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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Canadian Water Summit - June 17th, 2010
Canadian Water Summit takes place June 17, 2010 at the International Centre in Toronto. Full Story...
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
OCWA Partners with Sempa Power to evolve Smart Grid technology in Ontario.
Toronto, Ontario - April 7, 2010 - The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) and Sempa Power are collaborating to connect Canadian smart grid technology to water and waste water systems to create new opportunities involving water and electricity.
The first collaboration will come in the form of a pilot project designed to demonstrate the capacity for water systems to provide demand based ancillary services, such as system regulation, to Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Full Story...
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Northeastern Area Conference - Ontario Water Works Association - May 25-27, 2010 - Sudbury, Ontario
Visit OCWA in Sudbury, Ontario, May 25-27, 2 Full Story...Thursday, March 18, 2010
Ontario Small Urban Municipal - May 5-7, 2010 - Stratford, Ontario
visit OCWA in Stratford, Ontario, May 5-7, 2 Full Story...Thursday, March 18, 2010
Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities - May 5-7, 2010 - Kapuskasing, Ontario
Visit OCWA in Kapuskasing, Ontario, May 5-7, 2 Full Story...Thursday, March 18, 2010
Visit OCWA at booth #416 in Windsor, Ontario, May 2-5, 2 Full Story...Thursday, March 18, 2010
Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) - April 21-24, 2010 - Marathon, Ontario.
Visit OCWA's booth in Marathon, Ontario, April 21-24, 2 Full Story...Monday, March 15, 2010
Water Environmental Association of Ontario - April 18-20, 2010 - London, ON
Come visit OCWA at the Water Environmental Association of Ontario / Ontario Pollution Control Equipment Association from April 18-20, 2010 in London, ON. Full Story...
Monday, March 15, 2010
Central Ontario Water Works Conference - March 31, 2010 - The Venetian, Vaughan ON
Join OCWA at the Central Ontario Water Works Conference - March 31, 2010 at The Venetian in Vaughan, ON. Full Story...
Friday, October 23, 2009
OCWA Jets Win 1st Place in Safety Event
OCWA Jets Win 1st Place in Safety Event at the 2009 Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference Full Story...
Friday, October 23, 2009
OCWA Provides Water Services to the 2009 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo
September 22-26, 2009 - Temiskaming, ON Full Story...
Friday, October 23, 2009
OCWAmarine and Safety Award Recipients Honoured at Special Dinner
Toronto, ON - A dinner was held Tuesday, September 22nd at the Holiday Inn Yorkdale to publicly recognize recipients of the 2008 OCWAmarine and Safety Awards. The event recognized the contributions that employees make to the Agency each year and also honoured those who go above and beyond to enhance/promote a healthy and safe OCWA workplace. In total, 11 awards were given out to employees across the Province. Full Story...
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
OCWA Signs Historic Contract with the Region of Peel
10-year Water & Wastewater Services valued at $447 million
The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will continue its partnership with the Region of Peel to operate, maintain, and manage the South Peel Water and Wastewater Treatment System under a new contract valued at $447 million. The 10-year agreement with a 5-year extension option, reflects OCWA's experience, value, and position as trusted provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario. Full Story...
Friday, June 26, 2009
OCWA to Continue Partnership with the Region of Peel
Proposal for 10-Year Water & Wastewater Services Approved
The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will continue to operate, maintain, and manage the South Peel Water and Wastewater Treatment System under a renewed 10-year agreement valued at $447 million. The Region of Peel Council has approved OCWA’s proposal which sets the foundation for the agreement. Full Story...
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
OCWA an official partner of the World Water Monitoring Day Program
OCWA is proud to partner with the World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD) program. WWMD is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies.
As a WWMD partner, OCWA will be distributing water kits throughout Ontario during the monitoring months. Full Story...
Thursday, March 26, 2009
OCWA to participate in Earth Hour
Earth Hour is a global initiative promoted by the World Wildlife Fund in which millions of people around the world plan to turn off their lights for one hour to deliver a global message that action is needed on climate change. On Saturday, March 28, OCWA will join millions of people around the world in support of this global concern. Full Story...
Friday, October 10, 2008
OCWA Wins International Awards For Innovative Operational System
After garnering the Best SCADA Application from the Wonderware Open 2008 competition, the Ontario Clean Water Agency was then honoured with the Pinnacle Award for best overall application at the WonderWorld user conference in Las Vegas this week. Full Story...
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
OCWA South Peel Charity Golf Tournament Raises Over $27,000 for Trillium Health Centre
For the second year, OCWA employees, industry friends, and clients gathered to honour the memory of Gary Booth. This year's funds were donated to the Trillium Foundation Cardiac Challenge. In addition to fundraising for the community hospital, OCWA's annual event provided an opportunity to enjoy 18 holes at the Region of Peel's BraeBen Golf Course in Mississauga. Full Story...
Friday, July 25, 2008
OCWA Best Overall Value to the Region of Peel
Peel to Negotiate New Long-term Contract with OCWA
An extensive and lengthy review concluded that OCWA would provide the Region of Peel with the best overall value for their future delivery of water and wastewater services in South Peel. The eight-month long review was undertaken by the Region in consultation with EMA Canada, a third party expert in the field of water and wastewater operations. Full Story...
Thursday, March 27, 2008
OCWA to participate in Earth Hour
Earth Hour is a global initiative promoted by the World Wildlife Fund in which millions of people around the world plan to turn off their lights for one hour to deliver a global message that action is needed on climate change. On Saturday, March 29, OCWA will join millions of people around the world in support of this global concern.
OCWA will show its support by requesting staff turn off non-essential lights and reduce non-essential power consumption during the Earth Hour. Full Story...
Friday, May 04, 2007
OCWA Shares Template for Emergency Response Plans for Small & Medium Sized Water Treatment Systems
The Ontario Clean Water Agency is pleased to share our experience by making available A Template for Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) Small & Medium Sized Water Treatment Systems in Ontario on OCWA's internet. Full Story...
Monday, September 25, 2006
OCWA Awarded City of Temiskaming Shores Operating and Maintenance Contract
Proud to Serve the City of Temiskaming Shores
The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) is pleased to announce it has renewed its water and wastewater services partnership with the City of Temiskaming Shores. Full Story...
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Workers in Confined Spaces Now Better Protected
Workers in Confined Spaces Now Better Protected
New Regulations A Major Advancement in Workplace Safety
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/news/2006/06-86.html
Backgrounder
Working in Confined Spaces
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/news/2006/06-86b.html Full Story...
Monday, February 13, 2006
OCWA Response to the Water Expert Panel Report
OCWA supports the goals of the Water Expert Panel to develop an investment and financing strategy to ensure that drinking water remains clean and safe and that the Province's water and wastewater systems are sustainable well into the future. We understand the government will be reviewing the report's recommendations and will determine an appropriate course of action. The Agency looks forward to receiving the government's response to the recommendations provided by the water expert pa Full Story...
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Comprehensive OCWA project development and technical services now available
Comprehensive project development and technical services are available to clients looking for complete solutions to meet their water and wastewater infrastructure needs. From feasibility analysis to the delivery of cost effective water and wastewater infrastructure, OCWA is unmatched in its ability to assemble the resources and know-how necessary to manage projects successfully from start to finish. Full Story...
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Emergency Preparedness and Response
In 2004, OCWA initiated the development of Emergency Response capabilities to provide first response to a provincial drinking water emergency in response to a Notice of Emergency Response issued by the Ministry of Environment. Full Story...
