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Getting to the Root Cause of

Mound Performance Issues
Wisconsin installer Doug Fellner has developed a process to repair and update
pressure dose systems to avoid expensive total drainfield replacement
By Jim Kneiszel

oud think when installer Doug Fellner gets a call to replace a burnedout effluent pump in a pressure dose system, the first thing hed
throw in his work truck is a new pump. Youd be wrong. He grabs a
5-gallon bucket of cutoff PVC pipe samples jam-packed with roots and
sludge and heads out to educate the customer.
Sometimes homeowners call him, exasperated by having to replace one,
two or even three pumps over the course of a few years. But its not about
the pump, he tells them. Its about a clog. And if he simply replaces the
pump, hell be back with another one in six months.
I will not put a pump in if the laterals arent flushed out. I know its
going to fail, said Fellner, owner of Fellner Soil & Septic Service in Sturgeon
Bay, Wisconsin. Thats when its time for Fellner to pull out his bucket of
props and explain whats really going on with the customers system.

MOUND FAILURE RISING

Several months ago, I made a friendly visit to see Fellner and his wife,
Loreen, at their office and noticed his bucket of 2015 cutoff pipe samples
from his customers systems in Door County, a tourist haven peninsula that
juts into Lake Michigan in northeastern Wisconsin. Of course, I had to ask
him about the collection, and thats when I learned about an epidemic of
calls hes been getting for failed pressurized systems, both old and new.
Fellner reckoned he encountered at least 10 systems in 2015 and
several more going back two-three years where plumbers, other onsite
contractors or county inspectors had told homeowners their drainfields
mostly mounds, but some at-grade and inground systems had failed and
needed to be replaced. Some of these systems were 30 years old, some were
only 5 years old.
Inevitably, it is recommended the mounds and laterals get
ripped out and replaced at a cost of about $6,000 to $7,000 per
mound, according to Fellners estimate. But Fellner hasnt been
convinced the mounds need replacement, and it usually only takes
a look at his bucket of root intrusion samples and a wager with the
homeowner to lead to further investigation.
Were not going to say the mound failed. Were going to say
theres a reason the mound failed, Fellner said. Ive dug down at
the manifold where theres 120 gallons of water in one spot and its
not dispersing through the whole mound. I dig up the end of the
mound and the gravel is dry.

A SURE BET
So he makes a deal with homeowners. His crew will come in,
locate the pressurized manifold and laterals, dig down into the
mound and cut away a pipe sample from the far end of the line. If
the pipe is clear, the customer doesnt pay for his time. If the pipe is
clogged, Fellner restores the system in a process that preserves
the mound.
<< LEFT: Doug Fellner, of Fellner Soil & Septic Service, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, shows some of his saved rootintrusion samples from 2015.
TOP PHOTO: PVC lateral pipe cutoffs of various sizes show how sludge and root intrusions prevent pressure
dosing of effluents in mound systems.
BOTTOM PHOTO: These invasive roots were pulled from a lateral during one of Doug Fellners mound repairs.
The pressure dose system worked fine after laterals were hot-jetted to remove obstructions. (Photos by Jim Kneiszel)

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I show them, Heres what were going to find. Theres going to be a 1

percent chance that the lateral is not clogged. Ive never had one yet where we
cut it off and didnt have a problem, Fellner said.
Because he has seen so many clogged laterals, Fellner developed a
relatively quick process to get the onsite systems up and working again. Most
of these systems were installed before clean-out sweeps were mandated by the
county in the early 2000s, so Fellner uses compact excavation equipment to
expose all laterals for inspection. He adds sweeps to the end of each line and
calls on another contractor to use a hot jet to clear out root intrusions and
sludge buildup. Occasionally jetting doesnt do the trick and sections of
laterals must be replaced. If the septic tank doesnt have an outlet filter,
Fellner recommends installing one to minimize the chance of sludge entering
the manifold and laterals. And, of course, burned-out pumps are replaced.
Fellners bill is a fraction of the cost of a mound replacement, and he urges
homeowners to have the lines flushed as a preventive measure during
mandated inspections, every three to six years. Some homeowners will do the
work themselves, opening the end of the sweeps and running the pump to
flush out the system.
Any mound thats been in the ground for five years, I guarantee youll get
at least a gallon of sludge out of (each lateral), he said.

I show them, Heres what were going to find.

Theres going to be a 1 percent chance that the
lateral is not clogged. Ive never had one yet
where we cut it off and didnt have a problem.

CARING FOR CUSTOMERS

Fellner is convinced many mounds in his area are replaced unnecessarily
and could be fixed at a fraction of the cost. He believes he or other onsite
contractors could build a specialty business based on scouring out pressurized
pipe and adding lateral sweeps to older systems. For Fellner, providing this
service is all about fostering long-term customer relationships and doing the
right thing, which is not always the most profitable thing for the installer.
They might not spend $10,000 with you now, but down the road they
may need work or maybe their kids or their friends will, Fellner said. And he
said while some customers will use repairs as an opportunity to complain,
most homeowners have reasonable expectations about home maintenance
issues.
I tell people they replace the roof on their house every 25 years. Because
this is in the ground, its out of sight, out of mind, he said. We hear from
people when they have a problem, and were in the business of helping people
take care of a problem.
And for Fellner, the problem-solving often starts with a bucket of clogged
pipe samples.
We went to the old mounds showing problems and found the mound
wasnt the problem. The lateral was the problem, Fellner said. We have
really extended the life of the mounds. Its really been a godsend to the
homeowner. O

Doug Fellner

MAINTENANCE IS KEY
These increasing issues with mounds have less to do with the age of the
mounds and more to do with neglect of onsite systems, Fellner asserts. Hes
seen very old mound systems that perform perfectly after cleaning out roots
and sludge.
We have mounds out here that were installed in the 1970s and weve
looked at them and come to the conclusion that theyre working just as good
as the day they were installed, Fellner said. Maintenance is the answer.
In addition to periodic maintenance, Fellner looks at the landscape
surrounding the mound systems for threats of root intrusion. Water-loving
trees whose stringy, fast-growing roots are most likely to find the damp
laterals include box elders, cottonwood, cedar and willows. Hardwoods,
including maple and oak, are not as inclined to be submerged and are less
likely to seek out the pipes, he said.
To pick on every tree is wrong, he said. The offending varieties grow
right inside the laterals, find the holes and pull nourishment, working their
way into the orifices with their hair roots. Once inside the pipe, the roots
get nutrients from the solids. Theyre getting a seven-course meal now.
Preventing future root intrusion is the key to keeping down long-term
maintenance costs, according to Fellner. He suggests removing trees found to
be the source of the clogging, ripping out roots that infiltrate the mound and
run along the outside of the laterals. He also recommends removing tree
stumps to make sure no new growth is possible. Further, he suggests removing
all of the inappropriate species of trees up to 100 feet from the mound.
I tell them theyve got to get rid of the problem, he said. Do you want
to deal with us every five or 10 years or get the tree cutter in here to get rid of
the trees?
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glad to see a publication like Onsite Installer with a large and broad reach
within the industry bring attention to this important topic.
Here are some resources that your readers may find useful in thinking
about the impact of climate change on septic systems:
Cooper, J.A., G. W. Loomis, and J. A. Amador. 2015. Reduced Water
Quality Treatment Functions of Soil-based Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
Due to Climate Change; Proceedings of the 2015 NOWRA Onsite Wastewater
Mega Conference, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Available online at: http://
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Remediation Evaluation

Amador, J.A., G. Loomis, and D. Kalen. 2014. Soil-based Onsite

Wastewater Treatment and the Challenges of Climate Change. Proceedings of
the Soil Science Society of America Onsite Wastewater Conference,
Albuquerque, New Mexico. Available online at: https://www.soils.org/files/
meetings/specialized/full-conference-proceedings.pdf
We look forward to more articles in Onsite Installer addressing the
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UNNECESSARY RISK

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Accident Prevention

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Thriving in a location near the economically troubled Detroit metro area, Janette & Sons Excavating
concentrates on customer service, professional training and diversification into septic pumping
By David Steinkraus | Photos by Amy Voigtette

etroit has been on a long slide; no news there. But the same is not
true of the sprawling area surrounding the blighted city. There are
new office parks and new houses. Farther out the municipal sewers
stop but building continues, and here on the edge of the metropolitan area
is where Janette & Sons Excavating has found a good place to do business
and to grow thoughtfully.
In 1953, Frank Janette took over the septic business that his father had
run part time while also operating a farm. Frank focused on septic systems
and expanded. He manufactured his own concrete septic tanks and sold
them to other installers. Many things have changed for the company based
in Milford, Michigan. It is about 25 miles northwest of the Motor City and
is in Oakland County, one of the three counties that form the core of the
Detroit metropolitan area.
When Dad had the business and I worked for him, we concentrated on
home septic systems and didnt do much excavation or commercial work.
After he began disengaging from the business in late 1980s, we started

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Janette & Sons Excavating LLC,

Milford, Michigan
OWNER:

David Janette

FOUNDED:

1953

EMPLOYEES:

SERVICES:

Septic system installation, pumping

and excavating service

SERVICE AREA:

South-central and southeastern Michigan,

including un-sewered areas
surrounding Detroit

AFFILIATIONS:

Oakland County Septic Installers

Association, Michigan Septic
Installers Association

<<OPPOSITE PAGE: The Janette & Sons crew

includes, from left, Matthew Kidd, Ron Germain, David
Janette, Tim Vallette and Darnell Janette. They are
shown in the company yard with a fleet of work trucks.
>>RIGHT: Matthew Kidd, left, and Darnell Janette
install a Myers ME45 pump into a Norweco Singulair
system.

doing some commercial work, says current owner

David Janette. Those were systems to control
runoff from parking lots. The company became
licensed and bonded for sewer work, installing
early CULTEC systems in the Detroit suburbs.
Then the company expanded further, into larger
onsite systems for restaurants and schools.

THE FAMILY BUSINESS

Despite the years and growth, the company is
still a family operation, except for one employee
who isnt related but has been with the company
for 19 years and understands the culture. There is
a separate excavation division that is run by David
Janettes brother-in-law, Tim Vallette. The
wastewater business breaks down as about 30
percent pumping and 70 percent installations.

You cant butt heads. Its not

going to get you anywhere with
the government. ... Its the
way you present yourself.
Personality goes a long way.
You have to be upbeat.
David Janette
We all have the same outlook: We take care of
customers and go the extra mile. Its not always
about the business and making the revenue. We
look at peoples homes as if they were ours. If thats
my home, I dont want to be steered wrong by the
person I hire to serve me, Janette says.
The shiny red vacuum truck featured on the
companys website marks the most recent
expansion of the business. That was in 2010, and
it was a change intended to make the company
more self-sufficient by providing a new stream of
revenue, and it is a change that has met the goal.
We really went after it in 2010. We dont make
a lot on pumping, but it was nice to see that revenue
and have return customers, Janette says. And
because it forms connections in communities,
pumping has also provided good leads for other
services the company provides.
The person driving this end of the business,
literally driving it in the pumping truck, is Janettes
30-year-old son Darnell, the fourth generation at
Janette & Sons. Darnell didnt set out with that
intention. As a boy, he of course worked with his
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Finding strength as a group

Darnell Janette levels the pump during an installation project.

dad, but when he grew older it wasnt the work he wanted to do. I told him
to follow his dreams, Janette says. Darnell did, becoming a certified
mechanic for General Motors. Then the recession came. Auto dealerships
went out of business, and Darnell was the guy with the least seniority. Now
hes back with Janette and Sons, and David Janette says hes doing a really
good job with the pumping service.

We dont have any

younger generation
coming into this industry.
That bothers me.

ONSITE INSIGHTS

There are more than

80,000 onsite systems in Oakland County, the companys
primary service area. Following the economic downturn,
David Janette
municipal sewers have not
expanded much, and thats
good even though Janettes company would make a lot of money from connecting homes to sewers. He thinks septic systems are the right choice for
many in his area.
Proposals in his area have suggested high-pressure sewers with grinder
pumps. For a homeowner its $17,000 to $20,000 to connect to the system
( Janettes company is certified to tap into these pressurized mains), and
then theres a quarterly bill. Im not looking at it with my financial gain in
mind. Around the lakes I agree thats not a bad idea to have central systems.
But for longevity in general, people are better off staying on septic systems,
he says.

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When installers in Oakland County, Michigan, faced a problem, they

persevered by working together. In the process, they have a lesson for
anyone who wants to simultaneously improve the industry and their own
business interests.
The problem was unlicensed and unskilled people installing systems
and generally pulling down the business prospects of honest installers, says
David Janette of Janette and Sons Excavating LLC in Milford, Michigan.
So he and fellow installer Tim Brendel started the Oakland County Septic
Installers Association. Only 30 people came to the first meeting, but Janette
and Brendel persisted. Membership grew. More important, the association
produced change. It took four years of patient work, but the county now
licenses septic installers and requires that at least one licensed person be on
a job site. Other counties issue licenses by the business. The Oakland County
rule is better because it makes the individual responsible, Janette says.
For installers, being in the group means having a voice. Our county
listens to us, and we vote on regulations. And how many other counties listen
like that? I think its rare that we have such a relationship, Janette says.
More immediate interests are also served by joining the association.
When he and Brendel were starting the group, Janette approached a major
tank supplier and negotiated a 5 percent discount for members. Equipment
dealers and manufacturers recognized the benefit of associating with the
group, and now comprise some of the 110 members.
Janette also approached Case, Caterpillar, John Deere, Alta Equipment
and other companies. They want to host our meetings, which is nice. So the
guys get to check out brand-new equipment, and they get a nice meal out
of the deal. Some of the dealers run monthly specials for meetings. It may
be tires for backhoes, a good deal on insurance, half-price on a rental or
$10,000 off on a piece of mini equipment at years end.
This doesnt count the people who arent members but also attend.
These may be local engineers who want to network with installers or health
department staff.
Membership is only $50 a year.
That covers stamps and other office supplies. Everything else is
volunteer. It takes a lot out of me, but its worthwhile because it helps make
the group and the industry stronger, Janette says.

When Janettes technicians pump a tank, they prefer the owner to be

present. Its a good opportunity to teach people about the systems buried in
their yards and perhaps inform them about special circumstances impacting
wastewater treatment. We pumped a tank not all that long ago, and the
mother-in-law living in the home was receiving cancer therapy. That tank
was almost glowing; it had an aqua-green tint to it, and there were no solids
in the tank, Janette says.
Janettes service area includes a mix of longtime residents and newer,
younger people building large homes. When any customers tank is pumped,
along with the invoice comes a list of tips for proper care of a septic system.
Janette compiled his list from tips produced by a variety of health departments.
Education is also good for referrals because customers will remember the
customer care they received and recommend the company to others.
We get a lot of customers who call us when their systems fail. They
want us to provide a second opinion, and these contacts are directly related
to how we treat people, Janette says.
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TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT

future work. The availability of newer technologies such as those from Eljen
and Bio-Microbics makes development possible on lands that will not
For its pumping business, the company has a single-axle 2003
support traditional septic systems. Thats where the new development is in
Freightliner with a 2,600-gallon steel tank and a Challenger pump. The
Janettes area.
pumping business is going well enough that he has begun thinking about
the purchase of a larger truck.
For installing chores, the company has a 2006 quad-axle Sterling with a
FOSTERING PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Rock Box on it; a 1996 tri-axle Ford 9000 with a 15-yard dump box; a 1998
The company depends on more than good relationships with customers
Kenworth tractor that pulls a quad-axle Fruehauf dump trailer; a 2003 Load
to stay prosperous. Relationships going in other directions are just as
King triple-axle tag-along trailer; 1998 Talbert and 2005 Eager Beaver
important. For example, one logical expansion for Janette and Sons might
trailers pulled by the dump trucks; a 2004 1-ton
be into engineering so the company would
Chevrolet stake truck; two 3/4-ton pickups, one
become a one-stop point for wastewater services.
a 2005 GMC and a 2011 Ford; and a 2003 Ford
But Janette doesnt want it. He has very good
We take care of customers
box truck.
working relationships with local engineers, and
and go the extra mile. Its not
Like any excavation company, Janette also
those relationships almost make his company a
always about the business and one-stop service provider as it is. And he gets a
maintains a large fleet of heavy equipment and
mini equipment. He has a pair of Case excavators,
number of referrals from them. Trying to start his
making the revenue. We look
a Caterpillar mini excavator, a pair of Caterpillar
own division would give him one more thing to
at peoples homes as if they
backhoes, a Case loader, two Caterpillar dozers
worry about, and would diminish the
and two skid-steers one Caterpillar and one
were ours. If thats my home, I relationships he has built.
Case.
The same applies to the local health
dont want to be steered wrong departments.
Janette doesnt have any plans to venture into
You cant butt heads. Its not going
by the person I hire
a new service, but that doesnt mean hes standing
to get you anywhere with the government,
still. Its just the opposite. Were not stopping.
Janette says. The companys good connections
to serve me.
Any new technologies that are coming out, you
with health departments go back to his father.
David Janette
have to be certified in them. I encourage that for
Less engineering was done in those days, and
any company, he says.
health departments relied on contractors to find
Its not a matter of keeping up with the industry but of keeping the
and resolve problems, so Janettes father was often contacting health
revenue flowing. Because the company is licensed and bonded to work on
departments to inform them of some problem.
large water mains, when the recession hit Janette found jobs doing that,
Its the way you present yourself. Personality goes a long way. You have
which helped the companys bottom line. And certification is important for
to be upbeat, Janette says.
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David Janette ducks into a work trailer during a rain interruption to review plans for
a new onsite system his crew is building.

Patience also helps because government agencies sometimes resist

change. With other members of his local installers association, Janette spent
about four years working for a change in the health code to license installers.
Previously, if a landscaper put in a wastewater system a real situation
Janette heard about it would draw only a $50 fine from the county. Its a
slap on the hand, he says. Now installers must be licensed, and at least one
licensed person must be on site during an installation.

INDUSTRY CHALLENGES AHEAD

Janette is now 54, and where does he see the company 10 years from now?
Me being retired and on a sandy beach somewhere, he says with a
chuckle. Then he turns serious. I think where were at right now is strong.
He has concerns, but those encompass the entire industry. We dont
have any younger generation coming into this industry. That bothers me.
Janette sees a graying of the industry and a lot of retirements of qualified
installers on the horizon. He hopes the labor gap will be filled by younger
workers, and he has played his own role in that. Some of his competitors
started out by working for him. They learned the trade and went out on their
own. Its a thorn in my side
sometimes, but theyve been very
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Jim Anderson, Ph.D., and David Gustafson, P.E.,

are connected with the University of Minnesota
onsite wastewater treatment education program.
David is extension onsite sewage treatment
educator. Jim is former director of the universitys
Water Resources Center and is now an emeritus
professor. Readers are welcome to submit
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Write to ander045@umn.edu.

basictraining

What is the Single Largest

Cause of Septic System Failure?
We list the top 3 reasons why onsite systems fail
and tell you whats most often to blame
By Jim Anderson and David Gustafson

hen we conduct workshops or are in the field with other onsite

professionals looking at malfunctioning systems, the conversation
often turns to the reason septic systems fail. For us, failure is
when the system is not operating as its designed to; sewage is backing up
or surfacing, or effluent is going away, but not being treated properly.
We have been working together for 25 years and weve noticed there is
usually always more than one thing wrong when we are out troubleshooting
a system. We always run through the following potential reasons the system
in question is not operating as it should:
1. The homeowner is routinely using more water than the system can
handle. Systems are designed to handle a finite amount of water, and in
code it is usually expressed in terms of an average per person or a value
based on the number of bedrooms in the house. The overuse may just be
that the people living in the house use more water than the average 60-70
gallons per person per day. But overuse can also result from leaky and
unmaintained fixtures or from other extraneous water sources such as
surface runoff or clean water drainlines around foundations that are being
routed through the system. The homeowner, after the fact, may increase the
load by enlarging the house to accommodate more people or add waterusing devices the system was not designed to handle, such as garbage
disposals and large showers or tubs.
2. The system has not been properly maintained. The septic tank should
be regularly checked and the solids and scum removed before they
accumulate to levels that can be detrimental to the soil treatment part of the
system. Advanced technologies, such as ATUs and media filters, require
increased levels of care. These are often covered in maintenance contracts
written upon completion of the system, but not renewed because there have
not been problems or when new owners move in. Systems with advanced
technologies that are not cared for can represent more of a health and
environmental risk than a failed conventional septic drainfield system.
3. Improper design or installation. Here it may be that the system
selected or designed does not fit the site and soil characteristics. This can be
due to compaction problems in the soil treatment area when the system was
installed. It may be the tanks were improperly installed or that good pipelaying procedures were not followed. Or the designer was unfamiliar or
misinterpreted the information provided by the site evaluator.

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AND THE WINNER IS ...

In our experience the single largest cause of system failure goes right
back to the process of siting and installing, specifically the identification of
soil conditions at the site. Mistakes lead to errors in design and installation,
resulting in way too many systems having little chance of working right
from day one.
Designers and installers need to be familiar with and understand the
impact of three soil characteristics: soil texture, soil structure and soil color.
Texture and structure are
characteristics
used
to
There is no disagreement
determine the soil sizing factor
and the size of the soil
about who gets the first call
treatment area needed. Color
from the homeowner when
can indicate a number of soil
conditions.
The
most
the system doesnt work.
prominent is the presence of a
That would be the installer.
seasonally or permanent high
water table, even during dry
periods. Another is to help identify when the soil has been disturbed and
will likely not act like a natural soil of the same texture.
Those familiar with these characteristics recognize other site and
landscape factors contribute to selecting the right kind of system and
identifying where a system should be placed on the lot. However, we have
found that when these soil characteristics are misidentified, there is usually
a lack of appreciation by the designers about how they might impact the
system. Conversely if texture, structure and color are properly identified,
the additional important characteristics are also recognized and factored
into the design.

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In our view, site evaluation is the most critical piece to ensure that a
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their vast field experience.
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the kind of system to be installed, and notes differences when installing the

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tanks or beginning to excavate trenches, it is time to call out the site
evaluator and designer to take a look. Then a decision can be made whether
to proceed with the system as designed. We hear a lot of disagreement on
this point, but there is no disagreement about who gets the first call from
the homeowner when the system doesnt work. That would be the installer.
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systemprofile

Tweaking
a Schools
Onsite System
to Build Capacity
A gymnasium required
additional shower stalls, but
the existing wastewater system
exceeded discharge limits.
Onsite professionals engineered
and installed the fix.
By Scottie Dayton

lans to enlarge the gymnasium at a private school

in Greenwich, Connecticut, included three
additional shower stalls.
A study of the ultrafiltration treatment plant and drainfield was a
prerequisite to state and local approval of the system. The school manager
hired Mark Lancor, P.E., principal engineer at DYMAR Corp. in Southbury,
Connecticut, to provide the documentation and offer recommendations.
Drinking-water-quality permeate from the plants membrane bioreactor
flushes bathroom fixtures, while excess treated water discharges to a lowpressure distribution sand filter. The 2,310 gpd system was exceeding its
discharge permit due to leaking fixtures, groundwater infiltration and
runoff, says Lancor. That created a problem for the gymnasium project
and future expansion.
Lancors recommendations included a second equalization tank, a silt
barrier and curtain drain up-gradient from the sand filter, and upgrading it
for hydraulic buffering per the states request for improved efficiency. He
also added a new programmable logic controller (PLC) to regulate process
and dosing flows.
DYMARs design limited the schools capital expense to $380,000 for
the 6,600 gpd plant, as opposed to an estimated $1 million to add
membranes and process tankage and enlarge the sand filter.

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SYSTEM PROFILE
Location:

Greenwich, Connecticut

Facility served:

Private school

Designer:

Mark Lancor, DYMAR Corp.,

Southbury, Connecticut

Installer:

Mark Green, Green Construction Management,

Waterbury, Connecticut

System upgrade:

7,500-gallon concrete equalization tank,

Arrow Concrete Products; dual silt fence,
curtain drain, instrumentation

Hydraulic capacity: 6,600 gpd

<<OPPOSITE PAGE: Mark Green of Green Construction Management uses a Volvo EC140 excavator to remove 2 feet of fill with rocks and boulders from
the sand filter toe. (Photos courtesy of Green Construction Management)
ABOVE: Workers from A Quick Pick Crane and Rigging prepare to set the bottom half of the 7,500-gallon concrete equalization tank using a Grove GMK5120B
all-terrain hydraulic crane.
>>RIGHT: Wayne Green monitors Vincent Noad of R V Noad Construction as he excavates the 27- by 18- by 16-foot tank hole using a Kobelco 135 excavator
and 16-foot seasonal-high water mark to find level. The bypass hose lies above the 2-inch dosing force main.

SYSTEM OPERATION
Wastewater gravity flows to the septic tank and
6,000-gallon equalization tank duplex pumps
send effluent through a 2-inch Schedule 80 PVC
force main to the ultrafiltration system, followed by UV disinfection.
Permeate not used in lavatories flows to a dosing tank and is pumped to the
300- by 200-foot sand filter.
Liquid from three rows of gravelless chambers in the sand filter leaches
down the sloped 140- by 80-foot-wide sand-and-gravel toe. No other
discharge was possible because the absorption area is on bedrock/ledge
covered with a geomembrane liner.

INFILTRATION PREVENTION
Mark Green, owner of Green Construction Management in Waterbury,
Connecticut, won the bid. Together with his father, Wayne, and laborer
Jovany Sandoval, they installed a double 225-foot-long silt fence separated
by hay bales. It prevented runoff from reaching the sand filter.
As Mark Green dug the fence trenches with his Volvo EC140 excavator,
he saw what looked like a rubber hose hanging from a nearby tree. I knock
it down with the bucket and this 5-foot-long black snake slithered away, he
says. We found five or six snakes every day.
Fifteen feet above the silt fence, the team excavated 4 feet to install the

400- by 3-foot curtain drain. After lining the trench from side to side with
filter fabric, they added 4 inches of stone, laid 4-inch PVC pipe on top,
covered it with 4 inches of stone and wrapped the fabric over it. They
covered the bundle with another layer of fabric, then backfilled with gravel
to grade.
We laid 130 feet of perforated pipe followed by 175 feet of solid pipe
discharging to the wetlands, says Green. The installations took three days.

EFFICIENCY BOOSTER
Stripping the topsoil and 2 feet of fill off the sand filter toe presented
challenges. The only area to stockpile the spoils was between the chambers
and curtain drain. While Green exposed the septic gravel with the excavator,
his dad transported 900 cubic yards of it up the slope in a Volvo MCT125C
skid-steer loader.
I couldnt use a dump truck or push the spoils up the hill with a
bulldozer because both would crush the chambers, says Green. The fill
also contained rocks and boulders, including one too heavy to lift. He rolled
it out of the way with the bucket.
To improve the toes absorption rate, Lancor specified gravel with
hydraulic conductivity (K value) of 8 to 15 feet per day. Green searched gravel
pits in New York state and Connecticut without success. Then a friend on a
job 24 miles away in Westport, Connecticut, hit the perfect bank run gravel.
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<< LEFT: Mark Green measures the distance between the two tank walls to verify they are
5 feet apart. The slanted floor in the equalization tank created a lip at the connecting
penetration.
ABOVE: Jovany Sandoval levels 4 inches of stone in the lined 400- by 3-foot curtain drain.

I had to install and compact it in two 12-inch lifts, 25 loads per lift, and
we couldnt use vibratory rollers because they compacted the gravel too
quickly, says Green. The only way was to water and roll the stone
repeatedly until it passed the test. Unable to drive grade stakes without
puncturing the drainfields liner, Green tied flags to PVC pipe mounted in
composite boards.

I couldnt use a dump truck or push the spoils up the

hill with a bulldozer because both would crush the
chambers. The fill also contained rocks and
boulders, including one too heavy to lift.
Mark Green

SWITCHING GEARS
At this point, they excavated the hole for the equalization tank, needing
the stockpiled soil to replace the rocks and boulders in the original fill.
Workers from Natural Systems Utilities (NSU), the plant operator, cut
the section of sidewalk covering the location for the 7,500-gallon concrete
EQ tank (Arrow Concrete Products). Vincent Noad of R V Noad Construction
dug the 27- by 18- by 16-foot hole using a Kobelco 135 excavator.

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Noad needed 5 feet between the original EQ tank and new one for the
hydraulic core drill machine, and 4 feet of clearance on the opposite side. In
addition, a 2-inch force main running from the wastewater treatment
building to the drainfield passed through the excavation. Noad also couldnt
expand the width of the hole beyond 18 feet without taking out an electrical
duct bank and half the parking lot.
It was a one-shot deal, says Green. If Vinny dug too far back, he
couldnt go forward without falling in the hole.
Luckily, the bucket hit water exactly at 16 feet the seasonal high
water level. Instead of needing a man in the pit with a laser level, Noad used
the water. His driver hauled spoils to the stockpile in a tri-axle Sterling
truck with Ox dump body. They bedded the hole with 12 inches of crushed
stone and drew the tanks outline on it to mark the exact position.
Meanwhile, Greens crew placed 2 feet of fill over the gravel toe, then the
topsoil. Randy Olmstead of All Green Hydroseed sprayed it with a custom
mix of grass and wildflower hydroseeds. He eventually treated 26,000
square feet of disturbed area.

SETTING THE TANK

NSU hired a septic company to pump the septic tank and remain on
standby all day. The kids were on summer vacation, so there was barely
any usage, says Green. Nevertheless, he cut the force main and bypassed
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A trucking company delivered the 75,950-pound EQ tank in two halves.

A Quick Pick Crane set them using a Grove (Manitowac Crane) GMK5120B
all-terrain hydraulic crane. The bottom section had a 14-inch stainless steel
sleeve exactly 4 inches above the floor. It would house the 10-inch ductile
iron pipe connecting both EQ tanks.
After setting the lower portion, Green used a laser to mark the location
for the penetration into the original EQ tank. The bore went smoothly, but
the floor of the new tank sloped toward the pipe, creating a lip that prevented
Green from inserting the 7-foot-long pipe through the sleeve.
The sleeves had to align perfectly, so it was with great reluctance that
we lifted out the bottom half, says Green. We inserted the pipe into the
existing tanks sleeve, Quick Pick expertly reset the lower half, and we
pulled in the pipe until it butted against the lip.
Grout and Link-Seal couplings secured the pipes to the tank walls.
Once the tank halves were mated, Greens team applied a polyolefin-backed
joint wrap (ConSeal - Concrete Sealants) around the seam to ensure
watertightness.
While they bedded the pipes and backfilled with compacted bank run
gravel around the tank, Green excavated and cut the recirculating force
main. This enabled NSU to install a dosing manifold with ultrasonic level
sensors and a magnetic flowmeter wire to the PLC.
To relocate the dosing force main, Green used a Volvo EC35C excavator
to dig a 4-foot-deep trench, bedded it with 6 inches of compacted sand and
laid new pipe. NSU installed a second identical manifold, and programmed
the PLC to send 2,310 gpd to the sand filter. On low-flow days, it discharged
excess treated water to the setpoint.
Tom Dauti, owner of Dauti Masonry, replaced the concrete sidewalk and
extended a stone wall around the new EQ tank to retain the backfill. The
upgrade was completed in a week and ahead of schedule, enabling the
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rulesandregs

Rhode Island Continues

Effort to Shut Down
Remaining Cesspools
By Doug Day

emoving existing cesspools from service after a property is sold is

among the changes to onsite wastewater rules to be considered in
Rhode Island this year. The state Department of Environmental
Management says the technical changes and clarifications are primarily due
to legislative actions taken in 2015 dealing with onsite wastewater, including
the Cesspool Act, according to a public notice announcing the proposed
amendments to the Rules Establishing Minimum Standards Relating to
Location, Design, Construction and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater
Treatment Systems.
New cesspools have been banned in Rhode Island since 1968, but there
are still about 25,000 in operation. The proposed rule, which is consistent
with the Cesspool Act signed into law last summer, requires cesspools to be
disconnected and replaced with a modern septic system or connection to a
sewer system within 12 months of the sale of the property. It is expected to
result in about 400 cesspools being taken out of service every year.

MINNESOTA
Onsite professionals in Minnesota who failed to meet their continuing
education requirements in 2015 have received a reprieve from the state
Pollution Control Agency. Legislative action aimed at simplifying regulations
and administration of rules required the agency to establish a one-year
extension of certification for those who failed to meet the requirements.
During the conditional certification period, the person must complete the
missed continuing education and pass one or two certification exams that
apply to the onsite wastewater work they perform.

MISSOURI
The Missouri Coalition for the Environment may file suit soon to force the
creation of standards for nitrogen and phosphorus levels in state lakes and
reservoirs. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rejected the states
proposed standards four years ago. While the Missouri Department of Natural
Resources published draft recommendations last fall, it has yet to approve
anything. Based on a Notice of Intent filed with the EPA, the coalition will
allege that the federal agency failed to force regulators to establish nutrient
levels in a reasonable amount of time. The coalition can file suit 60 days after
issuing the Notice of Intent.

NOVA SCOTIA
The provincial government of Nova Scotia has approved new onsite
wastewater regulations along with a new standards document to replace the
existing Technical Guidelines. The new regulations take effect in May. The
program changes have been explained to onsite professionals through
regional meetings of Waste Water Nova Scotia Society. O

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DIRECTORY
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Advanced Treatment Units and Other Onsite Treatment Systems

MANUFACTURER

BRAND

GPD

RELEASED

Bio-Microbics, Inc.
8450 Cole Parkway
Shawnee, KS 66227
800-753-3278 (FAST) 913-422-0707
Fax: 913-422-0808
sales@biomicrobics.com
www.biomicrobics.com

MicroFAST

500 to 160,000+

1996

NSF/ANSI Standard 40/245 certified, the MicroFAST Systems use simple, low-cost, and robust technology Nationwide,
to solve a gamut of onsite wastewater treatment issues. Recommended for individual, small community, and Global
commercial applications, the system is integrated into a standard septic tank and does not require additional
space. With the SFR feature, alternate modes of operation include intermittent operation of the blower to reduce
electricity usage up to 45%. Offering higher levels of Nitrogen removal to provide better onsite wastewater
treatment for new construction or retrofits, the effluent meets secondary quality requirements and can be
distributed to soil treatment system or water reuse applications.

BioBarrier

500 to 160,000+

2009

The advanced membrane technology offers the highest quality effluent possible on the market. The BioBarrier
was the first system to be approved for water reuse (NSF/ANSI Std. 350, class R) by NSF International.
BioBarriers unique operation sequence and low-foul, durable, flat-sheet membranes require no complicated
backwash functionality. The pre-engineered, completely automated, modular MBR ships installation-ready and
fits easily into both new and existing tank configurations. The immersed membrane technology utilized in the
BioBarrier MBR and HSMBR System allows for installation into a smaller footprint with both above or below
ground tank options. Also available in a winery wastewater system.

Z-Cell High
Performance
Wetland

450 to 36,000+

2001

The Z-Cell technology can be used in residential, commercial, or small community applications for treating Contact
residential strength septic tank effluent. The Z-Cell is a timed dose system and the wastewater has a 36 vertical Manufacturer
path to an outlet pipe below the wetlands surface. By moving water vertically, the fluid must pass through
the horizontally oriented plant root zone. This eliminates short circuiting, an issue common in conventional
constructed wetlands. During the growing season, evapotranspiration through plant leaves reduces the
hydraulic load to downstream components. Produces better than secondary quality effluent.

Recirculating
Media Filters

450 to 36,000+

2001

Designed for use in residential, commercial, or small community applications for treating residential strength Contact
wastewater from a septic tank. Treatment occurs below grade as the fluid trickles down through the pore spaces Manufacturer
of the media where aerobic organisms feed on the nutrients. Effluent leaves the system through an outlet pipe in
the bottom of the filter. Multiple RMFs can be used together when greater capacities are needed. Effluent can be
discharged above or below grade. Above grade disposal must meet local health codes or guidelines. Produces
better than secondary quality effluent.

Fusion

450 to 800

2006

Drop-in wastewater treatment units that use anaerobic and aerobic zones to produce secondary quality effluent. AL, AR, MI, NY,
The drop-in system is easy to install and maintain. Filter media are never removed or replaced. Key operating OH, VA
features include the constant recirculation of treated wastewater and a twice-daily automatic backwash cycle
that returns residual sludge to the head of the system. A quiet, programmable compressor delivers oxygen to
aerobic zones, while consuming as little energy as a 65-watt light bulb. The Fusions unique design enables it
to be installed without a pretreatment tank, making it ideal for use on sites where space is limited.

DF Series

500 to 1,500

1993

The process occurs entirely within the self-contained treatment unit which is comprised of outer mixing tank
and a cone-shaped settling chamber. Raw, unsettled domestic wastewater enters directly into the mixing tank
where mixing occurs through an air distribution system. The mixed liquid then enters the settling chamber from
the bottom. The settling chamber maintains a quiet condition which allows solids to settle down and re-enter
the mixing chamber for more processing. The liquid is hydraulically displaced upward and is discharged as a
clear, odorless treated water which meets or exceeds state water quality standards.

Ecopod-N
Series

500 to 1,500

2006

Wastewater enters a pretreatment/settling tank similar to conventional septic tanks. In this tank, debris and
settleable solids settle to the bottom and are decomposed by anaerobic bacteria. The effluent leaves the
pretreatment tank and enters the Ecopd-N Fixed Film Wastewater Treatment System reactor tank, where it is
introduced to an oxygen-rich environment. In this oxygen-rich environment, a colony of bacteria, called the
biomass, develops and is capable of digesting biodegradable waste into carbon dioxide and water.

Enviro-Aire
Series

500 to 1,500

2005

The plant achieves treatment by a flow through process. Raw sewage enters a primary chamber, which IL, LA, MS, TX
has a hydraulic capacity of 346 gallons, providing a retention time of 16.6 hours. This chamber provides
for separation of heavy, easily settled solids as well as floatable materials such as grease. Settleable solids
accumulate on the bottom and floatable solids accumulate on the surface. Effluent from the clear layer flows
into an aeration/mixing chamber with a 28-hr retention time. An aeration system provides for oxygenation of
the primary effluent with the wastewater in the aeration/mixing chamber. Air is introduced by passing from the
air pump to the air drop-line located in the chamber. The mixed liquor enters the settling chamber at the bottom
and travels upward toward the discharge pipe.

AS500L-C
4 + 75

500 to 1,500

2007

Ecological Tanks Inc. offers concrete and fiberglass systems. The Aqua Safe AS500L-C 4 + 75 is a concrete
all-in-one unit, 500 gpd unit which includes a 400 gal pre-treatment tank along with a 750 gal pump tank.
This unit is shorter than the original Aqua Safe with a 58 inlet height. Also, the AS500L-C 4 + 75 has multiple
access openings for concrete or poly risers which allow for easy access into the system for maintenance and/or
pumping. The AS500L-C 4 + 75 units far surpass state effluent standards which are approved in over 25 states.

AA500-35 /
AS600+4NR

500 to 1,500

2009

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Clarus Environmental
Products
3649 Cane Run Rd.
Louisville, KY 40211
800-928-7867 502-778-2731
www.clarusenvironmental.com

Delta Environmental
Products
8263 Florida Blvd.
Denham Springs, LA 70726
800-219-9183 225-665-6162
Fax: 225-664-9467
www.deltaenvironmental.com

Ecological Tanks Inc.

2247 Hwy 151 N
Downsville, LA 71234
800-277-8179 318-644-0397
Fax: 318-644-7257
aquasafe@bayou.com
www.etiaquasafe.com
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DESCRIPTION

DISTRIBUTORS

AL, AK, AZ, BC,

BWI, CA, CO,
FL, GA, HI, ID,
IL, IN, IA, KY,
LA, ME, MI,
MD, MN, MO,
MS, MT, NC,
NM, NV, NY,
OH, OK, ON,
OR, TN, TX, UT,
VA, WA, WI, WV

AL, AR, BWI,

CA, FL, GA, HI,
IL, IA, KS, LA,
MS, MO, NM,
NY, OH, OK,
PA, SC, SD, TX,
Other additions to the Ecological Tanks product line are the Aqua Safe AS600+4NR (fiberglass) and the Aqua VA, WV
Aire AA500-35 (concrete). Both of these plants have successfully completed testing for NSF Standard 245
which achieve 50% reduction in total nitrogen. A copy of the official listings for these plants can be obtained
on the NSF website (www.nsf.org).

MANUFACTURER

BRAND

GPD

RELEASED

Eliminite, Inc.
PO Box 359
Begrade, MT 59714
888-406-2289 406-581-1613
info@eliminite.com
www.eliminite.com

Eliminite
Grizzly

1,500 to 50,000

2008

The Eliminite Grizzly system is designed for large-scale, high-volume, high-strength commercial and industrial US
applications in locations where daily operation and maintenance may not be available. The Grizzly system
was invented in Montana where winters are long, temperatures routinely drop below 0F for extended periods,
and seasonal use patterns/dramatic fluctuations in flow and wastewater strength are the norm rather than the
exception. The Grizzly is designed to operate independently and achieves advanced Nitrogen reduction with
little outside support; its resilience against upsets and clogging and its aggressive treatment approach can be
used in challenging commercial applications.

Eljen Corporation
125 McKee St.
East Hartford, CT 06108
800-444-1359 860-610-0426
Fax: 860-610-0427
info@eljen.com www.eljen.com

GSF (Geotextile
Sand Filter)

Scalable to
site conditions

1982

The Eljen GSF is a passive advanced treatment system, without mechanical parts or replacement media US and Canada
requirements, which treats wastewater at the disposal site with a two-stage Bio-Matt. The GSF is constructed of
recycled materials forming a lightweight, easy to handle modules that are installed in series with other modules
on a layer of specified sand either in trench, bed, or mound configuration. GSF modules apply a better-thansecondary aerobic effluent to the soil, increasing the soils ability to accept effluent. The result is a treatment in
a smaller absorption area.

CE5

450

Fuji Cleans CE technology averages 50,000 systems being installed annually. The popularity is driven by a Most States
small footprint (about 7 x 4), low power draw (1.27kWh/day), easy plug & play installation and simple, efficient
O&M and consistent, treatment (95% BOD and TS removal, NSF 40 certified, no preceding septic tank). There
are no moving parts in the contact filtration treatment process. One 80 L/min external air blower (MAC R)
introduces oxygen aerobic chambers and powers internal air lift pumps, which manage sludge return and
discharge of clean effluent.

CEN5

450

Fuji Cleans CEN technology provides enhanced denitrification into its standard contact filtration treatment
process and produces a consistent high quality effluent (NSF 40/245 certified: 5 BOD, 6 TSS and 10 TN) from
straight septic wastewater no proceeding septic tank necessary. There are no moving parts in the treatment
process. The CEN5 is compact (about 8 x 4), lightweight (about 475 lbs), highly maneuverable and features a
low power draw (one 80 L/min blower drawing 1.27 kWh/day), plug & play installation and optional wireless
telecommunication package that offers both dial and text capabilities. A proprietary electrolysis phosphorus
reduction option is also available with this system.

CE6000G

up to 6,000

Fuji Cleans largest CE commercial system, the CE6000G, is now available to supplement its existing CE21
(1,900 gpd) and CE30 (2,700 gpd) models. The CE6000G, which can treat up to 6,000 gpd, uses the same
treatment technology, process flow and one-tank structure as the smaller CE systems and can be squeezed into
the tightest of sites. The footprint size is only 36 x 6.5 (including built-in septic tank).

LA-Hoot

500 to 1,000

1986

H-Series

500 to 1,200

1995

ANR

450 to 900

2007

Adds Advanced Nutrient Reduction to the Hoot System. Results of 5.8 mg/L on TN, better than 10/10/10 mg/L
on CBOD/TSS and Total Nitrogen. Areas where 10 mg/L is the discharge limit for Total Nitrogen, the federal
level for drinking water. Three-year warranty/NSF Standard 40 and 245 certified.

Hydro-Action
PO Box 640
Plymouth, IN 46563
574-276-9681
pete@hydro-action.com
www.hydro-action.com

AP Series and
LP Series

500, 600, 750,

1,000, 1,500

1989

AN Nitrogen
Reduction

AN400, AN500

2013

The Hydro-Action technology utilizes an activated sludge treatment process, which constantly infuses oxygen US and
to wastewater where aerobic bacteria metabolize the waste. Then it separates in a clarification chamber without International
the use of media filters, carbon additives, or expensive, high maintenance technologies. We offer our products
in a three tank combination as a single unit: pretreatment, aerobic treatment, and pump tank design as the SetN-Go unit. Tanks can be sold as individual treatment plants. 72 tall standard and 52 tall Low Profile systems
available. NSF Standard 40 & 245 Nitrogen Reduction approved with testing results of an average CBOD5
of 4mg/L (98.5% reduction), TSS 9mg/L (95.25% reduction), and 5.1 mg/L dissolved oxygen. Nitrogen
Reduction averaged less than 10mg/L TN and 79% reduction in Total Nitrogen removal.

Jet, Inc.
750 Alpha Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44143
800-321-6960 440-461-2000
Fax: 440-442-9008
email@jetincorp.com
www.jetincorp.com

J 1500 BAT
Media Plant;
J 500-800 PLT

500 to 1,500

See ad page 39

See ad page 31

Fuji Clean USA

41-2 Greenwood Rd.
Brunswick, ME 04011
207-406-2927
Fax: 207-406-2929
info@fujicleanusa.com
www.fujicleanusa.com
See ad page 7

Hoot Systems, LLC

2885 Highway 14 E
Lake Charles, LA 70607
888-878-4668 337-474-2804
Fax: 337-477-7904
questions@hootsystems.com
www.hootsystems.com

See ad page 13

See ad page 9

DESCRIPTION

DISTRIBUTORS

LA-Hoot is an improved version from the original Hoot Treatment System introduced in 1984. Results are better AL, AZ, CA, CO,
than 10/10 mg/L on CBOD asd TSS, with more than a 95% reduction of the wastewater influent. Two-year FL, KS, LA, MA,
MD, MN, NJ,
warranty/NSF Standard 40 certified.
OH, OK, PA, TX,
Five-stage, one piece system with a pretreatment tank, aeration chamber, final clarifier, optional disinfection VA, WI
device and a pump tank. Results are better than 5/5 mg/L on CBOD/TSS. A 99 percent reduction on CBOD and
TSS. Marketed as BNR in MD and FL with Biological Nitrogen Reduction of >50%. Three-year warranty/NSF
Standard 40 certified.

Jets residential wastewater treatment plants employ the Jet BAT Process Media which provides the ideal US and
environment for natures own bacteria to thrive and grow. Great numbers of these living microorganisms attach International
themselves to this submerged structure to create a biomass that rapidly treats wastewater. The Jet 700++
Aerator provides the mixing and fresh oxygen the microorganisms require to live while the Jet BAT Process
Media provides the environment to support the microorganisms that allow natural filtration and biological
reduction to take place. Available in concrete and plastic.

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MANUFACTURER

BRAND

GPD

RELEASED

MST Manufacturing, LLC

23362 Medero, Ste. C
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
877-473-7842 949-297-4590
Fax: 949-916-2093
microseptec@microseptec.com
www.microseptec.com

EnviroServer

600, 1,200
and 2,500

1998

Norweco, Inc.
220 Republic St.
Norwalk, OH 44857
800-667-9326 (NORWECO)
419-668-4471
Fax: 419-663-5440
email@norweco.com
www.norweco.com

Hydro-Kinetic

DESCRIPTION

DISTRIBUTORS

The EnviroServer ES is a combination of primary treatment, flow equalization, and secondary treatment by both
fixed-growth and suspended-growth aerobic processes. The system consists of five chambers in one compact
pre-engineered unit. The first chamber is a primary clarifier, the second chamber is the first aeration zone, the
third chamber is the second aeration zone, the fourth chamber is the final clarifier, and the fifth chamber is the
effluent chamber where an optional pump(s) and disinfection device may be installed.

AZ, CA, DC,

DE, MD, NJ,
NV, PA, VA

500 to 1,500

The Hydro-Kinetic wastewater treatment system employs innovative Hydro-Kinetic filtration technology
to produce the cleanest, most consistent effluent quality available. They Hydro-Kinetic system uses the
extended aeration and attached growth processes to treat wastewater, and features innovative nitrificationdenitrification technology. The Hydro-Kinetic FEU system is the only NSF/ANSI Standard 40 and 245 certified
residential wastewater treatment system to pass two consecutive back-to-back tests without performing routine
maintenance for a full 12 months. It quietly, efficiently and automatically pretreats, aerates, flow equalizes and
filters all wastewater returning only the purest effluent back to the enviornment.

North America,
Central America,
South America,
Europe, Africa
and Middle East

Singulair

500 to 1,500

The Singulair system is the state-of-the-art alternative to a troublesome septic tank for domestic wastewater
treatment. Employing the extended aeration process, the Singulair plant provides flow equalization, pretreatment,
aeration, clarification, tertiary filtration and optional chemical addition within a single precast concrete tank.
Designed for domestic wastewater flows ranging from 500 to 1,500 gpd, performance of the Singulair system
is certified by NSF International (Standards 40 and 245) and the Canadian Standards Association.

Singulair Green

500 to 1,500

The Singulair Green aerobic treatment system incorporates Norwecos advanced aerobic treatment process
into a durable, watertight polyethylene tank. It is ideal for new or retrofit applications and can be installed
easily in the most difficult jobsite with just a backhoe. Incorporating support ribs and inherently strong arch
shape, the durable Singulair Green tank will provide decades of reliable performance. Designed for domestic
wastewater flows up to 600 gpd, with treatment performance meeting or exceeding the strictest state and county
requirements, Singulair Green is certified by NSF International.

Ecoflo

1 to Unlimited
(cluster)

1995

Ecoflo is a wastewater treatment system that can be installed in different site conditions. It features a concrete
or polyethylene tank, high-resistance plastic distribution system and integrated pump vault (when the treated
effluent has to be pumped out to a surface disposal). It uses a quality-controlled filtering media to treat wastewater
coming from the septic tank. No electric power is required to achieve treatment which exceeds standards.
Filtering media and mechanical components are accessible for routine maintenance and verifications. Compact
and modular, Ecoflo can be used for residential, commercial and small community projects.

US and Canada

Advanced
Enviro-Septic

Varies

2005

Advanced Enviro-Septic (AES) is a passive treatment and dispersal system. This effective and non-mechanical
onsite system is designed for residential, commercial, and community use. AES has been proven to remove
up to 99% of wastewater contaminants without the use of electricity or replacement media. AES does this
quickly and naturally establishing multiple bacterial treatment environments throughout the system that break
down and digest wastewater contaminants leaving the septic tank. This passive process allows the system to
discharge highly purified wastewater, preventing soil clogging and groundwater contamination. AES has third
party certifications from NSF, Cebedeau, BNQ, and SAI Global.

30 States and
14 Countries

SeptiTech
STARR

500 to 27,000+

1996

SeptiTech STAAR (Smart Trickling Anaerobic/Aerobic Recirculation) Filter Systems utilize an enhanced,
biological, unsaturated media filter process to treat high organic loads that integrate with other technologies
and accessories. ETV-EPA verified and NSF/ANSI Standard 40/245 certified, the simple, automatic and reliable
equalization and clarification process of the STARR biological trickling filter technology also maintains low
levels of Nitrate-N with all below-grade components that fit in readily available concrete, plastic or fiberglass
tanks. With a disinfection system and a low-impact technology for irrigating plants (or other non-potable use),
the STARR trickling filter systems are designed for direct discharge or water reuse.

Nationwide,
Global

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Premier Tech Aqua

1 Avenue Premier
Riviere-du-Loup, QC G5R 6C1 Canada
800-632-6356 418-867-8883
Fax: 418-862-6642
pta@premiertech.com
www.premiertechaqua.com

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Presby Environmental
143 Airport Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
800-473-5298 603-837-3826
Fax: 603-837-9864
info@presbyeco.com
www.presbyenvironmental.com
See ad page 5

SeptiTech - a subsidiary
of Bio-Microbics, Inc.
69 Holland St.
Lewiston, ME 04240
800-318-7967 207-333-6940
Fax: 207-333-3944
info@septitech.com
www.septitech.com

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say their onsite installing business also concentrates on
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shoptalk

What Do You Look

For in Hand Tools?

A sure-handling and durable tool is the mechanics best friend.

Look beyond country of origin, weight and warranty when choosing what goes in your box.
By Ed Wodalski

heres something about the feel of a well-crafted hand tool. Perhaps

its the weight, the finish, the design or just knowing you can
depend on it to get the job done time after time.
How do you know what brand and quality of tool is right for you? That
depends on how often you use it and the job youre performing. You dont
need a $100 hammer to hang a picture, but you wouldnt want anything less
than the best possible wrench when wrestling with a bolt in a confined
engine compartment.
As any onsite installer who has spent a lot of time in the shop knows,
not all tools are the same, but all will do the job they were intended to do.
For starters, hand tools generally fall into three categories: professional,
intermediate and consumer or DIY.

EVERYDAY USE
Professional-grade tools are made to be used every day all day long.
In short, theyre made to last. Snap-on is a brand that often comes to mind.
They are the personal work tools of mechanics. These are the tools you dont
want to lend or leave laying around the shop primarily because theyre
not cheap. Keep in mind, professional in name does not mean professional
in grade.
Intermediate, mid-tier-grade
tools are often shared by
everyone in the shop. While
good in quality, theyre not on
the same level as professionalgrade tools. As a result, they are
less costly to replace if lost or
stolen. Keeping with the Snap-on
name, Blue Point is the
companys mid-tier or mid-grade
automotive brand. The company
also owns Williams, a mid-grade
tool designed for industrial use.
They are not simply Snap-on
tools rebranded.
Lastly are the retail or
Properly stored tools are easier to find and
reduce the chance of theft. (Photo courtesy
consumer-grade tools found in
Snap-on)
many big-box stores. Theyre

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GearWrenchs 120-tooth ratchet provides extra bite. (Photo courtesy GearWrench)

designed for infrequent use the do-it-yourselfer or weekend warrior who

needs a functional, relatively inexpensive product.
Each level of tool has numerous brands to choose from. But how do you
know youre getting the best value for your dollar?

PERSONAL PREFERENCE
Many old-schoolers point to weight and country of origin. Others insist
on service and availability. In the end it comes down to personal preference:
Do you like a soft or hard grip?
If youre a professional mechanic and are happy with your tool performance, selection and service, you probably have no reason to change. But if
youre in charge of buying tools for the shop or are an occasional mechanic,
you might be tempted to shop around.
Lets start with country of origin. For years, Made in the USA was the
gold standard. And many buyers still rely on it for their decision-making.
Snap-on makes all of its flagship brand tools in the U.S., as does Armstrong
Industrial Tools, a member of the Apex Tool Group. But that doesnt mean
you cant find a good set of tools made on foreign soil.
A lot of guys are very fervent; they want to buy products that are made in
the USA, says Jim Stewart, brand manager for GearWrench. Thats why our
company, Apex Tool Group, has brands like Armstrong that are made in the
(continued)

Its Hip to be Square!

When it comes to treatment performance, surface area is KING!
Single dimensional surfaces simply do not provide you with the surface area you need and your customers deserve.
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Simply Put, the Eljen GSF is Superior.

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TOOL TIPS:
Whenever youre working with hand tools its a good practice to wear
safety glasses. Gloves are also recommended but can be cumbersome
in tight spaces. Whatever brand of tool you own, it will last longer if
properly stored and care for. Here are a few tips to get the most life
from your tools:
On any job you do, you want to thoroughly inspect your tools before
and after use a broken tip on a screwdriver, for example; a rounded
edge on a socket, says John Ficcadenti, product manager, Snap-on
Industrial.
You always want to wipe them down and store them properly,
he says. Put it back in its right place in your toolbox or drawer so
the next time youre ready to use it its ready to be used. If theyre
your tools and youre not sharing them with anybody else, youre going
to know you put your tools away in the right place in the proper order.
ABOVE: Thoroughly inspect your tools
before and after use. When using torque
wrenches, be sure to loosen the spring to
its lowest setting before storing. (Photo
courtesy Snap-on)
>>RIGHT: A ratcheting crowfoot
wrench can simplify the job in tight locations. (Photo courtesy GearWrench)

Most chrome tools can be cleaned with a rag: wipe them off and
put them away. Ratchets can be greased but shouldnt be cleaned in
solvent, it sucks the grease out, says Jim Stewart, brand manager for
GearWrench.
Impact sockets and pry bars can develop rust spots. Clean them
with an oily rag or use a little WD-40, he says.
In the case of a click-style torque wrench, loosen the spring before
you store it. Turn it down to its lowest possible setting.

eight, 10 hours a day, you start dealing with the ergonomics carpal tunnel,
shoulder strain, wrist strain and elbow strain. Customers are beginning to
understand the benefits of a lighter-weight tool. It doesnt have to be heavy to
be strong. We work with metallurgists on a daily basis to look at different
materials that are lighter in weight but as strong as steel.
A lifetime warranty can be another determining factor when buying tools.
Think of it as insurance on your investment.
Its there if you ever need it, Ficcadenti says. But you dont really want
to utilize it. You want that tool to stand up to any and all conditions. Now, we
know there are customers out there abusing tools and
using them in ways they were not designed. For examProfessional-grade tools are made to be used every day all day long. ple, guys will put a cheater bar on the end of a ratchet to
break a bolt loose. Theyre really not supposed to be
In short, theyre made to last. ... They are the personal work tools of
doing that. That not only compromises the safety of the
mechanics. These are the tools you dont want to lend or leave
individual using the tool but the people around him.
laying around the shop primarily because theyre not cheap.
Stewart says when it comes to warranties, lifetime or
otherwise, its important to have a manufacturer that
will stand behind the product and allow you to replace it
where it was bought.
specifications, and when it comes to forging and machining, theres gauging
Ultimately, the most important qualifier when buying a tool is how well it
to make sure the parts are to the size they should be. You can do all those tests
helps you do the job.
when you own the plant, rather than buying from an unknown source.
If youre working in tight quarters, a low-profile wrench might be a
In short, if you want to buy USA, buy Armstrong. But if youre willing to
better fit or a multi-toothed drive might give you more socket movement,
go for a good quality product from overseas, then GearWrench is a brand that
Stewart says.
will fit that requirement.
People used to be pretty happy with a 24- or a 36-tooth count. But now
the standard is way above that. GearWrench had a 60-tooth until about three
A WEIGHTY DECISION
years ago and we upped that to an 84-tooth. Thats kind of our baseline tooth
As for weight, heavier is not necessarily better, says John Ficcadenti,
count now, he says. It gives you a much finer swing arch. And it obviously
product manager, Snap-on Industrial.
gives you much better access in tight spaces. We also have a 120XP ratchet,
There are old-school mechanics who love a heavy tool because in their
which has 120 positions. It gives you the bite you need when youre in a
mind and in their experience, the heavier a tool is, the more reliable, dependreally, really tight space. O
able or strong it is. But when somebody has that tool in their hand for six,
USA. They deliver a good quality, made-in-the-USA product if thats all they
want to buy. However, I work for GearWrench. We have our manufacturing
done in Taiwan and China.
Because we own the plant, we can develop the specs of the product. If its
an ASME spec, we can go 200 or 150 percent above that; we can determine
how strong we want to make it. Well test prototypes in our lab and do site
testing. That means we end up with a well-designed product that should meet
all of our specifications, Stewart says. On the manufacturing side, we can
enforce quality control. Incoming materials get tested to make sure they meet

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stateoftheprovince

Wastewater Contractors and

Regulators Make a Strong Team

Nova Scotias environmental department jump-started the provincial wastewater trade

association and continues to help fund its mission to raise professional industry standards
By Doug Day

early 20 years ago, the provincial agency Nova Scotia Environment

decided it needed help from the private sector to properly regulate the
onsite wastewater industry. The result was the Waste Water Nova
Scotia Society. Today, the group has around 700 members and a memorandum
of understanding that guides the cooperation between the association and
the NSE.
Everybodys fighting the same battles, theyre just at a different stage of
the war, says WWNS Executive Director Gary Cameron about the onsite
wastewater industry in Nova Scotia compared to the rest of Canada and the
United States.
You have a large membership, especially considering youre
in Canadas second-smallest province.
Cameron: A lot of that is a direct result of us providing the continuing
education required by the province. There is a professional development
program for each designation and they come to us to get that: (system
designers), installers, pumpers, portable restroom operators, cleaners, (onsite
maintenance providers), and suppliers. Thats a good incentive. Engineers
have their own professional development, but are also members of WWNS.

A memorandum of understanding between the Waste Water

Nova Scotia Society and Nova Scotia Environment addresses
how they work together to train, educate and upgrade the
qualifications of onsite professionals in the province to ensure:
A public-private partnership in the field of onsite services exists
There is cooperation between the two parties in providing
education for the industry and public alike
The mandate of the environmental department is maintained
while working cooperatively with the industry
The two parties work together on guidelines, standards and
policies to ensure a professional onsite service industry exists
and is maintained in the province
The provision of timely delivery of information and up-to-date
training for the industry and the delivery of public information
programs for all Nova Scotians on unserved building lots

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Gary Cameron,

executive director of the

Waste Water Nova Scotia Society at
902/246-2131 or wwns@eastlink.ca

WWNS
We started in 1997 because the government
was looking to privatize the selection and
design of systems. NSE used to do the
permitting and inspection and wanted to get rid of that portion of their
inspectors work so they could concentrate on some other things. They
approached people in the industry and helped form Waste Water Nova
Scotia.
The province also wanted an association that could provide feedback
and recommendations about changes. They were pretty good from the start.
They wanted this to happen so they provided some money and expertise to
make it happen. We get up to 50 percent of the licensing fees to help fund
the continuing education for people in the onsite wastewater industry. Daily
operations are funded by our $100 annual dues.
What is the continuing education requirement?
Cameron: It goes on a point system to remain qualified for the various
licenses so you dont have to take the training over and do the exam again.
You get points for being a member of the association and there are points
associated with our annual general meeting every spring. We have a series
of regional meetings around the province to keep people up to date and you
get points for attending. Suppliers and engineers attend the meetings but do
not collect points.
We have between 14 and 19 meetings every year and get between 600
and 700 every year in groups of 25 to 50 at each meeting. The last few years,
weve cut down the meeting to just the morning, from about 9 to noon, so
it doesnt cut into peoples day too badly. No sense making people sit there.
We get in, give them the meat and potatoes, and send them on their way.
Last year, we had a septic pumping expo and trade show that added a
day to our annual general meeting. That was for the pumpers and portable
restroom operators and we had a good turnout and feedback. Were hoping
to build on it this year and make it grow.

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We also have a series of six educational videos on our website (see them
at http://wwns.ca) and keep adding one or two a year. They show different
types of systems being installed and some of the processes of getting approvals.
We work closely with the onsite services coordinator with Nova Scotia
Environment, who travels around to our regional meetings. Its a great time to
get people up to speed if there are new regulations or anything people have to
be made aware of. If NSE is proposing any changes, we see a good percentage
of our members at those regional meetings and get their feedback before
anything goes ahead.

Theres more dependence and more responsibility

on the industry all the time. We have a good
relationship and the province trusts what
were doing so it makes it easier for
them to move in that direction.

Phone: 888-733-9283
www.seewaterinc.com

from the Pennsylvania Septage Management Association (PSMA), National

Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT) and Portable Sanitation
Association International (PSAI), as well as material we have developed. They
go to the local office of NSE to write the exam.
The videos are done through my office, collaborating with the board
members to make sure things are on track, and we hire a production company
to put them together.
What are the current onsite issues in Nova Scotia?
Cameron: Like most governments, money is tight so there are a lot of
changes coming. The system approval process requires a lot of upfront work
for the provinces inspectors, so were changing to a notification process that
puts more of the onus on the industry and takes away some deskwork for the
inspectors to allow them to get out and do more of their inspection work. It
will be the big topic this year.
Theres more dependence and more responsibility on the industry all the
time. We have a good relationship and the province trusts what were doing
so it makes it easier for them to move in that direction.

Gary Cameron

What do you have for staff to get all this done?

Cameron: The total paid staff of WWNS is one, and thats me. We have
a volunteer board of directors of nine people. WWNS organizes the continuing
education and the training and has an instructor who puts on the training
courses. We provide them when we have enough students that have to take
the licensing exam.
We normally have three installer courses a year and one for qualified
persons (designers). For pumpers, we have a home-study model using material

Are there other challenges ahead?

Cameron: I hope not, but its hard to say. Things are always in a state of
change. Having everyone as a part of our association and having people
working together is a real benefit.
Having read articles about other jurisdictions in this column, the key is to
get that good working relationship with your regulator and having consistent
rules across your province or state. That way there arent individual rules here
and there, and everyone is working from the same book. O

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productfocus

Advanced Treatment Units

By Craig Mandli

AEROBIC SYSTEMS
Bio-Microbics BioBarrier MBR
The BioBarrier MBR system from BioMicrobics simplifies the settling, screening,
direct aeration and ultrafiltration of the
wastewater treatment process to remove
99.9 percent of the contaminants, according
to the maker. Certified to NSF/ANSI 40 class
1, NSF/ANSI 245 (nitrogen reduction) and NSF/ANSI 350 standards, the
black water/graywater treatment system establishes the material, design, construction and performance requirements for onsite residential and commercial applications. Installed below or above grade, it offers flows from 500 to
more than 27,000 gpd, and meets water-quality requirements for the reduction of chemical and microbiological contaminants for non-potable water use.
Treated wastewater can be used for restricted indoor water use and/or unrestricted outdoor water use. 800/753-3278; www.biomicrobics.com.

Clearsteam Wastewater
Treatment System
The Clearstream Wastewater Treatment System is an extended aeration sewage
treatment plant. This system, through aeration and clarification, is designed to provide
a proper environment for aerobic bacteria
and other microorganisms that convert the
incoming sewage into clear, odorless and organically stable water. The simple,
compact design makes it easy to install and maintain. A wide selection of
sizes are available to fit design needs from 500 through 1,500 gpd. All plants
meet NSF Standard 40 and some systems are available to meet NSF Standard
245. Clearstream indicated that test results averaged as low as 5 mg/L CBOD
and 5 mg/L TSS. All are classified as Class 1 systems. 800/586-3656; www.
clearstreamsystems.com.

Envirocycle USA Model ECR800

The CEN advanced wastewater treatment system from Fuji Clean USA (certified
NSF 40/245) is an enhanced denitrification
system modeled on the companys standard
CE system (NSF 40) achieving a total nitrogen removal rate of over 70 percent in NSF
testing. With an integrated, inclusive septic tank and small footprint, the
lightweight, fiber-reinforced plastic system fits tight, difficult-to-access sites.
Contact-filtration treatment includes aerobic and anaerobic chambers with
built-in flow equalization, continuous recirculation and controlled discharge,
all powered by an efficient MAC linear diaphragm air blower that uses 1.27
kilowatt hours per day for most residential units. Models are available from
standard three- to four-bedroom homes to commercial-sized systems.
207/406-2927; www.fujicleanusa.com.

The Model ECR800 advanced sewage

treatment and water-recycling system
of Envirocycle USA has an 800 gpd
treatment capacity with performance that
has been independently verified to exceed
the NSF Schedule 40 Class 1 Standard,
according to the company. It is 7 feet in diameter and 7 feet tall, weighs 842
pounds and has built-in pre-load, pretreatment and dosing chambers. No
external tanks are required. The system comes with a pre-installed control
panel, air and water pumps, and full headworks for drip dispersal or pressure
distribution of the treated water. A wireless indoor alarm panel, wireless
Internet-based remote notification with battery backup, 100 percent FC kill
UV disinfection unit and more than 55 percent nitrogen-reduction system can
be added internally to the system. It requires a 4-inch PVC sanitary sewer
connection in, 1-inch supply/flush connections, and 11- to 20-amp 110 VAC
circuit to install. 888/694-4633; www.envirocycleglobal.com.

Clarus Fusion Series

Hydro-Action Industries Set-N-Go

The Fusion Series drop-in wastewater treatment system from Clarus Environmental is
designed to use anaerobic and aerobic zones to produce secondary quality effluent. Filter media are
never removed or replaced. Features include constant recirculation of treated wastewater and a
twice-daily automatic backwash cycle that returns
residual sludge to the head of the system. A programmable compressor delivers oxygen to aerobic zones, using about the energy consumed by a 65-watt
light bulb. 800/928-7867; www.clarusenvironmental.com.

The Set-N-Go onsite wastewater treatment

unit from Hydro-Action Industries uses an activated sludge treatment process designed to add
oxygen to wastewater where aerobic bacteria
metabolize the waste. Then it separates in a clarification chamber without the use of media filters
or carbon additives. The three-tank combination operates as a single unit
offering pretreatment, aerobic treatment and a pump tank. Systems are available as 72-inch-tall standard and 52-inch-tall low-profile models. They are
NSF Standard 40 and 245 Nitrogen Reduction approved with testing results

Fuji Clean USA CEN

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of an average CBOD5 of 4 mg/L (98.5 percent reduction), TSS 9 mg/L

(95.25 percent reduction) and 5.1 mg/L dissolved oxygen. Nitrogen reduction averages less than 10 mg/L TN and 79 percent reduction in total nitrogen removal. 800/370-3749; www.hydro-action.com.

Jet Inc. 1500 Series BAT Media Plant

The 1500 Series BAT Media
Plant from Jet Inc. is a natural, organic,
chemical-free system that uses natural
resources to reduce wastewater to a clear, odorless liquid in 24 hours,
according to the maker. Plants are available in seven sizes (500, 600, 750,
800, 1,000, 1,250 and 1,500 gpd), including two plastic (500 and 800 gpd).
Plants have been tested to NSF Standard 40 criteria for Class I NSF Listing.
In the Biologically Accelerated Treatment process, millions of microorganisms attach themselves to the media. The aerator supplies the oxygen,
which is utilized by the microorganisms to convert waste to colorless, odorless liquid and gas. 800/321-6960; www.jetincorp.com.

Orenco Systems AdvanTex AX-RT

The AdvanTex AX-RT Series of advanced wastewater treatment systems from Orenco Systems is
designed for system repair and rehabilitation. 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. Filters and textile media are accessible and cleanable, and control
panels use touch-safe components. No blower is needed for the passively
vented system. An optional UV disinfection unit is available. 800/3489843; www.orenco.com.

Premier Tech Aqua Ecoflo PACK

The White Knight Microbial Inoculator

Generator from Knight Treatment Systems is
an enhanced form of aerobic treatment technology that introduces, cultivates and releases
task-specific selected microorganisms. It is
designed to be simple to install in most septic
tanks. It can be used to retrofit outdated ATUs and package treatment
plants and enhance the performance of community and high-strength
wastewater treatment systems in addition to septage processing facilities. 800/560-2454; www.knighttreatmentsystems.com.

With a single monobloc unit integrating a primary tank and a biofilter, the Ecoflo
PACK from Premier Tech Aqua is designed to be
suitable for both primary and secondary homes
with a 500 or 600 gpd capacity. The NSF-certified system is based on a proven compact filter
technology that treats wastewater without energy
and retains pollutants, thanks to 100 percent organic filtering media. It
offers ease of maintenance and all the benefits of a recyclable filtering media
that can be accessed via the lid at the end of its useful life. It is available in
ready-to-use rotomolded polyethylene shells or as a kit to be integrated into
concrete tanks, reducing transport logistics and wait time. 604/346-8199;
www.premiertechaqua.com.

MicroSepTec EnviroServer ES

SBR Wastewater Technologies SYBR-AER

EnviroServer ES from MicroSepTec is a

combination of primary treatment, flow
equalization and secondary treatment by
both fixed-growth and suspended-growth
aerobic processes. The system consists of
five chambers in one compact, pre-engineered unit. The first chamber is a primary clarifier, the second chamber is
the first aeration zone, the third chamber is the second aeration zone, the
fourth chamber is the final clarifier and the fifth chamber is the effluent
chamber where an optional pump or pumps and disinfection device may be
installed. 877/473-7842; www.microseptec.com.

The SYBR-AER advanced wastewater treatment

system from SBR Wastewater Technologies is
based on sequential batch reactor technology that
allows the entire treatment process to happen in a
single, locally secured tank. The entire system
ships preassembled from the factory and ready for
installation. To ensure proper performance, the package includes a preprogrammed control with an internal logic module and battery backup. All components are easily serviceable and use quick-release connectors to remove any
part for inspection or service. The product is ANSI and NSF Standard 40
approved, and is available in 500, 600, 800, 1,000 and 1,500 gpd systems. 855/391-2448; www.sbrww.com.

Knight Treatment Systems White

Knight Microbial Inoculator Generator

Norweco Singulair Green

The Singulair Green aerobic wastewater
treatment system from Norweco incorporates an advanced aerobic treatment process
into a durable, watertight polyethylene
tank. It offers single-tank convenience with
pretreatment, aeration, clarification, filtration, flow equalization and optional disinfection and dechlorination. Incorporating support ribs and inherently
strong arch shape, the durable tank is built for decades of reliable performance. Designed for domestic wastewater flows up to 600 gpd, with treatment performance meeting or exceeding the strictest state and county
requirements, it is certified to NSF Standards 40 and 245. 800/667-9326;
www.norweco.com.

PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL
Waterloo EC-P
The Waterloo EC-P from Waterloo Biofilter
Systems permanently removes phosphorus from
residential and commercial wastewater streams
using electrochemistry processes. These small
units can be used for either retrofits or new installations at individual homes, and can be installed in
combination with either advanced treatment units
or conventional soil-based septic systems. It is simple to install and operate,
and has a smart control panel that is easily configured for the desired level of
phosphorus removal. The system requires no chemical addition, does not
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increase sludge production and uses little energy. Electrodes typically last for
up to two years before requiring replacement. It effectively removes more than
98 percent of phosphorus before entering groundwater supplies. 866/3664329; www.waterloo-biofilter.com.

DISINFECTION
Salcor 3G UV Wastewater Disinfection Unit
The 3G UV Wastewater Disinfection Unit from
Salcor is designed for residential, commercial and
municipal uses, and is UL-certified NEMA 6P Floodproof and NSF/Washington State Protocol six-month
tested (with 21 upstream treatment systems). It inactivates pathogens, including superbugs. Rated at
9,000 gpd gravity flow, it is a reliable building block for large water recovery/
reuse systems, according to the maker. When installed in 12-unit parallel/
series arrays with ABS pipe fittings, systems are disinfecting over 100,000
gpd. Gravity flow equalizes without distribution boxes. Identical modular
units increase plant reliability and reduce the need for spare parts, facilitating
plant expansion. Each unit has a foul-resistant Teflon lamp covering, two-year
long-life lamp, allows for quick installation, requires minimal annual maintenance and uses less than 30 watts of energy. 760/731-0745.

Scienco/FAST SciCHLOR
The SciCHLOR sodium hypochlorite
generator system with multi-pass SciCELL
Electro-Chemical Activation (ECA) technology from Scienco/FAST can produce an
available supply of disinfectant solution. It is
available in sizes of 10 to 60 pounds chlorine equivalent per day to provide a
reliable method of safely producing liquid chlorine for medium to large onsite
disinfection applications, while surpassing operational efficiency performance requirements. Connected to an incoming water source and with operating modes of batch, continuous, clean, setup and diagnostic, the brine
solution multi-passes through low-voltage DC electrolytic cell to produce the
sodium hypochlorite. When it reaches the low-level float setpoint, the system
automatically restarts to replenish its water supply. If no solution is used, the
system shuts down to save power. With an 800 ppm FAC sample taken from
the generator, the solution killed 100 percent of the Staphylococcus aureus and
Escherichia coli organisms within 30 seconds, according to the maker.
866/652-4539; www.sciencofast.com.

PEAT SYSTEMS
Anua Puraflo Dn
The Puraflo Dn peat fiber biofilter system from Anua provides enhanced denitrification below 20 mg/L through
recirculating 50 percent of the treated
effluent back to the front end of the septic
tank, according to the maker. Flow proportioning is accomplished through
simple adaptations to external plumbing, allowing for a single pump system
with no aerators. In recirculation mode, each module is rated for domestic
strength at 240 gpd total hydraulic loading equivalent and 120 gpd forward
flow. It can be designed and installed as a combined treatment and effluent
dispersal system. Treated effluent exits the modules via weep holes around
the perimeter at the module base, and flows into the dispersal system situated
directly beneath the modules. Available dispersal system options are inground
pad or mounded pad. 336/547-9338; www.anuainternational.com.

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RECIRCULATING FILTERS
E-Z Treat Company Re-Circulating
Synthetic Sand Filter
The biological-based Re-Circulating Synthetic
Sand Filter from E-Z Treat Company has passed NSF 350 Water Reuse, NSF
245 and NSF 40 testing. It was sampled for 34 weeks, including double stress
tests instead of the normal 26 weeks with one stress test. Test results indicate
BOD of 2, TSS of 1.9, turbidity of 2, DO of 3.5 and pH of 7.2. Systems are
available from 100 to 100,000 gpd. 866/753-4770; www.eztreat.net.

Eljen Corporation GSF

The GSF (Geotextile Sand Filter) advanced
wastewater treatment and dispersal system from
Eljen Corporation is designed to provide treatment
and dispersal in the same footprint, while keeping
installations easy and maintenance minimal. Eljen
cites independent testing that shows its performance is compliant with NSF/ANSI Standard 40 Protocol, and provides
advanced treatment of septic tank effluent to better than secondary levels.
800/444-1359; www.eljen.com.

Polylok PL-250
The PL-250 effluent filter from Polylok is designed to
handle up to 3,000 gpd with 250 linear feet of filtration. Like
the companys other filters, installation is easy. All filters are
designed with functionality and longevity in mind. 877/7659565; www.polylok.com.

SeptiTech STAAR
Residential STAAR (Smart Trickling Anaerobic
Aerobic Recirculating) filter systems from SeptiTech are ETV-EPA verified, NSF/ANSI Standard 40
class 1 and NSF/ANSI Standard 245 certified.
Installed in plastic or locally sourced concrete tanks,
this decentralized wastewater treatment system uses
an enhanced, biological, unsaturated media filter
process. The passive aeration method sprays oxygenated water over the biofilter media, allowing it to trickle through the media for optimum growth. They
enable high reduction in BOD/TSS/TN and accommodate peak flows, batch
treatment and nitrogen removal. With minimal operator oversight, the automatic operation of the system uses a PLC-based controller for continuous
operation, time-dosing, field process customization, automatic recirculation
of wasted sludge to the settling tank, self-cleaning media/processor and sleep
mode for enhanced energy efficiency. An optional UV disinfection system
allows for compatibility with shallow drip, direct discharge, pressure distribution or conventional leachfields. 800/318-7967; www.septitech.com.

Sim/Tech Filter pleated filter

Pleated filters from Sim/Tech Filter are available for gravity
effluent filtration in septic tanks and turbine pump filtration in
pump tanks. Filtration size is 3/32 of an inch in two dimensions. Flow channels in the pleated material result in increased
longevity. All filter types start at over 2,000 square inches of filtration area. The 45 percent open area (over 900 square inches)
is equivalent to 800 linear feet of 3/32-inch slots. Various configurations and larger units are available. 888/999-3290;
www.simtechfilter.com. O

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Screenco Systems Folding Tripod Lifter

The Folding Tripod Lifter from Screenco

Systems helps prevent painful and costly back
injuries, easily lifting stubborn and heavy septic
and pump chamber lids. The all-aluminum unit
has a lifting capacity of 600 pounds, with an
800-pound winch and auto-brake. It includes 20
feet of 3/16-inch galvanized cable, or is available
with a 1,200-pound winch that holds 50 feet of
cable. A stainless steel cable option is also available. Three versions of the unit
are available, with 4-, 5- or 6-foot legs. The 4-foot model weighs 28 pounds
and can be stored upright in service vans. The 5-foot model fits on the hose
deck of most trucks, while the 6-foot model can be used to lift heavy pumps
from pump chambers. All models have aluminum foot pads with cleats for
solid footing on soft soils. 208/790-8770; www.screencosystems.com.

Magline propulsion assist and lift system option

The CooLift propulsion assist and lift system from Magline

helps operators push a loaded lift over rough terrain or inclines.
A throttle interlock minimizes accidental activation of the propulsion system. The center drive wheels automatically return to
free-wheel mode when the throttle is released. A
microprocessor control system with encoder feedback provides smooth, quiet operation. Lifting
capacity is up to 1,500 pounds. 800/624-5463;
www.magliner.com. O

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industrynews
JCB receives Pillar of the Industry Award
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) honored JCB North
America with its Pillar of the Industry Award as part of an annual I Make
America initiative. To be eligible for the award, a member company must
demonstrate involvement in its local community and take action on state and
national issues that affect manufacturing.

Ditch Witch founder Ed Malzahn passes away

Ed Malzahn, founder of Ditch Witch, a Charles
Machine Works company, died on Dec. 11, 2015. He was
94. Malzahn is credited with changing the way utility
infrastructure is installed and maintained with the
launch of a service line trencher, the Ditch Witch Model
DWP, in 1949.

Manitou welcomes Fernbridge Tractor

& Equipment Co. to dealer network
Fernbridge Tractor & Equipment Co., located
in Fortuna, California, has joined the Manitou
dealer network and will serve Humboldt, Del-Norte
and Trinity counties for rough-terrain verticalmasted forklifts, semi-industrial vertical-masted
forklifts and agricultural telescopic handlers. O

GRIZZLY C-SERIES
Advanced Treatment Technologies for Rugged Applications

Eliminite Grizzly C-Series Technologies are named after the tenacious, resilient predators
that roam the mountains of Eliminite Inc.s home state of Montana. While Montana might
be better known as a place where laws dont apply, when it comes to protecting wild and
scenic rivers and blue-ribbon streams, Montana has been ahead of the curve, imposing
stringent Nitrogen reduction requirements for onsite septic systems beginning in the early
1990s, long before many other states even recognized the need.

Eliminite systems have been serving residential, commercial and resort communities throughout the Rocky Mountain west since the 1990s, particularly in areas where
advanced levels of Nitrogen reduction are required. The Grizzly C-Series is ideal for
land use projects in any location where waste strength, significant flow fluctuations,
seasonal use and prolonged cold temps are primary concerns. The Grizzly C-Series
represents a highly optimized take on simple, robust trickling filter processes; the
Grizzly C-Series utilizes patented MetaRocks as its treatment medium. MetaRocks
are ultra clog-resistant, self-insulating and represent the ideal balance between
surface area for microorganism growth and long-term effective porosity for air
transfer. MetaRocks are made in Montana and are found only in Eliminite advanced
treatment technologies. Visit www.eliminite.com or call 1-888-406-2289 to learn
more.
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casestudies

Advanced Treatment Units

By Craig Mandli

Supermarket tackles premature failure of leachfields

Problem: A supermarket chain with nearly 75 stores in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts had
ongoing issues with premature failure of conventional treatment systems. Experience indicated that a
conventional system may fail as soon as two or three years after installation. A new store that opened in
2011 called for a design flow of 8,500 gpd of blended wastewater including kitchen, bakery and sanitary
waste with anticipated biochemical oxygen demand of 650 mg/L.
Solution: Designers chose a Clean Solution aerobic treatment system from Advanced Onsite Solutions,
which can be scaled to accommodate applications ranging from a single-family home to a large community
or commercial system. In this moderate-sized system, effluent flows to a 12,600-gallon grease trap, then
to an 8,500-gallon septic tank. From the septic tank, it flows through two 4,500-gallon aerated treatment tanks, then to two 5,000-gallon settling tanks, a
1,500-gallon pump station, and finally to a field of concrete chambers.
Result: As part of normal maintenance, in March 2015, grab samples were taken of both untreated effluent entering the system and treated effluent sent
to the field. Biochemical oxygen demand coming in was 720 mg/L; going out was 8 mg/L, a 99 percent reduction. COD was reduced from 1,200 to 89
mg/L, a 93 percent reduction; FOG was reduced from 72 to less than 5 mg/L, a 93 percent reduction; and TSS was reduced from 170 to 8 mg/L, a 95
percent reduction. The system continues to run trouble free with regular inspections and pumping. 866/900-2415; www.aosne.com.

Treatment system meets discharge requirements

Problem: The Carenage Health Centre, located in Carenage, Trinidad and Tobago, replaced the previous
location that was housed in an old Colonial building. The wastewater treatment system was commissioned
in August 2015. The time frame from order to completion, including shipping and installation, was six
weeks.
Solution: The treatment plant consists of a lift station that pumps the wastewater 12 vertical feet and
across a 300-foot horizontal distance into a CromaFlow advanced wastewater treatment system. The model CF-30 treating 3,000 gpd includes advanced
remote monitoring and operation by a technician utilizing a program logic controller. The CF-30 is buried with only the hatches exposed. It consists of four
Salcor 3G UV disinfection units, in a series-parallel arrangement.
Result: The system was able to meet the strict discharge requirements and environmental standards of the Water and Sewerage Authority of Trinidad and
Tobago. 570/435-5550; www.cromaflowinc.com.

MBR system saves business on sewer bill

Problem: Faced with a 1,320-foot distance to connect to the centralized wastewater treatment system, the owner of a
commercial storage facility in central Bradley, Illinois, began exploring decentralized options. To gain decentralized system
approval, the village required installation of a NSF 350 certified water-recycling system to accommodate the flow from restrooms
and other facilities for office workers.
Solution: Ray Tebo of New Excavating Technology Inc. designed and installed a complete wastewater treatment system
including a Bio-Microbics .5 (500 gpd) BioBarrier Membrane BioReactor installed within an Infiltrator Water Technologies
IM-1060 tank. The modular MBR system uses advanced technology to produce recycled water. The tank offers strength in a
lightweight and easy-to-transport design. The system had an Infiltrator IM-540 lift tank, followed by another IM-540 tank with
a 1/16-inch SaniTEE for solids retention. The BioBarrier is followed by a 2- by 10-foot EZflow 1202GEO drainfield installed at
the precise location where a double-ring infiltrometer test was conducted to test the hydrologic conductivity of the soil. The
recycled water is then dispersed at .5 gpm for process control. An Aquaworx IPC duplex control panel controls the Champion
pumps. The total footprint of the system is 8 by 40 feet.
Result: The system provides effective wastewater treatment, meets town regulations and so far has resulted in more than a $100,000 savings for the
property owner when compared to connecting to the centralized sewer connection. 800/221-4436; www.infiltratorwater.com.

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Problem: A residence on the shore of Grand Lake near Alpena, Michigan, appeared to be impossible
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the needs for a subsurface drip system.
Solution: Perry Losinski, of Losinski Excavating & Septic, was able to draw on the SludgeHammer
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ABG by converting the outmoded septic systems to advanced treatment units. This provided the
quality effluent needed for GeoFlow drip irrigation disposal and protection of lake water quality. An
Infiltrator IM-1530 1,530-gallon tank slid in to replace the old tank, with room for a 1,000-gallon
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Result: The drip system allowed treated effluent to be moved from the shoreline with discharge of highly treated effluent into the grass root zone for both
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Colorado Professionals
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Iowa
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855/818-5692

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New Mexico
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505/989-7676

Massachusetts Association of
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www.maowp.org; 781/939-5710
Long Island Liquid Waste
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Michigan Onsite Wastewater
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www.ncsta.net; 336/416-3564
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252/249-1097
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417/631-4027

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of Idaho;
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208/664-2133

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Maine Association of
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Nebraska
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www.nowwa.org; 402/476-0162

New Hampshire
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Ohio
Ohio Onsite
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866/843-4429

Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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