BCWWA 2023 Annual Conference and Trade Show

BCWWA 2023 Annual Conference and Trade Show

​MSR recently attended the 2023 BCWWA Annual Conference and Trade Show.

This year, MSR had the opportunity to present on two topics:

1) Challenges and lessons learned with installing greywater recycling systems
(presented by Saman Khoddam, M.Sc., P.Eng., and Taryn Fournie, Ph.D., E.I.T.)

2) Wastewater treatment and disposal at challenging sites
(presented by Karl Williaume, P.Eng., and Cole Seymour ASTTBC)

MSR assisted with the Silent Auction held by the Water for People-Canada, BC Committee to raise funds for the Water for People mission to create a world where everyone has access to reliable and safe drinking water.

Additionally, MSR got to meet and interact with numerous other professionals in the water and wastewater fields and learn about the latest innovations at the Trade Show.

MSR is looking forward to 2024!

MSR’s Successful Commission of an MBBR System

MSR’s Successful Commission of an MBBR System

​MSR recently successfully commissioned a moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) system for a recycling facility on Vancouver Island!

Due to high variability in the types and quantities of materials received by recycling facilities, the leachate from these sites can be challenging to treat. For example, the leachate on this site regularly contained high quantities of metals and organics, and other contaminants which varied between sampling events.

The ultimate MBBR system will treat leachate from the site to a quality where it can be discharged into the local Municipal wastewater system for further treatment.

The MBBR media was visible through the side of the fiberglass reactor. The movement of the media is mesmerizing, and we’ve called it ‘Dance of the Media’.

Welcome our newest team member, Mihaela!

Welcome our newest team member, Mihaela!

Meet MSR Solutions Newest Team Member, Mihaela!

Mihaela joined MSR Solutions Inc. after graduating from Brighton College with a Diploma in Construction Project Management. Mihaela chose to complete her practicum with MSR followed by an offer to join as a full-time member of the team. Mihaela continues to run her own small business part time as a Personal Trainer. She is passionate about physical training and has competed in many strength sports over the years but above all loves spending time outdoors with her daughter and her new puppy.

We are excited to have her on board!

To learn more about the full MSR team, please visit our team page. 

MSR’s Latest Preliminary Site Visit

MSR’s Latest Preliminary Site Visit

MSR Solutions was retained in the planning stage for a client in Halfmoon Bay on the Sunshine Coast. Karl and Jeff performed a preliminary site visit to assess the soil characteristics, site constraints and limitations in consideration of a future development. MSR will continue to work alongside the client and environmental authorities to achieve a sustainable and community approved development.

Happy Holidays from MSR!

Happy Holidays from MSR!

As we enter into the holiday season, MSR wanted to take a moment to reflect back on 2022. This is our 14th year of operation, and it has been a year of successes and growth. This year we have had 3 co-op students and 3 new, full-time employees join our exceptional team. We want to express gratitude towards our clients and other industry consultants who have worked with us over the past year. We have a good foundation on which to build and prosper in 2023. In reflecting back on 2022, we have realized that one of our best learnings has been to remember communication overcomes many obstacles, and we are most proud of the success we have provided to our many clients in achieving their goals. What has been your best learning for the year?

Preparing for the Holidays

MSR has done a lot to get into the holiday spirit this year including decorating a tree at the Bay Centre for the annual BC Children’s Hospital Festival of Trees, our annual MSR holiday party, playing a fun holiday trivia, and having a treat exchange to share our own traditions with one another.

Just so you know, we will be closed for the holiday season from Thursday, December 22nd and reopening Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and happy holiday season!

Yours truly,

The MSR Team

MSR Holiday Party

MSR Holiday Party

Saturday was MSR’s Annual Holiday Party! Everyone enjoyed a night of good food, great company, and bowling at Langford Lanes to celebrate our wins over the past year.