Water Management

Water Management

Two Algoma employees holding a sample of water outdoors with a bridge in the background

Committed to Sustainable Water Management

Our commitment to sustainable and environmentally responsible water management includes water conservation efforts that maximize efficiency, rigorous quality monitoring, and advanced wastewater treatment, all of which helps us ensure compliance with environmental regulations and minimize our ecological impact.

Construction of the Electric Arc Furnace from above.

Algoma’s Transition to EAF Steelmaking

A Transformational Investment in Green Steel—and a Greener Future

Our multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment in Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steelmaking is the largest decarbonization project in Canada. It is expected to reduce our carbon emissions by up to 70%, significantly shrinking our environmental footprint.

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Performance Metrics

24/7 Testing

More than 11 chemical parameters are monitored to ensure the quality of water discharged from our operations meets all applicable regulatory criteria. Automated water samplers ensure representative composite samples are collected every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Below Legislative Requirements

Our water effluent discharges are consistently significantly below legislative requirements during normal operating conditions, with five elements consistently registering less than the detection limit.

Third-Party Testing

We also send samples to a third party that tests for acute lethality and chronic toxicity to determine if there could be any short- or long-term effect on key indicator organisms.

Projected Carbon Emissions Reductions considerations

The projected carbon emissions reductions presented on this website are based on calculations derived from legacy data. These projections utilize international standards and benchmarks for electric arc steelmaking (EAF) and related processes. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, these calculations may not fully reflect the latest technological advancements, operational changes, or real-time emissions data. Actual reductions in carbon emissions may vary based on site-specific factors, new innovations, and evolving industry practices. This information should not be interpreted as a definitive guarantee of future environmental performance or sustainability outcomes.