Your Trusted Partner for Onsite Sewerage System Design
Welcome to Pacific Rim Wastewater Solutions Ltd., where we specialize in providing professional wastewater solutions to residential and commercial clients tailored to the unique environmental landscape of Vancouver Island. Based in Port Alberni, we are committed to serving communities across the island.
As we focus specifically on septic system design, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer industry leading turnaround times for septic system designs and site assessments. This allows you to move forward with your projects and building permit applications without delay.
Proposed Subdivision Assessment
Personal Guidance: We understand the subdivision assessment is a not-so-straightforward process. We strive to lay out a clear path towards MOTI approval.
Feasibility Studies: Assessing whether your land is suitable for subdivision from a wastewater management perspective.
Design Solutions: Creating tailored wastewater solutions for new developments or subdivisions.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all designs meet local and provincial standards.
Waster Discharge Permit Compliance
Effluent and Marine Water Sampling: Effluent and background environment sampling as per waste authorization requirements
Effluent Flow Monitoring: Support system owners to update facility to support flow monitoring
Marine Outfall Inspections: Using ROV submersible to assess outfall performance
Annual Reporting: Support owner in appropriately reporting on system performance to fulfill permit requirements
Commercial Sewerage System Design
Commercial Septic System Design (Medium-Flow) – Expert design and certification by a P.Geo. for onsite sewerage systems on Vancouver Island with daily design flows of 9,700 to 22,100 litres (Type 1, 2, or 3 treatment as required).
Comprehensive Site Evaluation – In-depth field testing, soil and hydrology analysis, and environmental review to meet Sewerage System Standard Practice Manual (SPM Version 3) and Sewerage System Regulation requirements.
Custom Engineering Package – Full hydraulic calculations, treatment specifications, dispersal field design, and construction-ready drawings tailored for higher-flow commercial uses such as campgrounds, resorts, fishing lodges, RV parks, marinas, restaurants, offices, or light industrial facilities.
Complete Filing & Regulatory Support – Preparation and submission of Record of Sewerage System (RoSS) to Island Health, plus final Letter of Certification (LoC) upon commissioning. Under SPM V3, flows up to 22,700 L/day remain under Island Health jurisdiction with no Ministry of Environment Municipal Wastewater Regulation (MWR) permit required.
Septic Covenant Removal
Septic Covenant Removal (Vancouver Island) – Specializing in fast, reliable removal of pre-2005 Island Health septic covenants that restrict building on your property.
Proven 5–10 Week Process – From site assessment and test pits to final Land Title registration, most covenants are fully removed in under 7 weeks (real 2025 timelines).
Professional Geoscientist Advantage – As a P.Geo. with deep hydrogeology expertise, my sealed Covenant Assessment Letters are approved faster and with fewer follow-ups than typical ROWP submissions.
Free Initial Review – Send your PID and title for a no-cost, no-obligation desktop assessment within 48 hours; only proceed if we both agree it’s straightforward and worth doing.
Residential Sewerage System Design
Conventional Design: From initial consultation to site assessment to computer based design, we offer modern septic system design services suited to each unique site following SPM standards.
Advanced Design: When challenging site conditions required departure from conventional design, we offer custom design solutions such as dispersal field length reduction or reductions to mandatory setbacks from fresh water bodies.
Installation: We partner with best in class installation providers to ensure your system installation process is hassle free and follows the SPM regulations.
Certification: Post-installation certification to ensure your system was installed and is working as intended.
Homeowner Installation Oversight
Homeowner-Led Septic System Installation Oversight – Full professional design, filing, and certification by a P.Geo. for owners who want to install their own Type 1 septic system on Vancouver Island.
Enhanced Design Package – Detailed construction drawings plus a comprehensive, step-by-step installation manual tailored to your project.
Hands-On Oversight & Collaboration – I work directly with you throughout the build, providing mandatory on-site inspections at every critical stage to ensure the system is installed correctly and meets all regulatory requirements.
Complete Filing & Certification – Record of Sewerage System (RoSS) submitted to Island Health for your building permit, followed by final Letter of Certification (LoC) for occupancy.
Get Started
Whether you're looking to design a septic system for your property or need an assessment for a subdivision application, Pacific Rim Wastewater Solutions Ltd. is here to provide the expertise you need. Why choose us?
Timely: By focusing on design first, we are able to turn around a septic design typically within a week, allowing you to move forward with your project without delay.
Professional Expertise: As a registered Professional Geoscientist with EGBC I bring expertise and professionalism to each project.
Local Knowledge: My deep understanding of Vancouver Island's geological and environmental conditions ensures your project is designed for efficiency and sustainability.
Personal Service: You work directly with me, ensuring a personalized approach to your wastewater needs.
Professional Collaboration: As a member of Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management of BC (WCOWMA) we are part of a network of industry leading professionals who are available at a moments notice to support resolving unique wastewater problems.
