Remote Waste. (AOWMA) is the provincial, not-for profit, organization established to educate, train and certify industry professionals.

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1 Remote Waste Remote leads Western Canada s wastewater treatment industry by utilizing premier technology and experienced personnel to supply, operate and maintain a mobile fleet of wastewater treatment plants. Remote provides its clients with the professionals and information they need for reliable, efficient wastewater treatment solutions. With years of experience in Western and Northern Canada, Remote specializes in designing, installing and operating portable wastewater treatment systems. Remote has accredited technicians that are qualified to handle all your wastewater needs. Our trained and experienced team will ensure your onsite wastewater treatment systems will perform under the harshest conditions. Our clients benefit from an all-inclusive service offering. Any additional fees are disclosed upfront. In most cases we can provide same-day service in response to unforeseen circumstances. We set industry best practices for wastewater treatment design and for effluent treatment levels. Remote Waste has all required workplace safety certifications and its staff are routinely trained and updated on all safety matters and requirements. Remote Waste is registered with ISN and Complyworks. Remote is a member in good standing of the Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association and the Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association. The Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association (AOWMA) is the provincial, not-for profit, organization established to educate, train and certify industry professionals.

2 Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Process Overview The principal objective of wastewater treatment is to dispose of human and industrial effluents without danger or unacceptable impact to human health or the natural environment. Remote Waste s Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) are designed to treat human and other work camp based effluent using a series of treatment processes in order to consistently meet all Provincial regulatory requirements for the discharge of effluent into the environment. Remote Waste has four sizes of WWTP allowing it to service facilities ranging from rig camps to large work camps. Treatment Process The following diagram illustrates the basic treatment process employed in the WWTP. This treatment process is the same for all WWTPs, however, the configuration and types of equipment vary depending on the plant capacity and design.

3 Process Overview The principal treatment process utilized in the WWTP is aerobic digestion - specifically an activated sludge process. Aerobic digestion is a microbial process occurring in the presence of oxygen. Under aerobic conditions, bacteria and other microorganisms rapidly consume the organic matter in the effluent and convert it into carbon dioxide. In the activated sludge process, dissolved oxygen is supplied, using an air diffuser system, into an aeration tank containing a suspension of wastewater and microorganisms called activated sludge. Microorganisms in the aeration tank use the dissolved oxygen and the organic matter as food to produce more microorganisms. To promote the maintenance and growth of the bacteria, Remote Waste uses a proprietary biological fixed film media system in its aeration process. The bacteria required to digest the effluent nutrients are naturally occurring in the camp effluent, however, seed bacteria is often introduced into the system at start-up to promote faster bacterial growth and greater population variety. Remote Waste has designed its WWTP to achieve an aerobic digestion time (referred to as retention time) of 20 to 24 hours, however, in most cases 6 to 8 hours of retention time is sufficient for adequate wastewater treatment. Following the aeration step, the microorganisms and spent sludge is separated from the liquid by sedimentation in a series of clarifier tanks. This clarified liquid is then further treated using a filter system. Two types of filters are used by Remote Waste depending on the WWTP size and application. The smaller WWTP use a proprietary trickle filter. The trickle filter, also referred to as a bio filter, contains support media for microorganisms to grow on allowing them to metabolize any residual organics in the wastewater exiting the clarifier. The larger WWTP utilize a proprietary drum filter which screens out any residual organics and sediments. The final treatment process, prior to effluent discharge, involves disinfection using a chorine solution added to a discharged wastewater. Depending on the application, disinfected effluent is then discharged directly onto the ground in a safe location outside the camp or work area or pumped through a discharge field which disburses the effluent over a large area. The discharged effluent is generally absorbed in the soil where natural biological processes continue to consume it.

4 Wastewater Treatment Effectiveness The effective treatment of wastewater from a work camp is dependent on three factors as outlined below; Technology Remote Waste has adapted its equipment to address the unique factors involved with remote camp environments. These factors include extreme (freezing) temperatures, irregular wastewater flows and a need for system simplicity to ensure consistent and trouble free operation. Service Remote Waste conducts regular service and maintenance on all of its units. Our service technicians monitor the effectiveness of the wastewater treatment process to ensure performance is constantly optimized to the specific work camp requirements. Customer Use What the customer puts down the drain at a work camp is a key factor in determining the effectiveness of the treatment process. Any contaminants that affect the sustainability of the bacterial population or items which can plug up piping or pumps will disrupt the treatment process. These items include: o Kitchen Waste Items Coffee grounds, gravy, fats, oils, grease, soups o Cleaning Items Non-environmentally friendly soaps, solvents or cleaning supplies, contents of mop pails, bleach, Comet or other harsh cleaners o Personal Items Sanitary napkins, dental floss, condoms, cotton swabs, medicine o Other Paper towels, cigarette butts, paints In general, what would not be put down the drain at a household should not be put down the drain at the work camp.

5 Our MCU (Mobil Completions Unit) has the capacity to run 8 shacks on remote work sites Systems available include; Wastewater Store and Haul System Wastewater Treatment System MCU Store and Haul features 2500 gal (9500 L) potable water storage 2500 gal (9500 L) wastewater storage tank (Store and Haul system) Woman s washroom (1 stall Hot and Cold running water) Men s washroom (2 stalls, 2 urinals Hot and Cold running water) Emergency eye wash and shower station Two 75 Kilowatt generators, full electric furnace Light Towers: Two light towers with four 200 watt LED lights 680 gal (2500 L) diesel storage tank

6 MCU Treatment features Two 125 Kw diesel generators 700 gal (2700 L) diesel storage tank 50 man WWTP with Membrane Filtration to treat the sewage to a reuse quality Washroom facilities consisting of two unisex enclosed washrooms Emergency eye wash and shower station 2200 gal (8000 L) Fresh water storage Light Towers: Two light towers with four 200 watt LED lights Outdoor Electrical Receptacles for engine block heaters

7 Tankage Remote Waste also supplies storage tanks for your wastewater storage needs. All of our storage tanks are insulated and heated with a rating to -40 degrees C. Our storage tanks are available in the following sizes; 1000 US Gallons 600 US Gallons 300 US Gallons 100 BBL (4500 US Gallons) All our tank storage units include: 1 lift station, 100 feet of hose with heat trace.

8 Membrane (MBR) Description The external membrane bioreactor process is an advanced wastewater treatment technology that combines a suspended growth activated sludge system with microfiltration or ultrafiltration membranes for liquid / solid separation, eliminating the need for secondary clarifiers. When the capabilities of the membrane are combined with a biological process, the resulting MBR system has some distinct advantages to other treatment methods. MBR systems can operate at higher biomass concentrations than conventional treatment processes. The suspended solids concentration in a membrane bioreactor system is three to ten times greater than the conventional activated sludge systems. The modular design of MBR technology allows for a lot of flexibility with the amount of sewage that can be treated. The most important design criteria for this plant, was to keep it simple to ensure that the plant will operate efficiently and economically. Remote has a great deal of experience building treatment systems in work camps and has put that experience into this design. This system has safety features to ensure that it will meet the safety standards of any site in the oil and gas industry. The new generation of membrane treatment plants has become the technology standard for remote camps with installations in Northern BC and Alberta. Maintenance The external membrane maintenance regime is far less than that of a submerged membrane system. Because the external membrane is not submerged, the cleaning cycle is more efficient and chemical demands are significantly less than a submerged system. The ability to replace individual plates and flush the membranes of any wastewater before it s worked on makes maintenance easier, in addition to much cleaner. Effluent Results After cleaning and refurbishment Parameter Value Units BOD 5 TSS Fecal Coliform <10 mg/l <10 mg/l <10 Count 100/mL A company st, Box 458 Sexsmith, AB TOH 3C0 Ph Fax TF