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15 04, 2016

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

2016-10-18T15:04:01-04:00April 15th, 2016|

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 [...]

6 04, 2015

Assessment and Management of Environmental Risks Associated with Decentralized Rural Wastewater Management Systems

2016-10-12T18:15:32-04:00April 6th, 2015|

Approximately 20% of the Canadian public rely on on-site wastewater systems (OWS) to treat their domestic wastewater with some jurisdictions having even higher percentages (e.g. Nova Scotia ~50%). Many of these OWS are not properly maintained or are improperly designed and constructed, which may pose a significant risk to both surface- and groundwater resources.

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