P.Geo.-sealed septic system designs for Vancouver Island
- P.Geo. — Professional Geoscientist
- EGBC-registered
- WCOWMA member
- Direct with Jordan — no juniors
Pacific Rim Wastewater Solutions Ltd. designs onsite sewerage systems for residential and commercial properties across Central Vancouver Island. Design is all I do: the site assessment, the sealed design and the Island Health filing are handled by one person, and you get a realistic schedule for your project up front.
Based in Port Alberni, serving Port Alberni, Bamfield, Tofino, Ucluelet, Parksville, Nanaimo and the wider Alberni-Clayoquot region. You deal directly with Jordan Huscroft, P.Geo. — the same person who walks your site, seals the design and files it with Island Health.
Our Services
Professional septic and wastewater design services for Central Vancouver Island.
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.
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.
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 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; only proceed if we both agree it's straightforward and worth doing.
Wastewater 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.
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?
- Focused on Design: Design is the whole practice — no installation crew to schedule around. Once your site assessment is done, the design work moves without competing for attention, and you get an honest date rather than an optimistic one.
- 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.
Recent work
Real Vancouver Island systems, designed and commissioned by a P.Geo. Locations are generalised and client details withheld — the constraints and the engineering are not.
Sproat Lake area, rural Alberni Valley
Sand lined bed replacement on a steep half-acre lakeside lot
A failing system, a lot too small for a standard bed, and a lake below. Solved with mounding analysis rather than a bigger footprint.
Sproat Lake area, rural Alberni Valley
Type 2 amended-sand bed with a setback departure to a drinking-water lake
A steep, limited-access lot and a setback departure to a lake used for drinking water. A performance-based design and an amended media stack made the site work.
A remote boat-access resort near Bamfield, on the outer west coast
Commercial system for a remote boat-access resort
No road in, cabins spread across the site, and a design that had to adapt as supply and access realities changed. The most involved job on the board.
What clients say
Reviews from property owners, builders and developers on Vancouver Island.
“My wife and I recently had the opportunity to work with Jordan Huscroft at Pacific Rim Wastewater Solutions to help us move a covenant on our property. To say Jordan is a true professional with meticulous attention to detail is an understatement. He helped us navigate three levels of government and provided all of the required paperwork and design details that ultimately led to the approval to move the covenant. Jordan took the lead throughout this process and contacted the required personnel at all levels to ensure the design we submitted would meet the required environmental, provincial and municipal regulations. I highly recommend Jordan Huscroft and Pacific Rim Wastewater.”
“We had an excellent experience working with Jordan at Pacific Rim Wastewater Solutions. He promptly responded to our request to meet with him. He had the onsite work done within days and quickly provided us with a detailed Site Assessment Report regarding the suitability for an onsite wastewater system. The fee for his service is very reasonable. We will definitely call Jordan for any future wastewater solutions.”
“Jordan @ Pacific Rim Wastewater Solutions was professional, communicative and showed excellent attentions to detail. Even upon project completion, he was thorough with instructions and closure. Would highly recommend!”
“Jordan was very quick to reply and get to work on our request. He answered all of my questions and the turnaround time was extremely quick. Would definintely recommend him to anyone needing these services!”
“Jordan did a great job, very prompt, professional and meticulous. Available for questions and good follow-up. The project went very well.”
“We are very happy with the service provided by Pacific Rim Wastewater Solutions Ltd. Jordan was prompt and very professional. He was priced to beat the competition and we highly recommend! Les and Sue”
“Jordan was thorough and prompt. We will use him again!”
“Great service very prompt on short notice very happy”