2015-16 Company Directory PDF
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2015-16 Company Directory PDF
Ontario Water Tech 2015-16 Company Profile Directory 2 Introduction_______________________3 Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics Membranes ALTECH Technology Systems____________ Aslan Technologies Inc. _________________ BluMetric Environmental Inc._____________ CUT Membrane Technologies____________ newterra______________________________ 12 13 14 15 16 Disinfection Water Treatment Aclarus Ozone Water Systems___________ 18 Global Hydration Water Treatment Systems__ 19 SanEcoTec Ltd.________________________ 20 UV Pure Technologies Inc. ______________ 21 Xogen Technologies Inc. ________________ 22 ECONSE Water Purification Systems______ 48 Eramosa Engineering Inc.________________ 49 HydraTek & Associates__________________ 50 KSB Pumps Inc.________________________ 51 Nova Filtrations Technologies Inc. ________ 52 PipeInspection Inspection&&Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Pipe Wastewater Treatment Wastewater Echologics____________________________ 24 Envirologics Engineering Inc. ____________ 25 FER-PAL Infrastructure__________________ 26 Liquiforce_____________________________ 27 PICA: Pipeline Inspection and Condition Analysis Corp. _________________________ 28 Bishop Water Technologies______________ 54 Clearford Water Systems Inc.____________ 55 Clear Pod Inc.__________________________ 56 G.E.T. Industries Inc. ____________________ 57 H2Flow Equipment Inc.__________________ 58 ResourceRecovery Recovery&&Reuse Reuse Resource Anaergia Inc.___________________________ 30 ESIL Water Treatment Ltd._______________ 31 Greyter Water Systems__________________ 32 Lystek International Inc._________________ 33 Waterloo Biofilter Systems Co.___________ 34 SmartWater: Water:Sensors Sensors&&Monitoring Monitoring Smart WaterTAPontario.com Civica Infrastructure Inc._________________ 42 Hydromantis___________________________ 43 Riva Modeling Systems__________________ 44 Water Lix______________________________ 45 WatrHub Inc. __________________________ 46 Ecoinsight Instruments Inc.______________ 36 Iconac________________________________ 37 MANTECH Inc._________________________ 38 Real Tech Inc.__________________________ 39 Syrinix________________________________ 40 Stormwater Stormwater Good Harbour Laboratories______________ 60 Imbrium Systems_______________________ 61 Minotaur Stormwater Services Ltd.________ 62 RainGrid Inc.___________________________ 63 RH2O North America Inc. _______________ 64 Welcome to Ontario, Canada This directory spotlights some of the Ontario companies that are providing world-class solutions for challenges in domestic and international markets. For the complete directory of 400+ Ontario water tech companies, visit WaterTAPontario.com As a leader in the global water market, Ontario has a highly competitive water industry and a strong record of establishing worldclass water technologies. Private and public investment in Ontario’s water infrastructure, technologies and services is supporting the growth of existing water industry businesses, and it is also fostering a new generation of entrepreneurs developing innovative new solutions. This directory spotlights some of the companies that are providing worldclass solutions for challenges in domestic and international markets. However, this booklet is just a glimpse—you can find a growing and comprehensive resource on WaterTAP’s website, which currently hosts listings for 400+ companies. This directory also shares Ontario’s water story. As you turn these pages, you’ll learn how our province’s progressive water policies have supported the production of water solutions for domestic need and accelerated the development and growth of Ontario’s exports to global markets. You’ll also read about Ontario’s strong water infrastructure and innovation ecosystem, which includes world-renowned research and academic institutions, business accelerators, and accessible funding opportunities. Recognizing Ontario’s growing prominence in developing and exporting solutions, the Government of Ontario seeded the Water Technology Acceleration Project (WaterTAP) to help Ontario companies overcome sector-specific challenges and connect them with resources they need to successfully enter water technology markets. WaterTAP strengthens cooperation between Ontario’s public and private water industry institutions and businesses, and champions Ontario as a North American centre of water excellence and steward of our precious water resources. WaterTAP is here to serve the water sector—and promote the business of water—to ensure a better world for the next generation. We look forward to working with you. Dr. Peter Gallant CEO, WaterTAP Stretching from the temperate region of the Great Lakes bordering the United States all the way to the barren subarctic north, Ontario is home to the nation’s capital, Ottawa, and Canada’s largest city, Toronto. Ontario is among the largest provinces of Canada, where one in three Canadians lives in a thriving crossroads of culture and prosperity, blessed with natural beauty and resources. Ontario’s water resources include a quarter-million inland lakes, rivers, groundwater resources, and four of the Great Lakes of North America. The Great Lakes provide fresh drinking water for nearly half of Ontario’s 13 million people, and supply the water-intensive needs of industries that produce more than half of the nation’s total manufacturing output. They have helped transform the province into a world-class economic powerhouse. The responsibility of safeguarding and conserving one of the world’s largest fresh water repositories is a major reason that Ontario has some of the world’s best standards for water and wastewater. Thousands of people and hundreds of businesses, organizations, research institutions, and government agencies in Ontario create, deliver, and export environmentally responsible and leading-edge water and wastewater technologies, products, and services around the world. This critical mass makes Ontario a global leader in advanced water technologies and solutions, and the global gateway to the vast market of public and private water utilities, municipalities, industries, and organizations in the Americas. Brenda Lucas Executive Director Southern Ontario Water Consortium Ontario is home to worldleading companies and research – it’s all right here. And we’re building the development and demonstration capacity to draw water innovators from around the world.” WaterTAPontario.com Gateway to North and South America Thousands of people and hundreds of businesses, organizations, research institutions, and government agencies in Ontario create, deliver, and export environmentally responsible and leading-edge water and wastewater technologies, products, and services around the world. Technology Designed to Impact the World Successful, Competitive Businesses Ontario’s homegrown solutions and expertise have made a significant impact around the world. Our companies continue to lead the way, following in the footsteps of two major success stories: ZENON, developer of membrane technologies for water purification, wastewater treatment and water recycling, and Trojan Technologies, which specializes in the design, manufacture and sales of pressurized and open-channel, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems. Both companies, now owned by larger firms CE and Danaher, are recongized as global leaders in water treatment technologies. Ontario’s long history of entrepreneurial success has made it the destination for water industry businesses seeking the right place to locate, innovate, and grow. Toronto ranks as one of North America’s “smartest cities” and is among the world’s top-ten locations for start-up businesses, closely followed by the high-tech region surrounding the City of Waterloo. When Signapore started its conversion to membrane-based water filtration in 2002, ZENON Environmental Inc. (now owned by General Electric) was chosen to supply its ZeeWeed® membranes to a 273,000 cubic metres per day water reclamation facility. The treament plant remains one of the world’s largest of its kind. Trojan Technologies (now owned by Danaher) was selected by the Eastern Tertiary Alliance to provide the ultraviolet disinfection system for the Eastern Treatment Plant Tertiary Upgrade Project in Melbourne, Australia. The UV system will disinfect average and peak tertiary treated effluent flows of 380 and 700 million litres (101 and 187 million gallons) per day respectively, making it the largest UV installation in Australia. With over 7,800 municipal facilities in more than 80 countries using its technology, Trojan has the largest installed base of UV systems in the world and is one of Ontario’s biggest success stories. With new opportunities for integrating water, energy, data, and resource recovery emerging in today’s water industry, Ontario’s combination of technology expertise, sustainability, and unmatched livability make it the business destination of choice. Ontario’s interconnected infrastructure offers tremendous value in helping companies be successful. If a company needs strategic access to North American markets, some of the best water industry talent, and capital, Ontario is a great place to locate a water or wastewater business. David Henderson Managing Director, XPV Capital Corporation Emerging companies, especially in the cleantech sector, have many resources in Ontario to help us grow. Jodi Glover CEO, Real Tech Inc. 2012 RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. WaterTAPontario.com Toronto ranks as one of North America’s “smartest cities”and is among the world’s top-ten locations for start-up businesses. Institutes with a Water Focus A Steady Stream of Water R&D Ontario is a global leader in producing highly qualified talent. Anywhere in the world one would be hard pressed to find a jurisdiction that produces better talent and expertise in the water sector. An educated, highly skilled, trained workforce is one of our best exports. 3 Brent Wootton Director and Senior Scientist, The Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment 1 Environment Canada 2 Fleming College, Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment 3 Lakehead University 4 McMaster University 5 Nipissing University 6 Queen’s University 7 Royal Military College 8 Ryerson University 9 Trent University Sault Ste Marie 5 The Great Lakes Ottawa U N I T E D S TAT E S 9 18 11 8 19 13 10 Waterloo 2 Peterborough Walkerton 17 Guelph 12 14 Oshawa Toronto 1 6 7 Kingston 4 16 15 Sault Ste Marie 5 Ottawa University of Ontario Institute of Technology 12 University of Toronto 13 University of Waterloo and the Canadian Water Network 14 University of Western Ontario Southern Ontario Water Consortium (SOWC) 15 University of Windsor 1 16 United Nations University–Institute for Water, Environment & Health 4 16 17 Walkerton Clean Water Centre 18 Wilfred Laurier University 19 Southern Ontario Water Consortium (SOWC) The SOWC project integrates all elements of water management into a single platform with six complementary research and demonstration areas: watersheds, data integration, wastewater, ecotoxicology, drinking water and sensors. While organized largely within the framework of Ontario’s Grand River Watershed, SOWC facilities are distributed over a wide area and managed through partner universities. The SOWC provides a single point of contact for users, recognizing that some will require access to single facilities, while others will require access to multiple facilities over varying periods of time. 6 2 7 Kingston 11 8 Oshawa Waterloo Guelph 12 Toronto 15 This uniquely Canadian model of sharing information and research has become the key to transforming applied research and technological advances into working solutions, successful water policies, and flourishing entrepreneurial businesses in Ontario. 11 Peterborough 14 These organizations collaborate closely with university researchers, government agencies, municipalities, and the water industry in a “knowledge mobilization” process. Shared knowledge and research enables government decsion-makers and business leaders to access the most relevant work available to address their water challenges. University of Guelph Walkerton 17 18 More than 100 water-related research groups and institutes are based in Ontario. 10 9 19 13 10 Ontario is home to a vast quantity of water-related scientific knowledge produced by thousands of water researchers across the province and Canada. More than 100 water-related research groups and institutes are based in Ontario. UNITED STATES SOWC partner university WaterTAPontario.com sowc.ca Progressive Policy in Action At the heart of Ontario’s water expertise is a history of progressive policy put into action, ensuring that free-market forces and technology innovation flourish. The Government of Ontario regularly updates its policy to ensure it is protecting and conserving the province’s water resources. Four key pieces of legislation guide and support the protection of water in the province and bolster associated technologies and solutions. 1. The Clean Water Act helps protect drinking water from source to tap with a multi-barrier approach that stops contaminants from entering sources of drinking water, including lakes, rivers and aquifers. 2. Building on existing policy and practice in Ontario’s treatment and distribution of drinking water, the Safe Drinking Water Act protects human health through the control and regulation of drinking-water systems and testing. 3. The Water Resources Act is designed to conserve, protect, and manage Ontario’s water resources for efficient and sustainable use. 4. The Water Opportunities Act supports Ontario as the North American leader in the development and commercialization of water conservation and treatment technologies. Partnering with water industry stakeholders, the Government of Ontario will encourage the development, demonstration, commercialization, and adoption of innovative water solutions. The Government of Ontario is committed to working with stakeholders to expand the reach of Ontario companies in global markets, and attracting global companies to invest in Ontario. WaterTAPontario.com The Bottom Line Ontario’s competitive location advantages and the combination of its environmental policies, its support for the development of technologies for alternative energy and water, and its people base were key factors in our decision to establish our company’s global headquarters in the province. Andrew Benedek Executive Chairman and Chief Technology Officer, Anaergia Inc., Founder, ZENON Environmental Inc. Inaugural winner of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize As the home to thriving water-technology businesses and research expertise, Ontario is one of the world’s leading water hubs and market gateway to the Americas. In addition to being a leading governmental jurisdiction hosting a significantly large number of water-related patents in the last 30 years, Ontario also provides a wide range of water-related solutions. In fact, more than 70% of Ontario’s water companies export their products and services to countries all over the world. More than 70% of Ontario’s water companies export their products and services to countries all over the world. The 5 Keys to Ontario’s Success 1 Comprehensive regional water 2 Stringent water-quality regulations, exceptional 3 Healthy, growing, and diversified 4 Strong R&D infrastructure supported 5 Progressive water utilities open to strategy and water-industry growth plan training and compliance private-sector water industry by robust university programs technology innovation and adoption Membranes Company Profile Directory Membranes11 In 2015, the Region of Peel’s Lakeview Water Treatment Plant – which has two advanced membrane facilities – won the Disinfection17 Pipe Inspection & Rehabilitation 23 Resource Recovery & Reuse 29 Smart Water: Sensors & Monitoring 35 Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics 41 Drinking Water 47 Wastewater53 Stormwater59 For the complete directory of 400+ Ontario water tech companies, visit WaterTAPontario.com WaterTAPontario.com Global Water Technology award for Water Project of the Year. Ontario has a strong core for nextgeneration membrane technology. Of the former Zenon Environmental staff, there are at least 35 highly skilled people now in senior-level positions in different companies in the water sector. Today, Ontario is home to more than 25 companies specializing in membranes. More than 40 utilities in the province use membrane technology, and more than 10 universities and research institutes in Ontario are studying ways to further advance the technology. Many utilities are investigating and beginning to use advanced membrane technology in wastewater to optimize resource recovery. Membranes Membranes 12 13 ALTECH recently supplied its proprietary System HydroKleen MBR sized for 40,000 gallons per day to a new fresh fruit and vegetable processing plant for treatment of process wastewater for BOD and TSS for secondary reuse. ALTECH Technology Systems Inc. Aslan Technologies ALTECH continues to design technologies that solve the environmental problem and, through innovation, its custom solutions are high efficiency and cost effective, specifically designed to meet client needs. The company calls its technologies ‘highly engineered solutions’ incorporating the mechanical design with innovative thinking on the application of the design. In essence, the solution is about 50% equipment design and 50% engineering application. Aslan has designed and constructed water treatment facilities employing a variety of technologies and sizes specifically catered for the needs of the client and site specific criteria. Also operating in Resource Recovery & Reuse, Wastewater Contact: George Bennett P: (416) 467-5555 E: [email protected] 12 Banigan Drive Toronto | Ontario | M4H 1E9 altech-group.com Aslan Technologies’ track record in private development and industrial applications has been long standing. Extensive installation base of Aslan’s equipment in North America and 23 other countries worldwide has provided Aslan with a dynamic and experience portfolio. Aslan has in-house design and production capabilities including piping layouts, equipment frames, mechanical and machined components and systems, electrical switching panels, electronics, controls (PLCs), instumentation, software, SCADA systems. Field capabilities include all aspects of installation, commissioning and training client field personnel worldwide. Also operating in Disinfection, Resource Recovery & Reuse, Drinking Water, Wastewater Contact: Irene Hassas P: (416) 459-3908 E: [email protected] 5044 South Service Road Burlington | Ontario | L7L 5Y7 aslantech.ca WaterTAPontario.com Membranes Membranes 14 15 BluMetric has been awarded two sizeable contracts recently. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada awarded the company a C$1.7 million contract to assess various sites in the High Arctic and develop remedial plans to protect and improve the environment. The Canadian Department of National Defense (DND) also awarded the company a C$1.75 million, one-year extension to the current contract to provide repair and service support for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Shipboard Reverse Osmosis Desalination (SROD) systems. BluMetric Environmental Inc. CUT Membrane Technologies BluMetric is a multi-diciplinary team of highlyqualified and experienced engineers, scientists and environmental specialists with expertise ranging from municipal and industrial wastewater treatment to hazardous waste management and from hydrogeology to geomatics. BlueMetric employs its portfolio of advanced process technologies and products to help clients reduce their water and energy footprints, maximize resource recovery and minimize the environmental impact of their activities. For over 35 years and in over 60 countries, BlueMetric has brought a standard of care to clients to help them to address water, wastewater, waste and energy challenges in their businesses and communities. Through a process of continuous product, process, technology and skill development, BlueMetric seeks to provide clients and communities with the most effective, affordable and sustainable solutions available. CUT Membrane Technologies is a dynamic membrane manufacturer, solution provider and membrane innovator led by a team of individuals with extensive experience in the water filtration industry. CUT’s PermaFlow™ product line is a well proven tubular polymeric membrane solution designed for Ultrafiltration applications. The original PermaFlow™ offering was engineered by Zenon Environmental and continues to be successfully sold in the global marketplace. The PermaFlow™ membranes are an optimal choice for the toughest applications and can produce a very high quality effluent from feed streams with high levels of contaminants such as suspended solids and oil. Also operating in Disinfection, Resource Recovery & Reuse, Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater Contact: James Hotchkies P: (613) 839-3053 E: [email protected] 3108 Carp Road Ottawa | Ontario | L0A 1L0 blumetric.ca WaterTAPontario.com Unit B, 72 Ditton Drive Hamilton | Ontario | L8W 2E5 CUT Membranes continues to focus on being a leader in membrane innovations through extensive research and development work. The company’s strong patent portfolio continues to grow as new, energy efficient membrane products are validated and introduced to the marketplace. cutmembranes.com Also operating in Wastewater Contact: John Tomescu P: (877) 292-1645 E: [email protected] Membranes 16 newterra Ltd. Disinfection newterra is recognized as a leader in providing sustainable water, wastewater and groundwater treatment solutions for industrial, military, municipal and land development clients. In operation since 1863, newterra has designed, engineered and manufactured thousands of systems used throughout the world. newterra has achieved Platinum status as a distinguished recipient of Deloitte’s 50 Best Managed Companies Award for the past seven consecutive years. The company was also selected from over 9,000 firms as a 2013 Global Cleantech Top 100 Company. Also operating in Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater Contact: Kristy Feeley P: (800) 420-4056 E: [email protected] 1325 California Avenue Brockville | Ontario | K6V 5Y6 newterra.com WaterTAPontario.com Alternatives to chlorine are proving to be faster, more effective, and more affordable around the world. They have advantages of lower operating costs and get rid of harsher pollutants. Disinfection can take many forms. Approaching each source water with the right solution can produce better water outcomes in a more effective manner. With more than 28 companies in this space, Ontario is leading the charge. UV disinfection has paved the way as a substitute for chlorine, ozone generation allows for a different approach to removing contaminants from water, and Ontario is leading in chlorine substitutes for treating water. Disinfection Disinfection 18 19 Aclarus Ozone Water Systems Aclarus worked with McGill University demonstrating its ozone systems unique ability with wastewater to remove emerging contaminants of concern (drugs, R/X, pesticides etc.). These toxins are compounding in the environment from waste and run-off impacting water bodies. The report showed superior disinfection ability, and decreased water toxicity. Combined with lower operating costs, the lack of consumables or persistent chemicals has greatly increased ozone’s value in water and wastewater treatment. Aclarus manufactures NSF-61 certified ozone systems for water and wastewater from 4gpm-4000+gpm, sold through dealer and direct across the country and the US, Australia and others. Hundreds of Aclarus systems are now installed across Canada and abroad with cottage/residential POE systems, government projects (Municipal and Ontario Parks), engineering designs, industrial/food/medical and commercial operations, municipal waste tertiary treatment (City of Cobourg) and Academia (McGill Univ., Trent Univ., Fleming & Lambton College etc.). Aclarus ozone systems work on-demand to treat any source water to bottled quality. The 3-in-1 treatment in one system puts disinfection (bacteria, virus, cysts, Log-2 Crypto), oxidation (iron/metals, chemicals, sulphur), and aesthetic (tannin/color, taste, smell) in a compact, practical and affordable design. An on-going government project with McGill University showed the system’s unique ability to remove Emerging Contaminants of Concern from drinking and wastewater including medicines, THMs, pesticides, hormones, drugs and many chemicals. Also operating in Resource Recovery & Reuse, Drinking Water, Wastewater Contact: Adam Doran P: 1 (888) 705-8801 E: [email protected] 900 Major Bennett Drive Peterborough | Ontario | K9J 6X6 aclarus.ca WaterTAPontario.com Global Hydration Water Treatment Systems Inc. Global Hydration is a multi-faceted company with an overall focus on drinking water, working in both B2B and B2C markets. As a manufacturer, Global Hydration is well known for developing the Can Pure Water Purification System, now used by many of Canada’s leading emergency response teams. Global Hydration is also a distributor of unique products and solutions from leading international brands such as Aquatabs. Through its B2C division called Elua, Global Hydration brings refreshing and innovative products directly to consumers through a number of e-commerce channels. For more information on Elua, please visit www.elua.com. Also operating in Membranes, Drinking Water Contact: Andrew Moorey P: (807) 577-0030 E: [email protected] 404-96 North High Street Thunder Bay | Ontario | P7A 5R3 globalhydration.com Global Hydration is very proud to supply safe drinking water solutions to emergency response teams across North America including Ontario based teams such as the Ontario Provincial Police USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) Response Team (U.C.R.T.) and Toronto Fire Department Heavy Urban and Search Rescue Team (H.U.S.A.R) / CAN-TF3. Disinfection Disinfection 20 21 The AVIVE™ Water Treatment System has been operating in the Town of Killaloe, Ontario since November 2012–and SanEcoTec was recognized as the People’s Choice Winner of Canada’s 2015 Clean50 Award for clean technology and innovation. AVIVE™ has also been used in private residences, Ministry of Health regulated sites, trailer parks – and in farming, livestock, greenhouses and aquaculture – all with improved water quality and operating efficiency. SanEcoTec Ltd. UV Pure Technologies SanEcoTec creates healthy water programs and products for communities, homes, multi-occupancy dwellings, Aboriginal and remote locations, and agriculture. The company provides the following services: water profiling, risk assessment, consulting, design-build healthy water treatment solutions, and integrated water management for sustainability. The company owns and operates the patents-pending and award-winning AVIVE™ Water Treatment Solution, and is a shared-agreement owner of the patents-pending SPI™ Technologies. UV Pure® Technologies develops and manufactures technically advanced UV water purification systems. The company has won an Artemis Top 50 Clean Tech Company award, two Frost and Sullivan Best Practices awards, is a Going Green Global Top 200 company, and won a Canadian Drinking Water Assn. award for innovation. Also operating in Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics, Drinking Water Contact: Jay Whiteside P: 1 (877) 610-0787 E: [email protected] 303 Moodie Drive | 4th Floor Ottawa | Ontario | K2H 9R4 sanecotec.com Over 15,000 systems are installed in residential, commercial, and municipal applications for treatment of wastewater, reuse, rainwater, and potable water up UV Pure’s technology has been to 1 Million Gallons Per Day flow rates. An aerospace chosen by the state of California version of a UV Pure’s systems has been chosen by exclusively to treat reuse water to Boeing to purify water on the new 787 Dreamliner. All systems incorporate patented Crossfire Technology that is dramatically advantaged compared to conventional UV products. Also operating in Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics, Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater Contact: Rick VanSant P: (416) 208-9884 E: [email protected] Unit 7 | 60 Venture Drive Toronto | Ontario | M1B 3S4 uvpure.com WaterTAPontario.com help achieve reduction of water use to meets its new strict water reduction targets; the systems will be featured in the LA Kretz innovation demonstration center. Disinfection 22 Xogen Technologies Inc. XOGEN® is the developer, OEM and distributor of a patented electrolysis technology which effectively reduces the levels of many types of contaminants found in municipal wastewater, landfill leachate and gold mine produced water. Contaminants such as BOD/COD, cyanide, ammonia, and ecoli. The technology achieves treatment efficacy rapidly, is immune to toxic upsets, requires less than 75% of the footprint and produces less than 50% of the solids of traditional biological treatment, and can be remotely controlled and monitored by PLC. Xogen runs a demonstration plant in place at Oswego County NY, Bristol Hill Landfill. The purpose of this plant is to demonstrate ammonia destruction to EPA requirements. Demonstration expected to continue for remainder of 2015 and result in a commercial sale for XOGEN®. Also operating in Pipe Inspection & Rehabilitation, Wastewater Contact: Angella Hughes P: (519) 941-9500 E: [email protected] 40 Centennial Road Orangeville | Ontario | L9W 3T4 xogen.ca WaterTAPontario.com Pipe Inspection & Rehabilitation This sector has spearheaded rapid innovation in the past 20 years and Ontario has been its breeding ground, incubating the development and commercialization of a range of cutting-edge technologies, from remote controlled robotic leak detection, to trenchless pipe rehabilitation that extend the life of buried assets by 20-70 years. Aging municipal infrastructure, coupled with significant infrastructure funding deficits, has created a global boom for the pipe inspection and rehabilitation business. More than 30 Ontario companies focus on providing innovative solutions to prolong the life of buried assets, empowering municipalities to prioritize critical infrastructure repairs, optimize their systems, and avoid or defer large capital costs. The growth and steady adoption of these technologies highlights the tremendous value they bring to clients and their stakeholders. Pipe Inspection & Rehabilitation Pipe Inspection & Rehabilitation 24 25 Echologics, an affiliate of Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA) is monitoring a three-mile section of a critical water main beneath the Las Vegas Strip for the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD). Installed in 1963, the 30-inch watermain supplies up to 7.5 million gallons of water per day to resorts, casinos and attractions. Echologics Envirologics Engineering Inc. Echologics provides the highest quality information to water utilities enabling intelligent planning, investment and efficient operation of pipe infrastructure. Better understanding of the underground infrastructure can help water companies reduce capital spending, catastrophic failures and non-revenue water. Envirologics is dedicated to the ongoing development and distribution of the innovative and patented Tomahawk(TM) pipe cleaning, preparation and inspection system. Also operating in Pipe Inspection & Rehabilitation, Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics, Drinking Water Contact: Mike Stadnyckyj P: (905) 672-3246 E: [email protected] 6295 Northam Drive, Unit 1 Mississaugua | Ontario | L4V 1W8 echologics.com LVVWD is deploying Echologics’ EchoShore® TX leak detection platform. The new smart technology platform is at the forefront of transmission main monitoring technologies and enables customers to better manage aging water pipeline infrastructure and reduce water loss due to leakage. The dry Tomahawk cleaning process doses abrasives into a high-volume, low-pressure airstream to quickly remove tuberculation and old lining materials such as bitumen or tar from deteriorated watermains. The process provides a dry, grit blasted surface in preparation for liner bond. Dry waste generation is reduced by up to 98% over wet cleaning methods. Envirologics is currently developing a fast, NSF 61 certified, barrier coat (AWWA Class I) application that can be applied immediately following Tomahawk cleaning with little equipment changeover. This coating will restore capacity, improve water quality and extend the pipe’s life by decades. This low-cost application may appeal to those who administer capital and/or operational budgets. Also operating in Drinking Water Contact: Brian Thorogood P: (705) 646-8261 E: [email protected] 193 Manitoba St. Unit 5 Bracebridge | Ontario | P1L 1S3 envirologics.com WaterTAPontario.com Envirologics’ barrier coat (AWWA class I) application system currently under development was successfully demonstrated in the City of Waterloo in July of 2015. This very fast, simple, low-cost application will reduce industry barriers that exist today. It requires very little capital cost and will utilize vac trucks which exist in every municipality to do much of the work. The process of cleaning and application of a coating to a 100m watermain interior takes approximately 4 hours for a 3 to 4 man crew. Pipe Inspection & Rehabilitation Pipe Inspection & Rehabilitation 26 27 FER-PAL has recently started work in St. John’s, NFLD. This is the fourth province in which FER-PAL has worked. At the end of 2015, FER-PAL will have rehabilitated over 2.5 million meters of watermain in over 80 municipalities across Canada and the United States. FER-PAL Infrastructure LiquiForce FER-PAL Construction Ltd. was established in 1986 in Toronto to provide municipalities throughout Canada and the United States with watermain rehabilitation services using trenchless technology. By utilizing a Cure-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) which is inserted into existing watermains, FER-PAL fixes deteriorating pipes by essentially creating a new pipe within a pipe. Limited digging is involved in this trenchless process and the result is a watermain repair that is cost-effective, traffic conducive, environmentally sound, and has limited infrastructure impacts to surrounding communities and businesses. LiquiForce provides the “Gravity Program” throughout North America. Through the use of special patented processes, we rehabilitate sewer systems from the house to the treatment plant with no digging. The only point of access necessary for rehabilitation is the manhole, and when completed the laterals, mainlines and manholes will all be renewed. This method negates potential problems with homeowners, and ultimately saves municipalities and taxpayers at least 40%. Also operating in Disinfection, Drinking Water Contact: Geoff Britnell P: (416) 742-3713 E: [email protected] 169 Fenmar Drive Toronto | Ontario | M9L 1M6 ferpalinfrastructure.com The “Gravity Program” is currently being used extensively in Canada to significantly reduce inflow and infiltration in sewer systems. Once the program has been completed in a drainage area, no groundwater will enter the system, and that drainage area will need no further rehabilitation for years to come. The program also provides a proprietary sewer management program so the has a current and transparent picture of the system at all times. LiquiForce also rehabilitates stormwater lines. 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist (Kim Lewis) • 2012 NASTT No-Dig Innovative Product Award Winner (LiquiForce) • 2013 Windsor-Essex Entrepreneur Of The Year Winner (Kim Lewis) • 2014 Windsor-Essex Regional Innovation Award (Jeff Lewis) • 2015 Cafe Family Enterprise Of The Year Award for Southwestern Ont. (Lewis Family) Also operating in Membranes, Drinking Water, Wastewater Contact: Kim Lewis P: (519) 322-4600 E: [email protected] 2015 Spinks Drive Kingsville | Ontario | N9Y 2E5 liquiforce.com WaterTAPontario.com • Pipe Inspection & Rehabilitation 28 PICA Corporation PICA provides information to asset managers to help them make informed decisions about their critical pipeline infrastructure. PICA does this through direct condition assessment of selected pipelines using in-line inspection tools which take discreet thickness readings of the pipeline for every millimeter of its length and circumference. Verification digs from two recent PICA SeeSnake inspections have confirmed the tool’s accuracy in identifying the degree and location of corrosion in two lengths of 12-inch, cement-mortar lined, ductile iron pipes. The digs are part of a multi-phase process that will help a large, Midwest U.S. city prepare for a series of SeeSnake inspections of critical force-main pipelines that run through high consequence areas. Most pipelines that PICA inspects have less than 4% of their length needing immediate attention to avoid leaks and catastrophic failures. We let the asset managers know the exact location(s) of that 4%. Also operating in Drinking Water, Wastewater Contact: Dave Russell P: (780) 469-4463 E: [email protected] 211-1150 Parkwest Pl Mississauga | Ontario | L5E 3K4 picacorp.com WaterTAPontario.com Resource Recovery & Reuse The City of Hamilton, Ontario operates three biogas-fueled cogeneration units, producing a total of 4.8 MW of power generating between $1.7 million and $2 million in annual revenue and dividends. and Recovering energy and natural resources from wastewater streams is an increasingly vital activity for municipalities, saving maintenance and operational costs and, in many cases, generating revenue. In Ontario, more than 10 technology companies are offering leading-edge technologies and solutions to help utilities meet the triple bottom line, including using biogas to generate power to offset the high energy demands of wastewater treatment, and provide a new source of income through the sale of excess electricity. Resource Recovery & Reuse Resource Recovery & Reuse 30 31 Anaergia was awarded the 2015 Exemplary Residuals and Biosolids Management Award by the Water Environment Association of Ontario. Winners in the category of Technology Innovation or Development. Anaergia Inc. ESIL Water Treatment Ltd. Anaergia sees waste not as a problem but as an opportunity. By recovering value from waste - in the form of renewable energy (electricity and gas), clean water, high quality fertilizer and recyclables - we provide complete, integrated solutions for municipal solid waste management, wastewater treatment operations and large-scale farming and food production operations. Our core technology offerings include organics extrusion from MSW and anaerobic digestion. We offer a wide range of delivery options to best suit a project’s needs, from the sale of capital equipment and services to DBOOF approaches that remove technology risk. Over the past 20 years our technologies are in use at more than 1,600 resource recovery facilities in more than 20 countries, generating over 355 MW of renewable power. Anaergia’s hybrid membrane technology is revolutionizing the industry by significantly reducing facility footprints and lowering life-cycle costs, enabling more communities to implement water reuse programs. ESIL uses a patented electrolytic cell for water treatment that simultaneously removes organics, heavy metals, and pharmaceuticals while retaining the natural minerals our bodies require. The ESIL treatment employs the process of electrocoagulation (commonly referred to as electrolysis). It does not produce any wasted water, uses very little power, and does not experience breakdown of the cell. Also operating in Membranes, Wastewater Contact: Phil Sidhwa P: (905) 766-3333 E: [email protected] 4210 South Service Road Burlington | Ontario | L9H 5E2 anaergia.com WaterTAPontario.com Also operating in Disinfection, Wastewater Contact: Bryan Box P: (519) 623-9100 E: [email protected] 6 Secord Drive St. Catharines | Ontario | L2N 1K8 esilwater.com The patented ESIL cell was invented in Canada and the product line currently offered is manufactured in Canada. A pharmaceutical study completed July 2015 found ESIL removed all pharmaceuticals present in the sample to non-detectable levels or greater than 99.4%. ESIL has recently submitted its patent portfolio for a worldwide patent for the use of its electrolytic cell. Resource Recovery & Reuse Resource Recovery & Reuse 32 33 Greyter Water Systems was recently selected by the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science in to reduce potable water consumption. This 250,000 square-foot facility in Miami, Florida will be considered one of the most innovative and sustainable museums in the world. The Greyter Water System will collect and treat greywater from lavatory sinks and showers so that it can be reused to supply the 77 water closets and 22 urinals. Greyter Water Systems Lystek International Inc. Greyter Water Systems, Inc. offers affordable outof-the-box water management solutions that save water and money by reducing the water and waste water demands of residential and commercial buildings by 35%. Our packaged solutions recover and treat shower and bath water (ie. greywater) and rainwater, so that is can be reused for toilet flushing, irrigation and other purposes. With pressures on fresh water resources and with costs of water rising, Greyter’s mission is to work with builders, developers, engineers, architects, and municipal officials to create water efficient communities. We have a wide range of customers that includes the US Army, Navy and Air Force, the Canadian National Defense, Radisson Hotels and the Ontario Ministry of Education. Greyter will be launching its innovative new residential product called the Greyter HOME in 2016. Lystek International Inc. is an organic materials recovery firm that is helping municipalities and other generators reduce waste, costs, odors and greenhouse gas emissions through its innovative approach to biosolids and organics management. The multi-use Lystek system can be leveraged to optimize digesters and biological nutrient removal systems while also contributing to landfill diversion and agricultural sustainability. This is achieved by transforming non-hazardous, organic materials into nutrient-rich, federally-registered fertilizers and other, multi-purpose products. Also operating in Membranes, Disinfection, Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics, Stormwater Contact: Mark Sales P: (844) 473-9837 E: [email protected] 2345 Stanfield Drive | Ste. 300 Mississauga | Ontario | L4Y 3Y3 greyter.com WaterTAPontario.com Also operating in Wastewater Contact: Kevin Litwiller P: (226) 444-0186 E: [email protected] 1425 Bishop Street | North Unit 16 Cambridge | Ontario | N1R 6J9 lystek.com On June 3, 2015, the City of North Battleford was presented with a 2015 CAMA Environment Award. The award recognizes the successful implementation of a Lystek biosolids management system at the City to replace its historical practice of landfilling. Resource Recovery & Reuse 34 Waterloo Biofilter Systems Co. Waterloo Biofilter is working with University of Waterloo scientists to develop green-tech solutions to rid Ontario’s waterways of toxic algae. Waterloo Biofilter’s EC-P(TM) dissolves iron into sewage using low-energy electrochemistry, which then forms an iron-phosphorous mineral in a subsequent filtration system. It can be retrofitted to existing septic systems, which makes a natural fit for cottages and other remote locations, and can be scaled-up for larger commercial sites. Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc. is a Canadianowned and operated company that develops, designs, manufactures and maintains advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems. The company’s technology emphasis is on high quality treatment, low electricity usage, and system robustness. We provide a variety of innovative decentralized sewage treatment solutions for residential (individual homes & clustered or communal systems), commercial (golf course, restaurant, resort, etc.), light industrial and small municipal applications. All Waterloo Biofilter treatment units utilize our patented high-efficiency filter medium to support and sustain biological populations that degrade contaminants found in wastewater. Also operating in Wastewater Contact: Chris Jowett P: (519) 856-0757 E: [email protected] 143 Dennis Street PO Box 400 Rockwood | Ontario | N0B 2K0 waterloo-biofilter.com WaterTAPontario.com Smart Water: Sensors & Monitoring Ontario-developed sensing and monitoring solutions have a user base across six continents. Understanding what is happening in a water system can save time and money. Quality and quantity pose different issues to municipalities, but faster and more accurate data can help cities make better decisions. The first part of managing a “smart” utility is gathering better information. With more than 30 companies developing technologies that assist with generating real-time data, Ontario is on the forefront of smart water. Smart Water: Sensors & Monitoring Smart Water: Sensors & Monitoring 36 37 Ecoinsight Instruments Inc. Iconac Ecoinsight’s FOGWISE™ smart meter is an ultrasonic based, multi-phase level sensor that detects the volume of fats, oils and grease (FOG) and solids in a grease interceptor and wirelessly transmits that data. Food service establishments (FSEs) are warned when their grease interceptor is approaching a pre-determined servicing level without the need to open the interceptor. Level data is also delivered to service companies in order to manage customer’s service schedules, and to municipal regulators for ordinance compliance. In the case of chain FSEs, level data is also available to central facility managers. Iconac helps decision makers proactively manage their distribution and transmission assets to reduce non-revenue mater, manage risks and cut maintenance costs using non-invasive inspection and advanced multi-element modeling. Sewer blockages due to FOG cost municipalities over $1 billion annually. A municipal FOG program based on the FOGWISE smart meter will eliminate FOG blockages and make FSEs and pumpers more efficient and profitable and a well managed FOG program would make the collected FOG available to digesters that create biogas energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Ecoinsight’s FOGWISE technology was developed through NSERC and OCE funded collaboration with Western University in London Ontario. The technology was field tested in several residences and restaurants on the Western campus. Also operating in Resource Recovery & Reuse, Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics, Wastewater Contact: Rob Abernethy P: (905) 569-7357 E: [email protected] 2596 Dunwin Drive Mississauga | Ontario | L5L 1J5 ecoinsightinstruments.com WaterTAPontario.com Also operating in Pipe Inspection & Rehabilitation, Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics Contact: Tuukka Valimaa P: (647) 990-4711 E: [email protected] 76 Roxborough Lane Thornhill | Ontario | L4J 4T4 iconac.co Iconac is part of the BREW Accelerator in Milwaukee for water technology start-ups and recently completed the YEDI Incubator programme at Schulich. Smart Water: Sensors & Monitoring Smart Water: Sensors & Monitoring 38 39 In June 2015, the MANTECH PeCOD® was awarded the Water’s Next Technology Award for wastewater. The selection committee used the phrase “game changer” to explain its significance. The US Air Force and the Kappala Wastewater Association in Sweden both identified the PeCOD as the only credible replacement to the dichromate COD method citing the advantages of safe, green and fast. MANTECH Inc. Real Tech Inc. MANTECH INC. manufactures laboratory and process water analysis systems. Offering flexible solutions and easy to use software, MANTECH can provide the optimum system for your laboratory or plant, whether it is a simple pH and Alkalinity system for a handful of samples, or a larger BOD system, or the new 15 minute PeCOD® COD analyzer. MANTECH’s systems are robust, accurate and easy to use. With >1,800 analyzers installed, 100,000’s of water samples are analyzed by MANTECH systems every day. An investment in a MANTECH system will deliver an ROI between 5 days to months. The results generated are trusted by Government, laboratories and industry to make informed, impactful decisions that deliver sustainable solutions while protecting the environment and public health. Real Tech Inc. designs and manufactures innovative solutions for municipal and industrial water quality monitoring. For over a decade, our vision has remained the same: To improve access to water quality monitoring through the development of practical, accurate and affordable solutions. Also operating in Disinfection, Resource Recovery & Reuse, Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics, Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater Contact: Robert Menegotto P: (519) 763-4245 E: [email protected] 5473 Highway 6 North Guelph | Ontario | N1H 6J2 mantech-inc.com Real Tech’s optical sensors use ultraviolet and/or visible light to detect various absorbing substances, allowing for primary water quality parameters such as TOC, BOD, COD, TSS, NO3, UV254 and UVT to be measured in a simple and effective manner. Our patented and innovative technologies solve the inherent challenges faced when using light for analysis, providing a measurement that is accurate, precise and stable. Real Tech’s comprehensive product portfolio includes sensors, controllers, analyzers, meters and a suite of optional accessories to truly meet any clients’ needs from wastewater to high purity. Custom software algorithms bring meaning to the data, giving our clients the ability to take control of their water. Also operating in Disinfection, Resource Recovery & Reuse, Drinking Water, Wastewater Contact: Drew Evans P: (905) 665-6888 E: [email protected] 1150 Champlain Court Whitby | Ontario | L1N 6K9 realtechwater.com WaterTAPontario.com Real Tech has gained several industry recognitions, including the Deloitte Technology Green 15™ award for four consecutive years. With clients in over 45 countries across the globe, Real Tech has also demonstrated worldwide success and leadership in the advancement of optical sensors for real-time detection of contaminants in water and wastewater. Smart Water: Sensors & Monitoring 40 Syrinix Award-winning Syrinix is a global leader in the development of pipeline monitoring solutions. Providing high resolution data and automated analysis, Syrinix’s solutions allow utilities to manage their networks with extended asset lifetimes, reduced leakage and lower operating costs. Syrinix is now supplying water pipeline monitoring solutions to Mexico. OCAVM, the body that provides water to the 24 million people in the Valley of Mexico, has contracted with CISI, a Mexican provider of solutions to the water industry, to help maintain the critical transmission pipeline infrastructure feeding Mexico City. Following an intensive training program for the Mexican engineers, both TrunkMinder and BurstMinder have been deployed to monitor key sections of the transmission network for leaks and transient activity. Syrinix products will help pre-empt any catastrophic bursts and provide vital information to allow for the scheduling of maintenance repair programs. TrunkMinder provides risk management for high consequence trunk mains, identifying and precisely locating emerging leaks. TrunkMinder uses a 4-dimensional sensor array which makes it the most effective monitoring system available. Launched in 2014, TransientMinder detects and tracks damaging pressure spikes within pipeline networks while BurstMinder incorporates flow monitoring giving immediate notifications. Avoid Leaks, Bursts and Catastrophic Failures with Syrinix’s Intelligent Pipeline Monitoring. Also operating in Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics Contact: Fiona McFarlane P: (289) 208-4271 E: [email protected] 4145 North Service Road Suite 200 Burlington | Ontario | L7L 6A3 syrinix.com WaterTAPontario.com Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics Through better data analysis, municipalities can use predictive software to implement solutions to fix problems before they happen. Connecting sensors and monitoring technology to the cloud and using innovative software for analysis is revolutionizing the way utilities do business. These tools empower end users to make more informed decisions for management and optimization. More than 40 Ontario companies are developing solutions that allow users to detect and rectify problems with dynamic data generation, and up-tothe-minute analysis. Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics 42 43 Civica Infrastructure Inc. Civica has received the Environmental Green Award for Excellence as well as the National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program The web-based, GIS monitoring data management system technology showcased for the first time in September 2015 at the Water Environment Federation’s Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference in Chicago. Civica specializes in municipal wastewater and stormwater drainage data collection and analysis, and reporting services. We have developed and continuously enhance a Web - GIS software product to manage monitoring and monitoring data analysis programs such as sanitary sewer Inflow and Infiltration (I-I) studies and field investigations. Our approach and our system integrates flow and other environmental data monitoring, inspection data, and processing tools to develop Key-Performance-Indicators, alarms and reports. We help clients identify and quantify targets and track progress. We provide professional project management, storm and sanitary drainage asset planning, analysis, modelling and optimization with a strong emphasis on innovation and technology integration. We provide professional project management, storm and sanitary drainage asset planning, analysis, modelling and optimization with a strong emphasis on innovation and technology integration. We conduct extensive R&D to enhance our systems and services. Also operating in Pipe Inspection & Rehabilitation, Smart Water: Sensors & Monitoring, Wastewater, Stormwater Contact: Edward Graham P: (905) 417-4792 E: [email protected] 330 Rodinea Road, Unit 3 Vaughan | Ontario | L6A 4P5 civi.ca WaterTAPontario.com Hydromantis Environmental Software Solutions Inc. World leader in modeling and simulation software for wastewater and water treatment plants for 30 years. Expert modelling services for wastewater treatment plant design, commissioning, operational performance and planning improvements. Hydromantis melds our advanced modelling expertise with hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of wastewater treatment design and operational processes to deliver viable solutions firmly grounded in the modern reality of treatment plant operation and design practices. Hydromantis is practical in its approach, specific in its recommendations, and thorough in its execution. Owners, operators and wastewater engineering Consultants can take the uncertainty out of critical wastewater design and operational decisions with Hydromantis’ advanced process modeling. Also operating in Resource Recovery, Wastewater Contact: Robert Beres P: (905) 524-0599 E: [email protected] 1 James Street South, suite 1601 Hamilton | Ontario | L8P 4R5 hydromantis.com SimuWorks™ is an industry first - a flight-simulator for water and wastewater treatment plants. Leveraging the proven technology of Hydromantis’ GPS-X™, the industry’s most advanced mathematical modelling and simulation software, SimuWorks™ takes training and plant analysis opportunities to new heights. Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics 44 45 Riva Modeling Systems WaterLix Riva Modeling Systems helps organizations effectively align their asset management processes with their organizational objectives. Riva’s comprehensive and integrated software solutions use a risk-based approach to support long-range infrastructure asset management and investment planning. By bringing together data from various source systems including GIS, work management and financial systems, Riva technology provides organizations with complete and real-time information to assure plans are always current and up to date for up to 100 years. Analytical solution for saving 5%-10% of the metered water or saving cities $20-$40 /person/ year, which is lost in form of leakage in urban areas and a geo-spatial solution for leakage risk assessment in the urban water and waste water distribution network to prioritize the maintenance/ renovation projects and minimize water loss, which is mostly unmetered water. Contact: Rob Corazzola E: [email protected] 410 Adelaide St. West Suite 220 Toronto | Ontario | M5V 1S8 rivamodeling.com Forecasting demand accurately and employing revenue management techniques, and pricing to better control consumer behaviour to meet conservation targets and financial goals for municipalities and utility companies. Also operating in Smart Water: Sensors & Monitoring, Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater Contact: Mehrdad Veredi P: (519) 722-7057 E: [email protected] 250 Ainslie St. South, Unit 59 Cambridge | Ontario | N1R 8P8 waterlix.com WaterTAPontario.com WaterLix The City of Guelph is our first customer, and recently started negotiations with the region of Waterloo water conservation, and the City of Toronto to provide consultation and implement water leakage reduction program. Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics 46 WatrHub Inc. Drinking Water WatrHub Inc. transforms millions of regulatory filings into sales leads and insights for companies selling into the water markets. “WatrHub Inc. has created software tools that collect all the information, read through all of it lightning fast with the same context as a water expert would, structure it so it’s easily searchable, and finally present it online in a form that is easily accessible and usable for us all.” — CleanTech Group WatrHub’s data-mining software analyzes millions of regulatory documents and public records to look for early signs and leading indicators of water systems’ needs, issues, and plans. WatrHub then provides water technology companies with an information advantage by uncovering their top sales targets and enabling them to make datadriven decisions about how and where to sell and market their products. CNN, Washington Post and other recognized media have called us the “Bloomberg for Water”. Contact: Ahmed Badruddin P: (647) 721-8505 E: [email protected] 720 Bathurst St. Suite 501 Toronto | Ontario | M5S 2R4 watrhub.com WaterTAPontario.com Ontario has been a leading jurisdiction for water treatment and disinfection for decades. Toronto was one of the first cities in North America to use chlorine and the first in Canada to pioneer the process of superchlorination. That cutting-edge tradition is maintained in the water treatment sector in Ontario. Safe drinking water is the world’s most important resource. Supported by progressive provincial standards for drinking water, more than 115 established, growing, and emerging companies call Ontario home. Global expertise and success in ultraviolet disinfection with world leaders such as Trojan Technologies has also paved the way for innovation in drinking water management. Companies offer solutions for a variety of scenarios, from large urban systems to services for small, rural and remote communities, and many are tackling new challenges, such as emerging contaminants, scarcity, and security threats. Drinking Water Drinking Water 48 49 Econse’s solutions combine chemical-free processes and next-generation lifetime membrane technology. Econse is actively involved in developing solutions to help clients save money and reduce their environmental impact. ECONSE Water Purifications Eramosa Engineering Inc. ECONSE manufactures of advanced water and wastewater purification systems. Eramosa is a consulting engineering firm specializing in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, along with automation, process control, system integration, instrumentation and control, and electrical services. The company is a leading SCADA systems provider within several key markets including water, wastewater, solar and wind. We also offer networking, programming, information technology, and cyber security strategies for our customers. DRINKING WATER: Pre-engineered modular containerized solutions, able to cope with intake variations to treat millions of gallons per day on the large side and small villages of 10 or 20 people on the small side. • • • Eliminates bacteria & viruses, giardia & more Removes THMs & HAAs Simple & low-cost operation & maintenance WASTEWATER: The most cost effective and eco-friendly way of helping communities achieve compliance with regulatory requirements for BOD, COD, TSS, TDS, heavy metals, pH, pathogens and coliform bacteria, phosphorus, nutrients and total nitrogen, PPCPs and EDCs. Ask us about DIRECT POTABLE REUSE. INDUSTRIAL: Chemical-free solutions are helping industrial customers comply with regulatory requirements, eliminate penalties, reduce costs and save money. This is achieved through water reuse, reduced waste and reclaiming lost product from waste streams. Ask us about ZERO LIQUID DISCHARGE. Also operating in Disinfection, Resource Recovery & Reuse, Smart Water: Sensors & Monitoring, Wastewater Contact: Derek Davy P: (416) 606-5014 E: [email protected] 350 Wellington St., W, Room 207 Toronto | Ontario | M5V 3W9 econse.com WaterTAPontario.com Eramosa is an industry leader in managing big data for your SCADA systems with our community driven e.RIS reporting and information software. While our SMART Utilities initiative helps our partners improve facility performance in the most cost-efficient manner. Based from our five offices in Guelph, Calgary, Detroit, Toronto and London, we employ over 90 professionals to serve our public and private sector clients across North America. Also operating in Smart Water: Sensors & Monitoring, Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics, Wastewater, Stormwater Contact: Tim Sutherns P: (519) 763-7774 E: [email protected] 90 Woodlawn Road West Guelph | Ontario | N1H 1B2 eramosa.com Eramosa is involved in a number of industry organizations that promote the optimization of operations through the concept of ‘smart utilities’ or ‘smart water’ focusing on how technology can assist in the operation of complex systems - SWAN & H.2O. The utility of the future is being implemented today around the world and we are pleased to be a part of the ongoing discussion and implementation of solutions that leverage technology effectively to optimize operations. Drinking Water Drinking Water 50 51 HydraTek recently conducted perhaps the largest water pump performance and efficiency testing and benchmarking study globally and is being recognized internationally for this work. It turns out that, on average, pumps in Ontario are performing at energy efficiencies that are about 10% lower than originally manufactured, and some are much worse than that. Improving energy efficiency results in lower electricity consumption and costs, and testing pumps is key to understanding whether changes need to be made or not. HydraTek & Associates KSB Pumps Inc. HydraTek is a globally recognized consulting firm focusing on specialized hydraulics and energy issues in urban water and other fluid systems. Originally founded in 1988 by Dr. Bryan Karney (University of Toronto), the firm and its service offerings have grown from hydraulic transient analyses to include comprehensive field testing and modelling, pump performance and energy efficiency testing, peer review services, among others. For particularly challenging situations for which there are no or few precedents, or no commercially available software packages, we develop customized numerical models to understand and solve the problems that are faced by our clients. Although based in Toronto, the firm’s clients and services span Canada as well as internationally. KSB quality means: Also operating in Smart Water: Sensors & Monitoring, Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics, Wastewater, Stormwater Contact: Fabian Papa P: (416) 238-7681 E: [email protected] 216 Chrislea Road, Suite 204 Vaughan | Ontario | L4L 8S5 hydratek.com • Long-lasting products that use innovative technology to meet the very highest requirements in a wide range of application • Professional and exemplary performance across the board as part of KSB’s commitment to business excellence • Highly qualified employees KSB expertise means: • Over 140 years of experience with pumps, valves and related systems • Continual commitment to the innovation and improvement of products through Research & Development • Providing technical support to customers and supplying application-specific products and services through our highly trained employees KSB reliability means: • Long tradition and high degree of stability for long-lasting partnerships • Products and services that meet the very highest safety standards • Reliable relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and investors KSB’s global perspective means: • In-house production facilities, sales offices and service workshops on every continent • Regional expertise in order to meet the requirements of each market Also operating in Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics, Wastewater WaterTAPontario.com As of December 2014 KSB Canada is ISO 9001 certified. Contact: Emily Kishtamma P: (905) 568-9200 E: [email protected] 5205 Tomken Road Mississauga | Ontario | L4W 3N8 ksb.ca Drinking Water 52 Nova Filtration Technologies Inc. The principals of Nova Filtration have proven capabilities in the industry as a result of their successful past businesses and are well known as experts in the liquid filtration products field. We have excellent working relationships with our well respected and valued manufacturers. Together, Nova Filtration and its suppliers strive to provide the best solution for the application. Nova Filtration Technologies Inc. is a leading supplier of liquid filtration products with over 35 years of experience in the liquid filtration industry. Our mission is to provide our customers with high quality filter products at competitive prices while providing superior customer service. Nova Filtration believes in carrying sufficient inventory of popular items in order to provide same or next day delivery. Also operating in Disinfection & Wastewater Contact: Matt Scruton P: (905) 304-8157 E: [email protected] 1367 Osprey Drive | Unit 1 Ancaster | Ontario | L9G 4V5 novafiltrationtech.com WaterTAPontario.com Wastewater Canada has placed priority on clean water and environment with progressive nation-wide standards that will require municipalities—large and small—to meet minimum effluent quality standards through secondary treatment. From ion exchange to potable reuse and decentralized systems, wastewater treatment is a sector in transition. As the world begins to reimagine waste as a resource, more than 135 Ontario companies are developing innovative ways to comply with higher standards, improve treatment plant footprints, and service communities of all sizes. Wastewater Wastewater 54 55 Bishop has won the WEAO award twice for its septage treatment solution in Eganville and our fly ash solution in the City of London. This site also won the OPWA and American Public works association award for technical innovation. It runs 24 hours a day and processes almost 1 million cubic meters of slurry yearly. Bishop Water Technologies Inc. Clearford Water Systems Inc. Our Geotube Technology: For wastewater facilities treating solids from municipal, industrial, processing and resource-based sources.Who need to capture, dewater and contain wastewater sludge or difficult-to-treat solids,Bishop Water provides full turn-key dewatering solutions for slurries of all kinds.That use specially engineered textiles to capture and dewater solids.Our Geotube solution is simple to install and operate, dewaters faster and more effectively, and offers lifecycle costs that are only 25% of conventional mechanical approaches. Clearford Water Systems Inc. (TSE-V:CLI) is an Ontario based publicly listed company and the provider of the Clearford One™ sanitation system. Our BioCord Technology: For lagoon or upgrades to existing WWTP for municipal, industrial and process users.Who need to treat wastewater BioCord provides a treatment solution to treat normal to high strength wastes.We use specially engineered reactors to create the ideal environment for beneficial bacteria to flourish.The ability to modify the existing treatment train rather than build a new facility allows the plant to achieve higher levels of treatment within the existing footprint. Also operating in Drinking Water, Stormwater Contact: Kevin Bossy P: (343) 361-0463 E: [email protected] 220 Carswell Street Renfrew | Ontario | K7V 2G4 Clearford One™ is a better, more sustainable way, to deliver decentralized communal sanitation—it lasts longer than competing technologies, reduces total mass of contaminants released into receiving water bodies, and costs less to build, operate and maintain. The foundation of Clearford One™ is the technology’s proven ability to decentralize the treatment of solids in its ClearDigest™ component, a smart digester which connects to ClearConvey™, a specialized network of sealed, small bore, pipes and system access points. Effluent is liquid only with predictable low levels of Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and nutrients, facilitating efficient and effective final treatment using a Clearford specified ClearConvey™ treatment option, which is typically a MBR treatment plant. Also operating in Disinfection, Drinking Water Contact: Kevin Loiselle P: (613) 599-6474 E: [email protected] 100-515 Legget Drive Ottawa | Ontario | K2K 3G4 clearford.com bishopwater.ca 40% Less Capital cost , 20% Less Operating cost Clearford’s Pay-for-Performance - with Clearford One™ communities pay only for results. The efficiencies and reliability of Clearford One™ make it possible to build and operate sanitation infrastructure in Ontario with total assumption of risk by the private sector. This means municipalities in Ontario can establish modern sewage collection and treatment infrastructure without incurring capital costs, or taking on construction and operating risk. Municipalities only pay for the results with monthly, per connection, fees that reflect substantially lower total costs compared to traditional sanitation infrastructure. The Clearford One™ P4P is a Design-BuildFinance-Maintain-Transfer funding model uniquely available to Ontario municipalities. WaterTAPontario.com 1 TSX-V:CLI Wastewater Wastewater 56 57 Clear Pod Inc. G.E.T. Industries Inc. The ClearPod™ system is an environmentally sustainable solution for septic system wastewater treatment that significantly improves the performance of your septic system. G.E.T. Industries manufacture Grind Hog comminutors-durable, dependable & economical to maintain shredding & screening devices widely used in Treatment Plants & Pumping Stations to disintegrate wastewater solids. Slide Rails & Reversing Controllers enhance accessibility & performance. Various retrofits are available replacing Worthington, Jones & Attwood, Chicago Pump, Smith & Loveless, Ecodyne & various other grinder untis. Custom retrofit options not listed are also available. Economic benefit: Increased leach-field life time ClearPod technology has recently been approved for use in the provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. By improving the performance of the septic system we reduce the contaminants passing to the leach field, reducing clogging and increasing the effectivness and lifespan. With comparative septic solutions ranging from $7,000 – 15,000 and replacement leach-fields costing upwards of $25,000, the ClearPod™ system is the clear answer for enhanced septic system technology. Contact: Patrick Kiely P: (819) 598-7153 E: [email protected] 33 Cedar Drive Caledon | Ontario | L7K 1H5 grindhog.com Suite 100 80 Aberdeen Street Ottawa | Ontario | K1S 5R5 clearpodwater.com TM Enhanced Septic System Treatment How does the ClearPodTM work? Air pump enclosure Septic tank Efuent water out Household waste water in ClearPod lear Bio-Column io 1 2 Drop the ClearPodTM into the septic tank 3 Airpumps increase microbe activity promoting nutrient cycling, removing it from the system. Contact: David Martin P: (905) 451-9900 E: [email protected] The ClearPodTM provides a home for a higher density of microbes that remove more nutrients from the waste. 4 Increased microbe activity means cleaner water leaves the system so your leach eld will last signicantly longer. WaterTAPontario.com clearpodwater.com G.E.T. Industries is the sole Canadian company exporting sewage grinders internationally. Wastewater 58 H2Flow Equipment Inc. H2Flow is a provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment for industrial & municipal applications and has been in business for over 23 years. H2Flow has won numerous awards including: Scotiabank ICCO Business Excellence Award in 2011, Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Environmental Leadership Award in 2013, and being ranked as one of Canada’s fastest growing companies in Profit 500 by Canadian Business magazine in 2014. We specialize in biological treatment with our TILT containerized bioreactors, ready for transport across the world by truck, sea or rail. The TILT is available in different configurations to meet different treatment needs: SBR (sequencing batch reactors), MBBR (moving bed bio reactors) and MBR (membrane bio reactors). Our typical customers include municipalities, food, mining, automotive, chemical, recycling, and wasteto-energy companies. H2Flow can provide custom engineered and integrated solutions. We provide start-up assistance, after sales service and stock spare parts. From our headquarters in Toronto and our office in Montreal, we do work in Ontario and the rest of Canada, plus we export and participate in international projects. We are proud of the work we do in protecting the environment, improving infrastructure and contributing to public health. Also operating in Disinfection, Drinking Water Contact: Michael Albanese P: (905) 660-9775 E: [email protected] 470 North Rivermede Road | Unit 7 Concord | Ontario | L4K 3R8 h2flow.com WaterTAPontario.com Stormwater Through its recent Showcasing Water Innovation program, Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment funded 16 collaborative demonstration projects in lowimpact development, rainwater harvesting, stormwater modeling, and stormwater pond retrofits. Stormwater management is becoming a critical concern around the world. Cities are struggling with the realities of overburdened infrastructure due to increasingly erratic climate and urbanization, which exacerbate flows into wastewater plants and subsequent overflows into water bodies. In Ontario, more than 20 companies are delivering solutions for on-site capture and treatment, buffer zones, and solutions that slow the release of flows to municipal networks. Stormwater Stormwater 60 61 GHL has a CSA/ASME/PDI compliant apparatus for testing the performance of grease interceptors. It is the only such apparatus in Canada and one of only three in North America. All grease interceptors need to pass this test in order to be approved for sale in North America. Good Harbour Laboratories Imbrium Systems GHL is a water technology demonstration lab capable of testing commercial scale equipment. GHL operates a hydraulics lab capable of flows up 60 L/s and a small analytical lab in Mississauga Ontario. We help clients gain a competitive advantage by providing independent, third party performance data. Imbrium Systems is an engineered stormwater treatment company that designs and manufactures stormwater treatment solutions that protect water resources from harmful pollutants. By developing technologies to address the longterm impact of urban runoff, Imbrium ensures our clients’ projects are compliant with government water quality regulations. This data can be used for marketing purposes or for gaining specific approvals. As a member of the Canadian Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) consortium we have helped several clients through the ETV process. We also have a CSA compliant grease interceptor performance testing lab. Our hydraulic facilities are available for product development and the on-site analytical lab allows for quick turnaround of samples. Also operating in Drinking Water, Stormwater Contact: Greg Williams P: (905) 696-7276 E: [email protected] 2595 Dunwin Dr. Mississauga | Ontario | L5L 1J5 goodharbourlabs.com WaterTAPontario.com Contact: Reagan Davidson P: (416) 960-9900 E: [email protected] 407 Fairview Dr. Whitby | Ontario | L1N 3A9 imbriumsystems.com Stormceptor, invented in Ontario over 20-years ago, remains the recognized leader in stormwater treatment globally. Through continuous development, this technology platform started the stormwater treatment products industry. Today the Stormceptor offers a range of versatile treatment systems that effectively remove pollutants from stormwater and snowmelt runoff. Stormwater Stormwater 62 63 In May 2015, received the Milestone Award from the Centre for Family Business, recognizing our pioneering achievements in the Stormwater Quality Field since incorporation in 2000. Minotaur Stormwater Services Ltd. RainGrid Inc. Minotaur, a family-owned business with over 40 years experience in stormwater management, provides leadership to the environmental community by promoting awareness, education, supplying data, and delivering a state-of-the-art inspection, monitoring and service program for oil/ grit separators throughout Ontario and Quebec. Program provides for compliance with local regulatory requirements and the Ministry of the Environment. RainGrid designs and builds residential-property stormwater smartgrids that deliver valueadded municipal stormwater infrastructure, rate payers social engagement, and climate resilient adaptation. Rainfrastructure systems are applicable in both retrofit and greenfield applications to reduce combined sewer system overflows, property-based and community minor overland flooding, and conveyance system capacity enhancement. Stormceptor and Jellyfish manufacturers, Hanson Pipe & Precast Ltd. and Lecuyer et Fils include Minotaur’s inspections and service as part of their Quality Assurance package when contractors purchase the product. Rainfrastructure smartgrid systems real-time management provides reliable green infrastructure performance with the benefit of reduced stormwater system installation and operation costs. Our ability to provide answers and workable solutions to complex and unusual stormwater quality problems is why people trust Minotaur. Also operating in Drinking Water, Wastewater Contact: Marilyn Shaver P: (519) 647-3729 E: [email protected] 566 Lynden Road Brantford | Ontario | N3T 5M1 Also operating in Smart Water: Sensors & Monitoring, Smart Water: Decision Support & Analytics RainGrid is the winner of the November 2014 Challenge Cup (Toronto) Smart Cities cleantech category and was a finalist in the 2015 global Challenge Cup, A Stormwater Smartgrid of Automated Residential Rain Barrels Washington, D.C. Contact: Kevin Mercer P: (416) 868-1983 E: [email protected] 511 Richmond St. W. Toronto | Ontario | M5V1Y3 raingrid.com minotaurltd.com RainGrid RAINFRASTRUCTURE Rainwater harvesting. Real-time decision making. Cost-effective stormwater contr WaterTAPontario.com Stormwater Notes 64 RH20 North Amercia Inc. RH2O is passionate about the performance of its systems and now has a large base of residential and commercial treatment systems, and have systems approved and installed in four other provinces and one state. RH2O is a leading manufacturer and supplier of decentralized wastewater treatment and water conservation systems such as rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling. We specialize in commercial, residential, industrial and small municipal wastewater package systems using the proprietary WSB moving bed biofilm reactor process to treat flows from single family homes to subdivisions or large facilities relying on onsite wastewater treatment. Our process is a market leader in terms of price, performance and operational efficiency. We follow a mantra that both quality and management are key to the successful implementation of decentralized wastewater solutions. We therefore service all of our systems and provide an innovative control and remote management system that allows us to monitor and adjust all of our systems via cellular GPRS or Ethernet. Our team of experts are always eager to provide clients with support and advice to find the right solution for your project. Also operating in Resource Recovery & Reuse, Smart Water: Sensors & Monitoring, Wastewater, Stormwater Contact: Scott Robinson P: (519) 648-3475 E: [email protected] 268 Woolwich St. S. Breslau | Ontario | N0B 1M0 rh2o.com WaterTAPontario.com If your business is water, we’re good to know. WaterTAP exists to champion and support Ontario’s status as a world water technology hub. We bring private sector experience to the challenge of helping water technology entrepreneurs, utilities and investors make the connections and find the resources they need to keep the water sector prospering. We live and breathe Ontario water technology. It’s all we do. WaterTAPontario.com 20 Adelaide Street East | 13th Floor Toronto | Ontario M5C 2T6 | Canada WaterTAPontario.com [email protected] 1.416.593.0303 #Ontariowater Funding provided in part by the Government of Ontario