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Standard
Conventional In-ground Treatment
Aeration Treatment
Aerobic Treatment Units
Packed Bed Filters
Do's and Don'ts
Advantages and Disadvantages
Cost
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Advantages and
Disadvantages of Aeration Treatment
Advantages:
- Higher level of treatment.
- Protects groundwater and
surface water.
- Provides and alternative
when the soil is not suitable for a conventional septic system.
- Treats a larger amount of
wastewater.
- An option when conventional
septic system has failed.
- Can be used when the lot
size is too small for a conventional septic system.
- Can be used in high
groundwater or shallow bedrock.
Disadvantages:
- More expensive
- Requires electricity
- Regular maintenance is
required every six months.
- Can not be installed at a
seasonal home.
- Chemicals cause problems
with the treatment processes.
- Contains mechanical parts
that could break down
Sources:
http://www.snowdenonsite.com/faqaerobicwastewatertreatment.htm
http://www.co.waupaca.wi.us/zoning/Modern%20Septic%20Systems.pdf#search='suspended%20growth%20units'
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