Research Reports

CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS DESIGN MANUAL FOR BEEF AND DAIRY FARM WASTEWATER APPLICATIONS IN ONTARIO

2018
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A Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland to Treat Milking Centre Wash waters

2018
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A pond-wetland-vegetated filter system to treat beef farm manure pile and exercise yard runoff

2018
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Nutrient attenuation and fluxes in Pond – Wetland system and Controlled drainage systems treating agricultural runoff and drainage

2018
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Effectiveness of Suction Lysimeters in Determining Contaminant Transport Within Leaching Bed Systems

 

Lead Researcher: Colin Weaver & Douglas M. Joy, University of Guelph

Effectiveness of Suction Lysimeters in Determining Contaminant Transport within Leaching Bed Systems – August 2014
Reed Bed Septage Dewatering Pilot Project

 

Lead Researcher: Chris Kinsley – Campus D’Alfred
Prepared for: Ontario Ministry of Environment
Partners: René Goulet Septic Tank Pumping, Eastern Ontario Water Resources Committee

OWRC Extension Research Note Septage Treatment with Reed Bed Filters

Final Report: Septage Treatment Using Reed and Sand Bed Filters-November 2012

Project Video

Field Testing of Pathogen Reduction Rates in Septage Using Storage Lagoons

 

Lead Researcher: Douglas M. Joy, University of Guelph
Prepared for: Ontario Ministry of Environment

Final Report – Field Testing of Pathogen Reduction Rates in Septage Using Storage Lagoons – December 2010

Efficiency of Sand Filter Beds for the Removal of Bacteria from Residential Wastewater

 

Lead Researcher: Peyman Samimiam Tehrani & Douglas M. Joy, University of Guelph

Efficiency of Sand Filter Beds for the Removal of Bacteria from Residential Wastewater – July 2009
Investigation of Pathogen Reduction in Septage Using Storage Lagoons – Industry Survey and Lab Trials

 

Lead Researcher: Douglas M. Joy, University of Guelph
Prepared for: Ontario Ministry of Environment

Final Report – Investigation of Pathogen Reduction in Septage Using Storage Lagoons – Industry Survey and Lab Trails-April 2007
Impacts of Water Softeners on Septic Tanks
Field Evaluation Study

 

Lead Researcher: Chris Kinsley – Campus D’Alfred
Prepared for: Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation
Partners: René Goulet Septic Tank Pumping

Final Report – Impacts of Water Softeners of Septic Tanks Field Evaluation Study-January 2006
Development of Potential Technical Standards for Reinspection of On-site Sewage Systems

 

Lead Researcher: Douglas M. Joy, University of Guelph
Prepared for: Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing
Partners: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

Final Report-Development of Potential Technical Standards for Re inspection of Onsite Sewage Systems and Data Collection Guidelines to Develop Risk Models for Potential Re inspection Programs – May 20