Commercial System Design: Wastewater Characterization

Each commercial onsite system has its own unique set of requirements that need to be taken into account when considering design and maintenance

Nov 24, 2016 | by Sara Heger, Ph.D. |

First Septic Tank At A Commercial System — The first tank in a commercial septic system. A one-size-fits-all approach does not work with commercial design, as the wastewater treatment system starts in the facility — and each one has different demands.

A one-size-fits-all approach does not work with commercial design, as the wastewater treatment system starts in the facility. These facilities include restaurants, golf clubs, schools, resorts, churches, office buildings, supermarkets, mini-marts, day care centers, campgrounds, hotels — the list could go on and on.When designing any septic system, a site visit is essential, but with commercial systems, doing a survey of use within the facility is critical in order to identify what kind of wastewater will be generated. This survey also provides an opportunity to educate the owner about how various practices impact the wastewater and system. The checklist developed by

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