March 2011

Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers Install Advanced Containerized MBR System at North Bay Facility for Treatment of Grey Water and Sewage

North Bay, ON – J.S. Redpath Limited, Mining Contractors and Engineers, has installed an advanced containerized MBR System at their North Bay facilities for treatment of grey water and sewage, to support their commitment to sustainability and the environment. These containerized MBR Systems allow for the reuse and recycling of grey water and sewage in remote mining sites. “By installing our own containerized MBR System at our facilities, we gain valuable experience with this technology.” said, Derek Budge, Manager of Safety, Health and Environment. “Redpath’s philosophy is to be a leader in all areas of Health, Safety, and the Environment.”

The containerized MBR System is supplied and supported by Filter Innovations. Filter Innovations is a member of the Calco Environmental Group specializing in innovative treatment solutions for process water, wastewater, ground water, and air. As part of its product line, the company designs, manufactures, and supports a full line of Membrane-Biological-Reactor (MBR) systems for the treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater.

“MBR technology is the future of wastewater treatment here in Canada, and around the world”, said John Dragasevich, President of Filter Innovations. “Our MBR wastewater treatment systems already exceed these proposed new standards. In fact, these systems deliver ultraclean effluent, virtually drinking-water quality, protecting our environment and our watershed.”

Other benefits of MBR technology include a small footprint, reliability, and low maintenance. MBR systems are robust enough to withstand variations in operation conditions due to fluctuating sludge concentration, sludge age and organic load. As a result, these systems are particularly well-suited to wastewater treatment plants with significant seasonal or daily variations in wastewater loading. Filter Innovations has delivered MBR systems into a variety of wastewater applications, including small decentralized sub-divisions, remote work camps, hotels, resorts, and golf clubs. Systems range in size up to 1 million litres per day.

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About Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers (www.redpathmining.com):

Established in 1962, Redpath provides full and comprehensive expertise and experienced services to the global mining industry. Companies choose Redpath for our global family of highly qualified personnel, unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards and our ability to meet deadlines. Technical and operational expertise contributes greatly to our reputation for practical and innovative performance, resulting in the successful completion of complex, challenging mine development and construction projects. The Redpath Group of companies, having worked in over 30 countries, has offices located in: CANADA – North Bay, Red Lake, Rouyn-Noranda, Sudbury, Timmins; UNITED STATES – Reno; CHILE – Santiago; INDONESIA – Jakarta; MONGOLIA – Ulaan Baatar; SOUTH AFRICA – Johannesburg; AUSTRALIA – Brisbane.

About Filter Innovations (www.filterinnovations.com):

Filter Innovations, a member of the Calco Environmental Group, is a leading provider of innovative treatment solutions for process water, wastewater, ground water, and air. Turnkey solutions include Membrane Biological Reactor Systems, Air Scrubber Systems, Chemical Waste Treatment Systems, Dissolved Air Flotation Systems, Engineered Filter Systems, Odour Control Systems, and Ultra Filtration Systems. Filter Innovations also supplies a complete range of environmental products to support clients’ filtration needs that include auto self cleaning filters, carbon, carbon vessels, cartridges/canisters/bags, coalescers/oil water separators, disposable drums, electrostatic rods, filter bags/cartridges, vessels/sand filters, filtral/organo clay, flow and plug systems, membranes, pumps and accessories, sand filters, self indexing filters, and ultra filtration cleaners.