CASE STUDIES
Tanks, Tanks and More Tanks
Tanks serve many purposes to meet our daily needs. They are so common today that most of us do not even realize how much we depend upon these simple storage containers. In septic system applications, the need for compact systems for small lots and for systems in environmentally sensitive areas is serving as a catalyst for tank innovation including increased safeguards to ensure watertightness.
Infiltrator® High Capacity H-20 Chambers Used in Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, Hopkinton, Mass.
Although the Town of Hopkinton, MA had its own municipal sewer system, it did not have its own wastewater treatment plant which required their wastewater to be sent to two neighboring towns. As these facilities reached their discharge limits, the town needed to find a long term solution to their growing wastewater needs so they hired AECOM to investigate their options and perform a cost analysis. This led to the design and construction of a 350,000 gallon per day wastewater treatment plant which was partially funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Aquaworx™ IPC Panel and Plastic Septic Tanks from Infiltrator® Help Overcome Shallow Water Table Issues on Small Lot
A small lot on Lake Blackshear point in Cordele, Georgia sat vacant after several potential buyers unsuccessfully attempted to get a septic permit from the Crisp County Health Department. A shallow water table, less than 12,000 sf, of total space, and only a 50-foot setback to the lake made squeezing in a primary and replacement drainfield tricky. New owners determined to build a two-bedroom seasonal cabin on the lot turned to Matt Vinson of Vinson Septic Systems for help.
EZflow® by Infiltrator
Replaces Old Drywell on Sensitive Lakefront Site
When a Madeline Island, Wisconsin homeowner needed to replace an old lakeside dry well, it was a challenge to find a quality leachfield system that also met Wisconsin regulations which focus on protecting surface water. In addition to the environmental factors, the location of this island property in Lake Superior made delivery of construction materials a key factor in choosing the right system.
Infiltrator® Quick4™ Standard Chamber System Installed to Replace Aging Lagoon at
New York School District
High School
When the Jordan Elbridge Central School District needed to replace an existing lagoon with a new septic system for the high school, they ran into poor soils with varied permeability and percolation rates. Engineers for the project needed to find a solution that could efficiently handle the wastewater flow and be installed within the maximum allowable bed width of 20 feet per the State of New York health regulations.
Infiltrator Quick4® Standard Chambers Key to Successful Expansion of School
Wastewater Treatment System
When St. Augustine Prep School in Richland, New Jersey decided to expand its classroom, cafeteria, gym, and pool complex, they focused on maintaining the school’s historically strong environmental commitment. Seeking out a wastewater treatment system that would meet their sustainability goals as well as the treatment needs of this 700 person boarding school was a major priority of the project.
Residential System for Remote,
Sloping Site with Poor Soils
Uses Infiltrator® Quick4 Plus Standard Low Profile Chambers
A Newport, Washington resident needed an onsite septic system, but was faced with poor soils and a sloping site.
Out of Date and Out of Time:
Mandated Wastewater System Update
at Church Camp Utilizes
EZflowTM Geosynthetic
Aggregate System
Cedar Camp is a church camp on approximately 800 acres in LaClede County Missouri that hosts children from all over the world during the summertime. Committed to the environment and providing the best possible camping experience, the camp is continuously expanding and making improvements.
National Great Rivers Research and Education Field Station installs
an Innovative Wastewater Treatment
and Re-use System in its Quest
for LEED Certification
A natural wastewater treatment system using Infiltrator® Quick4® Equalizer 36 chambers, which enables the return of the treated wastewater into the soil.
New Quick4 Plus Standard Low Profile Chambers Donated as Part of AOWA's TRAC Program
Low-income homeowner's non-compiant septic system replaced with donationed products through Alabama Onsite Wastewater Association's TRAC Program
Troubled Septic System Replaced Using Quick4 Equalizer 24 Low Profile Chambers by Infiltrator Systems
Failing system replaced with donated low profile chambers, labor, grants and loans from USDA
Onsite Effluent Disposal System for Red Hawk Casino Uses Infiltrator Chambers
Infiltrator chambers are used for a pressure-dosed leachfield system
EZflow Presents a Recycled Alternative and Maximizes Land use for Environmental Residential Home in Georgia
Quick4 Chambers Used to Treat Deicing Fluid at Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Vertical flow aerated wetland treatment system with infiltration chambers for treatment of spent glycol from deicing operations
Expanded Sewage Treatment Plant Includes Exfiltration Systems with Distribution Chambers
Exfiltrator bed for municipal wastewater treatment plant to protect sensitive lake.
Quick4 Chambers Installed in Several Onsite Septic Systems on Lake Shasta
Change in regulation requires proper disposal of grey water in order to protect sensitive environment.
Quick4 Standard Chambers Instrumental in Installation of Onsite Wastewater System
Due to its remote location and proximity to a lake, Camp Hirondelle needed a resourceful solution in order to replace their failing septic system.
Quick4 Chambers Meet Quebec's Provincial Wastewater Treatment Regulations
New treatment and disposal system solves transportation center woes.
Quick4 Standard Chambers Help Preserve Natural Beauty in Condo Project
Lack of space and sensitive area make drainfield choice critical.
Pressurized Sand Mound System for Commercial Development uses Quick4 Chambers
Limited space and high water table create a challenge in the design of an advanced wastewater treatment system.
Quick4 Equalizer 36 Chambers Installed in Large Soil Absorption System
In order to meet environmental code, an expanding Illinois church required a septic system that would meet the local health departments needs.
Quick4 Chambers Installed in Large Soil Absorption System Luxury Home Development
Poor soils and steep waterfront lots eliminate individual drainfields as a wastewater treatment option.
ARTICLES
Four Preparation and Planning Business Tips for a Successful 2013 by Robert McHugh, Chief Financial Officer, Infiltrator Systems Inc.
The Healthy Home: Protect Your Family's Health and the Environment with Proper Wastewater Management by Dennis Hallahan, P.E.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport: Treating Glycol Runoff from Airport Deicing Operations
by Dennis F. Hallahan, P.E. and Mark Liner, P.E., CE News
Lake Shasta Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Aim to Sustain Recreational Use while Protecting Environment
by Dennis F. Hallahan, P.E., Land and Water
Innovative and Effective Wastewater Treatment Design is Key to Commercial Development Project
by Dennis F. Hallahan, P.E., and Tim Haeg, CE News
Patriot's Pride
by Scottie Dayton
Community Septic Systems Meet the Needs of Regional Sewers
by Dennis F. Hallahan, P.E., US Water News
Going Floatless
by Carl Garrison, Onsite Installer
Natural Approach to Decentralized Wastewater Management
by Dennis F. Hallahan, P.E., and Scott D. Wallace, World Water and Environmental Engineering
Joint Venture in central Minnesota
by Scottie Dayton, Onsite Installer
Case Study in Municipal Chambers
by Dennis F. Hallahan, P.E., Water & Wastewater News
Mexican Auditorium System Debuts to Encore
by Dennis F. Hallahan, P.E., Onsite Wastewater Treatment
Redeeming Grace: A biological remediation process saves a Georgia Family
by Scottie Dayton, Onsite Installer
Infiltration Chambers Play Increasing Role in Decentralized Wastewater Treatment
by Dennis F. Hallahan, P.E., Environmental Science & Engineering
Decentralized Wastewater Treatment with Chambers
by Dennis F. Hallahan, P.E., Everything About Water
