Built on World-Leading Wetland Science

MSR® Technology is based on the proprietary methods of Professor R. Kickuth, widely recognized as the original designer of subsurface engineered wetlands. Through direct technical instruction and decades of applied experience, WTS has advanced this science to meet modern wastewater treatment challenges across municipal, industrial, and remote applications.

Zero Energy Zero Chemicals Extreme Climate Performance 75–100 Year Lifespan

Why This Matters

The science behind MSR® determines long-term treatment performance —and ensures reliability in even the most challenging environments.

Proven global performance across wastewater, leachate, and industrial effluents

Highly stable treatment even under extreme climate conditions

Naturally passive systems with minimal operator involvement

How MSR® Technology Works

All biological wastewater treatment relies on microbial degradation — either aerobic or anaerobic. MSR® Technology multiplies this natural biological activity by creating an engineered environment optimized for microbial growth and contaminant breakdown.

Engineered Microbial Soil Matrix

Extends the active microbial zone from 10 cm (normal soil) to 80 cm — an 800% increase in biological treatment capacity.

Continuous Regenerative Flow Patterns

Root pathways create self-sustaining water movement, preventing channeling and ensuring full contact with the microbial bed.

Oxygen-Transferring Wetland Plants

Specialized reed species deliver oxygen deep into the soil, forming alternating aerobic and anaerobic zones that accelerate degradation.

Resilience to Extreme Temperatures

Operates reliably from –30°C to +50°C, maintaining stable performance even under heavy loading or severe weather.

Advanced Treatment Capacity Across Municipal, Industrial & Extreme Applications

MSR® Technology is engineered to handle some of the most demanding wastewater challenges in Canada and abroad. Its Microbial–Soil–Reed design supports deep biological activity, enabling the system to treat a wide spectrum of contaminants safely and naturally.

Industrial & High-Strength Effluents Treated

Hydrocarbon-contaminated wastewater from oil fields
Glycol-impacted runoff at airports
Landfill leachate, including extreme-strength ammonia leachate
Steel mill process water
Ammonia and nitrogen-rich industrial effluents
Other complex xenobiotic compounds

Biological Strength Through Microbial Diversity

The proprietary soil matrix supports a wide range of bacteria and fungi, forming a stable treatment environment that performs reliably even under:

Peak loading events
Shock contaminant spikes
Harsh climates from –30°C to +50°C

This microbial diversity makes MSR® one of the most resilient natural treatment systems available.