The HighStrengthFAST wastewater treatment system from BioMicrobics is a robust and simple aerobic treatment system utilizing submerged, fixed-film activated sludge technology. It treats domestic and high strength wastewater for onsite, decentralized applications, and is ideally suited for small community and commercial usage with extreme environments such as specialty food/beverage/agriculture applications. It contains attached growth media optimized for biological wastewater treatment that handles heavy-duty solids loading, especially for high BOD concentrations and higher FOG levels. An above-grade blower — the only moving part in the treatment process — pushes air into the airlift, recirculating oxygenated water throughout the submerged media. These attached-growth microorganisms break down the organic material in the wastewater. The excess solids settle out of the media to the bottom of the tank, where they are stored for intermittent removal. 800-753-3278; www.biomicrobics.com
Eljen Geotextile Sand Filter
The Eljen GSF, or Geotextile Sand Filter system, is designed to provide treatment and dispersal in the same footprint with easy installation and minimal maintenance. It is used for commercial and residential applications. Utilizing a two-stage pretreatment process, the geotextile modules apply filtered septic tank effluent to the soil, increasing the soil’s ability to accept effluent and increase the long-term acceptance rate. Its design provides increased surface area for biological treatment that greatly exceeds the module’s absorption area. Open-air channels within the module support aerobic bacterial growth on the module’s geotextile fabric interface, surpassing the surface area required for traditional absorption systems. The system is tested and certified by NSF to NSF/ANSI Standard 40. 800-444-1359; www.eljen.com
Infiltrator WaterTechnologies AeroFin
AeroFin from Infiltrator Water Technologies is an engineered passive onsite wastewater combined treatment and dispersal system that creates a biological ecosystem digesting the organic matter in wastewater on a continuous basis. It is ideal for installation on compact sites with footprint constraints. As a combined treatment and dispersal system, it treats and disperses effluent in the same footprint utilizing media and specified sand. The system is proven to remove up to 99% of wastewater contaminants without using any electricity, replacement media, or additional maintenance and has been tested in accordance with NSF/ANSI 40 standards. Each unit is 8 feet long and has an outside dimension of 12.75 inches. Conduits and manifolds are manufactured using recycled polyethylene and feature snap-lock couplings and PVC piping allowing for easy system assembly. The compact design enables delivery to the installation site in a standard pickup truck. 800-221-4436; www.infiltratorwater.com
MicroSepTecEnviroServer ES
The MicroSepTec EnviroServer ES (Extended Storage) is designed for residential and commercial applications. It utilizes pre-engineered, prefabricated MBBR technology. In residential settings, it combines various processes to remove contaminants to ensure safe disposal or reuse of water. The system is designed to be compact, easy to install and low-maintenance, making it suitable for homes and small communities. It also offers efficient wastewater treatment solutions for businesses, commercial buildings and larger establishments, with its extended storage capacity allowing processing of higher volumes of wastewater. 877-473-7842; www.microseptec.com
Norweco Singulair Green
Norweco’s Singulair Green with integrated pump chamber offers a single tank solution for small lots and restrictive soil conditions. The unit with a 520-gallon integrated pump chamber arrives at the site ready to install. This lightweight, easy to install tank provides superior structural integrity. Systems and packages are always in stock and ready to ship. Nitrogen treatment packages are available on all Singulair treatment systems. Their 12- and 6-inch threaded riser extensions allow for at-grade installation. 800-667-8326; www.norweco.com
Orenco Systems AdvanTexAX-RT Series
The AdvanTex AX-RT Series of advanced wastewater treatment systems from Orenco Systems is designed for system repair and rehabilitation, along with nitrogen reduction. All interior components are installed, plumbed, and adjusted at the factory. Units can be shallowly buried for use between a functional, watertight septic tank and a functioning drainfield. The three-in-one design includes recirculation, treatment, and discharge in a single unit to simplify installation and eliminate the need for additional tanks, basins, risers and lids. The treatment system can be maintained with an annual service call, and filters and textile media are accessible and cleanable. No blower is needed for the passively vented system. An optional UV disinfection unit is available. 800-348-9843; www.orenco.com
Aerobic Treatment
RioVation BioMaze
RioVation BioMaze is a fixed film media treatment technology that combats drainfield issues. The 26-inch tall, 8-inch diameter media and aeration pods install via a riser into the septic tank. These floating, self-positioning pods have retrieval lines for ease of maintenance. The energy-efficient HiBlow XP80 air-pump with housing and integrated alarm powering the unit ensures a cost-effective operation. The resulting effluent typically boasts low single digit BOD and TSS, along with reduced fecal coliform and nitrogen levels. It goes beyond typical aerobic treatment to act as a “suspend biofilm generator,” fostering suspended biofilm microorganisms throughout the tank and into the drainfield. The SBG facilitates rapid “forced rejuvenation,” visibly improving drainfield performance within days, in systems plagued with biomat sludge. 352-436-9412; www.riovation.com
Nitrogen Reduction Systems
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
AquaKlear AK6S245
The AquaKlear AK6S245 nitrogen-reduction advanced treatment unit has been approved in accordance with NSF/ANSI International Standard 245. This all-in-one treatment design has a capacity of 600 gpd with three chambers, including a pretreatment chamber, aeration zone and clarifier with no internal moving parts. Systems are also available in 750, 1,000 and 1,200 gpd units in both fiberglass and concrete construction. The process produces high-quality treated water with a 60% reduction in total nitrogen. These units help reduce the amount of nitrogen-rich sewage entering the soil and affecting ground water and water quality standards, thus meeting state regulations. 877-936-7711; www.aquaklear.net
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 worker camps, RV parks, restaurants, ski and golf resorts, breweries, mines and agricultural operations. It may be used with locally sourced tanks and components. 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. J-1500CF Series
The J-1500CF Series nitrogen-reducing BAT media plant from Jet Inc. offers variable capacity in a NSF 245-tested treatment system. It provides complete effluent treatment from 500 to 1,500 gpd. The 500 and 800 gpd PLT Series tanks are the lightweight, rotational molded alternative to the concrete J-1500CF Series. The seamless polyethylene tanks are easy to transport and install in difficult site conditions. The system uses a 700++ aerator, effluent filter and the Jet 197 control panel, which cycles the aerator to reduce the nitrogen by more than 60%. 800-321-6960; www.jetincorp.com
Recirculating Filters
E-Z Treat Re-Circulating Synthetic Media Filter
E-Z Treat manufactures NSF 350 water treatment reuse applications throughout the United States. The biological-based treatment system Re-Circulating Synthetic Media Filter produces high-quality effluent to accommodate a wide variety of flows for residential and commercial sites, whether subsurface or surface discharge. 703-753-4770; www.eztreat.net
UV Disinfection
Polylok PL-UV1 UV Disinfection Unit
The PL-UV1 UV Disinfection Unit from Polylok reduces bacteria levels from secondary effluent to meet strict water quality standards. Components of the compact unit are engineered and constructed to provide reliable disinfection and long operational life, according to the manufacturer. It has a dual-pass design, a long-life UV bulb, weatherproof electrical components and no chemical residual or harmful byproducts. It is easy to install and operate and uses little electricity. Rates for gravity flow only are 100 through 8,640 gpd, with 100 through 4,320 gpd with 30 mg/L BOD and 30 mg/L SS, and 4,321 to 8,640 gpd with 10 mg/L BOD and 10 mg/L SS. It offers a UV dose greater than 40,000 microwatt-seconds per square cm at 254 nanometers, with transmissivity of 65%. 888-765-9565; www.polylok.com
