Aerobic Treatment

Anua AeroCell 
The AeroCell recirculating media filter from Anua utilizes synthetic media housed in an engineered pod. The open-cell foam cubes have high surface area and porosity, which balance water movement and oxygen availability. The media will not degrade over time. Pretreated effluent is sprayed over the media using special helical spray nozzles, which provide uniform distribution over the entire surface area within the pod. The treated effluent is recirculated through the media multiple times, ensuring optimum treatment. The media properties and timed dosing allow for large loading rates, ensuring a small footprint. It provides significant nitrogen reduction and is certified to NSF/ANSI 40 Class 1. Multiple pod sizes are available for commercial facilities. 336-547-9338; www.anuainternational.com.

Knight Treatment Systems White Knight Microbial Inoculator Generator
The White Knight Microbial Inoculator Generator from Knight Treatment Systems offers an enhanced form of aerobic treatment that introduces, cultivates and releases selected microorganisms. It is designed to be simple to install in most septic tanks. It can be used to retrofit outdated aerobic treatment units and package treatment plants and enhance the performance of community and high-strength wastewater treatment systems and septage processing facilities. 800-560-2454; www.knighttreatment.com.

SeptiTech  STAAR filter systems
SeptiTech STAAR (Smart Trickling Anaerobic/Aerobic Recirculating) filter systems are designed for residential and commercial properties with minimal operator oversight while delivering consistent treatment even during peak, low or intermittent flows. Using an unsaturated, engineered textile media to treat wastewater that meets strict permit limits, the commercial filter system provides a simple, automatic equalization and clarification process for 500- to more than 150,000-gpd flows. The biological trickling filter technology also maintains low levels of Nitrate-N, with all below-grade components that fit in watertight concrete, plastic or fiberglass tanks. Smart technology allows the system to go into a sleep mode to achieve lower operating costs and power requirements. Systems are ETV-EPA verified and NSF/ANSI Standard 40/245 certified. 800-753-3278; www.septitech.com.

Advanced Treatment Units

Ecoflo / Premier Tech Aqua Biofilter
The Ecoflo / Premier Tech Aqua Biofilter is an energy-free treatment that uses a renewable, compostable coconut husk filter, giving it a low carbon footprint. Most models come preassembled and ready to use. 800-632-6356; www.ecoflobiofilter.com.

NextGen Septic GenX Retrofit
GenX Retrofit septic technology from NextGen Septic can be installed in any approved septic tank and is designed to repair a clogged soil drainfield. It includes a compact, stand-alone, automated, two-stage treatment system for domestic sewage that produces a clean-water output. The sewage is collected in a tank, where solids break down under anoxic conditions, while the wastewater is aerated with biomedia and low-noise submersible pumps in the secondary compartment. The second stage occurs in a separate treatment unit, treating nitrogen and phosphorus through a no-maintenance membrane and ozone disinfection system. The process lets water and salt pass through, while rejecting the solids and dissolved organic contaminants to create an output suitable for surface discharge. According to the maker, the clogged field begins to percolate water in as little as eight to 12 weeks when the biomat is thin enough to allow water to get through at a reasonable rate. 513-673-3583; www.nextgenseptic.com.

Commercial Treatment Systems

Eliminite Commercial C-Series
The Commercial C-Series system from Eliminite is designed to provide reliable treatment with emphasis on total nitrogen reduction for high-strength waste applications such as work camps, RV parks, restaurants, ski and golf resorts, breweries, mines and agricultural operations. It is designed to work with locally sourced tanks and components when possible. MetaRocks treatment media is designed to withstand a variety of high-strength waste-loading scenarios, particularly where clogging and odor control are major considerations. The system is scalable and may be adapted to suit specific phasing requirements, site constraints and unique demands. 888-406-2289; www.eliminite.com.

Jet Inc. commercial wastewater treatment plant
Commercial wastewater treatment plants from Jet Inc. are modular in design, can treat wastewater flows up to 300,000 gpd and allow for phase build-out. This makes it possible for motels, shopping centers and service stations to be constructed along interstate highways far from any town. Subdivisions can be developed miles beyond sewer lines. Factories can be erected in rural areas. The plants treat wastewater through the aerobic digestion process that enables microscopic living organisms to transform wastewater into a clear, odorless liquid. The company offers assistance with design, engineering and construction, as well as onsite 24/7 tech support, plant startup commissioning and operator training. 800-321-6960; www.jetincorp.com.

Orenco Systems AdvanTex AX-Max
AdvanTex AX-Max wastewater treatment systems from Orenco Systems are containerized, fully plumbed plug-and-play units sized for larger commercial and municipal applications. Units come in a variety of configurations, measuring up to 42 feet long by 8.5 feet wide. They can be installed as a single unit or in multiunit arrays, either above ground or buried to grade. Systems use an attached-growth treatment method to produce clear, odorless effluent with significant nutrient reduction, suitable for subsurface irrigation or surface discharge after disinfection. One unit can process up to 5,000 gpd of raw sewage or 15,000 gpd of primary-treated effluent. Units reduce nitrogen up to 90%, depending on configuration, and can be operated with a part-time operator. They are easy to ship and set and can be installed in a variety of soils and climates. 800-348-9843; www.orenco.com.

Control Panels

Septic Products 50B019-120-240DD

The 50B019-120-240DD control panel from Septic Products is a duplex time-dosing panel for use in residential or commercial applications. It can be used with 120- or 240-volt power, and it accommodates two dosing pumps controlled by a repeat cycle timer. It has a durable, weather-resistant, NEMA 4X polycarbonate enclosure with SST latches; large, easy-to-access terminal block; circuit breakers for the pumps and control circuits; a rugged, externally mounted, UV-resistant alarm light; audible alarm and run-mute-test switch with UV-resistant sealing boot; definite purpose motor contactors; alternating relay; and pump hand-off-auto switches. Compressor hookups are available. Wiring schematic and detailed connection diagrams are provided, as well as mounting feet for the enclosure. It is UL listed. 419-282-5933; www.septicproducts.com. 

SJE Rhombus ACCEL Panel Program
The SJE Rhombus ACCEL Panel Program is designed to quickly deliver control solutions for simplex, duplex and triplex water/wastewater applications. It includes preengineered base models with select options. Base model features include three-phase 208 volt, 230 volt, 460 volt and 575 volt; NEMA 4 painted steel, with a single door wall mount; inner door with 22 mm Pump Hand-Off-Auto switches and Pump Run indicators; multitap transformer for 208/240/480 volts; IEC motor starting devices up to 32 full load amps; pump elapsed time meters; and an alarm package (includes flashing beacon, audible horn, silence/test switches and Form C auxiliary contacts). Panels are cUL 508 listed. 888-342-5753; www.sjerhombus.com.

Disinfection Equipment

SALCOR 3G UV Wastewater Disinfection Unit
The 3G UV Wastewater Disinfection Unit from SALCOR is used for residential, commercial and municipal applications, and it is UL-certified NEMA 6P floodproof and NSF/Washington State Protocol six-month tested (with 21 upstream treatment systems). It inactivates bacteria/virus pathogens, including superbugs, according to the maker. Rated at 9,000-gpd gravity flow, it is meant as a reliable building block for large water recovery/reuse systems. When installed in 12-unit parallel/series arrays with ABS pipe fittings, systems can disinfect more than 100,000 gpd. Gravity flow equalizes without distribution boxes. Each unit has a foul-resistant Teflon lamp covering, two-year long-life lamp with efficient installation, minimal annual maintenance and energy use of less than 40 watts. 760-731-0745; www.salcor.world.

Scienco/FAST - a division of BioMicrobics - SciCHLOR
SciCHLOR from Scienco/FAST - a division of BioMicrobics is a sodium hypochlorite generator designed to give a large span of markets a safe and effective way to disinfect. With salt, water and electricity, the system with multipass SciCELL electro-chemical activation, or ECA, technology will produce an available supply of 10 to 60 pounds chlorine-equivalent/day sizes. Connected to an incoming water source and with multiple operating modes, the brine solution makes multiple passes through the low-voltage DC electrolytic cell to provide a reliable method for the needs of medium to large onsite disinfection applications. Its recirculation method keeps control of desired chlorine concentration while the assembly minimizes maintenance downtime.866-652-4539; www.sciencofast.com.

Nitrogen-Reduction Systems

BioMicrobics HighStrengthFAST
HighStrengthFAST wastewater treatment systems from BioMicrobics are scalable wastewater solutions for commercial properties of all sizes. They are engineered to treat wastewater containing high BOD concentrations and often having higher FOG levels than standard sanitary-strength sewage. Models are available to treat 900 to 9,000 gpd and are designed for extreme environments such as specialty food/beverage/agriculture applications. 800-753-3278; www.biomicrobics.com.

Delta Treatment Systems ECOPOD-N
The ECOPOD-N fixed-film bioreactor (FFBR) system from Delta Treatment Systems is a self-contained device that houses engineered PVC media designed to treat domestic wastewater. Five models accommodate daily flows of 500 to 1,500 gpd, with customizable options for commercial applications up to 100,000 gpd. It is suitable for individual residential installations, cluster designs and commercial wastewater treatment applications. It is certified to ANSI/NSF International Standards 40 and 245 and is Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Affairs acceptable. It can be inserted into a standard-size septic tank or vault to provide quiet, odorless operation, and it is suitable for intermittent usage with an average nitrogen reduction greater than 50%. It is designed to minimize sludge production and reduce pumpout frequency. 800-219-9183; www.deltatreatment.com.

Norweco Singulair TNT
The Singulair TNT (Total Nitrogen Treatment) system from Norweco is an advanced wastewater treatment system designed to reduce total nitrogen by more than 68%. Certified performance data from NSF Standard 245 verifies that average effluent contains 7 mg/L nitrate, 12 mg/L total nitrogen, 4 mg/L CBOD₅ and 9 mg/L TSS. The system offers flow equalization, effluent filtration and low electrical usage. It is designed for easy installation, operation and maintenance to minimize effluent nitrogen concentrations, according to the maker. Nitrogen reduction is achieved without requiring effluent recirculation or the addition of chemicals. All treatment is accomplished in the tank. 800-667-9326; www.norweco.com.

Pumps

Ashland Pump effluent pumps
Heavy-duty effluent pumps from Ashland Pump are available in multiple horsepower sizes for various performance requirements, with efficient permanent split-capacitor motors. The oil-filled pumps have an upper and lower ball bearing design and handle up to 3/4-inch solids. They are made of cast iron, with cast iron impellers and equipped with a piggyback switch (20-foot standard cord) or in manual configurations. They are offered in 3/10, 2/5, 1/2, 3/4, 1 and 1 1/2 hp models. 855-281-6830; www.ashlandpump.com.

Franklin Electric FPS NC Series nonclog pumps

FPS NC Series nonclog pumps from Franklin Electric are available in single- and three-phase power options to provide a rugged, maintenance-friendly wastewater transfer solution with flows up to 610 gpm. A field-adjustable wear plate minimizes downtime without needing a replaceable wear ring. Factory-standard dual silicon carbide mechanical seals have low thermal expansion and high abrasion resistance. 866-271-2859; www.franklinengineered.com.

Gorman-Rupp SF Series
SF Series submersible solids-handling pumps from Gorman-Rupp use single-vane impeller designs requiring lower horsepower with increased flow and head. The line of pumps is available on more than 24 models in 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-inch flanged discharge sizes and power ranging from 3 to 75 hp. These combinations will provide flows up to 3,400 gpm and heads to 170 feet. 419-755-1011; www.grpumps.com.

Polylok PL-CPE4A
The Polylok PL-CPE4A is a submersible, 4/10 hp, 115-volt, single-phase effluent pump with a 2-inch NPT vertical discharge. It has a maximum head of 38 feet and a maximum flow of 56 gpm. The pump is designed with a 3,450 rpm oil-filled permanent split-capacitor motor and has an amp rating of 6.6 for 115 volts, a rugged cast iron housing and volute equipped with a cast iron vortex impeller capable of passing 3/4-inch-diameter solids. The stainless steel shaft is supported by two single-row, oil-lubricated ball bearings. The shaft seal is an inboard design with a secondary Exclusion V seal. It has a 20-foot UL/CSA-listed power cable suitable for submersible service and fitted with a three-prong plug. The unit is supplied with an integrated clip for the included piggyback mechanical float switch and used for automatic operation. 888-765-9565; www.polylok.com.

Vertiflo Pump 1600 Series
Vertiflo Pump is suitable in a wide range of applications in areas like food processing solids, wastewater treatment, pollution control, slurries and solids. It offers capacities to 1,600 gpm and heads to 170 feet TDH, and it withstands temperature to 250 degrees F. Pumps are designed with back pullout construction that permits easy inspection and access for service or maintenance if needed without disturbing the piping to the pump. Standard construction is cast iron, 316 stainless steel fitted, all 316 stainless steel, alloy 20 or CD4MCu. The impeller has a fully recessed design, which accommodates the passage of solids. All impellers have wiping vanes, which reduce axial loading and prevent dirt from entering the sealing area. The impeller is keyed to the shaft, and an impeller locking screw ensures positive attachment. 513-530-0888; www.vertiflopump.com.