Scope:
This category welcomes applicants submitting research papers or research summaries on projects directly or indirectly related to the Onsite Wastewater Industry. Example: college or university research projects, laboratory test report, pilot project summary report, etc. Applicants must be an employee (professor, research assistant, etc.) or student (undergraduate or graduate) from a Canadian College or University.
Examples of eligible subjects:
Mission
The mission of the ESTEN Foundation is to highlight, encourage and give visibility to research initiatives in the field of Onsite wastewater treatment as well as community projects focused on raising awareness and protecting water resources
Vision
Encourage applied research projects in Onsite Wastewater Treatment in order to improve knowledge and / or develop appropriate solutions in order to protect health and the environment. These projects must be carried out as part of a program offered by an educational institution and involve one or more students.
Recognize and highlight innovative projects carried out on a community scale and promoting the preservation and protection of water resources. Projects must be non-profit and generate positive impacts on the environment and quality of life.
Provide visibility to the projects submitted in order to promote the field of Onsite Wastewater Treatment and demonstrate the importance of this approach in the overall environmental protection strategy.