Swim Drink Fish Blog
Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
A close look at flushability standards (or the lack thereof)
Don't let labels fool you, there are no such things as "flushable" wipes. Learn more about the push to set official flushability standards and what can be done in the meantime.
Sewage treatment plant struggles: Protect your lake with each flush
Wipes are one of the most common non-flushable items found clogging pipes and causing damage to wastewater systems. Waterkeeper took a closer look at the wipes-situation and met with the CIty of London's wastewater expert, Barry Orr.
Swim Drink Fish shopping tips for the holidays
Believe it or not, the annual shopping scramble has begun! While you’re jumping from store to store, it’s quite easy to forget the little things that make a big difference to our waterways. So here are 4 quick swim drink fish reminders to help you while you’re out and about this holiday season.
“Flushables” wreaking havoc
Just because you can successfully flush something down your toilet does not mean it's "flushable." Trust me. After last winter’s icestorm, I was one of the many Torontonians who had to deal with bursting, breaking, and back-upping pipes.