As a result of algae growth in Winnipeg's water supply, some residents are noticing an unusual taste and odor in their tap water," says Diane Sacher, Manager of the City's Water Services. "This is a condition we can experience each year." Sacher adds, "In addition to allowing

The community of Selkirk, north of Winnipeg, has become the fourth Manitoba community to report a breach of its sewage facility during heavy rain last week. More than 1.8-million litres of sewage was dumped in the Red River from Selkirk's plant over 11 hours on Thursday. Dale Scott, manag

WINNIPEGGERS agree -- their tap water smells and tastes lousy. And it might continue to make people grimace until late 2007, when a new water treatment plant opens. It's normal to hear complaints about Winnipeg tap water in late summer, but the problem could last longer this year, say ci

A science professor and an environmental activist are urging the province not to lose sight of rural well-water pollution in the rush to save Lake Winnipeg from polluted surface water. The plea comes as water experts from across the Prairies gather for a two-day water symposium sponsored by the In

Trace amounts of the DuPont chemical C8 were recently detected in a Williamstown spring used by one of the bottling companies under contract with Little Hocking Water Association to provide C8-free water to its customers. It is the first time the chemical has been detected in a water source this far

Dieters who replace sugary drinks with water lose an extra 5 pounds a year, and those who drink a couple of more cups of water a day increase weight loss by 2 pounds a year, a study presented Tuesday at the annual meeting of the Obesity Society suggests. Most popular diet programs and books advise d