Emerging contaminants in drinking water are coming under increasing scrutiny as hazards to human and aquatic health. These compounds include pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, Endocrine Disrupting Compounds and others. At present, the technologies for treating these compounds are costly and inefficient. Photocatalysis has been identified as a promising technique for treating these emerging contaminants in […]

  The Simulated Earthworm Gut (SEG) is a new technology that can be used to strengthen the tests used to assess the hazards posed by environmental pollution. However, before the SEG can be used in risk assessment we must demonstrate that it reflects existing techniques. The objective of this project is to compare the results […]

  Runoff prediction from urban watersheds relies on accurate parameterization of all components of the water budget. Evapotranspiration often consumes the largest proportion of rainfall but is poorly understood because it is rarely measured and highly variable. This deficiency has been partly addressed within the Humber R. watershed with the recent establishment of two automated […]

  UV disinfection technology is recognized as a potent tool for the disinfection of water and wastewater. A recent study of wastewater treatment technologies concluded that UV and ozone treatment are the most advantageous advanced technologies for disinfection of pathogens. Trojan Technologies Inc. (Trojan), the industry partner, based in London, Ontario, Canada, is the world leader in the development, […]

  Due to potential shortages of freshwater especially in arid and semi-arid regions, treatment of wastewater is increasingly being considered as an alternative to conventional water sources such as surface waters and groundwater. As the potential for human exposure to pathogens in the reclaimed water has been a concern for regulators, treatment standards must be […]

      Alberta Environment’s comprehensive contaminant load study, located in Alberta’s oil sands mining area is designed to document the flow of contaminants (from anthropogenic and natural sources) into the environment and their effects on biodiversity and human health. The project proposed for this internship will cover the impacts and risks to the aquatic […]

The proposed study is a part of a project that will aid in implementing an environmentally clean technology for the recovery of Ni, Co and Cu from slags (waste and semi-waste materials) of nickel production in Ontario. The conventional technology for metal recovery can treat only slags with a high content of valuable metals (~3%), […]

  The Malcolm Knapp Research Forest’s Loon Lake Research and Education Centre hosts 20,000 visitor-days per year and a bioenergy facility at Loon Lake would create opportunities for research, demonstration and training as well as provide new opportunities for the Centre to host educational retreats and conferences based on bioenergy conversion, installation, operation and maintenance. The […]

  In 2010, British Columbia passed the 2010 Clean Energy Act setting forth the expectation that BC Hydro meet at least 66% of new electricity demand with energy efficiency and conservation (demand-side management or DSM) by 2020. Given the significant increase in DSM initiatives expected of BC Hydro and the proportionate level of risk associated […]

  Two of the most important characteristics of woody biomass to consider when evaluating their suitability for use in bio-energy applications are moisture content and ash content. The industry has long been seeking a technology capable of rapidly and economically characterizing feedstock, however such asolution is currently not available. This project will lay the groundwork for a potential solution […]

  Sustainability is a large concern for a number of communities as fossil fuel reserves are in decline, and water resourcse are becoming scarce. To that end, it is becoming increasingly important for communities to have sustainable solutions to food and energy. This initiative will explore agricultural, energy and other market opportunities and their impact […]

  There are about 180 public water treatment plants in Manitoba relying on surface water with high organic content as their source of supply. Organic carbon reacts with disinfecting chlorine forming potentially carcinogenic disinfection byproducts. Portage la Prairie water treatment plant is an example of typical Manitoba lime/soda water treatment plants facing the challenge of […]