Paper which can be accessed through the Living Water Smart website (click here). The four Goals outlined for this review include: 1. Protect stream health and aquatic environments. 2. Improve water governance arrangements. 3. Introduce more flexibility and efficiency in the water allocation system. 4. Regulate groundwater extraction and use in priority areas and for large withdrawals. BCWWA members wishing to provide input to the ad hoc committee may do so by sending an email to wateract@bcwwa.org by March 30, 2010. |
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WEF - Utility Partnership Program |
| Posted on March 8, 2010 In current tough economic situation, WEFTEC is continuing its highly successful Utility Partnership Program for water and wastewater professionals to maintain continuing education requirements, and to rely on WEF for the latest in education, regulation updates, and emerging technologies in the industry. WEF is aggressively working to ensure that any utility wishing to participate in WEFTEC can do so despite their shrinking budgets. Utility participation is critical to the success of WEFTEC, and to the future of the water quality industry. Please contact Cari for more information in participating in this utility outreach program at 703-684-2400 x 7500 or via email at utilitypartnership@wef.org. |
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Brazil Breakfast Seminar |
| Posted on March 8, 2010 Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada is pleased to invite you to a Brazil breakfast seminar on March 24, 2010. The seminar will highlight business opportunities for the Brazilian environmental industries and renewable energy markets. Please click here to see event details and registration. |
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BCWWA Young Professionals Committee - Pub Night |
| Posted on February 26, 2010 Join YPC (Young Professionals Committee) for a Pub Night at Transcontinental Lounge located at the Waterfront Skytrain Station on Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 PM. This is a no-host social mixer session intended to bring together young and experienced professionals in the industry in an informal setting, and all are invited. This is also the first event being hosted by the BCWWA Young Professionals Committee, and would be a great chance for anyone interested in joining to learn more about the group. RSVP not required but appreciated; please contact Arezoo Heidarian (Arezoo.Heidarian@metrovancouver.org). We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations - Public Consultation Draft |
| Posted on February 9, 2010 A draft of proposed municipal wastewater systems effluent regulations is released from Environment Canada and now available for public consultation. Please click here to view the electronic PDF copy. Once in force, these regulations will set standards for the discharge from all wastewater facilities in Canada. Over time, (more than 4,000 Canadian) wastewater facilities across the country will have to meet these national standards. It will no longer be permitted to directly release raw sewage into our waterways. These finalized regulations will be a key component in implementing the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater that was endorsed by the Canadian Council of Minister of the Environment (CCME) in 2009. The public can now access the draft of the proposed regulations through Environment Canada’s public inquiry centre at 1-800-668-6767 (in Canada only), 819-997-2800 or environinfo@ec.gc.ca For more information and to view a backgrounder on this announcement, please visit: www.ec.gc.ca |
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BCOSSA 14th Annual Conference & Tradeshow |
| March 18 - 21, 2010 The BC Onsite Sewage Association will be holding their 14th Annual Conference & Tradeshow March 18th to 21st at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo. View the Conference Program (including registration) (pdf). Exhibitor list (pdf). |
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Call for Nominations for Board of Directors of YWWA |
| Posted on February 9, 2010 Please be advised that the Yukon Water and Waste Association (YWWA) is seeking Nominations for Directors in accordance with its constitution and bylaws. Elections will be held at the Annual General Meeting on April 1, 2010 at the Best Western Gold Rush Inn & Conference Centre from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Visit the YWWA website for more information. |
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2010 YWWA Operators Forum and Annual General Meeting |
| Posted on February 9, 2010 The Yukon Water and Waste Association (YWWA) is pleased to announce The 2010 Operators Forum and Annual General Meeting. The Forum will take place in Whitehorse at the Best Western Gold Rush Inn & Conference Centre on March 31st and April 1st, 2010. Please visit the YWWA website for more information on the event. For registration inquiries, please contact Winnie Tsang at wtsang@bcwwa.org or at 604-433-4389 ext.232 |
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CSA Plus 4012 Technical Guide: Sewer distress and defect coding - Draft |
| Posted on February 8, 2010 The draft CSA Plus 4012 Technical Guide: Sewer distress and defect coding is available for public consultation & review, please go to https://review.csa.ca/opr/opr_list.asp to download the electronic version of the guide. Or click here to view the PDF file. A comment form to seek responses and comments from stakeholders and the public is provided. Please submit your comments by the end of February 28, 2010, using this template ONLY. |
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2010 Canadian Water Forum |
| Posted on February 8, 2010 The 2010 Canadian Water Forum is being held on Monday June 21st from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Rhapsody Restaurant in Chicago, in conjunction with the AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition. This is a social networking event open to all AWWA members and attended by many Canadian AWWA members from across the country as well as by many other AWWA members. Proceeds from this event will go to Water For People Canada. If you are interested in buying a book of 10 or more tickets, Monday May 31st is the deadline to ensure that your company gets listed on the sign board as an official sponsor. Tickets are still available after this date on a first come, first serve basis. Book now to reserve your spot! Click here to purchase tickets online. To purchase via fax or mail, click here to download a printable PDF registration form. If you have any inquiries, contact Winnie at 604-433-4389 ext. 232 or at wtsang@bcwwa.org Please purchase your tickets by Monday, June 7th to allow for mailing time! |
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Wilo Maintenance Event |
| Posted on January 27, 2010 WEFTEC Operations Challenge Maintenance Event May 10th & May 11st, 2010 The purpose of this event is to test the knowledge and skill of each Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team to respond to separate and simultaneous "Moisture Reset" failure conditions for a submersible pump and a submersible mixer. The teams shall be tested on their knowledge of safety regulations, mechanical ability to service and repair the units, planning ability and teamwork. Click here to read more about Wilo Maintenance Event  Lease-Purchase Option for Operations Challenge Event Quotation |
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Water Operators' Training Symposium |
| Posted on January 26, 2010 Water Operators' Training Symposium will be held at UBC - Okanagan, from February 16th - 20th, 2010. Below please find logistical details. Location: University of BC Okanagan. The University is 5 minutes from the airport. Please see Map. The Symposium registration desk will be open at 7:30am on Monday 16th in the Arts building (which is situated directly behind the main administrative building opposite the bus stops at the front of the campus). Please check in at the desk to pick up your name badge and lunch ticket for the trade show luncheon. You will be directed to your classrooms. Coffee and tea will be available. Click here to see SCHEDULE  Questions? Call Valerie Jenkinson at 604-290-3803 e-mail valeriejenkinson@telus.net Click here to see Accommodation with Best Western information. Rate $92.00 includes hot breakfast. |
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Anaerobic Digestion/Solids Dewatering Process Control Workshop |
| Posted on January 26, 2010 This Process Control Workshop is to be held at the Lincoln Center (905 W.9th st.) of Peninsula College in Port Angeles, Washington on April 8th – 9th, 2010. Class hours will be from 8 am to 5 pm, Thursday and Friday. The purpose of this workshop is to provide wastewater treatment process control and laboratory training through classroom instruction and hands-on experience with the principles of the anaerobic digestion, solids dewatering, and thickening processes, Students will perform jar testing, Volatile Acids / Alkalinity testing and troubleshooting of the anaerobic digestion process. Students will become well-versed in the anaerobic microbiology, process control variables, new options in process control, defining the elements of effective digestion, explaining the causes of digester foaming, methods of digester testing, interpreting lab results, troubleshooting the thickening and dewatering process, and more. Laboratory Workshop Registration Form . |
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Activated Sludge Process Control Workshop |
| Posted on January 26, 2010 This Process Control Workshop is to be held at Peninsula College in Port Angeles, Washington on April 6th - 7th, 2010. Class hours will be 8am to 5pm, Tuesday through Wednesday. The purpose of this workshop is to provide wastewater treatment process control through classroom instruction and hands-on experience with the principles of activated sludge process, process control techniques, monitoring equipment, and troubleshooting of the wastewater treatment process, biological nutrient removal, and selectors. Students will become proficient in interpreting lab results, troubleshooting the treatment process, predicting plant loading and the effects of changing WAS and RAS rates, identifying the role of microorganisms in the treatment process, and more. Process Control Workshop Registration Form . |
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AWWA/ACE 10 Annual Conference |
| Posted on January 20, 2010 AWWA/ACE 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition is taking place June 20 - 24, in Chicago, Illinois. The Canadian Affairs Committee has selected the CHICAGO HILTON Hotel as the “Canadian Host Hotel.” ACE10 - The Worlds Water Event - Online Registration begins on January 13, 2010, at www.awwa.org/ace10/ . Reserve now/early, before the Canadian room block is sold out. Please note that all cancellations must be made by 4:00 p.m. EST, April 23, 2010, to avoid a $50 cancellation charge. |
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Free Seminar on Navigating US Government Contracts |
| Posted on January 26, 2010 Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada invites you to a half-day morning seminar on U.S. Government contracts and opportunities focused on the environment sector. Particular focus will be on the waste and wastewater and alternative energy sectors, and speakers (Judy Bradt, Jane Shaw, and Stan Pence) will discuss the current states of environmental initiatives in Midwest and Northwestern U.S. States. Date: Thursday, February 4th, 2010 Time: 8am - 12pm Location: Sutton Place Hotel (845 Burrard St. Vancouver, BC) Afternoon one-on-one meetings are available with each speaker upon request. To register for the seminar and/or a one-on-one meeting with any of the speakers, please REGISTER BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1st by contacting Rosina Neves ( 604.666.0434 or rosina.neves@international.gc.ca). Click here for more information on this event |
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APEGBC Sea to Sky Branch Peak of Excellence Award 2010 |
| Posted on January 12, 2010 Nominations are currently being accepted for APEGBC’s Sea to Sky Branch Peak of Excellence Award 2010 (deadline for nominations: March 10, 2010). The purpose of this award is to promote Engineering and Geoscience in the Sea to Sky Branch and to give recognition to exceptional projects. The theme of entries will be “our sustainable community” . Read more on APEGBC's website... |
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UVic Conference |
| Posted on January 11, 2010 The Centre for Aboriginal Health Research is hosting the Consensus Conference on Small Water Systems Management for the Promotion of Indigenous Health on Monday, March 22 and Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. This conference will explore water and Indigenous peoples’ health through four themes: Science & Research, Public Health, Traditional Perspectives, and Governance & Policy. Registration is now open (free of charge), however space is limited so register early. Click here to download the Conference Registration Form. |
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CANADIAN WATER AND WASTEWATER ASSOCIATION: Report of CWWA Activities – 2009 Summary |
| Posted on January 11. 2010 2009 was both a busy year for CWWA with many operational and other successes, but one also of frustration given that CWWA's principal task is to monitor and comment on the activities of the Federal Government and national organizations. The continuance of a minority government and a desire on the part of the government to centralize decision-making in the Prime Minister’s Office led to a number of frustrations as draft legislation was slowed and then (as of December 31, 2009) died on the Order Paper when Parliament was prorogued until March, 2010. 2009 - The Year in Review (PDF). |
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Ministry of Community & Rural Development – Request for Qualifications (RFQ): Integrated Resource Recovery |
| Posted December 18, 2009 The Ministry of Community and Rural Development has identified a List of Qualified Suppliers. These Suppliers provide services related to Integrated Resource Recovery (Resources from Waste). On November 30, the Ministry reissued its Request for Qualifications in order to expand this list. The Ministry will be maintaining the List, which will be made available to Local Governments and to Provincial Agencies interested in pursuing related projects. This opportunity may be of interest to Consultants who work in related service areas, such as water reuse, energy and nutrient recovery from wastewater, project management, and Triple Bottom Line analysis. For more information on Integrated Resource Recovery, please visit the Ministry of Community Development Website at www.cd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/infra/resources_from_waste.htm. |
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BC MOE: Municipal Sewage Regulation Review |
| Posted December 8, 2009 The Ministry of Environment’s proposed objectives for the Municipal Sewage Regulation review and the proposed revisions to the regulation are provided in a policy intentions paper out now for consultation. A response form to seek responses and comments from stakeholders and the public is provided on this website - www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/codes/msr/mun_sew_reg.htm. BCWWA has formed an ad hoc committee to review and respond to the proposed amendments to the BC Municipal Sewage Regulation. Any members wishing to provide their input to the BCWWA Committee should contact David Icharia at 604-630-0093 or  Comments should be submitted by January 29, 2010. |
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Nominations for AWWA President-Elect Candidate |
| Posted December 4, 2009 It is time once again for sections to begin thinking about nominations for the office of AWWA President-Elect. Nominations must be postmarked, faxed, or e-mailed no later than April 1, 2010. Eligibility for the office of Present-Elect remains the same as that currently written in Bylaws Article V, Section 5.09, as follows: "All candidates for the office of President-Elect shall signify a willingness to accept office, and shall be members of the Association who will have served on the Board of Directors for at least one year at the time they take office." More information on the nomination of the President-Elect is given in Article XII, Section 12.3.1 of the Governing Documents at: www.awwa.org/Membership/Content.cfm?ItemNumber=42250. President Elect Nomination - Bio Form - Eligible PE List |
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Update to Health Link File #56 — A Message from the Ministry of Healthy Living & Sport |
| Posted December 3, 2009 As you may have become recently aware, Health Link File #56 which provides messaging on drinking water and those with weakened immune systems has been updated. This can be found on the BC HealthLink website at: www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile56.stm. Those with compromised immune systems, such as some people with HIV, or undergoing certain types of cancer treatment, may be at higher risk of water-borne infections. These guidelines provide advice on precautions that those at risk should be taking with drinking water to avoid risk of water borne diseases associated with bacteria, virus or parasites. |
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Guide to Developing a Municipal Asset Management Policy |
| Posted November 12, 2009 The Local Government Asset Management Working Group for BC has developed a draft “Guide to Developing a Municipal Asset Management Policy” and is inviting interested individuals to provide input prior to finalization. Please forward your comments to David Main ( david.main@aecom.com) by December 1st. Asset Management Guide draft PDF |
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Whistler District Energy System Receives ACEC Award of Excellence |
| Posted November 10, 2009 Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. (KWL) and DEC Design Mechanical Consultants Ltd. (DEC) received an Award of Excellence for the Whistler Athletes’ Village District Energy-Sharing System at the Association of Canadian Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) awards gala on November 3, 2009. KWL was retained as the prime consultant in partnership with DEC to design a district energy-sharing system (DESS) to address the energy needs of the Whistler Athletes’ Village both during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games and post-games when the site is converted to residential housing. |
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New Presentation on the CCME Strategy |
| Posted October 13, 2009 Canada-wide Strategy for Municipal Wastewater Effluent The Canada-wide Strategy for Municipal Wastewater Effluent articulates the collective agreement reached by the 14 ministers of the environment in Canada to ensure that wastewater facility owners will have regulatory clarity in managing municipal wastewater effluent under a harmonized framework that is protective of human health and the environment. Canada -wide Strategy for Municipal Wastewater Effuent (PDF) The following presentation also provides information on the Municipal Wastewater Effluent strategy. Municipal Wastewater Effuent Presentation (PDF/ 137 KB) |
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EWMCE, AWWOA, and EPCOR Gold Bar - Advanced membrane Treatment for Wastewater |
| November 5-6, 2009 Attention to water quality and re-use is increasing as clean water supplies decline. Even Albertans can no longer take their historic supply of abundant clean water for granted. As the trend to water re-use grows, water treatment standards tighten, membrane filtration is acknowledged as a particularly effective process to attain high levels of water purity. This treatment method will be more important as resource limitations lead to more water re-use and more stringent regulatory requirements. Click here for more information |
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