optimize water performance & retain discharge control
fit-for-purpose mine water treatment systems and right-sized equipment supply
Experience with the permitting process is key to any mine water treatment project’s success. Without working knowledge of discharge criteria and the impact on the receiving environment, you may be unnecessarily committed to expensive treatment limits.
Working with us will expose you to our experience working with regulators to negotiate discharge limits, navigate permitting processes, and provide you with the water monitoring services required to monitor and maintain compliance. Once established, we work with our clients to offer active, semi-passive, and passive mine water treatment systems that leverage the right technology for the application.
Performance assets for high-consequence environmental protection
Mine water infrastructure decisions carry high operational, environmental, and financial consequences that extend well beyond project delivery. Our execution philosophy is built to guide complex water infrastructure decisions with cross-discipline thinking, decisive action, and clear accountability for outcomes across project development and operations. Engage us today, to:
Prepare for new developments or upgrade existing infrastructure
Stabilize treatment performance and troubleshoot system behaviour
Map compliance obligations and accelerate regulatory success
Validate treatment design under representative conditions
Technology selection carries material capital exposure when treatment performance is assumed rather than validated under representative operating conditions. Influent variability, scaling potential, and contaminant interactions can materially affect long-term reliability.
Our laboratory testing and modelling services quantify process response through bench-scale validation and calibrated simulation, informing equipment selection and defining design envelopes to improve technical accuracy and reduce downstream redesign.
Mine Water Treatment Operations for a Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) System
Integrated Sustainability assumed full operational responsibility for a water treatment plant 5 months into operation, optimizing moving bed biofilm reactor performance, closing commissioning gaps, and establishing reliable maintenance, operating, and reporting systems.
Canada’s 1st Commercial-Scale moving bed bioreactor (MBBR) Treating Selenium and Nitrate at 520 gpm
Integrated Sustainability delivered Canada’s first commercial-scale moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) system for selenium and nitrate removal from mine effluent. Full-service design, equipment supply, and field engineering supported a 520 gpm facility.
Alternative Energy Options for Energy Generation at a Mine
Integrated Sustainability evaluated alternative power generation options for a gold mine, screening LNG, hydrogen, wind, and solar technologies through techno-economic and integration analysis.
Inspection of Lime High Density Sludge Treatment System for Dissolved Metals Removal
Integrated Sustainability inspected and optimized a high-density sludge mine water treatment plant, completing troubleshooting, chemical dosing adjustments, instrumentation support, and retrofit planning for 40 m³/hr throughput.
390 m3/hr Metals & Selenium Removal Water Treatment System Design
Integrated Sustainability designed a 390 m³/hr mine water treatment plant for metals and selenium removal, using phased treatment to address changing water chemistry through operations and closure.
Integrated Sustainability designed a 4,320 m³/d mobile mine water treatment plant for metals, arsenic, ammonia, and selenium removal, engineered for air-lift deployment to a remote B.C. site.
Biogeochemical Treatment Trials for Molybdenum and Uranium in Pit Lakes
Integrated Sustainability evaluated in situ biogeochemical treatment for molybdenum and uranium in pit lakes, advancing technology readiness through bench-scale trials and generating design inputs for field-scale implementation.
In-Field Dosing Program to Assess Passive Metal Precipitation and Settling Dynamics for Mine Pit Water
Integrated Sustainability evaluated passive metal treatment for mine pit water through an in-field dosing program, combining jar testing, real-time dosing, and sampling to confirm treatment effectiveness.
Tailings Facility Reclamation & Passive Closure with 61,000 m³ Dewatered
Integrated Sustainability delivered turnkey closure construction for a mine tailings facility, dewatering 61,000 m³ and completing backfill, cover placement, spillway construction, and toe berm expansion.
Design, Construction and Operation of Passive Water Treatment System
Integrated Sustainability designed and operated a year-long constructed wetland treatment pilot, validating performance under updated site conditions and supporting regulatory review ahead of demonstration-scale deployment.
2-Year Modular Constructed Wetland Pilot for Mine Closure Water Treatment
Integrated Sustainability advanced a passive constructed wetland treatment system through a 2-year pilot, combining controlled off-site testing and on-site trials to refine full-scale mine closure design.
3,000 m3/d Bioreactor System for Ammonia Removal at a Copper Gold Mine
Integrated Sustainability designed a 3,000 m³/d mine water treatment plant integrating a gravel bed bioreactor and equalization pond for variable flows and long-term closure planning.
High Density Sludge and Biological Treatment Design for Metals and Nitrogen Control Permitting
Integrated Sustainability completed conceptual design of a mine water treatment plant for a Joint Permit Amendment Application, integrating metals removal, biological nitrogen treatment, and existing nanofiltration.
Repair and Recommission an Existing Water Treatment Plant
Integrated Sustainability developed a repair and recommissioning plan for a legacy mine water treatment plant, combining troubleshooting, equipment supply, instrumentation support, and retrofit planning for 40 m³/hr operation.
Nitrate and Selenium Treatment Performance Review for Gravel Bed Bioreactor (GBBR) Retrofit
Integrated Sustainability assessed conversion of existing biochemical reactor basins to gravel bed bioreactors for nitrate and selenium treatment, including performance modelling and technology readiness evaluation.
Comprehensive Mitigation Strategy for Total Suspended Solids
Integrated Sustainability developed a mine water quality mitigation strategy for selenium, nitrate, sulphate, and suspended solids, integrating passive, semi-passive, and active treatment pathways.
Portable Cold Climate Treatment Unit for Tunnel Contact Water Containing Nitrate, Ammonia and Metals
Integrated Sustainability designed a portable temporary water treatment system for tunnel construction, addressing nitrate, ammonia, and metals in cold-climate contact water.
Passive Gel Block Treatment with Active Chemical Dosing and Manual Pump Control
Integrated Sustainability delivered a flocculant management program for two mine sediment ponds, combining passive gel blocks, active dosing, and flow-based controls to reduce solids loading during peak turbidity events.
Decentralizaed Wastewater Treatment System for 400-Person Camp
Integrated Sustainability designed a decentralized wastewater treatment and disposal system for a 400-person Yukon exploration camp, integrating packaged treatment, subsurface infiltration, freeze protection, and groundwater monitoring.
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Lifecycle Accountability for Industrial Water Assets
Combine deep technical expertise with execution and operational experience
Complex and high-consequence industrial projects require a practical mindset to enable agile development and positive environmental outcomes.
Our vertically integrated water services platform combines science, engineering, equipment fabrication, and operations to provide fit-for-purpose assets that drive accountability and performance.
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