Water Research

New tech lets experts detect toxic chemicals in wastewater faster

From four hours to 10 minutes, new technology created by McMaster engineers lets experts test water toxicity more efficiently.

McMaster researcher warns plastic pollution in the Great Lakes is a growing concern to ecosystems and human health

Research from a leading international expert on the health of the Great Lakes suggests that the growing intensity and scale of pollution from plastics poses serious risks to human health and will continue to have profound consequences on the ecosystem.

Canada falling short of U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals, says new report from water scientists

Canada could lead the world in helping to achieve water sustainability but is falling short of reaching the goals set out by the United Nations (U.N.), according to a new report from scientists with the University of Saskatchewan-led Global Water Futures (GWF) program.

McMaster researchers named to International Joint Commission advisory boards

New members will advise on water quality in the Great Lakes and on environmental public health issues.

Global Water Futures funds more water-quality research at Six Nations

The three-year Ohneganos project will focus on issues of wellness, training and governance related to water quality on Six Nations of the Grand River.

Managing the effects of climate change on Canada’s water

Two new projects led by Mac researchers will work to assess and mitigate the effects of climate change on Canada's water.

Prescription drugs in treated wastewater are making fish more vulnerable to predators

When it comes to environmental problems caused by medications and personal care products, fish are the canaries in the coal mine.

Mac team tackling ‘unacceptable’ water issues in First Nations communities

For World Water Week 2018 (November 20-23), we're highlighting some of the water research that's happening at Mac. First is Dawn Martin-Hill's interdisciplinary Global Water Futures Project, "Co-Creation of Indigenous Water Quality Tools," which brings together McMaster researchers and Indigenous partners to address water quality in Indigenous communities.

Expert in environmental health named new Jarislowsky Chair

Karen Kidd, an internationally recognized expert in chemical contamination of food webs, has been named the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Environment and Health at McMaster University.

A Peruvian Andean adventure

From May 25 to June 11, the Glacial Sedimentology Lab, led by Dr. Carolyn Eyles, worked with Peruvian scientists from the National Institute for Research in Glaciers and Mountain Ecosystems to understand the glacial systems and water issues in Perú.

McMaster science professors to tackle Canada’s pressing water-related issues

Professors Sean Carey and Mike Waddington, both from the School of Geography and Earth Sciences, have been awarded more than $3.4 million combined from the Global Water Futures (GWF) Program.

McMaster’s early researchers earn nearly $1M in funding

Seven researchers from across the disciplines have earned Early Researcher Awards to advance their work – a collective investment of nearly $1 million from the Province of Ontario.

McMaster strengthens ties with universities in the Netherlands

McMaster’s Acting Vice-President of Research, Allison Sekuler was recently in the Netherlands to explore and expand partnership opportunities and share best practices in university research and innovation.