Problem: Berkshire East Mountain Resort in western Massachusetts needed to replace a failing septic system that served the main lodge of the four-season resort to accommodate larger flows and enable future expansion.
Solution: After considering several options for the 9,900 gpd system, an Advanced Enviro-Septic (AES) combined treatment and dispersal system from Infiltrator Water Technologies was selected because of the 25% to 50% footprint reduction compared to other potential approaches. The substantial footprint reduction also reduced the construction cost. The system removes up to 99% of wastewater contaminants without using any electricity or replacement media. Highly purified wastewater is released into the soil, recharging the groundwater, preventing soil and groundwater contamination. The Berkshire East system includes 6,000 linear feet of AES pipe divided into two 5,000 gpd module beds. The sand bed area for the system is 4,743 square feet with a soil loading rate of 1.233 gpd per square foot. To accommodate the cross-slope on the site and reduce the amount of fill needed for the project, the AES is installed in a stepped configuration.
Result: The system is very low maintenance and will accommodate future growth of the resort. The smaller footprint required, the ability to install with the natural contour of the site and reduced fill and construction costs were all major benefits of choosing the AES system.
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