Water Treatment Systems
Canadian Shield Consultants: Expert Residential Wastewater Treatment Systems in Ontario, Canada
Protect your property and Ontario’s pristine environment with advanced residential wastewater treatment systems from Canadian Shield Consultants. Serving homeowners across Ontario—including cottage country, rural estates, and lakeside retreats—we specialize in custom septic system design, installation, and maintenance tailored to challenging soils like the Canadian Shield’s rocky terrain.
Our eco-friendly solutions include innovative aerobic treatment units (ATUs), peat moss biofilters, and high-efficiency mound systems that exceed Ontario Building Code (OBC) and Ministry of the Environment standards. These systems effectively treat household wastewater on-site, preventing groundwater contamination and ensuring crystal-clear effluent discharge—ideal for sensitive watersheds near the Great Lakes or Muskoka region.
Why choose Canadian Shield Consultants for your residential septic needs?
- Local Expertise: Over 20 years serving Ontario’s unique geology, from Precambrian bedrock to clay-heavy soils.
- Fully Licensed & Insured: OBC-certified designers, MOE-approved installers, and licensed septic pumpers.
- Sustainable Technology: Energy-efficient systems with low maintenance and remote monitoring options.
- Permit Assistance: Complete support through municipal approvals and Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA).
- Emergency Service: 24/7 response for septic backups or system failures.
Whether upgrading an aging septic tank, installing a new waterfront system, or requiring routine pumping and inspections, our Barrie-based team delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions. Contact Canadian Shield Consultants today for a free site evaluation and ensure your residential wastewater system protects both your family and Ontario’s natural beauty for generations to come.
recent projects
Canadian Shield Consultants Agency (CSCA) delivers budget-friendly septic system redesigns for mobile home parks in St. Charles, Ontario. When an MECP-approved wastewater treatment design exceeded the client’s budget, CSCA optimized the system, slashed material and installation costs, and secured full Ministry approval for the innovative EnviroSeptic® system – all while maintaining environmental compliance.
Canadian Shield Consultants Agency (CSCA) delivers ultra-fast containerized wastewater systems for Sudbury mining operations. For Lakeshore Gold (now Agnico Eagle), CSCA installed and commissioned a full-scale treatment plant in just 1 week – enabling +200 additional workers at the Holloway Mine demolition site without any operational shutdown.
Canadian Shield Consultants Agency (CSCA) delivers turnkey water and wastewater treatment systems for remote diamond mining camps in Northern Canada. For Metalex Ventures, CSCA designed and installed a fully off-grid, fly-in-accessible wastewater treatment plant at a diamond exploration man camp – ensuring MECP compliance, zero environmental impact, and reliable operations in extreme Arctic conditions.
Canadian Shield Consultants Agency, established in St-Charles Ontario in 1996, first became involved in environmental consulting during the diversion of wastewater regulations from the Environmental Protection Act to the Ontario Building Code in 1998 sensing a need for service delivery between the regulatory framework and the public.
“We are very thankful for all that Gerry and his company have done for us up to now…their expertise and assistance has facilitated the process of purchasing a good quality septic system that meets the Ministry of Environment’s standards.”
“I would be happy to recommend Canadian Shield Consultants Agency and I would hire them again if the need arose.”
“Throughout the entire month long project CSCA did not veer from the original goal and made MRWs time in St. Charles a positive experience.”
“We were very impressed with your heavy duty machinery, and realized we were not dealing with a start-up company. All workmen on the site knew their jobs and performed all labour with such care and skill. I must add a personal comment that the workers were very amicable, answered all our questions and did not mind the interruptions when we asked for clarification as to what they were doing”
“In my opinion, the true test of a good business is whether or not you would use their services again. In the case of Canadian Shield Consultants Agency, Gerry and his crew, the answer is we still are using their services and we consider them our “Go To” guys!”