On July 7, the Tri-County Water Treatment Plant hosted the Elgin County Libraries “Summer Reading Club.” The theme of this years Reading Club was “Dive into Reading.” In that spirit, participants got a firsthand view of the Water Treatment Plant and how their water is produced. 

On June 24, OCWA gathered with Region of Peel employees at the Clarkson Water Recovery Facility for a summer BBQ lunch to celebrate the arrival of the summer season. Employees were able to come together, both catching up and building new connections across teams. The BBQ was a great way to welcome the summer season, celebrate the hard work and dedication of our teams, and strengthen the sense of community.

The OneWater program wrapped up the 2025-2026 school year this past week. This year, OneWater reached 53 classrooms and over 1,500 students, bringing the program total to over 8,000 students educated about water systems in their everyday lives. Thank you to our OneWater volunteers, who both inspire and educate each session, encouraging students across Ontario to deepen their understanding of water. We look forward to another year of OneWater and to continuing our work into the next school year. 

OCWA staff in the South Peel Region were delighted to participate in the Peel Children’s Water Festival at Heart Lake Conservation Park. Elementary students from Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon learned about water conservation, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. The OCWA booth offered engaging interaction and a visually rich experience for students and visitors to better understand the water treatment process. Initiatives like this help to promote the importance of water sustainability in our communities! 

The Huron-Kinloss team took advantage of the long-awaited spring weather to clean up debris around the Ripley landfill. As part of OCWA’s annual commitment to environmental stewardship and to building strong partnerships with our clients, the team collected 85 kg of garbage, finishing the job in half the time as last year. OCWA’s focus extends past clean water to an overall clean environment. 

In celebration of Earth Day, OCWA staff members came together for a shoreline cleanup along the Grand River at the Kitchener wastewater treatment plant. The team helped remove litter and protect this important local waterway for the community and environment.

Each year, International Women’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender equality and highlights the work that still needs to be done. 

The 2026 theme is Give to Gain, emphasizing the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. When women thrive, we all rise.

On International Woman’s Day and everyday we celebrate women at OCWA. 

Please join us in welcoming David Donovan and Christopher Hilkene to OCWA’s Board of Directors! Their leadership, expertise and passion for advancing water stewardship will be invaluable as we continue our mission to deliver safe, sustainable and innovative water solutions across Ontario. We look forward to the insight and guidance they’ll bring to OCWA. Welcome, David and Christopher!

OCWA gives back for the holiday season! The Haldimand Cluster recently collected 62lbs of food and essential goods for the Dunnville Salvation Army branch. Thank you to everyone who donated!

OCWA’s amazing OneWater volunteers brought water education to Little Britain, Hepworth and Norfolk County. The sessions were a hit and students and teachers shared glowing feedback.

Dr. George Hall Public School – Kawartha Lakes Region

A big thank you to Brennan and Christine for delivering an engaging and impactful presentation to Grade 8 students in Little Britain! Your enthusiasm helped students gain a deeper understanding of the water cycle and the processes behind water and wastewater treatment.

Hepworth Central Public School – Georgian Highlands Region

Justin and Tyler visited Hepworth Central Public School and shared their expertise with students through the OneWater program. Your hands-on knowledge and engaging presentation helped students connect classroom science to real-world water treatment and conservation.

Lynndale Heights Public School – Southwest Region

The OneWater Education Program is successful because of dedicated operators like Matthew, Tareesa and Ritchie who recently visited Lynndale Heights Public School. Your engaging presentation and insights helped students understand the vital role water and wastewater operators play in keeping our communities safe.

Join us in applauding the incredible winners of the 2025 OCWAmarine Awards. The awards were presented on September 24 in Mississauga. 

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! 

Watch the video below featuring Iman Hashemi, OCWA’s President & CEO and Courtney Drew, OCWA’s VP of Human Resources, celebrating the winners and their achievements.