InspectAPedia TM
Building & Environmental Inspection, Testing, Diagnosis, Repair, & Problem Prevention Advice Home
Conditioning
Inspection
Ventilate
Inspect/Test
Water
Septic
Directory of Professionals to Inspect or Test a Building
InspectAPedia TM Building & Environmental Inspection, Testing, Diagnosis, Repair, & Problem Prevention Advice |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InspectAPedia Home |
| | Air Conditioning |
| | Electrical | | | Environment | | | Exteriors | | | Heating | | | Home Inspection |
| | Insulate Ventilate |
| | Interiors | | | Mold Inspect/Test |
| | Plumbing Water Septic |
| | Roofing | | | Structure | | | Contact Us |
| Directory of Professionals to Inspect or Test a Building |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
SEPTIC SYSTEMS HOME HOME BUYERSGUIDE SEPTIC SYSTEMS ONLINE BOOK SEPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN BASICS ALTERNATIVE SEPTIC DESIGNS AEROBIC SYSTEMS CESSPOOLS DRYWELLS EVAPORATION-TRANSPIRATION SEPTIC MEDIA FILTERS How Septic Media Filters Work Single Pass vs. Recirculating Filters Dosing Control for Septic Media Systems Types of Media Filter Material Sand Septic Filters Peat Septic Filters Textile Septic Media Filters Foam Cube Septic Media Filters Septic Filter Capacity & Maintenance Septic Media Filter Source List SEPTIC & GREYWATER FILTERS MOUND SYSTEMS RAISED BED SYSTEMS SAND BED SYSTEMS SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS TOILET ALTERNATIVES ALTERNATIVE SEPTIC DESIGNERS ALTERNATIVE SEPTIC PRODUCTS SEPTIC INSPECTIONS DEFINITIONS FAILURE LAWSUIT FLOOD RESPONSE SEPTIC REFERENCES SEPTIC CONSULTANTS SEPTIC AUTHORITIES BOOKS REFS CODES More Information InspectAPedia TM Home & Site Map Plumbing Water Septic Accuracy & Bias Pledge Contact Us |
More Information on Building Diagnostic Inspections and RepairsThis document discusses the design capacity and maintenance of septic media filter systems. Media filter septic systems use a conventional septic tank followed by any of several methods to further filter and treat septic effluent before it is discharged to the soil, soil surface, or waterway. Citation of this article by reference to this website and brief quotation for the sole purpose of review are permitted. Use of this information at other websites, in books or pamphlets for sale is reserved to the author. Technical review by industry experts has been performed and is ongoing - reviewers welcomed and are listed at "References." © Copyright 2008 Daniel Friedman, All Rights Reserved. Information Accuracy & Bias Pledge is at below-left. Use links at the left of each page to navigate this document or to view other topics at this website. Green links show where you are in our document or website. Septic Media Filter System CapacityA typical media filter system is designed using a flow of 50 to 65 gallons per day per occupant of the building served by the system. This number, cited by several authors including Jantrania, Minnis, and Kahn, Allen, and Jones, is less than other total wastewater load estimates but is considered by these authors to be realistic and is consistent with a number of studies performed on typical wastewater flow rates and quantities. Septic Media Filter MaintenanceThe system design maintenance required of the media filter system as well as its operating characteristics vary considerably depending on the media selected, with open cell foam and textiles providing higher gallons per day loading ability than peat and other media. "Maintenance" in this case will refer to inspection of the media bed to determine when the media needs to be cleaned or replaced. Some septic media systems, such as sand filter septic beds, are raked or agitated rather than replaced, but ultimately all filter systems will become clogged and face media replacement. Septic filter media maintenance and replacement cost should be factored into estimates of alterative septic system costs when comparing alternative septic system designs. Use links at the left of each page to navigate this document or to view other topics at this website. Green links show where you are in our document or website. Product Source List for Filters, Septic Filters & Wastewater Treatment Systems Using Filtration Methods
| |
|
SEPTIC SYSTEMS HOME HOME BUYERSGUIDE SEPTIC SYSTEMS ONLINE BOOK SEPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN BASICS ALTERNATIVE SEPTIC DESIGNS AEROBIC SYSTEMS CESSPOOLS DRYWELLS EVAPORATION-TRANSPIRATION SEPTIC MEDIA FILTERS How Septic Media Filters Work Single Pass vs. Recirculating Filters Dosing Control for Septic Media Systems Types of Media Filter Material Sand Septic Filters Peat Septic Filters Textile Septic Media Filters Foam Cube Septic Media Filters Septic Filter Capacity & Maintenance Septic Media Filter Source List SEPTIC & GREYWATER FILTERS MOUND SYSTEMS RAISED BED SYSTEMS SAND BED SYSTEMS SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS TOILET ALTERNATIVES ALTERNATIVE SEPTIC DESIGNERS ALTERNATIVE SEPTIC PRODUCTS SEPTIC INSPECTIONS DEFINITIONS FAILURE LAWSUIT FLOOD RESPONSE SEPTIC REFERENCES SEPTIC CONSULTANTS SEPTIC AUTHORITIES BOOKS REFS CODES More Information InspectAPedia TM Home & Site Map Contact Us |
References for this Septic Media Filters DiscussionMy text draws heavily on Dr. Jantrania &Gross's work and on New York State Water Treatment Standards. New York State Wastewater Treatment Standards - Individual Household Systems, Appendix 75-A (1990), Public Health Law 201(1)(1). New York State Alternative Septic System Design Regulations, Wastewater Treatment Standards - Individual Household Systems, Appendix 75-A, of Public Health Law 201(1)(1) 1990. Anish Jantrania, Ph.D., P.E., M.B.A., Consulting Engineer, Mechanicsville VA, 804-550-0389
The Septic System Owners's Manual, Lloyd Kahn, Blair Allen, Julie Jones, Shelter Publications, 2000. IS N 0-936070-20-X Onsite wastewater treatment systems, Bennette D. Burks & Mary Margaret Minnis. Textbook and reference manual on all aspects of onsite treatment. This is one of the best books we've reviewed on the subject, with an excellent balance of clear simple explanation and solid engineering. Topics: Soil & Site Selection, Hydraulics, System Selection & Design, Wastewater Biology, History & Mythology of Onsite Wastewater Treatment. $49.95, Hogarth House, Ltd, 800-993-2665 x327 to order *800 -993-2665 x327 (Univ. Wisc. Bookstore) Boxerwood Gardens is an arboretum and nature center in Lexington VA, and the generous contributor of the illustration of a gravel-bed natural septic media filter system discussed above. More expert information on this topic | |
|
SEPTIC SYSTEMS HOME HOME BUYERSGUIDE SEPTIC SYSTEMS ONLINE BOOK INTRODUCTION SAFETY WARNINGS PERC TESTS SEPTIC TANK SIZE SEPTIC TANK DEPTH SEPTIC TANK TEES SEPTIC & GREYWATER FILTERS FIELD SIZE FIELD SHAPE SEPTIC CLEARANCES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING FREQUENCY SEPTIC TANK PUMPING PROCEDURE INSPECTING SEPTIC TANKS MEASURE SCUM & SLUDGE CLEANING SEPTIC TANKS SEPTIC PUMPING REPAIR SEPTIC TREATMENTS ALTERNATIVE SEPTIC DESIGNS AEROBIC SYSTEMS CESSPOOLS DRYWELLS EVAPORATION-TRANSPIRATION SEPTIC MEDIA FILTERS SEPTIC & GREYWATER FILTERS MOUND SYSTEMS RAISED BED SYSTEMS SAND BED SYSTEMS SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS TOILET ALTERNATIVES ALTERNATIVE SEPTIC DESIGNERS ALTERNATIVE SEPTIC PRODUCTS SEPTIC INSPECTIONS FAILURE CAUSES INSPECTING TANKS DRAINFIELD FAILURES INSPECTING D-BOX SEPTIC FIELD INSPECTION SEPTIC DYE TESTS SEPTIC FAILURE SPOTS SEPTIC INSPECTION WORK SHEETS DEFINITIONS FAILURE LAWSUIT FLOOD RESPONSE SEPTIC REFERENCES SEPTIC CONSULTANTS SEPTIC AUTHORITIES BOOKS REFS CODES More Information InspectAPedia TM Home & Site Map Air Conditioning InspectAPedia Bookstore Electrical Environment Exteriors Heating Home Inspection Insulate Ventilate Interiors Mold Inspect/Test Roofing Plumbing Water Septic Structure Accuracy & Bias Pledge Contact Us |
More Information on Septic System Diagnosis, Maintenance, & Repair
|
06/27/07 - 1/1/1995 www.inspect-ny.com/septic/altmedia9.htm © Copyright 2008-1995 Daniel Friedman - all rights reserved
InspectAPedia TM Home & Site Map
Home Inspection Construction Consulting Services
Contact Daniel Friedman