Across British Columbia, declining acceptance of septage and hauled wastewater at municipal treatment plants, combined with rising landfill disposal costs, is placing increasing pressure on wastewater service providers and unsewered communities. As traditional receiving options become less viable, attention is turning toward decentralized treatment solutions capable of managing hauled wastewater in a reliable and scalable manner. This presentation examines the use of aerated lagoon technology paired with soil-based dispersal as a potential treatment approach for septage and hauled wastewater in rural and semi-rural settings. Aerated lagoons offer operational simplicity, flexibility in handling variable flows and wastewater strength, and reduced mechanical complexity, while soil dispersal provides effective effluent polishing when designed within British Columbia’s regulatory framework. The presentation also highlights key non-technical barriers that often limit implementation. Securing community buy-in can be an obstacle – not in my backyard mentality can be a challenge. The capital cost of developing individual or stand-alone treatment facilities—particularly in the absence of government funding—can be prohibitive for small communities or private operators. In addition, identifying suitable sites that meet land availability, setback, soil, and hydrogeological requirements is frequently a limiting design parameter. Attendees will gain insight into how phased development, long-term planning, and early stakeholder engagement can improve feasibility and help address the growing gap in wastewater receiving capacity across British Columbia.