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New Municipal Government Act takes effect
2017-12-20
The historic Municipal Government Act marks a new era for local governments in Prince Edward Island.
When it comes into effect this Saturday, December 23, the act will help Prince Edward Island’s cities, towns, and rural municipalities better serve their residents. It establishes consistent rules...
Water utilities serve quality by the glass
2017-10-18
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Water quality is both a complicated job and a sacred public trust for the members of the Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association (ACWWA).
The ACWWA meeting this week in Charlottetown brings together 300 water experts from across the region. The Prince Edward...
Water, wastewater investments help Souris’ flow go
2017-09-21
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The last time Souris upgraded its water and sewer lines, the population of Prince Edward Island was 104,629, Swiss Family Robinson was playing in theatres, and Bobby Lewis’s “Tossin’ and Turnin’” was the No. 1 song.
It was 1961 and the growing seaside town installed...
You can almost drink the effluent in North Rustico
2017-09-08
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Les Standen says there’s a reason North Rustico’s effluent – or treated wastewater – is famous across Canada.
“That’s high quality effluent; you would think it was drinking water,” says Standen, who has chaired the town's water and sewer committee for 14 years. “...