Water tech: the flourishing Vancouver industry you’ve never heard of

Invest Vancouver says the sector could be an economic driver for the region.

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Water isn’t top of mind for Vancouverites. Turn on your tap, and you’ll fill your cup from one of the three primary watersheds: the Capilano, Coquitlam, or Seymour supply area and reservoirs. The water starts as rainfall and snowmelt, and ends up in our plumbing. Simple.

Globally, it’s a different story. As the climate continues to…