Waste treatment system which solely utilizes gravity

CSCA Mandate: Develop a high quality waste treatment system for a residential property which solely utilizes gravity and completely eliminates the need for power.

Gravity-Powered Wastewater Treatment System by Canadian Shield Consultants – Ontario, Canada

Discover the innovative, energy-efficient gravity-fed wastewater treatment system from Canadian Shield Consultants, a leading environmental engineering firm based in Ontario, Canada. Designed specifically for rural, remote, and off-grid properties across the Canadian Shield region, our passive septic solutions harness natural gravity flow to treat domestic and commercial wastewater without electricity, pumps, or mechanical components.

Key Features of Our Gravity Wastewater System:

  • 100% Gravity-Driven Operation – Eliminates power costs and maintenance associated with traditional aerobic or pumped systems.
  • Eco-Friendly & Sustainable – No chemicals, minimal carbon footprint, ideal for sensitive Ontario lakefront and cottage country environments.
  • Proven for Harsh Canadian Climates – Engineered to withstand freeze-thaw cycles and rocky Canadian Shield terrain.
  • Compliant with Ontario Building Code (OBC) & Ministry of Environment Standards – Fully certified for residential, seasonal, and institutional use.

Serving Northern Ontario communities including Sudbury, North Bay, Muskoka, and Parry Sound, Canadian Shield Consultants delivers site-specific designs that integrate seamlessly with challenging bedrock and high-water-table conditions. Our gravity systems reduce long-term ownership costs while protecting groundwater and local waterways.

Why Choose Canadian Shield Consultants?

  • 20+ years of specialized experience in passive wastewater solutions
  • Licensed by the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA)
  • Custom installations for cottages, hunt camps, glamping sites, and eco-resorts

Contact Canadian Shield Consultants today for a free site evaluation. Ensure reliable, low-maintenance wastewater treatment that works with nature – not against it.

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.

    Mobile Park Wastewater Treatment Services by Canadian Shield Consultant Agency
  • At Canadian Shield Consultant Agency, we specialize in professional spill clean ups across Ontario, Quebec, and the Canadian Shield region. Our certified environmental consultants deliver rapid, compliant hazardous spill cleanup services for oil, chemical, fuel, and industrial spills – minimizing environmental impact and ensuring regulatory compliance.

  • Canadian Shield Consultants Agency (CSCA) is the trusted environmental lead for St. Charles Landfill site monitoring in Ontario, delivering MECP-compliant sampling, risk assessment, and remediation planning. Based in Greater Sudbury, CSCA ensures long-term landfill stability, protects groundwater and surface water, and safeguards St. Charles community health under direct mandate from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).

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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.

“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!”

Wayne Johnson, Manager - YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg

“I would be happy to recommend Canadian Shield Consultants Agency and I would hire them again if the need arose.”

Madeleine Nadon, Homeowner

“Throughout the entire month long project CSCA did not veer from the original goal and made MRWs time in St. Charles a positive experience.”

John Sikorski, Engineering Technologist - M.R. Wright and Associates Co. Ltd
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.
Thomas Rubin - Project Manager - Surface, Foran Mining

“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.”

Ms. Réjeanne de Bois, Owner - Minakwa Lodge and Trailer Park
“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”
Jean McConnell, Former Manager of Recreational Arenas and Swimming Pools - City of Greater Sudbury

Canadian Shield Consultants Agency provides specialized environmental engineering services across Canada.

Residential, Commercial, Industrial , Mining, wineries, campgrounds and First Nations

Throughout tourist regions of Ontario, first Nations, Mining regions of Ontario, Far North and Saskatchewan.