Advanced treatment system used for challenging lake site repair
Problem: An existing two-bedroom house built in 1920 on a small island in Oscawana Lake, New York, needed a septic repair. The house was built on piers partially overhanging the lake. A typical system repair permit would not be approved due to site size constraints and a lack of separation from groundwater.
Solution: Pat Tyndall of Tyndall Septic Systems working with Mike Doebbler of Mastromonaco Consulting Engineers were able to design a system using a FujiClean CE5 advanced treatment system and GeoMat 39-inch wide pressure-dosed shallow drainfield. FujiClean’s lightweight single tank aerobic treatment system weighs under 400 pounds. This made transport to the island possible using only a mini-excavator. The system has a small footprint of less than 4 by 8 feet to conserve as much room as possible for the drainfield. “No other system would have worked on this site,” says Tyndall. “The road to the island was made in 1920 and would not withstand the abuse of any heavy equipment.” The FujiClean and field-dosing chamber were installed only two feet into the existing soil. Tanks were backfill covered for ascetics and ground-insulating properties. The GeoMat field consists of four 25-feet long pressure-dosed beds to load the soil with treated effluent as evenly as possible.
Result: Combining the technologies of FujiClean and GeoMat all lake, groundwater, and water-well setbacks were able to be met. The health department issued a permit for repair. The existing dwelling, built by the current owner’s grandfather, was able to be saved and enjoyed by generations to come. 207-406-2927; www.fujicleanusa.com
