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This Canadian Environment Week, we’re highlighting the connection between a healthy environment and safe, reliable drink...
06/01/2026

This Canadian Environment Week, we’re highlighting the connection between a healthy environment and safe, reliable drinking water.

For millions of Canadians, groundwater is a vital source of drinking water. Protecting our water resources from source to tap supports healthy communities, resilient ecosystems, and long-term environmental sustainability.

From water testing and treatment to ongoing system maintenance, water quality professionals play an important role in helping Canadians access clean, safe drinking water every day.

This month’s update on long-term boil water advisories in First Nations communities shows continued progress, but ongoin...
05/14/2026

This month’s update on long-term boil water advisories in First Nations communities shows continued progress, but ongoing work remains.

As of May 6th, 2026:
-39 active long-term advisories remain
-153 long-term advisories have been lifted since 2015
-32 short-term advisories are currently in place south of 60

What changed since last month:
• Advisories lifted in parts of Ontario
• New advisories added in Manitoba and Ontario
• Atlantic Canada, BC, Alberta, and Quebec continue to report zero active long-term advisories

View the latest advisory map from Indigenous Services Canada: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1614387410146/1614387435325

Every Friday, we’ll be featuring some of our most asked questions about water quality in Canada.This week's FAQ: I get m...
04/24/2026

Every Friday, we’ll be featuring some of our most asked questions about water quality in Canada.

This week's FAQ: I get my water from the city— is it safe to drink?

The short answer: yes. Municipal water in Canada is regulated and treated to meet strict safety standards.

Did you know there’s an easy way to learn more about your local water?
Simply search: “[your city] annual water report”

04/23/2026

What does being a CWQA member actually give you?

From certifications to ongoing education, it’s about staying ahead in an evolving industry and being part of a community that supports it.

Hear directly from one of our members, Sheldon Crawford, on why it matters.

And this is just the beginning… stay tuned. We’ve got some exciting updates coming to our education and training offerings.

Heading to the WQA Convention & Exposition 2026 next week?Take a look at the schedule in advance to plan your time onsit...
04/23/2026

Heading to the WQA Convention & Exposition 2026 next week?

Take a look at the schedule in advance to plan your time onsite:
https://convention.wqa.org/schedule/

If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and say hello at Booth #151.!

The latest update on boil water advisories shows progress, but ongoing gaps remain.As of April 16, 2026:• 40 active long...
04/23/2026

The latest update on boil water advisories shows progress, but ongoing gaps remain.

As of April 16, 2026:
• 40 active long-term advisories across 37 communities
• Impacting ~5,592 homes and 366 community buildings
• 50% of systems can produce clean water
• 53% require operational improvements before advisories can be lifted

This reflects a key reality:

In many cases, the infrastructure exists, but systems still need support, operations, and resources to consistently deliver safe water. Progress is happening. But there’s more work to do.

🔗 Full update: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1614387410146/1614387435325

04/22/2026

Earth Day 2026 is all about our collective power.

Not big promises but real action. In water, that looks like:
protecting what works, improving what doesn’t, and taking responsibility in our own communities. Because progress isn’t one decision, it’s what we do every day.

What’s one change you’ve made this year?

04/20/2026

This week’s motivational Monday reminder:

Environmental progress is built through education, awareness, and collective responsibility. As we approach Earth Day on April 22nd, 2026, the role of informed communities has never been more important.

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