This is where Pacific Rim Wastewater Solutions explains how septic and onsite sewerage actually work on Vancouver Island — treatment types, covenant removal, subdivision feasibility, setbacks, and what BC’s Sewerage System Regulation requires. Every article is written by Jordan Huscroft, P.Geo., from field experience on Island sites, for property owners, builders, developers, and Realtors.
· 13 min read
Buying rural land on Vancouver Island? Five septic checks to make before subjects come off — filed records, title covenants, capacity — from a P.Geo.
By Jordan Huscroft, P.Geo.
· 11 min read
ROWP, P.Geo. or P.Eng.? Who can legally design your septic system in BC, where the lines fall, and when a professional is worth it on Vancouver Island.
By Jordan Huscroft, P.Geo.
· 10 min read
Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3 septic treatment? A Vancouver Island P.Geo. explains BC's three effluent classes and what pushes your site up a level.
By Jordan Huscroft, P.Geo.
· 6 min read
Remove or modify an old septic covenant on Vancouver Island in 5–10 weeks. The four-phase Island Health process, the $200 fee, and what the letter needs.
By Jordan Huscroft, P.Geo.
· 3 min read
Learn how to meet BC's septic system requirements for subdividing rural lots, including setbacks, soil testing, and a real case study from Vancouver Island.
By Jordan Huscroft, P.Geo.
· 3 min read
Learn how to protect Vancouver Island's lakes and coasts with BC-compliant septic setbacks and eco-friendly solutions that reduce nitrogen and pathogens.
By Jordan Huscroft, P.Geo.
· 3 min read
A modern guide for Vancouver Island homeowners on the latest septic system design trends that enhance sustainability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
By Jordan Huscroft, P.Geo.