RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP, Quebec - There is a wastewater treatment option suitable for sites that require surface deposal, that freeze severely in the winter, that have very rigorous disposal standards, and where transportation is either over an ice road or by air. It is the Ecoflo® made by Premier Tech Aqua, with offices throughout Canada. The systems are compact, economical, durable, flexible and gaining fame across North America, according to the manufacturer.
Canadian Shield Consultants, an Ontario engineering firm that specializes in wastewater and water treatment infrastructure projects, chose Premier Tech Aqua's Ecoflo system after several studies and analyses. CSC applied to and received approval from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment to install the equipment. The MOE judged Ecoflo to offer results in line with its plan to reduce toxins Canadian Shield has installed five Ecoflo mobile systems for remote mining and exploration camps in northern Ontario. Each unit has a treatment capacity of 2,015 L/d (average design flow) and includes a 4,300-litre septic tank as well as the Ecoflo STB-650 that will treat grey water.
To facilitate the installation, the units were pre-assembled at the Premier Tech Aqua plant. Since a unit could not exceed 450 kg, leaching chambers replaced the clean stone at the bottom of the shells. The pumping stations, septic tanks and biofilters were insulated in polyurethane and a protective coating against UV rays was applied. To keep the units from freezing, a heat tracer was integrated within the system. The installation was completed in only two days.
Because of the Ecoflo's excellent performance record, the MOE allowed final disposal of the treated water directly into a natural environment. Now, the next step for Canadian Shield Consultants is to obtain the MOE's authorization to treat black and grey water treatment with Ecoflo and septic tank followed by UV treatment unit, creating a less expensive and better performing solution than incinerating toilets.
For further information on wastewater solutions visit www.PremierTechAqua.com.
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