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ENVIRO-SEPTIC SYSTEM GUIDE

Owner’s Guide

Enviro-Septic

System

AES-TS Model

Class II

– Secondary treatment level

and

AES-TSA Model

Class III

–Advanced secondary treatment level

Residential Application

Province of Quebec

System certified by: Bureau de normalisation du Quebec

Standard: NQ 3680-910

Version 2.2.3

July 8

2013

Summary of Contents for AES-TS

Page 1: ...lass II Secondary treatment level and AES TSA Model Class III Advanced secondary treatment level Residential Application Province of Quebec System certified by Bureau de normalisation du Quebec Standard NQ 3680 910 DBO Expert inc All rights reserved Version 2 2 3 July 8th 2013 ...

Page 2: ...contractor or the technical service of DBO Expert inc in order to take the necessary precautions before digging or undertaking excavation jobs near your septic system Please be sure that the covers of the septic tank pumping station piezometers and sampling device are always in place and that they remain accessible at all times for periodic inspections and interventions when necessary e g emptying...

Page 3: ...Enviro Septic System 12 Initial Use 12 Intermittent Use or Prolonged Absences 12 Enviro Septic System Operating Instructions 13 Wastewater Volume 13 In the bathroom 14 In the kitchen 14 For the laundry 14 Elsewhere in and around the house 15 Chemicals for septic installation 15 Ventilation 15 Heavy machinery and motorized vehicle traffic 16 Vegetation 16 Enviro Septic System Maintenance 17 Distrib...

Page 4: ...specially the Law of the quality of Environment and the Q 2 r 22 regulation1 on wastewater treatment and evacuation Designation of the Enviro Septic System Name Enviro Septic System Model ESP TSA and ESP TS Application Domain Residential Wastewater sewage Class and treatment type The Enviro Septic system meets all the requirements of the NQ 3680 9102 standard for class III advanced secondary treat...

Page 5: ...tank or the Enviro Septic system Slow flushing toilets or other plumbing in the home Presence of abnormally abundant vegetation on the surface or around the septic tank or the Enviro Septic system installation Flooding in the area where the Enviro Septic system is installed Erosion of the land fill on or around the Enviro Septic system Alarm from the pumping station if such a device is part of you...

Page 6: ...installation of the system The number shown at the bottom of the tag will help to identify your system The class of the system in place is indicated on the system tag Fig 1 Certified Contractor The Enviro Septic System must be installed by a contractor previously trained by DBO Expert or one of its representatives to obtain a certificate of authorised installer The customer service of DBO Expert c...

Page 7: ... plans and estimates for your septic installation It is therefore important to verify with the designer if the capacity of the soil permits complete infiltration and evacuation of the maximum amount of water able to be treated by the pipes installed Table 1 Enviro Septic hydraulic capacity based on the number of bedrooms of an isolated dwelling Number of bedrooms Minimum Number of Advanced Enviro ...

Page 8: ...0 18 54 9 1620 20 61 0 1800 22 67 1 1960 24 73 2 2160 26 79 3 2280 28 85 4 2440 30 91 5 2600 32 97 6 2760 34 103 7 2920 36 109 8 3080 38 115 9 3240 40 122 0 Residential Wastewater Table 3 indicates the normal characteristics of raw domestic sewage Table 3 Parameter Units Raw Sewage Septic Tank Effluent TSS mg L 237 600 50 90 CBOD5 mg L 210 530 140 200 Fecal Coliform CFU 100 ml 106 1010 103 106 Sou...

Page 9: ...sand continues the treatment process and helps in dispersing the water before it infiltrates into the natural soil In this way the Enviro Septic system integrates both functions of treatment and evacuation Diagram of the Enviro Septic chain of treatment The chain of treatment varies according to the method of discharge used Figures 2 1 to 3 2 show the different options possible Underground evacuat...

Page 10: ...3 1 Secondary Treatment System Septic Tank Treated Effluent in Accordance with the Q 2 r 22 Regulation Raw Sewage Distribution Device Water Collection Section Enviro Septic Secondary Level Treatment System Standard Sand Filter Bed Fig 3 2 Advanced Secondary Treatment System Septic Tank Treated Effluent in Accordance with the Q 2 r 22 Regulation Raw Sewage Distribution Device Water Collection Secti...

Page 11: ...s require them The table also presents a summary of inspections required for each component More detailed information on this subject is presented in the sections that follow Fig 4 Diagram of the Enviro Septic system Septic Tank Water infiltration Rock Clay or Watertable Exit Vent Pipe Offset Adapter Enviro Septic Treatment System System Sand Row of Advanced Enviro Septic Pipes Pipe Couplings Vent...

Page 12: ... C Automatic distributing valve C According to the manufacturer s directions Rows of Advanced Enviro Septic Pipes To distribute and treat wastewater See piezometers Piezometers To indicate the level of water in the rows of pipes Measure water levels Once or twice a year as a preventive measure before emptying the septic tank Owner or qualified person Sampling device To verify the treatment perform...

Page 13: ...verify that it is functioning properly at the time of installation The home owner must make sure that there is adequate electricity to safely operate the equipment as well as the alarm component The Enviro Septic system is now ready for use Intermittent Use or Prolonged Absences The Enviro Septic system is a passive wastewater treatment system When properly installed it requires no particular atte...

Page 14: ... a short period of time could have a negative impact on the effectiveness of the treatment and the infiltration of wastewater Large quantities of water can cause agitation in the septic tank A certain quantity of sludge or scum is likely to be put into suspension and be brought towards the Enviro Septic system and the infiltration bed The frequency of such events must be minimized You must ensure ...

Page 15: ...isposal unit in your sink that is connected to your septic installation Dispose of vegetables meats fat oil coffee beans or other unassimilated products into the septic system For the laundry Do Use phosphate free detergent preferably in liquid form If it is not possible use biodegradable powder detergent Use the necessary quantity of soap to do the work Take note that the necessary quantity is of...

Page 16: ...lls cigarette butts paper towels condoms diapers or sanitary napkins in the septic installation Chemicals for septic installation Your Enviro Septic System does not require any starting chemical cleaning or other additives The bacteria that carry out the treatment are naturally present in raw domestic sewage Any chemicals or additives added to the Enviro Septic System could possibly kill these bac...

Page 17: ...lity and allows for pounding and the accumulation of water Vegetation The surface of the septic system must be planted with grass The grass must be cut regularly in order to encourage growth without the use of fertilizers Vegetation cover contributes to the elimination of nitrogen and phosphorus It is important not to plant trees or other plants with invasive roots within the proximity of the sept...

Page 18: ...precautions Note It is the home owner s responsibility to make sure that at all times the septic tank lids are in their proper position and securely fastened A lid that is not installed correctly can be harmful to the operation of the Enviro Septic System Pre filter Septic tank effluent filter The effluent filter is a device normally used at the exit of the septic tank9 It is mandatory when a low ...

Page 19: ...ll times to facilitate system inspection they must not be buried Sampling device The Enviro Septic System must have a sampling device The sampling port a pipe of 200 mm in diameter11 closed off by a cap must be accessible above ground It is normally located beside the rows of pipes near the extremity fed by water from the septic tank see figures 5 and 6 The owner must make sure that the sample por...

Page 20: ... over the Enviro Septic System Note The position of the components may vary according to the layout configuration The dotted lines represent the position of the septic tank The position of the Enviro Septic system is represented by the large rectangle These two elements are not visible from the surface Only the vents the septic tank the sampling device and the piezometer covers are visible at the ...

Page 21: ...maintenance to be done on the system sand during normal use of the Enviro Septic System Pumping station or low pressure distribution system In certain cases the use of a pumping station or a low pressure distribution system may be required due to the site constraints or because of certain water distribution needs The owner is then responsible to comply with the manufacturer s scheduled maintenance...

Page 22: ... regards to the discharge standards of the system to the environment Q 2 r 22 Periodically verifying the water levels in the piezometers see Measuring the Water Levels in the Piezometers or having it done by a qualified person Having at all times a Follow up Agreement in place with DBO Expert Inc or one of its representatives as required by the article 3 3 of the Q 2 r 22 regulation Qualified pers...

Page 23: ...ufficient If on the other hand your piezometers are longer use a longer wooden stick A string attached to the wooden stick can also be used in this case to lower and lift your measuring instrument in the piezometer 3 By using a meter stick determine the water level in the pipe by observing the height of the wet area If the reading proves to be difficult add some fine sand on the wet area before lo...

Page 24: ...ction of use of the septic system for a period of a few days or weeks e g during a vacation 2 The forced rejuvenation that consists of pumping out the septic tank and removing water from the Advanced Enviro Septic pipes at the same time 3 The forced rejuvenation with cleaning that consists of draining the septic tank and removing the water and the inorganic matter that could have accumulated in th...

Page 25: ... Follow up Agreement must be completed and returned to the distributor within thirty days of purchase of the Products Any claim under the Warranty must be in writing and received by the distributor within thirty days of the date when the facts giving rise to such claim under this Warranty become known or are otherwise discovered The distributor must be provided with an opportunity to inspect the P...

Page 26: ...___________________________ Municipal inspector ____________________________________________ Treatment class II Secondary III Secondary avanced Number of rows of pipes ___________________ Hydraulic capacity L d ___________________ Number of 3 05 m pipes per row _______________ Water Distribution Distribution box Pumping station Wastewater distributing valve Low pressure distribution system Septic ...

Page 27: ...e E En nv vi ir ro o S Se ep pt ti ic c S Sy ys st te em m July 30th 2013 26 Appendix C Register of the height of water in the piezometers Water level in the piezometers cm Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Measured by Remark ...

Page 28: ... 30th 2013 27 Appendix D Register of the Septic Tank Maintenance Note Article 13 of the Q 2 r 22 regulation requires that the septic tank be pumped out every two years for normal residential use or every four years for seasonal applications Date of pumping Performed by Remark ...

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