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Stantec @ OWWA Conference and Tradeshow
Shape the future of water with us at the OWWA conference, May 4–7. Join us as our team leads discussions and shares insights at Ontario’s premier drinking water event.
See you at Niagara Falls!
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.
Our presentations will draw from our team’s real-world experience. We will focus on critical topics such as:
- Optimizing treatment processes
- Implementing resilience strategies through comprehensive risk management
- Interpreting water age
- Climate change adaptation and future‑proofing
- Infrastructure renewal and life-cycle planning
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
Presenter: David Pernitsky
3:15–3:45 PM: Safeguarding Drinking Water: Improvements to your Harmful Algal Bloom Response Plan on the Great Lakes
Presenters: Meghan Vissers, 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
Presenter: Meghan Vissers
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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Meet Our Team
Nicole McLellan, Regional Practice Leader, Water (Canada East)
Complex interdisciplinary challenges can be solved with creative solutions and a dynamic team of dedicated individuals.
Meghan Vissers, Process Engineer in Training
Water is an invaluable resource, and my job allows me to contribute to improving access and helping this resource remain clean.
David Pernitsky, Vice President, Water Treatment
Before starting a project, I believe in taking the time to understand the problem and exactly where—and how—it originates.
Simon Horsley, Water Quality Lead
For me, what keeps work from being "work", is the community built on relationships with clients and colleagues.
Hailey Holmes, Environmental Designer
I believe that everyone deserves access to clean, safe drinking water and sanitary services—helping clients achieve that goal is my passion.
