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14th Canadian National Conference & 5th Policy Forum on Drinking Water

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With the objectives of assuring continuous improvement in drinking water services and Canadian public health in the face of new challenges, aging infrastructures and new solutions, the Conference will bring together the most topical reports and papers on drinking water issues. The 2010 Conference and Policy Forum will focus on the unique challenges faced in aligning research needs with reality in the drinking water situations across the country. The Conference will feature both oral and poster presentations.
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Event Type:
Conference/Seminar
Date:
Oct. 30, 2010 - Nov. 2, 2010
Venue:
Sheraton Cavalier Hotel
Location:
Saskatoon
This Conference organized by CWWA for the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water has the objectives of assuring continuous improvement in drinking water services and public health in the face of new challenges, aging infrastructures and new solutions.  The Conference brings together the latest reports and papers on drinking water issues and provides an unique opportunity for Canadian regulators, utility managers, researchers and other stakeholders in Canadian drinking water to meet and exchange views.

This biennial Conference is sponsored by the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water (CDW) which publishes most notably the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality and other information pertinent to those in the drinking water field. The Conference provides a unique opportunity for all stakeholders in drinking water to meet and present or exchange views on current and emerging issues related to the provision of safe drinking water. CWWA is pleased to support the CDW by undertaking the organizational and logistical arrangements.

The Conference Technical Program Committee is seeking abstracts for the 14th Canadian National Conference on Drinking Water. While the theme of the Conference is Drinking water in the 21st century: from research to reality and the Technical Program Committee has a preference for papers and posters oriented towards this theme, papers and posters on all subjects relevant to drinking water quality and supply are also welcome. It is expected that Conference Sessions will focus around the topics outlined in the section below.

Abstracts of approximately 500 words in Word format, with no attachments or images, should be submitted by electronic mail. Abstracts must be received by April 1, 2010. Please provide your name, mailing address, e-mail, phone and fax numbers. Authors will be notified of acceptance by June 2, 2010.

Final manuscripts in English or French must be submitted before the end of the Conference and will be peer reviewed for possible publication in the Proceedings.

  • Analytical Methods and Monitoring; QA/QC
  • Climate Change – Impacts and strategies
  • Economic Considerations
  • Emerging Issues and Challenges
  • Guidelines Development
  • Health Research
  • Infrastructure Renewal/Rehabilitation
  • Operator Training and Requirements
  • Risk Assessment / Risk Management
  • Source Water Protection
  • Treatment Technology and Processes
  • Water Systems Management
With the objectives of assuring continuous improvement in drinking water services and public health in the face of new challenges, aging infrastructures and new solutions, the Conference will bring together the most topical reports and papers on drinking water issues. The 2010 Conference and Policy Forum will focus on the unique challenges faced in aligning research needs with reality in the drinking water situations across the country. The Conference will feature both oral and poster presentations, and possibly a policy or research forum.The Forum will address regulatory issues, research needs, and the contaminants of emerging concern.
Every person involved in drinking water supply and public health should attend and particularly those affected by the policy and regulatory frameworks or public concerns. The Conference provides a unique opportunity for Canada`s consulting engineers, government regulators, municipal utility managers, public health professionals, private operators, researchers, students and others concerned with drinking water to meet, mingle and discuss the current and emerging issues. Thus, the conference discussions will help develop policies and the path forward.
The Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water is the sponsor of this biennial Conference. The Committee develops the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, which are published by Health Canada and initiated the Source to Tap management framework, published jointly by the Canadian Council of Ministers of Environment and Health Canada. The Guidelines focus on reviews of scientific data relating to drinking water quality, on assessments of the implications of this data for health and on policies designed to protect the safe quality of the nation`s drinking water supplies. The Source to Tap approach followed in Canada integrates and sets out the framework of areas and activities needed to ensure public health in drinking water supply.

The Program Technical Committee is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Huck has agreed to deliver the Keynote Address at this years event. With a theme of “Drinking Water in the 21st Century - from research to reality”, Dr. Huck, as the holder of an NSERC research chair in water treatment, will provide insight into Canadian research priorities, and how they will shape the future of municipal water treatment.

Dr. Huck received his Bachelor’s and Masters degrees in Civil and Water Resources Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. His Ph.D., obtained from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario in 1977 is in Chemical Engineering. Following two years in consulting, Dr. Huck joined the University of Regina in 1979 and moved to the University of Alberta in 1982.

Since 1993, Dr. Huck has been Professor and NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) Chairholder in Water Treatment in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo. The Chair’s mission is to conduct leading edge, fundamentally-based yet practically-oriented research in critical issues related to drinking water treatment. Funding for the Chair is provided jointly by NSERC, the water industry and the University of Waterloo.

Dr. Huck has 30 years experience in directing research related to drinking water treatment, including several major studies for the Water Research Foundation (previously American Water Works Association Research Foundation). He has more than 100 refereed publications and several hundred conference proceeding papers. His academic and consulting experience are internationally recognized and sought after.

In 2008 Dr. Huck was reappointed a second time for a 3-year term to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment’s Advisory Council on Drinking Water Quality and Testing Standards, which provides advice directly to the Minister. Dr. Huck was the recipient of the George Warren Fuller Award for 2007 from the Ontario Water Works Association (a section of the American Water Works Association [AWWA]) and in 2008 was the first person outside the USA to receive AWWA’s prestigious A.P. Black Research Award. Dr. Huck was retained as the water treatment expert by Part One of the Walkerton Inquiry in 2000-2001.

It is anticipated that there will be supplementary workshops, events and meetings held in conjunction with the Conference. Check this Conference webpage frequently to read the latest news on both the Conference and additional opportunities. If you are a member of a group of stakeholders who would like to meet around this event or would like to propose a workshop, please contact the Conference Coordinators.
The 14th Canadian National Conference and 5th Policy Forum on Drinking Water will take place at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The Sheraton Cavalier Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Saskatoon and conveniently located near many attractions. This four-and-a-half star hotel offers a stunning riverbank location, attentive staff and the ultimate in sleep comfort, the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® Bed.

Gracing the scenic South Saskatchewan River and covered by an impressive network of lush parks and trails, Saskatoon is a city that is always full of life.  Known for its prairie hospitality, Saskatchewan`s Bridge City offers visitors a wide variety of unique experiences throughout the year. Its numerous museums and galleries make it the perfect place to relive history and culture.

Enjoy the city`s beautiful parkland setting. Inviting natural riverbank parks and trails make jogging, biking and casual hikes easy and relaxing, invigorating and refreshing; right in the heart of the city. Graced by the natural splendour of the South Saskatchewan River, Saskatchewan`s largest city provides convenient amenities, yet an inviting natural setting. Visitors will delight in Saskatoon`s winding river, its banks lined with trees and interconnecting trails of parks, communities and activities.