Making industrial wastewater less wasteful
With support from the Ontario Water Consortium’s Water Industry Growth Program, Thetis Environmental is leveling up their membrane solutions for industrial wastewater treatment. Just about every industry produces wastewater. But what’s in that effluent — and how concentrated the pollutants are — varies wildly between sectors. For Hamilton-based Thetis Environmental, that creates the opportunity to carve out a successful specialty treating high-strength wastewater. Since launching in 2014, the small but growing company manufactures ultrafiltration membranes designed to efficiently remove high [...]
Fostering Inclusivity: IDEA Essentials Certificate Program Advances Equality in Southern Ontario’s Water Industry
On June 8, 2023, a virtual event sparked a transformative opportunity for Southern Ontario’s water industry. The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Essentials Certificate Program, organized and funded by the Ontario Water Consortium’s Water Industry Growth Program, and conducted in collaboration with CCDI Consulting Inc., offered comprehensive training to business leaders, board members, and employees, aimed at bolstering equity, diversity, and inclusivity within their organizations - all at no cost to participants, thus ensuring maximum reach and impact. The [...]
Kick-Off Event: Investigating New Forever Chemicals in Canadian Water Systems Project
On April 27, 2023, the Ontario Water Consortium (OWC) hosted a project Kick-off event titled “Investigating new forever chemicals in Canadian water systems”. A diverse group of stakeholders was brought together, including academic researchers, industry experts, and project partners, to share knowledge and expertise on the issue of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The event also provided a platform for students to present their research projects, which is essential for developing new methods for analyzing and treating PFAS. This event [...]