Oftentimes people relate septic systems with bad odor. The truth is that a properly functioning septic system should not produce any foul odors. There are times when a homeowner may notice some foul odor coming from their system, in which case, the need to troubleshoot the system arises. This blog post will highlight a few go-to troubleshooting tips and questions to ask a homeowner pertaining to foul odors that are emerging from their residential aerobic treatment unit, such as the ECOPOD-N, Whitewater DF Series, or ENVIRO-AIRE active wastewater treatment units manufactured by Infiltrator Water Technologies.
Oftentimes when faced with the task of designing or installing an onsite wastewater treatment system for a single-family home it’s not always as simple as a conventional septic system that includes a septic tank and drainfield. When a conventional septic system cannot be installed an advanced treatment system like the Infiltrator ECOPOD series will need to be explored.
Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs) are advanced wastewater treatment systems that are alternatives on tight lots where there is no room for conventional treatment or on sites with poor environmental conditions that don’t allow for conventional treatment. Depending on the technology, some aerobic treatment plants can be used for treatment of high-strength wastewater or for nitrogen treatment. Here are six tips for designing ATUs:
