Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) have been identified and are accumulating in wastewater streams and groundwater supplies across Canada and the U.S. Inadequate wastewater treatment and poorly performing septic systems continue to contribute to the problem and are contributing to key contaminants (e.g. pain killers, flame retardants, pesticides) accumulating in[…]
Read More »The State of Florida relies heavily on septic systems to treat their wastewater. Florida has an onsite wastewater management issue that has been exacerbated by population increase and flooding (predominantly from climate change). Scientists found that from 2011 – 2015 sea level rose 6 times the global mean in locations South[…]
Read More »In China, formidable efforts been ongoing since 2006 to reach the milestone of 90% treatment of rural wastewater by 2040. In 2006, only 1% of rural wastewater was treated and in 2015 that number increased to 11.4%. To further improve upon those numbers, ClearPod was tested to be a valid[…]
Read More »The problem with septic systems and how to better management of decentralized wastewater infrastructure in British Columbia! Wastewater management in British Columba (BC) is challenging due to varying population densities, highly variable land elevations, predominantly wet climate, unique ecosystems, and vast biodiversity. With a total population of 4.75 million the[…]
Read More »ClearPod approved for use through BMEC in Ontario The Building Materials and Evaluation Commission (BMEC) has approved ClearPod for use in Ontario. The system is approved for use in Class 4 sewage systems, as they are described in Part 8 “Sewage Systems” of the Ontario 2012 Building Code. Clearpod™ is a[…]
Read More »25,000 Failing septic systems in Ontario every year – The numbers and what can be done!! Wastewater management in Ontario is challenging due to the vast land mass and varying population densities spread throughout. With a total population of 13.6 million the negative impacts of inadequate wastewater treatment or management[…]
Read More »Location: Ontario, Canada Partner Installer: ESSE Problem: Our on-site partners at ESSE identified a client looking to install a preventative upgrade and extend the lifetime of their existing septic system. ClearPod Solution: ClearPod was placed into the single chamber septic system (800 gallon tank) with an effluent filter. The[…]
Read More »ClearPod Case Study: Advanced Pump Chamber Location: Ontario, Canada Partner Installer: ESSE (http://www.essecanada.com/) Problem: Our on-site partners at ESSE identified a client with a hydraulically overloaded sand filter bed (15 – 20 year old system). The client was looking at a $35,000 cost to replace the existing filter bed. ClearPod[…]
Read More »Drop-in septic solution for enhanced septic system scientifically validated to produce effluent less than 30 mg/L BOD and TSS and improve leach field performance. In the U.S. and Canada approximately 25% of households have a septic system for treating wastewater. These systems typically fail after 20 – 30 years of[…]
Read More »In rural areas of the developed world almost all domestic wastewater is disposed of and partially treated using in-ground septic tank systems. In the U.S. and Canada approximately 25% of households have a septic system for treating wastewater. These systems typically fail after 20 – 30 years of operation, equating[…]
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