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Installation and User guide – ECOROCK - Systems – 26-05-2016
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
In order to support sustainable development, BIOROCK® has developed a sewage treatment plant
with a very low carbon footprint. It does not need electricity, mechanical parts or chemicals to work.
Selecting a product that offers a sustainable solution to the problem of waste disposal is a key factor
in protecting the environment. The construction market is becoming increasingly aware of the need
for environmentally sustainable solutions to issues such as sewage treatment and the disposal of
effluent from off-mains systems. There is a clear shift towards responsible and sustainable products.
BIOROCK® sewage treatment systems are the acknowledged leader in this rapidly changing market.
All materials used in the manufacture and assembly of the BIOROCK® systems equipment are
corrosion-resistant to ensure a long term installation. The main components are polyethylene
(Tanks), PVC (piping) and the BIOROCK® media. Nearly 100% of the components can be recycled.
2.1 USEFUL INFORMATION
2.1.1 Sustainability
Sustainable development is based on three factors: Protection of the environment, social progress,
and economic development.
Both production methods and consumption must respect both human beings and the natural
environment to enable all inhabitants on Earth to meet their basic needs (food, clothing, education,
work, living in a healthy environment).
Education for sustainable development is fundamental: it is the main necessary step towards a
general change in mindset and behavior. This change in mindset for each of us (citizens, businesses,
local authorities, governments, international institutions) is necessary to address threats to the Earth
(social inequality, industrial and health risks, climate change, biodiversity loss, etc.).
2.1.2 Waste disposal
Waste results from the operation of treatment systems and maintenance of drainage systems for
sewage and rainwater. These are predominantly organic waste (sludge, grease, wastewater
treatment plant waste, drain material, etc.) or mineral (sand treatment plant, sludge, sewage sands,
etc.).
Sludge produced in the Primary Tank must be removed by a licensed contractor.
The used BIOROCK® media can be returned to BIOROCK® for recycling.
The effluent filter for the Primary Tank can be disposed after rinsing.
