Acquire and Install Unique Air and Pressurized Ozone Technology at Tofino Fish Processing Plant

Summary:
Pacific National Process Ltd. located in Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island is an independent processor of farmed Atlantic salmon. They work exclusively with the 14 Mainstream Canada farms located on the west coast of Vancouver Island processing over 16,000 tonnes of farmed product per year. The plant employs 50 people fulltime and provides a rare opportunity for year round employment for the 1700 residents of Tofino and is an important economic contributor to the area.

Wastewater currently flows through the District of Tofino sewage system and is discharged to the marine environment with minimal treatment. This has been a concern for some time and Pacific National Processing has been actively looking for a solution.

The new water treatment system was fully installed by March 2010 and commissioned and tested by September 1, 2011. During this time modifications were incorporated to ensure the technology produced effluent that met water quality requirements. Ongoing revisions included technology changes to ensure large particles were more effectively removed, to reduce system shut down from fluctuating power and to verify that systems were independent thereby reducing the time a trained technician is required.

Muddy River Technologies Inc. in Delta BC manufactures water treatment technology and has provided a unique solution for this project with their proprietary technology. This innovative technology is appropriate for all BC and Canadian seafood processing companies and will support continuous development of the aquaculture industry by enabling the adoption new technologies that enhance environmental performance. This project is a key demonstration of how this technology fits the aquaculture industry requirements and as such is an essential first step in Muddy River Technologies accessing this new market.

Recipient: Pacific National Processing Ltd.

Total Project Cost: $1,102,868.19
           
DFO-AIMAP Contribution: $200,000

Other Financial Support:

• Recipient: Pacific National Processing Ltd.
• Municipal government: District of Tofino - http://www.tofino.ca
• Industry: Muddy River Technologies Ltd. - http://www.muddyriv.com/

For more information please contact the AIMAP regional coordinator
Pacific Region: Sean.Irvine@dfo-mpo.gc.ca