© Presby Environmental, Inc., Maine Design & Installation Manual, June 2019 Edition -13-
18.0 Butterfly Configuration
a) A “butterfly configuration,” is considered a single bed system with two or more sections (can also be D-box
or Combination configurations).
b) Maximum length of any row is 100 ft.
c) Serial Section loading limit is 500 GPD.
d) Beds can contain any number of serial sections.
e) System Sand Extension is required on downhill side of beds that slope over 10%.
Illustration of a Butterfly configuration:
19.0 Combination Serial Distribution (Single Level)
Combination Serial distribution within one bed, or multiple beds, is required for systems with daily design flows
greater than 900 GPD. Combination Serial distribution is quick to develop a strong biomat in the first row of each
section, providing improved effluent treatment. Each Combination Serial section is limited to a maximum loading of
500 gallons/day.
a) Combination Serial distribution consists of two or more serial sections installed in a single bed.
b) Each section in a Combination Serial system consists of a series of AES or ES rows connected at the ends
with raised connections, using offset adapters and PVC sewer and drainpipe.
c) Maximum length of any row is 100 ft.
d) Maximum 500 ft. AES or ES pipe in any serial section.
e) Serial Section loading limit is 500 GPD.
f) There is no limit on the number of Combination Serial Sections within a bed.
g) System Sand Extension (if required) placed entirely on downhill side of bed (as shown).
h) When the vent manifold is on the same side as the serial section inlets, the manifold runs over the top of
these inlets (as shown).
i) Combination systems require the use of an adequately sized D-box.
Illustrations of Single Level Combination Serial Systems:
19.1 Section Loading
Each section in a Combination Serial system has a maximum daily design flow of 500 GPD. More than the minimum
number of sections may be used. Ex: Daily design flow = 1,000 GPD requires (1,000 ÷ 500) = 2 sections minimum.
Combination systems are only required if the daily design flow exceeds 900 GPD.