Wastewater treatment in northern communities using lagoon and wetland systems

Designation Number:
CAN/CSA W203
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

Wastewater treatment for lagoons and wetland systems, either piped in or trucked in, for northern communities.  This includes planning, designing and construction according to a consistent methodology specific for northern conditions, incorporating climate change adaptation strategies at every stage of the system’s lifecycle. 

This Standard includes monitoring, testing and sampling protocols and guidance for inspection practices, as well as sludge management, closure and remediation practices.

Project need:

In Canada’s north, warming due to climate change is taking place at a faster rate than the rest of Canada and quicker than most climate models predicted. Of critical importance to the north in the face of a changing climate is the protection of the region’s infrastructure. Given the associated costs and the complexities that exist in geographically isolated and climatically harsh regions, efficiency and resiliency are critical elements of built infrastructure in the north.

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