Treating 900 gallons of sewage a day is no easy task at any given time. Here at Driftwood Park Retreat, because of its fragile location, and having access to a natural field of cattails, we opted for a different approach to our sewage system. A conventional system would have required thousands of cubic yards of aggregate, an electrical pump, and holding tanks.

A terrain and water technologist designed a wetland sewage treatment system for our chalets. It is the first system of its kind in Nova Scotia and it is operated by gravity with the help of a myriad of aquatic plants. From the septic tanks to the finishing ponds, nature is at work. Goldfish were placed in the pond as babies and have since given birth and seem to be flourishing in their job monitoring the water. The plants are also thriving and growing.

Our facilities use only ecofriendly organic detergents and cleaning products, and we encourage our guests to recycle. Thus we strive to achieve a balance in sustainability with tourism in a fragile ecosystem. Please feel free to ask about our system should you be visiting us here at Driftwood Park Retreat.