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March 2009
Booth at the 2009 Americana Environmental Technology Trade Show
As part of the 2009 Americana Trade Show held March 17 to 19, 2009, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, Dagua presented its DaguaFlo-IV technology, the only water treatment solution that uses no chemicals . In addition, Dagua showcased its latest projects and technological innovations, all in a brand new booth specially designed for the event. Dagua also used the occasion to launch its new website. The gathering gave us an opportunity to meet our clients face to face and respond to questions from visitors. Thanks to all those who stopped by our booth!
http://www.americana.org
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February 2009
Plant Delivered to the Municipality of Gracefield
 In February 2009, Dagua delivered its latest DaguaFlo plant to the Outaouais municipality of Gracefield for the upgrade of its drinking water treatment facility. With a capacity of 720 m3/day, the plant is designed to serve a population of 2,400.
Dagua’s second turnkey construction, the plant was built with engineering firm CIMA+ (www.cima.ca), which was responsible for engineering on the project. The plant is scheduled to be commissioned in April 2009.
With DaguaFlo’s effective combination of ozone and membrane filtration, the treatment of Gatineau River water, known for its high concentrations of organic matter, turbidity and colour, will now satisfy Québec’s regulatory drinking water guidelines.
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January 2009
Environmental Business Journal Award
 Thanks to its leading-edge drinking water treatment process, Dagua was honoured with a 2008 Business Achievement Award in the Technology Merit: Water/Wastewater category, presented by the American Environmental Business Journal.
Dagua is especially proud of this distinction, which pays tribute to innovative technology projects aimed at environmental improvement and business development. The DaguaFlo solution has earned its reputation for innovation thanks to its chemical-free operation and component maintenance process, as well as its safe discharge of filter rinse water into the environment.
http://events.zweigwhite.com/ebjsummit/pg.asp?pg=21
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May 2008
Commissioning of the Montebello Plant
The official commissioning of the DaguaFlo plant built for the Outaouais municipality of Montebello (www.ville.montebello.qc.ca) took place on May 15, 2008.
Dagua’s first turnkey project produces 2000 m3/day of drinking water, serving 1200 residents as well as the renowned Château Montebello resort and spa (www.fairmont.com/montebello).
Key factors influencing the choice of the DaguaFlo plant were ease-of-operation and telemetrics (distance control), as well its chemical-free process. The municipality also wished to eliminate environment impact, prompting it to turn to Dagua for a solution. This requirement was satisfied, as filter maintenance water from the DaguaFlo plant is returned safely to the environment.
International firm SNC-Lavalin (www.snc-lavalin.com) engineered the project to meet the municipality’s stringent requirements with regard to drinking water quality. The treated water that flows from the DaguaFlo plant now meets Québec’s regulatory standards.
Dagua is proud to have eliminated all problems related to coliforms, pH, colour, iron and manganese in the municipality’s drinking water.
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April 2008
Guest Speaker at the Salon des Technologies Environnementales du Québec
Dagua was invited to give a presentation as part of the Drinking Water conference track at the Salon des technologies environnementales du Québec, on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 .
Pierre Lahaye, chemical engineer at Dagua, spoke to participants about the ease of operation of the ozone/membrane system in Radisson.
In addition to demonstrating the user-friendly operation and maintenance of the DaguaFlo-UMF plant in Radisson, Lahaye presented operational results for the year 2007 with regard to the compliance of treated and process waters flowing from the plant. A capacity crowd turned out for this presentation, and Dagua would like to thank all participants for their attendance.
To consult the conference program: http://steq.reseau-environnement.com:80/tiki-index.php?page=2008EauPotable
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Municipality of Montebello
 In the context of the upgrade of its drinking water treatment infrastructures, the Municipality of Montebello (www.ville.montebello.qc.ca) issued a Request for Proposals in May 2007 for the construction of a turnkey project, including a drinking water treatment plant and its housing.
The Municipality of Montebello, which has a population of 1,100 and provides services to one of the best known resorts in Eastern Canada, Château Montebello (www.fairmont.com/fr/montebello/Index.htm), was looking for an innovative membrane filtration solution capable of purifying its drinking water in accordance with regulatory standards in Quebec.
Dagua’s chemical-free drinking water treatment technology easily met all the expectations of the Municipality of Montebello. Supervised by engineering firm SNC-Lavalin (www.snc-lavalin.com), the rigorous RFP process focused not only on the most economical bid, but also on the annual operating costs associated with the various bids. The winning bid therefore needed to offer the best cost combination in terms of both capital and operating costs.
On June 21, 2007, after Dagua’s solution was assessed overall as the most competitive bid received, the municipality awarded the firm a contract for the design, construction and commissioning of a plant producing 2,000 m3/day of drinking water.
Following on its success in the Quebec municipality of Radisson in 2006, Dagua will begin construction of the Montebello plant in the summer of 2007. Commissioning is scheduled for the winter of 2008.
Dagua is proud of its association with the Municipality of Montebello, which will be able to to ensure that its citizens receive an exceptional quality of drinking water, using a chemical-free technology that was developed in Quebec and supports sustainability goals.
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Spring 2007
DAGUA at Americana 2007
DAGUA presented its DaguaFlo-UMF technology, the only chemical-free water treatment solution, at Americana 2007, an international environmental technology trade show, held from March 20 to March 22 at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal. The event was an opportunity for DAGUA to report on its performance results in Radisson and respond to the many questions of interested participants. We would like to thank everyone who came to visit us.
http://www.americana.org
DAGUA once again exhibitor at the Salon des Affaires Municipales du Québec
On September 28 and 29, 2006 DAGUA participated as an exhibitor at the Salon des Affaires Municipales 2006 that was held at the Centre des Congrès de Québec. DAGUA was delighted to take part in one of the most popular events of the year in the municipal field and to meet many municipal elected officials, representatives of engineering consulting firms and other municipal stakeholders. We were presenting the DaguaFlo-UMF chemical-free drinking water technology. It was a pleasure meeting you there. See you next year!
http://www.fqm.ca/
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Spring and Summer 2006
Radisson's drinking water now treated using Dagua technology
Radisson, May 25, 2006 - The town of Radisson, a community of 500 that is part of the James Bay Municipality, has inaugurated a new water treatment plant that employs leading edge technology by the Canadian firm Dagua.
This project became necessary in 2001 in order to ensure compliance with Québec's new Regulation Respecting the Quality of Drinking Water. It provides for the achievement of government standards in the treatment of surface water drawn from the Robert-Bourassa reservoir.
The Radisson project consisted in setting up and implementing an innovative and chemical-free drinking water treatment procedure using ozone and membrane filtration, certified by the Drinking Water Treatment Technologies Committee of the Government of Quebec. Partners in the project were Radisson and the Bay James Municipality, the Canadian engineering firm SNC-Lavalin and Dagua.
Claude Gagné, Director of Radisson, emphasized the project's importance to his fellow citizens. "We are very satisfied with the outcome of this priority project, which allows us to produce drinking water that complies with the new quality standards and solve the persistent problem of water discolouration, while benefiting from a technology that requires little operating time."
"SNC-Lavalin is pleased to be associated with innovative solutions that can benefit communities like Radisson, given a global context where access to quality drinking water is a growing concern," stated Éric Pinard, Engineer and Project Manager for SNC-Lavalin.
(Read the full article...)
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Winter 2006
Booth at the Salon des technologies environnementales du Québec
On March 14 and 15, 2006, DAGUA participated as an exhibitor at the Salon des technologies environnementales du Québec 2006, held at the Centre des Congrès de Québec. DAGUA is always proud to be part of the TEQ trade show, which is one of the most popular events of the year in the environmental field. DAGUA presented its DaguaFlo-UMF technology to many interested municipal stakeholders. Thanks to all those who stopped by!
www.reseau-environnement.com/
(Trade show picture galery)
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Summer and Fall 2005
Significant government funding for Dagua in support of innovation
Quebec City, August 25, 2005 – The Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade, Mr. Claude Béchard, announced funding of up to $274,911 for the firm Dagua Inc., for a technology showcase project that could create some 100 jobs in addition to generating sales of $44 million over a three-year period. Dagua Inc. has developed a turnkey plant that requires no chemical treatment, significantly reducing operating costs for water treatment plants. The community of Radisson (Baie-James Municipality) is the firm's partner in this project.
"The Government of Québec is dedicated to supporting dynamic firms like Dagua Inc. in the development of innovative solutions that specifically address the needs of targeted communities in Québec. This contribution is part of the government's effort to support technological innovation," stated Mr. Béchard.
(Read the full article...)
DAGUA once again exhibitor at the Salon des Affaires Municipales du Québec
On September 29 and 30, 2005 DAGUA participated as an exhibitor at the Salon des Affaires Municipales 2005 that was held at the Centre des Congrès de Québec. DAGUA was delighted to be part of one of the most popular events of the year in the municipal field. It is indeed an exceptional opportunity for municipal elected officials, representatives of engineering consulting firms and other municipal stakeholders to meet, share experiences and appreciate how service providers can help manage the ever evolving municipal challenge. We presented the DaguaFlo-UMF chemical-free drinking water technology. It was a pleasure meeting you there. www.fqm.ca
Spring 2005
Booth at the Americana show
From April 6 to 8, 2005, DAGUA participated as an exhibitor at the Americana 2005 show that was held in Montreal at the Palais des Congrès. Americana is the largest environmental technologies trade show and conference in the Americas. DAGUA presented its DaguaFlo-UMF technology to many interested municipal stakeholders. Many thanks to all those who stopped by.
http://www.americana.org
DAGUA at the Ontario Water Works Association trade show
On May 8 and 9, 2005, DAGUA participated as an exhibitor at the Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA) trade show, the Ontario section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), held at the Ottawa Congress Centre. The event brought together water professionals dedicated to protecting public health through the delivery of safe, sufficient and sustainable drinking water in Ontario. DAGUA presented its DaguaFlo-UMF chemical-free drinking water technology to many Ontarian municipal leaders and consulting service providers.
(Trade show picture galery)
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