Grant: Applied Research Tools and Instruments Grants

The Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment (CAWT) at Fleming College, in Lindsay, Ontario, is aninternationally recognized research institute committed to excellence in applied research and education. The CAWT is highly regarded for its advanced research facilities and has the following objectives: 1) knowledge creation through the development of innovative water & wastewater technologies; 2) application and commercialization through knowledge and technology development; 3) applied learning and training through student involvement and technical training; and 4) collaboration through private and public sector partnerships resulting in community and economic development. Applied research services offered include proof of concept; performance measurement and third party verification; technology certifications; product and process applied research; engineering design; technology development; piloting and demonstration; and problem-solving. The CAWT has expertise in a wide range of water and wastewater technologies, platforms, and services. Small, medium, and large sized businesses are helped with their applied research and innovation needs allowing them to become more competitive, expand their businesses, and achieve economic success as Canadian businesses in the water sector. The acquisition of LIMS, TOC/DOC analyzer, and high power microscope will expand the capacity of the CAWT to do water quality analyses needed for applied research activities taking place at the college in collaboration with the private sector partners and other partners in government and academia.