THE BIOSEPTIC PROCESS

The BioSeptic system is a compact sewage treatment plant that safely processes all household wastewater and recycles it as clear odourless water to irrigate the garden.

For the environmentally responsible person this means that the wastewater is treated and recycled on the property where it is produced rather than moving the waste problem to a town sewage treatment plant.

The BioSeptic process begins when all wastewater from the kitchen, toilets, bathroom and laundry drains into the septic tank. The solid waste settles in the septic tank and naturally occurring anaerobic bacteria slowly break it down.

The wastewater overflows into the aeration tank where air is diffused into two separate aeration chambers to create aerobic bacteria. These quick acting bacteria reduce the sewage to carbon dioxide and water. Because aerobic bacteria breathe oxygen there is no odour. Finally, a small amount of chlorine is added to kill any pathogens that have survived the aeration process. The treated water is then suitable to irrigate the garden.

Testing for Accreditation by the Department of Health, New South Wales, Australia, showed that the Performa removed:

Plants are nature’s best method to take up the nutrients that must be prevented from flowing into streams and rivers, so it is important to have plenty of trees and shrubs to transpire (soak up) the treated water.

BioSeptic owners are able to enjoy a beautiful garden that is kept green and fertile throughout the year.