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Media Coverage
Waterloo Biofilter Systems has been featured in numerous newspapers, magazines, and other forms of media. Below is a selection of published articles profiling Waterloo Biofilter and some of the potential applications of our decentralized wastewater treatment systems.
- Take-Out Order (
PDF, 251KB). Onsite Installer, Sept 2009.
High-strength wastewater from a commercial restaurant caused a recirculating sand filter to fail. A Waterloo Biofilter treatment unit that polishes pre-aerated effluent was installed and the high quality effluent was able to rejuvenate the existing failed disposal field. - Technology Separates Waste from Water (
PDF, 178KB). Waterloo Record, Nov 2008.
Waterloo Biofilter’s onsite wastewater treatment systems are profiled in the Waterloo Record’s Spirit of Innovation Technology Spotlight. - School Days (
PDF, 427KB). Onsite Installer, May 2008.
An SC-20 Shipping Container Biofilter for onsite treatment of sewage wastewaters allows an elementary school to expand in the environmentally-sensitive Oak Ridges Moraine in Ontario. - Zero Drainfield (
PDF, 354KB). Onsite Installer, Apr 2008.
A truck stop in Ontario installs a Waterloo Biofilter wastewater treatment system to meet stringent nitrogen and water use criteria. Treated sewage is reused for irrigation and truck washing. - Campground Revival (
PDF, 439KB). Onsite Water Treatment, Dec 2007.
A Waterloo Biofilter system repairs a failing tile bed drainfield at a campground. High replacement costs are avoided by introducing the Waterloo Biofilter’s clean, oxygenated effluent into the disposal bed. - Hot Coffee and Overnight Parking (
PDF, 311KB). Onsite Water Treatment, Sept 2007.
A Waterloo Biofilter wastewater reuse system allows for the expansion of a truck stop and restaurant where well water and land space are at a premium. Recycled water is reused for toilet flushing. - An Innovative Solution to an Age-Old Problem (
PDF, 73KB). Ontario Business Report, Aug 2007.
A company profile of Waterloo Biofilter Systems from the ‘Ontario’s Economy Goes Green’ issue of the Ontario Business Report. - Under Siege (
PDF, 792KB). Onsite Installer, Dec 2006.
A lakefront, seasonal-use resort lacks sufficient space to expand their facilities with a conventional septic system. Space limitations and nitrogen concerns are alleviated with a Waterloo Biofilter treatment unit. - Epic Septic (
PDF, 2845KB). Toronto Star, Nov 28, 2005.
A company profile of Waterloo Biofilter Systems from the front page of the Toronto Star’s Business Section. - Unplugged (
PDF, 243KB). Toronto Life, Jan 1997.
A profile of the Toronto Healthy House, a completely off-grid and sustainable housing solution, and winner of the CMHC’s Healthy Housing™ Design Competition. Waterloo Biofilter technology treats wastewater onsite before it is polished, disinfected and reused for showering and clothes washing in the home.


