If
you own or are looking to purchase property not serviced by a sewer system or need to
replace an existing septic system, the EcofloŽ ST-650 Biofilter is just what you need.
Suitable for all types of property, this fully integrated onsite wastewater management
system consists of a small fiberglass shell with a filter bed made from specially treated
sphagnum peat moss.
EcofloŽ Biofilter
The operating principle
is very simple:
Wastewater from a septic tank flows
into the shell and is dispersed over the surface of the filter bed by a gravity-based
distribution system. The wastewater is treated by percolating through the peat-based
filter bed and is then discharged by infiltration into the ground.
The EcofloŽ Biofilter St-650 is
authorized for use in Ontario for the treatment of wastewater under the Ontario Building
Code. Please see the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing web site for a
copy of our authorization. http://obc.mah.gov.on.ca/rulings/bmec/Bmec-235.htm
The EcofloŽ Biofilter is a simple and permanent solution which has
several advantages over traditional wastewater treatment systems:
Comparison to Conventional
Septic Systems
Compared with conventional septic
systems, which treat wastewater through soil absorption, the EcofloŽ Biofilter uses a
high-performance filtering medium that retains its purifying capacities over time. Far
less space is required for an EcofloŽ Biofilter, thereby enabling optimum use of your
property.
Conventional Septic System
The system is also a permanent
solution. Unlike conventional septic systems which have to be relocated and completely
rebuilt after a certain number of years, the EcofloŽ Biofilter only has to have its
peat-based filter bed replaced. All this entails is the removing of the lid on the
fiberglass shell and pumping the filter bed - this eliminates the needs for excavation.
Multiple Applications
The EcofloŽ Biofilter St-650 is
designed for single dwellings with one to four bedrooms. Five and six bedroom homes
require two Biofilters.
For collective systems (housing
developments), commercial (restaurants, apartment buildings, hotels, campgrounds, etc.)
and institutional (schools, retirement homes, museums, etc.) applications, cluster
installations are possible.
Installation Flexibility
The installation site is dictated by
local regulatory standards governing distances for on-site wastewater treatment systems.
The size of the disposal field depends on the number of bedrooms in the home and the soil
permeability, while the depth of installation depends on the type of soil and the
groundwater level. Together these factors determine the type of installation possible -
from completely buried to completely aboveground.
Performance of the EcofloŽ
Biofilter
The treatment efficiency of the
EcofloŽ Biofilter has been proven - the peat-based filter bed breaks down 90% of
suspended solids, reduced biochemical oxygen demand by 95% and removes 99% of fecal
coliforms.
Average concentration of the
Biofilter is as follows:
| Parameter |
EcofloŽ Biofilter ST-650 |
| BOD5 (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) |
#10 mg/ L |
| TSS (Suspended Solids) |
#10 mg/ L |
| Fecal coliform |
#25 000 UFC/100 mL |
Note: Performance
claims have been verified by the Environmental
Technology Verification program.
For more information about the Biofilter
ST-650 and other products available
please visit the Ecoflo
Ontario Website at www.ecofloontario.com
