Landfill Site Monitoring & Remediation – Canadian Shield Consultants Agency (CSCA)
Canadian Shield Consultants Agency (CSCA) has extensive experience as a trusted environmental lead for landfill site monitoring in Ontario, delivering MECP-compliant sampling, risk assessment, and remediation planning. Based in St. Charles, ON., CSCA has successfully supported projects that ensure long-term landfill stability, protect groundwater and surface water, and safeguard community health under mandates from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).
CSCA – Official MECP Directives
As a designated environmental consultant , CSCA operates under a strict Ministry-approved mandate:
1. Sample Collection & Laboratory Analysis
- Groundwater monitoring wells (quarterly & annual)
- Surface water & sediment sampling (French River tributaries)
- Leachate quality testing (pH, metals, VOCs, PFAS, PAHs)
- Soil vapor & methane gas monitoring
- Fully accredited ISO/IEC 17025 lab partnerships
2. Comprehensive Risk Evaluation
- Human health risk assessment (HHRA)
- Ecological risk assessment (ERA)
- Contaminant plume modeling (MODFLOW, visual MODFLOW)
- Trend analysis vs. Ontario Drinking Water Standards (ODWS) & PWQO
3. Action Plan Development & MECP Reporting
- Trigger-level contingency plans (e.g., PFAS > 10 ppt)
- Remedial action recommendations (pump-and-treat, bioremediation, capping)
- Annual compliance reports submitted to MECP
- Public consultation support for St. Charles residents
Why CSCA Excels in Landfill Management
| CSCA Advantage | Benefit to MECP & Community |
|---|---|
| 20+ years Northern Ontario landfill expertise | Proven success with closed & active sites |
| In-house QPESA & P.Eng. professionals | Fast-tracked MECP approvals |
| 2-hour emergency response from Sudbury | |
| Advanced GIS & drone surveying | Precise landfill cap integrity monitoring |
| First Nations engagement protocols | Culturally sensitive reporting & consultation |
Ongoing Success
- Zero drinking water exceedances in 5+ years of monitoring
- Successful leachate containment upgrade (2023)
- Methane migration eliminated via passive venting system
- Annual public open house with live data dashboards
Contact CSCA for Landfill Services
Ministry of Environment, Municipalities, and Residents – Request monitoring reports or schedule a site review.
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A worker's gloved hand holds a test tube with a water sample against the background of a natural landscape. The concept of the content of pollutants in reservoirs with industrial wastewater discharges
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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.
“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”
“I would be happy to recommend Canadian Shield Consultants Agency and I would hire them again if the need arose.”
“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.”
Based on our experience, I confidently recommend Canadian Shield for any sewage design and installation projects. Their reliability, workmanship, and client-focused approach make them an excellent partner for any organization. It was a pleasure to work with them and I look forward to continuing the relationship in a maintenance scope moving forward.
“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!”
