Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association 2017 Convention and Trade Show – Meet The Speakers! The Schedule of Events is building for the upcoming convention and trade show taking place February 23 – 25, 2017 at the River Cree in Edmonton, Alberta! A diverse and interesting group of presenters is being gathered to provide delegates with information on regulatory issues, technical innovations, the newest information in research and interesting and innovative projects that are changing the face of decentralized wastewater. Don’t miss your opportunity to listen, learn and network at this exciting event! Banu Ormeci, Ph D, P Eng – Keynote Speaker Prof. Banu Örmeci received her Masters and PhD degrees from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University (USA). She is a Jarislowsky Chair in Water and Global Health and a former Canada Research Chair in Wastewater Treatment Engineering at Carleton University. She leads an internationally recognized research program on wastewater and biosolids treatment, and her collaborative research with the wastewater industry has resulted in several patents and new technologies in the market. Prof. Örmeci serves as the Chair of the International Water Association Sludge Management Specialist Group. She is also the chair of the Royal Society of Canada Water Focus Group and the Canadian Focal Point for the Inter-American Network of Academies of Science Water Program. She is the recipient of several research, teaching and mentoring awards. Decentralized Wastewater Treatment and Reuse: New Trends, Technologies and Opportunities Decentralized and on-site treatment systems can provide high-quality wastewater treatment at a smaller-scale and lower-cost. Research shows that many communities can achieve better and cheaper wastewater treatment and create opportunities for water reuse by adopting innovative design approaches to small-scale wastewater treatment. Dr. Örmeci’s presentation will provide an overview of novel approaches and technologies that are being developed for on-site wastewater treatment and reuse, and will present successful case studies from around the world. She will also discuss the contaminants of concern for water reuse and the regulatory barriers that are faced by the industry. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Steve Brubacher, P Eng Steve Brubacher is a principal and water practice leader at Urban Systems. Steve has over 16 years of experience in the planning, design and construction of over $350 million of sanitary sewer and water infrastructure. His experience spans the very small systems through to large regional systems. Steve has been involved in the development of both of the policies for sustainable water and sanitary sewer service provision for the Fraser Valley Regional District. Email: [email protected]
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Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association
2017 Convention and Trade Show – Meet The Speakers!
The Schedule of Events is building for the upcoming convention and trade show taking place February 23
– 25, 2017 at the River Cree in Edmonton, Alberta!
A diverse and interesting group of presenters is being gathered to provide delegates with information on
regulatory issues, technical innovations, the newest information in research and interesting and
innovative projects that are changing the face of decentralized wastewater.
Don’t miss your opportunity to listen, learn and network at this exciting event!
Banu Ormeci, Ph D, P Eng – Keynote Speaker
Prof. Banu Örmeci received her Masters and PhD degrees from the Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University (USA). She is a
Jarislowsky Chair in Water and Global Health and a former Canada Research
Chair in Wastewater Treatment Engineering at Carleton University. She leads an
internationally recognized research program on wastewater and biosolids
treatment, and her collaborative research with the wastewater industry has
resulted in several patents and new technologies in the market. Prof. Örmeci
serves as the Chair of the International Water Association Sludge Management Specialist Group. She is
also the chair of the Royal Society of Canada Water Focus Group and the Canadian Focal Point for the
Inter-American Network of Academies of Science Water Program. She is the recipient of several
research, teaching and mentoring awards.
Decentralized Wastewater Treatment and Reuse: New Trends, Technologies and Opportunities
Decentralized and on-site treatment systems can provide high-quality wastewater treatment at a
smaller-scale and lower-cost. Research shows that many communities can achieve better and cheaper
wastewater treatment and create opportunities for water reuse by adopting innovative design
approaches to small-scale wastewater treatment. Dr. Örmeci’s presentation will provide an overview of
novel approaches and technologies that are being developed for on-site wastewater treatment and
reuse, and will present successful case studies from around the world. She will also discuss the
contaminants of concern for water reuse and the regulatory barriers that are faced by the industry.
Harmony Integrated Water Systems Master Plan – Cochrane, AB
As part of a master planned community located between Cochrane and Calgary covering 700 hectares, we prepared the Harmony Integrated Water Systems Master Plan, which is a comprehensive and integrated plan of four water systems; rainwater, wastewater effluent, potable water, and irrigation. The water system goals are capture, reuse, and reduce. Harmony will not connect with any regional system, but rather must construct its own water supply source (Bow River and stormwater), reservoir (Harmony Lake), potable treatment plant, effluent treatment plant, effluent storage, and effluent disposal system (spray irrigation with zero setbacks). The master plan's analysis had to consider the interactions and sensitivities of a host of parameters. With regulatory approvals in place, construction began in fall 2014 and the first phase of the lake is now complete and the water treatment plant is operational with the wastewater treatment plant scheduled to be commissioned in February. The first homes were occupied in November 2016. This presentation will highlight the approach that has been taken and the lessons learned. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Stephanie Munn, P Ag
Stephanie Munn was raised in the sewage industry. A plumber-in-training from birth, her folks wanted an education for their girl. A Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Alberta in Edmonton was obtained, punctuated by some "real" learning - a small scale study on the first LFH At-Grades for Bruce Silvester, and excessive dinnertime discussions of the 1999 Code Revision. After a short time earning her stripes at an Engineering Firm, Stephanie began taking on Sewage Design work. Projects such as the Leisure Campground on Pine Lake, at 5500 gal/day, the Wetaskiwin Rest Area at 5000 gal/day and the Pipestone Creek Campground at 4500 gal/day are the heavyweights in a design career now spanning 15 years.
But as we all know, the real lessons are learned when we get messy, and Stephanie would like to thank every installer she followed around for an hour or a day. Each and every treatment plant and septic tank you have opened for me teaches a lesson; aroma, colour, smell, normal, heavy strength, cancer in the home, paint in the tank. Learning how to rip apart a
pump and remove the rags wound around the impeller and put it all back together was a high
point, ranking right up there with my first time going into a 25 year old tank - thank you. In appreciation for all you have taught me, I would like to share some of what I have learned with you; about soil and how to design for the most difficult ones, how to avoid trouble (callbacks), and give you the language to discuss soil with each other, inspectors and homeowners, ultimately increasing the $$ that stay in your pocket.
Identifying and Analyzing Limiting and Restricting Layers in Soils
Mrs. Munn will discuss the design process for a challenging site. Beginning with soil logs and important
terminology, such as redoximorphic features, mottling, gleying, structure and texture, limiting and
restrictive layers will be identified and characterized. The discussion will continue with application of the
loading rate table and determination of suitable types of systems.The session will be completed after
choosing a suitable location, while avoiding the very real pitfalls that encountered in the field.
Gillian Dumencu is a senior engineer at Clearford Water Systems, a wastewater
service provider in Ottawa. Since 2013, she has acted as project engineer,
supported business development efforts, and advanced research & development
related to Clearford’s decentralized wastewater technology. Previously, Gillian has
worked in consulting engineering on land development and municipal projects. She
is a graduate from the University of Ottawa in Civil Engineering and a member of
the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association.
Yuxin Wang, Clearford Industries Inc.
Yuxin Wang is a project manager with over fifteen years’ experience in civil and environmental engineering. Through her work as project manager at Clearford, she has been involved in a diverse range of project activities for the design and implementation of sanitary collection, onsite treatment, and water supply systems. This broad experience leads her to develop sustainable and environmentally responsible engineering solutions for projects world-wide.
Decentralized Wastewater Collection and Treatment Case Studies
This presentation will discuss two case studies, one in Ontario, Canada and one in Gujarat State, India. Both are case studies of the installation and operation of a small bore decentralized municipal wastewater collection and treatment system. But that is their only similarity. One system is a small trailer park in Eastern Ontario under a Ministry of Environment Order. The
Municipality was obliged to take over the site and there were not adequate funds available for a solution to address the MOE Order. A group of local companies in the wastewater business got together and initiated the activities to find and deliver a solution.
The other system is in a rural Indian village. The completion of the project will enable this village to be cited as the first open defecation free village in Gujarat state.
The Ontario case study will discuss several important aspects of the project including: an overview of the site history; the decentralized wastewater collection and treatment system design; a discussion of the process and issues related to certifications and approvals; and the Design-Build-Operate-Finance model instituted to allow the project to proceed.
The Indian case study will also discuss the site history; the decentralized wastewater collection and treatment system design; the process and issues related to certifications and approvals. In addition the case study will discuss the Corporate Social Responsibility funding mechanism. An important aspect of the project, to a North American audience, is the need to provide the toilet itself as part of the wastewater collection and treatment system.
The case studies will highlight the decentralized collection network and show how using this allowed for a more cost effective and thorough solution in each situation. The presentation will also discuss the different funding mechanisms which allowed the projects to proceed.
Kent Watson obtained his BSc. in Geology from UBC in
1974. He became a research assistant in the UBC Faculty of
Forestry in 1973 and from there completed his MSc. in
Agriculture through the Department of Soils Science in
1977. He specialized in Remote Sensing, Range Ecology and
Soil Classification. He taught at UBC from 1975 – 1979 both
as a Teaching Assistant and Sessional instructor in the
Faculty of Forestry. He was hired at Cariboo College in 1986
as a part time instructor and became full time in 1996. He
began teaching soil science in 1994 at now Thompson Rivers
University. In 1997 he produced his first manual on
describing soils in the field. This was revised and published
as a field guide “Soils Illustrated – Field Descriptions” in 2007
and revised in 2009. He is a member of the Canadian Society of Soil Science and is actively involved with
the Pedology Soils Sub Committee. He has been invited by the CSSS to write a chapter in the upcoming
revision of the Canadian System of Soil Classification. That work, to be completed in 2013, will be
modeled after his Soils Illustrated field guide. Kent is a firm believer that field work is essential. In this
regard he has volunteered over the last four summers with other BC soil scientists in delivering soil one
week long field courses to university graduate and undergraduate students and professionals. Kurt has
extensive soil teaching (classroom and field) experience with various organizations and institutions
within BC.
Advanced Site Evaluation – From Soils Evaluation to Hydrogeologic Implications
The understanding of soil and the movement of effluent through it is critical in onsite wastewater management. Designers planning onsite systems need to understand soils classification and hydrogeological movement and their interconnected relationships to ensure proper design. If not fully understood, the implications in wastewater management can be extensive and costly. Knowing what you don’t know is the cornerstone in avoiding costly problems.
How soils develop, factors of soil formation and processes are introduced to set the stage. Discussion on how water moves through soil will be followed by a brief overview of the Canadian System of Soils Classification. The ten Canadian soil orders will be reviewed with specific attention to limiting horizons and their relationship to wastewater management. Soil elements such as horizon designations, depths, texture, structure, colour and consistency, and their effect on hydrology will also be reviewed. These critical planning variables will be described in detail and where possible, related back to orders, formation and processes. To wrap up, updated research on smectite clay will be introduced. The problem with shrink-swell (smectite) clay appears bigger in the onsite industry than previously realized.
Participant exercises will be included to enhance the take-away design tools presented. Participants will understand how to calculate texture, COLE results, determine soil structure and the limiting and restricted layers, and vertical separation. Use of the effluent loading rate chart to confidently select hydraulic and linear loading rates will be reviewed. Subsequently, participants will understand the hydrological challenges of the soil with respect to site constraints.
Colin Boog has worked as a consultant for over 20 years. One of his first introductions to wastewater treatment and biosolids management was with the Project Engineering Department of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. The experience was excellent and led him to meeting one of the owners of Bionest Technologies, one of Canada’s largest companies singularly focussed on wastewater treatment. Colin has enjoyed successfully introducing Bionest to Western Canada and has developed a solid reputation for working collaboratively with other wastewater professionals to design,
implement, and maintain very successful and environmentally sensitive systems for both residential and commercial applications. Mr. Boog is proud to be working throughout BC with people who are committed to getting systems properly designed, installed professionally and working to protect the environment.
Providing a Wastewater Treatment Solution for a Floating Lodge
This presentation will look at the challenges of planning and designing a unique system of wastewater
treatment for a remotely located fishing lodge. Multiple floats with high guest capacity made working
with the owner/contractor from the start a necessity. The floats are eventually covered in concrete so
pre-planning on placement of piping, electrical, drainage and other conduits was critical and unforgiving.
Making use of tanks that were pre-manufactured to not-quite-right specifications made the job even
more demanding.
High Strength Waste Water – When is it commercial, not residential?
This presentation and discussion include the many factors that contribute to the differentiation
between residential and commercial strength effluent and its treatment considerations.
Key considerations of effluent characteristics and influent factors will be discussed including
what to look for when assessing commercial strength effluent. Key source contributors such
as FOG (Fat, oil and grease), blood, baking goods, cooking oil, butter, dairy products, cleaning
agents, floor stripping agents and other influents such as Winery production water and coffee
David Spiess, Geographic Information Systems Team Lead Land Use Environmental Strategy and Research Section Environmental Stewardship Branch Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
David Spiess has broad experience in the Agricultural Engineering and geographic information science disciplines. He is the custodian for the public digital soils information AGRASID and published soil surveys in the province of Alberta and has 14 plus years of experience in web-based mapping application development projects and extension.
David’s current project interests include:
o Project Management of research related to ecosystem model (“Ecosys”) calibration with a view to demonstrate the climate change and economic benefits of farm practice changes that adhere to 4R approach to nitrogen fertilizer placement on selected grain crops, soil properties, terrain properties, and climate inputs.
o Practical application of decision mapping techniques as they apply to land use planning at the regional and farming scale, to target Alternative Land Use
o Agricultural land fragmentation and conversion monitoring, o Facilitating animal traceability.
He is the proud father of 5 and grandfather of 1, this southern Alberta ex-pat enjoys choir singing, biking, camping and travel.
Agrisid - How to Extract Data and Use the Soil Information Viewer for Design Purposes
The focus of this live demonstration will be of interest to wastewater professionals interested in become
proficient in the fundamentals of:
Getting started with the Alberta Soil Information viewer ,
How to: o Find your farm (locate a land parcel, or area of interest), o Know your soil as well as soil quality, and
o Accomplish other audience guided soil information viewer activities such as site mapping or printing, or data extraction as time permits.
Throughout his career, and continuing in his retirement, Duncan has been active in public and
environmental risk assessment and management, and in standardization activities. He became the
Executive Director of Canadian Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) in 1993 when he retired
from the federal public service (Environment Canada and Health Canada). He retired from that position
with CWWA in 2012 but continues to work in standardization activities. He currently chairs three
Canadian ISO Mirror Committees related to water services, asset management, and biosolids; and
several national and US-based standards Committees. He is an Honorary Member of CWWA, the
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI), a member of the AWWA Hall of Fame, and an
Emeritus Member of NSF International’s Council of Public Health Consultants.
Standardization of on-site domestic wastewater systems
Not all Canadians have the privilege of sewered sanitation systems, nor for that matter do citizens of
many countries; but at least we and those in developed countries have the benefit of non-sewered
sanitation systems that are standardized1. In most cases, these systems operate within a sustainable
framework where the technologies and management processes are organized to add societal value. Yet
there remains an estimated 32% of the world’s population without an improved sanitation system. That
is 2.4 billion people facing health risks, shortened lives, low living standards, and not achieving normal
contributions to human productivity and the economy and their society.
Two standardization initiatives in particular will be reviewed and discussed - the work of:
1. ISO TC 224 WG 8 – Onsite domestic wastewater management using low technologies published their work recently as ISO 24521 Guidelines for the management of basic on-site domestic wastewater services, and
2. ISO PC 305 - Sustainable non-sewered sanitation systems which is in the process of developing ISO 22094 – Non-sewered sanitation systems – General safety and performance requirements for design and testing.
1 Standardized means having the technology developed through a consensus development process of experts in
Van Ridout holds an Honors Bachelor of Science in Water Resources Engineering from the University of Guelph, in Ontario, Canada, and a Diploma in Integrated Forest Resources Management from Lakehead University, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Van is a highly talented, energetically creative and compassionate leader with over 22 years of progressive consulting engineering experience in water resources engineering, both within Canada and the United States. Van is the founder of Western Water Resources (WWR) Inc., an environmental science and water resources engineering company
based out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and the co-founder and principal of Integrated Resources Development (IRD) Inc., a company dedicated to bringing new and proven innovative water and wastewater technologies to the Canadian market. Van has an exceptional reputation within private and public sectors for his uncompromising dedication to defining and setting new standards of excellence in the engineering of green, sustainable, Low Impact Developments. His company has been tremendously successful in helping numerous land developers gain approvals for their subdivisions over the past 13 years. In recognition of the high standards set by Van, his company was the youngest engineering company selected within Alberta to pioneer the launch of the Model Process Assessment, developed by the Province of Alberta to help minimize the environmental impacts of rural septic systems on Alberta’s water resources. Van was hand-selected by one of the largest communication training organizations in the world where he underwent rigorous training in communications and human psychology, subsequently delivering with mastery, seminars to introduce their foundational communications program. This training, coupled with Van’s unique gift of building relationships and quickly garnering the trust of others, has permitted him to successfully address highly inflammatory issues related to water resources development, advancing challenging subdivision developments, and opening up new avenues of opportunity to make a positive difference for those of whom he is in service to. Van is a compassionate business leader with a servant’s heart who is deeply and passionately committed to serving family, friends, his colleagues, and reaching out to offer a helping hand and heart to those in need….while never compromising on his principles. Finally, Van is a passionate outdoorsman and loves to canoe-trip in the summer and ski in the winter months.
The Model Process Assessment Streamlining and Standardizing the Onsite Wastewater Site Assessment Process Western Water Resources (WWR) Inc. first introduced the process through a presentation to Rocky View
County Council in 2004. It was subsequently ratified and adopted as policy by RVC Council and we were
asked to help the County launch it through Administration in October 2007. We have since introduced
it to Mountain View County, Wheatland County, and to the Municipal District of Foothills, and were
most recently asked by the Manager of Planning Services at Wheatland to help them further with a
number of their subdivision development policies, which we have agreed to do.
The focus of my presentation will be to lay out the elements defining the structure of the process and to
highlight and discuss its most critical parts; this for the purpose of giving installers and/or site assessors
and/or designers a greater understanding and awareness of the importance of the streamlining of the
process to ensure that no critical information is inadvertently omitted that could result in either a poor
design and/or a subsequently impact to those resources that could potentially be impacted.
The Flout Dosing System offers a simple, self-contained and trouble free method of delivering intermittent effluent dosing to pressure fed and gravity fed septic fields. Sites where the distribution field can be located at a lower elevation than the septic tank/treatment system opens an opportunity to avoid the cost and
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