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Research
Latest papers
Fate of the resistance profile of drinking water biofilm exposed to a sub-minimum inhibitory concentration of ciprofloxacin.
npj antimicrobials and resistance · 2026
Study on the persistence of ciprofloxacin and sulfamethoxazole in simulated drinking water systems.
Environmental systems research · 2025
The interplay of suspended sediment concentration, particle size and fluid velocity on the rapid deposition of suspended iron oxide particles in PVC drinking water pipes.
Water research X · 2022 · senior author
Latest funding
- $137,458
Nanobubble Technologies for Emerging Microbial and Chemical Contaminants Removal
NSERC · 2025 · Co-investigator
- $72,800
Examining How In-Service Flushing (ISF) Can Control Metal & Biofilm Accumulation and Mobilization In Canadian Drinking Water Systems
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
- $200,000
Investigating and Characterizing Water Quality Degradation Risks in Canadian Water Distribution Systems
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
5 publications.
Fate of the resistance profile of drinking water biofilm exposed to a sub-minimum inhibitory concentration of ciprofloxacin.
Rilstone V, Filion Y, Champagne P
Study on the persistence of ciprofloxacin and sulfamethoxazole in simulated drinking water systems.
Rilstone V, Filion Y, Champagne P
The interplay of suspended sediment concentration, particle size and fluid velocity on the rapid deposition of suspended iron oxide particles in PVC drinking water pipes.
Braga AS, Filion Y
A comprehensive review on current technologies for removal of endocrine disrupting chemicals from wastewaters.
Azizi D, Arif A, Blair D, Dionne J, Filion Y, Ouarda Y, Pazmino AG, Pulicharla R, Rilstone V, Tiwari B, Vignale L, Brar SK, Champagne P, Drogui P, Langlois VS, Blais JF
The role of antibiotics and heavy metals on the development, promotion, and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance in drinking water biofilms.
Rilstone V, Vignale L, Craddock J, Cushing A, Filion Y, Champagne P
Nanobubble Technologies for Emerging Microbial and Chemical Contaminants Removal
Principal investigators: Xin, Xiaying
Keywords: nanobubble technologies; emerging contaminant; water treatment; environmental remediation; drinking water distribution system; premise plumbing
Examining How In-Service Flushing (ISF) Can Control Metal & Biofilm Accumulation and Mobilization In Canadian Drinking Water Systems
Principal investigators: Filion, Yves R
Keywords: biofilm; drinking water discolouration; drinking water distribution systems; enhanced management; in-service flushing; machine learning; material accumulation; material mobilization; risk prediction framework; water main maintenance
Investigating and Characterizing Water Quality Degradation Risks in Canadian Water Distribution Systems
Principal investigators: Filion, Yves R
Keywords: aluminum; biofilm; coagulant carry-over; drinking water distribution systems; enhanced management; machine learning; metal accumulation; pipe cleaning and maintenance; risk prediction framework; water quality monitoring
Using real-time, continuous, and high-frequency water quality data to develop early warning systems for water security in the Great Lakes
Principal investigators: Fisk, Aaron AT
Keywords: anoxia; environmental and civil engineering; freshwater; Great Lakes; harmful algal blooms; hydrodynamic modeling; limnology; nutrients; real-time monitoring; water security
Energy Cost Savings in Canadian Water Distribution Systems Through Data Analytics
Principal investigators: Filion, Yves
Keywords: canadian drinking water systems; water distribution and provision; energy cost savings and efficiency; ghg emission reduction; electricity and operating costs; system operations; pipe replacement and rehabilitation; multivariate statistical analysis; hydraulic modelling; decision support
Sustainable Water Main Asset Rehabilitation & Replacement Planning
Principal investigators: Filion, Yves
Developing indicators to evaluate the energy efficiency of upgrades and operational changes in water distribution systems
Principal investigators: Filion, Yves
Forecasting water main breaks in the City of Kingston water distribution network with artificial neural networks
Principal investigators: Filion, Yves
Feasibility analysis of large-scale stormwater re-use for urban developments in Canada
Principal investigators: Filion, Yves
NSERC CREATE for Training in Civil Engineering: STEWARD - System Training and Education in Water Assets Research and Development
Principal investigators: Gagnon, Graham
From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.
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