Below ground and out of sight

Waterloo Biofilter Baskets are constructed of a rigid steel mesh that is coated for corrosion protection.  Baskets are filled with the patented Waterloo Biofilter filter medium, shipped to site, and placed in a concrete or fiberglass tank.  Baskets are sized for locally available tanks to reduce costs for the installer and homeowner.  Treated effluent is pumped from the Biofilter treatment unit to a small disposal bed, leaching field or trench.  Basket Biofilters operate in recirculation mode for increased nitrogen removal.  The only moving parts are two high-quality, energy efficient 1/2 horsepower effluent pumps that operate intermittently throughout the day.

Benefits of the Basket Configuration:

• Ideal for clay soils & small lots
• Ideal for increased nitrogen removal
• System is completely below-ground and out of sight
• Baskets are sized for locally available concrete or fibreglass tanks
• Baskets can be scaled up for any size home
• Custom sized Baskets reduce excess treatment capacity and costs
• Tanks are sealed and below-ground to block potential odours

Basket Biofilter System Overview (click for full size image)

A Basket Biofilter system being installed. The septic tank, pump chamber, and treatment unit are all visible. (click for full size image)