WATER NEWS – 11/30

End of boil-water advisory for Montréal-Nord borough

Montréal has lifted the preventive boil-water advisory in Montréal-Nord borough. The advisory had been issued on November 27, due to an interruption and reduced pressure. 

Water tests conducted during the past few hours show that the situation is back to normal in the area. (Newswire)

Central Alberta company fined $12K for contravening Water Act

1656758 Alberta Inc., operating under the firm name and style of Enviro Container and Cleaning Solutions Inc., pleaded guilty on Nov. 26 for contravening the Water Act. The company was sentenced to a fine of $12,000, inclusive of a victim fine surcharge.

The company was using water from an unlicensed water well for washing empty plastic totes at its intermediate bulk container reconditioning and recycling facility in Red Deer County. The water well could not be licensed for a commercial purpose because it drew from multiple aquifers, which resulted in the violation of the Water Act. (Red Deer Advocate)

Parks Canada contributes another $1 million to support ecological corridors in Canada

The Government of Alberta has earmarked $5 million for support of wetlands construction and restoration projects around the province.

This includes over $220,000 for the city of Red Deer to restore 1.11 hectares of wetlands at Three Mile Bend, and Ducks Unlimited Canada will get $1.387 million to restore a 54.16 hectare area in Ponoka County.

the new wetland will reduce the impacts of flooding and drought and help prevent soil erosion on nearby farmlands. Construction will begin in the coming months.

“Through its Wetland Replacement Program, the Alberta government has demonstrated a significant commitment to responsible environmental management,” says Thorsten Hebben, manager of Alberta Operations at Ducks Unlimited. (RDNewsNow)

EverWind submits application for industrial access to Richmond County NS water supply

A company hoping to create a green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Nova Scotia has filed an application with the provincial Environment Department for access to a Richmond County water supply.

A spokesperson for EverWind Fuels confirmed Friday that the application is for an industrial water withdrawal permit for Landrie Lake. A spokesperson for the Environment Department said the application is under review and no decision has been made.

The company wants to take 9.5 million litres of water each day. Daily capacity at the Landrie Lake water utility is 36.6 million litres.

"Prior to application, thorough environmental and hydrology assessments were performed to confirm the safe sustainable supply of the lake to meet our requirements without impacting others," says company spokesperson Rudee Gaudet (CBC)

Nova Scotia Faces Power and Water Crisis

Nova Scotia is grappling with significant challenges relating to its power and water infrastructure, with multiple issues surfacing across the province. Recent developments have shed light on the struggles of Nova Scotia Power, as well as the water supply troubles faced by communities, particularly concerning drought conditions and service interruptions.

Recently, the Utility and Review Board of Nova Scotia approved a substantial $500-million bailout from the federal government to Nova Scotia Power. This financial aid aims to stave off steep rate increases for consumers. According to the board's decision, the federal loan guarantee is deemed beneficial for customers as it helps mitigate potential rate pressures expected to rise significantly without such assistance.