Today, host Mahesh Lunani is joined by Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services for Ontario Canada's York Region. Erin has over 30 years experience in the public and private sectors, and she's responsible for a range of services including water and wastewater.  She is also on the board of Canada's Federal Clean Technology Foundation.  We had a fascinating conversation around Erin and her team's plans in regard to the future of water in the York Region and more broadly in Canada.

We begin with Erin's background and what got her interested in the water sector.  Next, we discuss the operational challenges of serving a region of 1.2 million residents and 9 wastewater plants that sources 80% of its water from outside the region.

We cover her strategic priorities, as well as the York Region's ambitious 2051 Master Plan.   Erin also touches on water conservation, I&I, and water reuse.   The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the industry's move toward more digital technologies.  Erin walks us through that process at York, and what that means for their current - and future - workforce. Through her roles at Canada's Clean Tech Fund and the University of Waterloo, Erin also talks about what she sees at the University level with the next generation of potential employees, and what she hopes to leave behind as a legacy.

Additional Resources:

York Region Water and Wastewater: https://www.york.ca/wps/portal/yorkhome/environment/yr/waterandwastewater

Clean Tech Fund Canada: https://www.sdtc.ca/en/cleantech-fund/

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