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We’re thrilled to be part of Ontario’s premier drinking water event. We’ll share our deep experience in addressing the evolving challenges facing water treatment in this region. Our team has a proven track record of collaborating closely with key clients to deliver practical, innovative solutions.
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
11:00–11:30 AM: Breathing New Life into Old Bioreactors: Innovative Aeration Strategies for the Future
Presenters: Steven Dimock (EPCOR), Vrunda Patel
1:30–2:00 PM: Buffalo Pound WTP Goes to Rehab
3:15–3:45 PM: Safeguarding Drinking Water: Improvements to your Harmful Algal Bloom Response Plan on the Great Lakes
Presenters: Nicole McLellan
3:45–4:15 PM: Improvements at the Ol'factory: Optimized PAC Dosing for Taste, Odour, and Toxin Control
Presenter: Nicole McLellan
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
11:30 AM–12:00 PM: RO-RO-RO Your Source: Integrating Advanced Water Treatment Without Rocking the Corrosion Boat
Presenter: Simon Horsley
2:00–2:30 PM: Asset Management Planning, A Catalyst to Enhance Regulatory Compliance—A Case Study of Utilities Kingston
Presenter: Corey Martin (Utilities Kingston), Hadi Ganjidoost
3:45–4:15 PM: Blending Boundaries: Evaluating Water Quality Compatibility for Interconnected Systems
Presenter: Simon Horsley
Thursday, May 7, 2026
9:00–9:30 AM: When to replace GAC? There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to capital planning
10:00–10:30 AM: Stay Afloat when the Lake Level Drops: Modeling Intake Structures to Future Proof Treatment Upgrades
Presenters: Nicole McLellan, Kaylee Jin
2:45–3:15 PM: Water Infrastructure Planning for Remote Community Development—Meeting Demand Without Breaking the Budget
Presenter: Hailey Holmes
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