ARPICO and Dr. Zeno Farinelli PRESENT:
FROM WASTE TO RESOURCE: REIMAGINING WASTEWATER TREATMENT THROUGH INNOVATION
a talk by Dr. Zeno Farinelli
In his talk, "From Waste to Resource: Reimagining Wastewater Treatment Through Innovation," Dr. Farinelli will explore how engineering, technology, and environmental stewardship are transforming wastewater treatment and creating new opportunities for resource recovery.
Born and educated in Italy, Dr. Farinelli earned a Master's degree in Engineering before pursuing an international career that took him across Asia, Africa, and South America, and ultimately to Canada. Throughout his career, he has worked on major infrastructure projects, developing expertise in engineering design, project management, and construction delivery. At Metro Vancouver, he leads multidisciplinary teams responsible for major wastewater infrastructure projects designed to improve the performance, resilience, and sustainability of essential public services.
Although wastewater infrastructure is rarely visible in our daily lives, it is fundamental to modern society. Metro Vancouver's network of sewers, pumping stations, and treatment facilities collects and treats billions of litres of wastewater, protecting public health, rivers, and coastal waters while serving more than three million residents.
As urban regions face growing populations, climate change, aging infrastructure, and increasingly stringent environmental requirements, wastewater treatment is evolving beyond simply cleaning water. Modern facilities are becoming resource recovery centres, with the potential to produce renewable energy, recover valuable materials, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A central focus of Dr. Farinelli’'s presentation will be Metro Vancouver's Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) Project, an innovative initiative aimed at transforming wastewater biosolids into renewable biocrude oil and…
September 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Museum of Vancouver - History Room - 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC, V6J 3J9
