Canadian Association on Water Quality (CAWQ)
The mission of the Canadian Association on Water Quality (CAWQ) is to create and foster a nationwide network of professionals dedicated to the development and communication of knowledge to preserve and enhance the water quality environment.
The Canadian Association on Water Quality is a non-governmental, non-profit organization for scientists, engineers, technologists, administrators, practitioners and students engaged in or interested in research on water quality or on the control or treatment of water pollution. The objectives of the CAWQ are to:
- promote research on the scientific, technological, legal, economic, and policy aspects of water quality and of the control and treatment of water pollution,
- further the exchange of information and practical application of such research for the public benefit, and
- promote the goals and objectives of the International Water Association (IWA) in Canada.
Upcoming Conferences
2nd Canadian IWA Young Water Professionals Conference 2023
June 1, 2023 - June 3, 2023
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Water Quality Research Journal
- Official journal of CAWQ, published by IWA Publishing.
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NEWS
2nd Canadian IWA Young Water Professionals Conference 2023
June 1, 2023 - June 3, 2023
Arash Zamyadi joins Monash University 
Congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Arash Zamyadi who has joined the Department of Civil Engineering at Monash University.
Dr. Banu Örmeci selected as an International Water Association (IWA) Fellow
Congratulations to Prof. Banu Örmeci who has been selected as an International Water Association (IWA) Fellow
Dr. Farokh Laqa Kakar receives 2022 Dr. C. Ravi and Shanti Ravindran Award
Congratulations to Dr. Farokh Laqa Kakar for receiving the 2022 Dr. C. Ravi and Shanti Ravindran Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis for the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University
National Water and Wastewater Conference 2023
November 12 - 15, 2023
Sheraton Fallsview. Niagara Falls, ON
This annual conference offers a wide-ranging technical program covering almost all aspects of the municipal water sector, while offering the best networking environment for Canada’s water leaders.
Annabelle Rayson wins Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Annabelle Rayson, a Canadian High School student has won the Stockholm Junior Water Prize. Congratulations to Annabelle.
R.D. Tyagi wins Lifetime Achievement Award 2020
Professor R.D. Tyagi has been awareded an IconSWM-CE Lifetime Achievement Award 2020 in recognition of his significant contribution in the fields of waste management and environmental protection.
Farokh Kakar seeks to join IWA Emerging Water Leaders steering committee
Farokh Kakar, Chair of the IWA-YWPs-Canada, has decided to extend her contribution to the YWPs community globally by joining the IWA Emerging Water Leaders steering committee. She is running for (a) YWP Coordinator or (b) Co-chair.
The voting link is https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Z692BYT
The deadline for voting is July 15, 2020.
