About Us
In Praise of Simplicity
Based in Delta, British Columbia, Muddy River Technologies is a premier Canadian environmental engineering firm specializing in pragmatic, high-performance water and wastewater treatment solutions. We bridge the gap between complex environmental challenges and operational reality by developing robust systems designed for the world’s most demanding industrial environments.
Our mission is simple: to provide cost-effective, operator-friendly systems that improve water quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce waste across diverse industries.
The People Behind the Process
Rob Stephenson — Chief Technical Officer
Rob is a Canadian chemical engineer with over 40 years of experience solving industrial and environmental water problems. Based in Vancouver, he leads all technical development at Muddy River Technologies — designing treatment systems for mining, oil and gas, and site remediation that are effective without being overcomplicated.
Rob holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, along with a career spanning senior technical leadership roles across Canada and multiple patented wastewater and sludge treatment technologies. His expertise is in taking complex chemistry and turning it into systems that work in the real world — especially in remote and resource-driven environments.
Areas of expertise: Industrial wastewater treatment · Mining and resource sector water management · Oil & gas and frac water treatment · Sludge and soil remediation · Electrocoagulation and flotation systems · Process design and innovation
Mike Gardner — General Manager
Mike has spent nearly two decades at Muddy River Technologies making sure that great technology gets delivered on time, on budget, and in working order. Based in Delta, he oversees the full lifecycle of project delivery — from planning through to commissioning — across mining, industrial, and remote site applications.
Where Rob builds the solution, Mike builds the outcome. His hands-on approach bridges design and execution, ensuring that complex treatment systems are implemented effectively no matter the conditions.
Key strengths: Process design · Project planning and delivery · System commissioning · Team leadership · Customer-focused execution · Engineering and operational support
While many systems are designed for "clean lab water," MRT systems are purpose-built for real-world waste streams. We focus on creating high-durability solutions that thrive in remote or harsh operating conditions.
Engineered for High Solids
Specifically designed to manage high-solids and dissolved-metals waste streams.
Low Maintenance, High Reliability
Our designs prioritize minimal moving parts and straight-line serviceability to reduce downtime.
Cost-Effective Lifecycle
We focus on reducing your lifetime operating costs through lower energy usage and fewer mechanical breakdowns
Modular & Scalable
From rural drinking water facilities to large-scale regional processors, our infrastructure scales to meet your future expansion.
We provide end-to-end project delivery—from initial site consultation and wastewater analysis to custom engineering, fabrication, and ongoing maintenance. Our core capabilities include:
Industrial Wastewater Solutions
Advanced dissolved metals removal, solid-liquid separation, and organic/inorganic load reduction.
Food & Aquaculture ProcessinG
Specialized treatment for dairy, meat, fruit, and vegetable processing, including high-BOD site compliance and effluent clarification.
Remediation & Rural Systems
Low-energy drinking water systems for First Nations and rural communities, as well as landfill leachate remediation.
Custom Engineering
Site-specific water quality assessments, remote monitoring, and long-term performance optimization.
