Understanding and optimizing the performance of municipal waste stabilization ponds in the far North

Understanding and optimizing the performance of municipal waste stabilization ponds in the far North

Rob Jamieson, Dalhousie University

Understanding and optimizing the performance of municipal waste stabilization ponds in the far North

Wastewater management in Canada’s Far North is challenging for many reasons: extreme cold climate, permafrost, short summers, remote locations, smaller populations and a shortage of skilled operators. Because of this, many communities use passive technologies like waste stabilization ponds — exclusively, or in combination with a wetland treatment area. This research examines existing treatment performance and methods to optimize treatment mechanisms in Arctic climates.

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