Aerobic Filtration System

The unique Aquaco Aerobic System removes suspended solids and micro-organisms.

The system consists of a settlement tank fed directly from showers, baths and hand basins, an aerobic treatment tank where the grey water is aerobically treated to encourage the biological treatment of the bacteria.

A water lift pump then transports the water by air pressure into the Membrane Bio-Reactor. The function of the MBR is as a secondary aerobic biological treatment, followed by the separation of solids and bacteria by a submerged ultra-filtration unit. The membrane has a porosity of 50 nm which excludes particles, bacteria and viruses.

Once treated the water is airlifted to a clear water tank for direct use at the appliances. The filtered water meets the required values of the European Guidelines for bathing water.

A typical system for an office building would include:

• A settlement tank
• A treatment tank
• An aeration treatment unit
• A Membrane Bio Reactor filter
• Air pumps
• A clear water tank
• Control panel with remote monitoring facility
• Submersible pumps
• Float switches
• Pressure vessel and switches

The Aquaco Aerobic System is more economic than the Aquaco Multi-Media System at volumes of less than 6,000 litres per hour for the underground aerobic system and 3,000 litres for the above ground aerobic system.

Typical system schematic:

Benefits:

• The lowest cost medium scale grey water harvesting system available.
• Gain essential Breeam points towards planning permission.
• The unique Aquaco aerobic filtration system has a small footprint, is inexpensive and highly effective.
• Provides 50% of water requirements of most office or warehouse buildings.
• Cost effective compared with rainwater harvesting.
• Pay back typically 3-5 years.

What to do now?

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