Welcome Message from the Symposium Chairs

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to welcome you to the Canadian Association on Water Quality (CAWQ) 38th Eastern Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research, taking place on October 16–17, 2025, in Montreal, Canada. The symposium is co-hosted by the Canadian Association on Water Quality (CAWQ), Concordia University, and the International Water Association Young Water Professionals (IWA-YWP) Canada.

This symposium brings together professionals from across the water quality research and management community to share the latest advancements and innovations in science, engineering, and policy. Our goal is to promote the exchange of knowledge for the public good in Canada while fostering collaboration among universities, consultants, industry, and government agencies.

We look forward to seeing you at Concordia in Montreal this October!

Dr. Chunjiang An, PEng (Co-Chair)

Chunjiang An (Co-Chair)
Associate Professor, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Concordia Research Chair
Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering
Concordia University, Canada

Dr. Maria Elektorowicz, PEng (Co-Chair)

Maria Elektorowicz (Co-Chair)
Professor, Ph.D., ing., FCSCE
Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering
Concordia University, Canada