Canadian Provinces
BNQ Certification
The Advanced Enviro-Septic™ (AES) Treatment System has been certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Québec (BNQ) under the NQ-3680-910 standard (classIII certification, secondary advanced treatment level) (
Wastewater Treatment - Stand-Alone Wastewater Treatment Systems for Isolated Dwellings). Although Enviro-Septic
® has provided superior treatment in the US since 1995 ,only Advanced Enviro-Septic™ is approved for use in Canada.
This certification allows the system to be used in:
- Quebec
- British Columbia (recognizes the certification above and allows Advanced Enviro-Septic™ to be used as a type 2 treatment system)
Dealers and Distributors
Click here for dealers and distributors in Canada. They will be able to assist you in obtaining Advanced Enviro-Septic™, manuals, approvals or training.
Additional Approvals and Authorizations
Ontario: Advanced Enviro-Septic™ (AES) received a BMEC (Building Material Evaluation Commission) authorization # 08-03-340 for use as an alternative to a "Class 4 Wastewater treatment System" regulated under section 8.6, division B of the Ontario Building Code.
New Brunswick: AES must be approved project by project by the health inspector for each site. BNQ certification is used to support permit applications.
Manitoba: AES received a letter of authorization for demonstration sites. Approval is valid for 3 years as long as a performance measured report is filed after 2 years of use.
Alberta: An Engineered design is required for an AES System on a site by site approval basis. THe BNQ certification is used to support permit applications.
Saskatchewan: Allows installation of Advanced Enviro-Septic™ Treatment System since it has been certified by a recognized body (BNQ).
