Industry News
Great Lakes Ice Remains Low
The Great Lakes are the warmest they have been in about 16 years and with the warmer temperatures there has been less ice cover this winter than previous years. It appears that the ice cover is expected to grow over …
Lake Erie Quality Deteriorating
In its most recent report the International Joint Commission indicates that there is still a great deal of work to be done in improving the condition of Lake Erie. The main concerns still remain the possibility of algae blooms in …
Ontario Protecting Water
The proposed two year moratorium is the first in a number of steps the Province is taking to protect Ontario’s water resources for future generations. It applies to every water bottling facility that takes groundwater. Residents can leave comments on …
Reminder of Blue W Program
Please be reminded that Blue W is a not for profit network of shops, restaurants and businesses willing to let visitors refill reusable water bottles with tap water, without the pressure to make additional purchases. Participating locations can be found …
Water Quality in Ontario 2014 Report
This report demonstrates the Government’s Priorities in reducing toxins, protecting the Great Lakes, climate change and establishing baseline data. The main three main areas of the report focus on the Great Lakes, inland lakes and streams and groundwater. This report …
Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy Report
The Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy report outlines key accomplishments and new scientific findings during its first three years of Ontario Great Lakes Strategy. This report is made possible by the efforts of 14 different ministries and partners. This group is …
Door to Door Sales Representatives
It has come to our attention that door-to-door water sales representatives are in the UWSS area. Their representatives are moving door to door in the hopes of gaining entry to your home to suggest a water filtration system is added …
Elder College Course a Success
UWSS recently hosted a course through Elder Colledge on water treatment and distribution. This course took place over three weeks, each class approximately two (2) hours in length. Participants were given access to every asepct of the UWSS drinking water …