Media Advisory
Measuring Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Wastewater Treatment Sites – New research project kicks off July 26
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and other partners are coming together to study the accuracy and reliable quantification of greenhouse gases in municipal wastewater systems over the next three years. This research will take place in several communities across Canada, including City of London and the Municipality of Middlesex Centre.
The partnership received a $1.5 million grant from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) for this research.
A kick-off meeting for the project is set for Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Komoka.
Members of the media are invited to attend the meeting to learn more about the project. Alternatively, questions can be directed to the project lead, Dr. Elsayed Elbeshbishy of TMU.
Who
Invited speakers include:
- Steven Liss, Toronto Metropolitan University, Vice President for Research and Innovation
- Mayor Aina DeViet, Municipality of Middlesex Centre
- Warden Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, County of Middlesex
- Mayor Josh Morgan, City of London
Keynote Speaker: John Willis, Vice President, Wastewater Solutions at Brown and Caldwell, a renowned expert on measuring greenhouse gas emissions in municipal wastewater systems.
When
Wednesday July 26, 2023
- Welcome and Keynote Address from 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
- Best time for interviews is 12:15pm to 1:15pm
- Full agenda attached.
Where
- In Person: Komoka Community Centre, 133 Queen Street, Komoka ON N0L 1R0 (free on-site parking)
- Virtual: Join via Zoom
Questions
- Related to the Research Project: Dr. Elsayed Elbeshbishy, TMU, T: (416) 979-5000, ext. 557618, or by email
- General questions about the event: Heather Kepran, Municipality of Middlesex Centre