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Nova Scotia

Halifax

Halifax

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Operating name: Centre for Water Resources Studies, Faculty of Engineering



Research Capacity: The CWRS has expertise in hydrology, watershed protection and management, innovative methods of on-site wastewater treatment and disposal, drinking water treatment technology, urban water quality management, rain water cistern supplies, and international human resource development.
Projects Undertaken: Use of air flotation to reduce trihalomethane precursors in drinking water supplies; examination of innovative methods of nitrogen removal from domestic wastewater; development of methods to remediate failed septic systems; impacts of urban development on urban water quality and quantity; computer modelling of urban/rural water resources; linkage of GIS and hydrologic models; international human resource development related to environmental and water resources management; research organization.
The CWRS represents the expertise of a diverse group of scientists and engineers with skills in civil engineering, geology, biology, chemistry, and computer applications. Approximately 60 individuals from industry, other universities, and the private sector, provide ongoing advice to the CWRS with regard to the definition of applied research needs and the carrying out of research and development of new techniques. The CWRS has analytical capability in low level inorganic environmental contaminants and has a variety of laboratory models which are useful in determining the impacts of on-site wastewater disposal on soils and groundwater. Equipment for bench scale testing and research into air flotation and ozonation is also available. The Centre is recognized in Canada and internationally as a source of expertise in environmental research and development, consulting and human resource development.
Staff:Dr. William C. Hart, Ph.D., Director; Dr. Graham Gagnon, Associate Director; Dr. Donald H. Waller, Ph.D., P.Eng. Senior Research Associate; Dr. Mohammed Salah, Ph.D., P.Eng.; Mr. Richard Scott, M.A.Sc.
Country of Ownership: Canada
Exporting: Yes
Primary Industry (NAICS): 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services
Primary Business Activity: Services

Products:
Environmental products and services, Site assessment, system design, system monitoring and assessment, operation and management., Water treatment technology, appropriate for soft, unbuffered surface waters like those characteristic of nova scotia., Technology transfer/human resource development related to environmental protection and management.

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