1. Submersible Sump Pump:
Untreated water is introduced into the BiO system via a ½ HP submersible sump pump.
2. Waterfall Filter (optional):
Especially useful in golf course applications, water is typically pumped to a stainless-steel waterfall filter (Part # RC-0008-0001) for effective grass and particle separation. water flows into the system while grass and debris are separated and dropped into the grass cart.
3. Grass Cart (optional):
Grass from the waterfall filter is collected in the grass cart (Part # RC-0004-0001). Grass is de-watered through a specially designed stainless-steel screen in the grass cart that allows the cart to be filled with grass and debris without plugging up the screen. water drains back to the pit, and the grass can be easily transported for disposal.
4. Bioreaction Tank:
Untreated wastewater is pumped into the first chamber of the stainless steel tank, where solids are precipitated and the microbes begin their work. The tank has up to 2,244 gallons of holding capacity to provide maximum treatment time for the biological microbes.
5. Biofilm Generative Media:
The bioreaction portion of the system houses literally thousands of square feet of biological media surface area, where the microbe growth is maximized. water flows through the media and around a series of baffles, changing direction countless times, and maximizing contact with “hungry” microbes. The microbes then treat the water by consuming a broad range of organic constituents (such as herbicides, pesticides, oils, greases, etc.), turning them into carbon dioxide and water. To ensure proper and continued colonization, microbes are added periodically—a process called inoculation.
6. Aeration System:
A unique aeration system quietly injects large amounts of oxygen into the wastewater. Generating dissolved oxygen is critical for maximizing the health and activity level of the microbes and the size of the colony.
7. Ozone (optional):
An ozone generator is an option for specialized applications where sterilization of the waste stream is desired. (Please note that ozone injection is not available for aluminum tank systems.)
8. Pressurized Tank:
Once water is biologically treated, a pressurized tank and pump deliver up to 35 GPM of recycled water to three outlet ports.
9. Peristaltic Pump (optional):
Self priming for passive automatic liquid microbe injection.
10. Sloped Bottom Tanks (optional):
Makes regular scheduled maintenance easier.