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Peat Filter Septic System
Septic - peat filter

Description: There are several patented peat filter systems available. The Ecoflo consists of a bottomless, fiberglass shell containing a specially treated, peat-based leaching bed which treats wastewater.

Intended Use: Compact design makes the system well suited to lots with insufficient space for conventional treatment trenches.

Details:

Septic tank required.
Fiberglass shell measures 4.0 m by 2.2 m and 1.34 m in height.
Ecoflo unit is installed on a minimum 200 mm bed of clean, crushed stone (i.e. 15 - 60 mm diameter) which varies between 24 m² -56 m² per shell. The stone bed is underlain with geotextile over 300 mm bed of wean coarse sand.
Wastewater from the septic tank is sent to the distribution unit which provides even distribution over the peat filter surface. After percolating through the filter, wastewater exits the bottom of the shell and infiltrates the soil through the crushed stone bedding.
The peat filter material must be replaced on average every eight years.
System includes a two-year transferable warranty.

Estimated Costs: $9,000 for materials and installation.

Source: Ecoflo Ontario, Ottawa.
Tel: (613) 738-2991
Fax: (613) 738-0092

Information on this page from "Septic Smart", printed in May, 1999 and produced by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association. For copies of this booklet or other information contact OSCIA, 1 Stone Road West, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 4Y2, Tel (519) 826-4214, Fax: (519) 826-4224, email: oscia@ontariosoilcrop.org, website: www.ontariosoilcrop.org/

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Septic Systems: Peat Filter

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Peat Filter