Canadian Water Quality Association

10/23/2026

Back from Winnipeg! 💧

Our Executive Director, Shelley Peters, shares a recap of the Canada Water Agency’s two-day workshop on Canada’s water security and freshwater data strategies.

Thanks again for having us!

10/21/2026

09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, CWQA honours residential school Survivors, remembers the children who never returned home, and acknowledges the lasting impacts on Indigenous families and communities.

We encourage our members and wider community to take time to listen to Indigenous voices, deepen their understanding, and reflect on how we can each support reconciliation. Through continued learning and meaningful action, we can help build more respectful and inclusive communities.

09/01/2026

Last chance to register for the Hybrid Certified Install Technician Training

Fridays at 1 pm starting this week: September 4th!
13 weeks of live sessions + online modules, built for working professionals.

$795 members | $895 non-members

Registration is closing soon!

Register today: https://cwqa.ca/member-information/events/ #!event/register/2026/9/4/hybrid-install-technician-training

08/28/2026

The Canadian Water Quality Association is monitoring the evolving tariff situation closely. We welcome the Government of Canada’s support initiatives, which offer critical relief to businesses and workers facing supply chain disruptions.

For our sector, including treatment operators, equipment manufacturers, and service providers, tariff impacts are real. We’re tracking code classifications and supply chain vulnerabilities to understand where our members are most exposed.

CWQA is committed to advocating for the water industry’s interests as this dispute continues. We’re asking our members to share feedback on tariff codes affecting their operations so we can represent your concerns effectively.

08/19/2026

Registration is now open for the next “Alternative Tools of the Trade” Webinar Series.

Join us on September 21st for an introduction to Viega LLC, one of our newest members. Pete H., their technical trainer, will be here to talk about their ProPress technology. This game-changer removes soldering, making plumbing installations faster and cleaner.

Registration:
Members: FREE
Non-members: $50 CAD

Date: September 21st, 2026, 1 p.m. (EDT)

08/18/2026

Shelley Peters, our Executive Director, is at CIPH - The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating Plumbing and Mechanical Advisory Council meeting in Niagara this week. Yesterday, they discussed plumbing codes and standards and how they affect manufacturers, distributors, and consumers in plumbing, HVAC, and water treatment.

Thank you to CIPH for bringing Canadian Water Quality Association to the table and to keep water flowing for all!

Looking forward to today’s conversations with all regulatory bodies on the council.

07/24/2026

Something new is coming to CWQA training. 💧

This September, our Install Technician Training launches in a brand new hybrid format: self-paced online learning paired with live weekly classes every Friday, led by CWQA Education Consultant Jason Jackson It’s all delivered through our brand new learning platform, built to make certification easier to access no matter where you are in Canada.

Registration opens July 31. Mark your calendar!

07/20/2026

The June 30 drought update painted one picture. Then July happened.

At the end of June, drought covered just 13% of Canada’s agricultural land, down from 66% a year ago. But the dry conditions didn’t disappear. They shifted north and east, into Quebec, Labrador, BC’s Interior, and the NWT.

Then July happened. In roughly 10 days, the fire season went from below average to over 2.7 million hectares burned, with 900+ active fires and smoke reaching communities far from the flames.

Drought stresses source water. Smoke and ash challenge treatment long after fires are out. If your community is affected, check your water supply and treatment systems now.

07/16/2026

Wildfire smoke is covering much of Canada right now. 🔥
But the air isn’t the only thing affected. Every rainfall washes ash and contaminants into lakes, rivers, and wells and some impacts take months to show up.

Affected by fire? Test before you trust. A CWQA member near you can help.