Join us for an interactive tour of the Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant, led by City staff.

About this tour

In this unique glimpse inside Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of Calgary staff will highlight how the wastewater from our homes and businesses is treated to be safely returned to the Bow River. Learn in-depth about Calgary’s largest wastewater treatment plant including our recent expansion project, flood protection measures, ultraviolet disinfection facility, among other significant modifications and upgrades over time to increase its treatment capacity to meet the needs of a growing city. This experience will showcase how you can protect the environment, our wastewater system, and your home’s plumbing with simple day-to-day actions in your home.

Important Safety Information

1. Minimum age for the tour is 13 years old and children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Unaccompanied minors will not be permitted access.

2. Personal protective equipment including a vest, hard hat, and safety glasses will be provided.

3. Tours involve walking outdoor on uneven terrain and throughout an industrial facility. For safety reasons participants MUST wear long pants and close-toed shoes.

4. The Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

5. Please dress appropriate for the weather and consider a hat, gloves, or rain jacket.

6. No cameras or pictures permitted.

7. This is a fully operational plant and as such the tour may need to be cancelled due to emergency or other unforeseeable circumstance.

Cancellations

If you register but are unable to attend this tour, please give us at least 72 hours (3 days) notice so that we can open your spot to someone else. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and consideration.

We provide Canadian educational resources on water practices to promote conservation and sustainability. Our team crafts current and relevant content, while encouraging feedback and engagement.

The Canada WaterPortal is a registered charity, #807121876RR0001

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We recognize and respect the sovereignty of the Indigenous Peoples and communities on whose land our work takes place.

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Ross Douglas

Board Member

Ross has extensive executive experience in Operations, Governance, Information Technology and Strategy at the board and senior management level including Mancal Corporation, Mancal Energy, Highridge Exploration and Atlantis Resources. He has worked in Oil and Gas, Coal, Commercial Real Estate, Portfolio Management, Recreation, Retail and Water and Wastewater Treatment. His experience is also geographically diverse having overseen operations in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. Additionally, he has been on the board of companies with operations in Argentina, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Kazakhstan, and Russia. He has served on numerous Public, Private and Not for Profit Boards across a number of industries.

Ross has been active on several industry Boards and committees including the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and The Schulich School of Engineering Industry Advisory Council at the Schulich School of Engineering.

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Brian Mergelas, PhD, ICD.D

Board Member

Brian is a seasoned Cleantech entrepreneur with a proven history of successfully bringing complex water technologies to the market.   With over 25 years of experience, he has led various organizations to achieve significant milestones in the industry. 

Having started as the founding CEO of the Pressure Pipe Inspection Company (PPIC) and later taking the helm at the Water Technology Acceleration Project (WaterTAP), Brian’s entrepreneurial spirit has been instrumental in driving innovation and growth within the sector. 

He is an active investor in the cleantech sector and has served on many boards including the Ontario Clean Water Agency. 

Actively engaged in industry associations like AWWA, WEF, IWA, and ASCE, Brian enjoys collaborating with fellow professionals to promote advancements in the field. 

Brian holds an undergraduate degree and a PhD in Physics from Queen’s University, which has provided him with a solid technical foundation.   As a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, he brings valuable insights to corporate governance.