We are relentlessly committed to innovations in applied drinking water treatment research, especially in support of small systems and First Nations water systems.

Dr. Souleymane Ndiongue, P.Eng.

Manager, WCWC Research & Technology Institute

Dr. Souleymane Ndiongue leads and manages technology demonstration and drinking water treatment research for the Walkerton Clean Water Centre...

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The WCWC Research and Technology Institute, houses some of the latest technology and equipment available to the industry today. These technologies include: conventional treatment, slow sand, ozone, ultra violet light and membrane.

Part of what we do at the centre, is to help companies by testing their new technologies and equipment. We do this by conducting pilot tests on their behalf. So we test the new technologies and compare them against any of our technologies side-by-side at the pilot level.

We can also help municipalities that have difficult to treat water. For example we can take samples of their water and run it through our various equipment and technologies. This allows us to provide them with our research findings on what works and what doesn't.

We also consult on an ongoing basis with the Ministry of the Environment, leading experts in the field and other key stakeholders to identify research priorities.

Another of our capabilities here at the centre, is our ability to develop and design new pilot systems. As part of our commitment to innovation and ongoing applied research. After all, we don't want to limit ourself to existing equipment and technology.

The WCWC Research and Technology Institute, also offers a hands-on experience with technology demonstrations. Our ability to offer this experience is invaluable. It allows us to pass on the latest knowledge gained through our applied research and literally put it into the hands of those who need it most: Ontario's water operators and water suppliers.

Practical Drinking Water Treatment Research

In order to continually safeguard Ontario’s drinking water, we’re committed to ongoing applied drinking water treatment research. Our newly constructed facility houses the latest technology and equipment available to the industry. It’s therefore not only an invaluable drinking water treatment research tool but allows us to easily transfer knowledge to operators and other water suppliers through practical hands-on drinking water treatment operator training. We also consult on an ongoing basis with the Ministry of the Environment, leading experts in the field and other key stakeholders to identify research priorities, and to develop and deliver drinking water treatment courses.