Oil sLick is Muddy River Technologies’ proprietary oil skimmer that efficiently removes floating liquid oil while taking in only minimal water. sLick can be used to clean up oil spills or recover free oil from industrial wastewater.

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HOW IT WORKS

HOW IT WORKS

Oil sLick’s perfectly weighted ring intake weir floats on either fresh water or ocean water to maximize the oil:water ratio so just a small volume of oil and water flow to oil/water separation or to storage. Oil sLick’s intake ring is supported by adjustable level floats to provide a stable and buoyant platform.

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ADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES

Compared to oil absorbent pads, Oil sLick is compact and unlimited capacity. Oil sLick recovers free liquid oil as a potentially useful product rather than needing to manage soiled oil absorbent pads as a hazardous solid waste for disposal.

APPLICATIONS

APPLICATIONS

Oil sLick removes liquid free oil from the surface of water or wastewater. The water surface should be quiescent and relatively free of suspended solids or debris.

Sizing: Oil sLick can service tank diameter of approximately 20’. The water surface flow patterns of larger vessels may be manipulated to provide a greater effective collection area.

Engineering Consultancy Firms (Water, Civil & Environmental)

We partner with Canadian engineering firms that design and specify water and wastewater systems. These groups plan treatment plants, lagoons, pump systems, storage, and industrial pre-treatment.

Consulting Groups We Support

Water systems engineering firms (ON, BC, AB, QC)
Environmental engineering consultancies
Municipal infrastructure planners
Agricultural wastewater engineering groups
Food & meat processing engineering teams
Industrial wastewater consultants

Civil & Mechanical Contractors

Canadian civil and mechanical contractors count on our systems for new builds, upgrades, and industrial installations.

Contractor Services Supported

Wastewater treatment plant construction
Lagoon upgrades & pond earthworks
Pump station installation
Mechanical systems & pipework
Tank installation & retrofits

Specialized Canadian Applications

Groundwater treatment / excavation dewatering
Cold-weather groundwater remediation systems
Underground parkade drainage & water treatment

EPC Companies (Engineering, Procurement & Construction)

EPC firms managing large municipal and industrial projects across Canada rely on us for standardized, fully supported equipment packages.

Why Canadian EPCs Choose Us

Equipment built for extreme winters
Reliable performance for remote and northern communities
Scalable designs for municipal tenders

Environmental Labs & Water Testing Firms

Canadian labs advise municipalities, industries, and First Nations communities on treatment requirements. We provide solutions aligned with their recommendations.

Support for Labs

Process water quality testing
Lagoon assessments
Groundwater contamination sampling
Industrial discharge diagnostics
MECP & provincial compliance support

Municipalities, Utilities & Indigenous Infrastructure Groups

This section covers organizations that frequently win government-funded water and wastewater tenders.

Groups We Support Across Canada

Regional municipalities & public works departments
Indigenous community infrastructure contractors
Provincial water infrastructure firms
Rural and northern water authorities

Industry Specialists

We provide industrial wastewater and solids management solutions across Canadian sectors.

Industries Served

Meat processing & abattoirs
Dairies & food manufacturing
Aquaculture & fish farming
Pulp & paper (large market in BC, QC, NB)
Mining & mineral processing (AB, SK, QC)
Landfills & leachate systems
Agriculture & runoff management
Lagoon treatment & cold-weather aeration
Water recycling & wash-water recovery
Groundwater treatment & excavation dewatering
Hydrovac slurry management
Auto recyclers & salvage yards
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MEDIA

MEDIA

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