Tapping into clean and safe water sources – Dal News

August 31, 2017

Water is one of the primary elements responsible for life on earth. We drink it, cook with it, and use it to keep ourselves clean. Most of us turn on the tap without giving it a second thought, but ensuring that everyone has reliable access to a safe and clean water source is vital.

This is where Dalhousie’s Graham Gagnon, a professor in the Faculty of Engineering, focuses his research. As the NSERC/Halifax Water Industrial Research Chair in Water Quality and Treatment, he addresses the protection of public health, while ensuring that the sustainability of drinking water infrastructure is achieved.

“Working directly with the water industry, our students receive feedback on their research from a broad range of experts, which ensures that our projects can have impact for both the utility and the customers they serve,” says Dr. Gagnon.