Failing laterals cause raw sewage odor issues

Problem
The community of Fulda, Ind., was experiencing failing laterals and direct discharge from older septic systems that sent sewage into ditches, creeks and storm drains. This created an unpleasant odor in the summer months, not to mention a potential health issue. Being a small community, the cost of a conventional sewer treatment system was a major concern.

Solution
Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates, Inc., along with Natural Concepts Water Quality Engineering, LLC, a subsidiary of B.L. & A., Inc. provided a decentralized treatment system using pressure pipe to transport the sewage. Each of the 64 users would use a Filtered Septic Tank Effluent Pump (STEP) system from Clarus Environmental to move filtered effluent from the residence to the treatment area.

Result
Using the decentralized treatment system, pressure pipe, and the STEP system, Fulda tackled the sewage issue at a fraction of the cost of a conventional gravity sewer system. 877/244-9340; www.clarusenvironmental.com.