A Waterloo Biofilter is discrete, it minimizes tree removal and saves you room for what is important.

 

Permanent Filter Medium: Filter medium is warranted for up to 20 years and will likely last much longer.

 

Low Power Consumption: Uses very little electricity; up to 85% less power than competing aeration systems and even less energy than recirculating sand filters. Our siphon-dosed Flat Bed treatment units require no electricity at all!

 

Lowest Long Term Operating Costs: Uses very little electricity; up to 85% less power than competing aeration systems and even less energy than recirculating sand filters. Our siphon-dosed Flat Bed treatment units require no electricity at all!

 

Low Maintenance: Few moving parts with only high-quality, cast iron effluent pumps used; maintenance on a Waterloo Biofilter is reduced to a simple inspection.

 

Excellent Winter Performance: Achieves and maintains excellent, documented treatment levels even in temperatures down to -50°C, without the need to heat raw sewage.

 

No Air Compressor: Air circulates passively to maintain aerobic conditions without the need for loud, high maintenance, high energy air compressors and diffusers.

 

Robust & Sustainable: Filtration technology recovers more quickly from system abuse (i.e. dead septic tank, chemicals poured into system, etc.) especially when compared to suspended sludge systems.

 

Handles Surge Flows: Filter medium absorbs excess flows during the day, can handle much higher organic and hydraulic loads without plugging, and does not wash out solids during high flows like suspended sludge systems.

 

No Aerobic Sludge Management: Provides aerobic treatment without producing aerobic sludge. Suspended sludge technologies typically require annual pump outs of accumulated activated sludge in order to maintain treatment levels.

 

Excellent Seasonal Use Performance: Absorbent filter medium retains moisture during periods of no use allowing beneficial bacteria to go dormant instead of desiccating or starving. When the system is used again the bacteria population is reactivated and starts degrading contaminants immediately.

 

Consistent Over Time: Maintains treatment levels over time with no filter medium degradation and no accumulation of aerobic sludge found with other systems.