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Toronto’s Aging Sewer and Storm Water Infrastructure Blamed for Recent Flood Damages

Jul 10, 2008

TORONTO (July 10, 2008) – Recent heavy rains overwhelmed Toronto’s sewer and storm water system, causing massive flood damage in some a...full story

Lack of Significant Water Funding in Budget confirms that Water Legislation is Needed Now

Mar 25, 2008

Toronto (March 25, 2008) – While the Ontario government has responded positively with $1 billion to concerns about the crumbling provincial a...full story

Ontario Minister of Finance presented with solutions to cover the costs of replacing aging underground infrastructure during pre-budget consultations

Jan 8, 2008

HAMILTON (January 8, 2008) – There is an $18 billion backlog of desperately needed water and sewer repairs in Ontario and the million dollar ...full story

Public Opinion Survey Finds Londoners Blame the City’s Aging Water Pipes for Downtown Sinkhole, Want System Improvements to Avoid Future Disruptions

Nov 21, 2007

London, ON (November 21, 2007)  In the wake of the recent burst watermain in downtown London – and the sinkhole and power blackout that ...full story

McGuinty Government Has Not Met All of the Walkerton Recommendations, OSWCA Study Finds Water Systems Are Generally Not Sustainable in Ontario

Sep 27, 2007

Attention: Study Contains Specific Information about Water Systems in Ottawa, Hamilton, Barrie, Belleville, Port Colborne, Niagara Falls, Thorold, ...full story

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