Western Engineering has an established track record in many different aspects of water research. Research in water resources, source water protection, water quality, supply and treatment technologies have been conducted in Western Engineering since the late 1970s.

Research Topics and Interest

• Protecting water health
• Climate Change
• Health Impact
• Policy
• Clean water for a cleaner future 
  • Groundwater remediation
  • Drinking water and wastewater

Research Facilities

• Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion
• Centre for Environment and Sustainability
• Chemical Reactor Engineering Centre (CREC)
• Geotechnical Research Centre (GRC)
• Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR)
• Institute for Chemicals and Fuels from Alternative Resources (ICFAR)
• Particle Technology Research Centre

Get Involved

• Student opportunities
• Industry connections
• “Make a Difference” campaign

Affiliated Departments

• Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Faculty of Social Science

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