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Stantec @ OWWA Conference and Tradeshow
Shape the future of water with us at the OWWA conference, May 5-7. Join us as our team leads insightful discussions and shares insights at Ontario’s premier drinking water event.
See you at The Blue Mountains!
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, like the City of Hamilton and Regional Water Supply, 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 using our established stress testing methodology
- Implementing resilience strategies through comprehensive risk management
- Interpreting water age
- Mitigating chloramine decay
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
10:30–11:00 AM—The Value of Stress Testing Filtration Prior to Large-Scale Upgrades
Presenters: Nicole McLellan, Jason Fox (City of Hamilton), Stuart Leitch (City of Hamilton)
Co-Author: Meghan Vissers
10:00–10:30 AM—Enhancing Resilience in Water Treatment: Updating Water Quality Facility Plans for the Next Decade
Presenter: Meghan Vissers
Co-Authors: Nicole McLellan, David Pernitsky, Brittany Bryans (Regional Water Supply)
2:30–3:00 PM—Water Age Literacy: Learning to Decode Distribution System Water Age, and Why It Matters
Presenter: Simon Horsley
3:00–3:30 PM—Chloramine Therapy: Risk Factors, Case Studies, and Practical Tools for Assessing Chloramine Stability in Drinking Water Systems
Presenter: Simon Horsley
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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.
