Most septic systems remove phosphorus by absorption and precipitation in the soil treatment system. Septic professionals and property owners should consider first if additional phosphorus removal is needed.
Typical water body setbacks are established to limit the movement of phosphorus (P) to freshwater bodies. Often, when septic systems are impacting water bodies it’s because they are not currently meeting treatment standards. On sites that have limited appropriate soil and/or high water tables, what can be done to enhance phosphorus removal?Phosphorus removal from wastewater can be achieved using multiple techniques. Included are precipitation, ion exchange and biological methods. Common to all techniques
