For an inspection where the expectation is an assessment of the general operation of an aerobic treatment unit, such as for a...
Entries Tagged Aerobic Treatment Unit (ATU)
ATUs - Premier Tech Aqua Ecoflo PACK
With a single monobloc unit integrating a primary tank and a biofilter, the Ecoflo PACK from Premier Tech Aqua is suitable for...
ATUs - Norweco Hydro-Kinetic Bio-Film Reactor
The Hydro-Kinetic Bio-Film Reactor from Norweco is a high-performance, low-maintenance, no-energy solution to wastewater treatment. Attached growth filtration media provides a level...
ATUs - Bio-Microbics FITT-ee
FITT-ee wastewater treatment systems from Bio-Microbics create an optimized treatment environment using submerged, fixed-film media for microbial growth with an energy-efficient aeration...
ATUs - Anua PuraSys
The PuraSys sequencing batch reactor from Anua batches treatment in cycles, including aerobic and anaerobic steps, to clean water and reduce total...
ATUs - Hydro-Action Industries Set-N-Go
The Set-N-Go onsite wastewater treatment unit from Hydro-Action Industries utilizes an activated sludge treatment process that adds oxygen to wastewater where aerobic...
ATUs - Advanced Drainage Systems GEO-flow
The GEO-flow HDPE pipe-leaching system from Advanced Drainage Systems promotes an oxygen-rich environment for increased biomat activity. It is composed of a...
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Does Additional Pretreatment Help Drainfield Restoration?
We’ve discussed how periodically resting all parts of a drainfield can restore soil infiltration. Next we take a look at how additional...
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Add Pretreatment Components To Save A Customer’s Septic System
My system failed! Should I put in an aerobic treatment unit? This is another homeowner question that usually follows or precedes a...
Editorial
Aerobic Treatment Units: Carful Evaluation to Ensure Consistent Results
Last month I explained general operating characteristics and air supply concerns of operating aerobic treatment units. This month I’ll look at what...
Editorial
Assessing Operation of an ATU: Access, Airflow, Venting
Last month I explained how ATUs operate and different categories of the units. Now we’ll talk about general information covering all ATUs.Specific...
Editorial
Pumpers Adjust to New Technology: Ins & Outs of Aerobic Treatment Units
As the concept and use of decentralized wastewater treatment has advanced, systems are increasingly installed in areas where additional pre-treatment beyond the...









