Sessions
Building a Receiving Facility: Real World Experiences & Challenges
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Thu
Craig Sapriken is the Owner of All Around Septic Services Ltd., a West Kootenay–based wastewater service provider operating throughout the Slocan Valley region of British Columbia. He holds designations as a Planner/Installer and Maintenance Provider and has been active in the onsite wastewater industry since 2016, supported by more than 10 years of previous related professional experience.
A lifelong resident of the Slocan Valley, Craig brings a diverse background in agriculture and land reclamation, as well as communications and electronics technology. In 2014, he was offered the opportunity to purchase All Around Septic Services, which at the time focused primarily on pumping and small repairs.
Since acquiring the company, Craig has significantly expanded its scope and capabilities. Today, All Around Septic Services provides comprehensive support across the wastewater spectrum, including system planning, design, installation, maintenance, and septage management solutions.
Craig has served as an active Board Member of the West Coast Onsite Wastewater Management Association (WCOWMA) BC since 2022, contributing to regional industry leadership and professional advancement.
He is also committed to developing practical, community-based wastewater treatment and disposal alternatives, including efforts to design, construct, and operate wastewater disposal and treatment facilities that offer sustainable solutions for septage handling in rural communities.